Episodes

Feb. 16, 2022

Drop Your Jaw (PPT 163)

Most people simply do not open their mouths enough to let the sound come out unobstructed. This method will send more sound waves into the cheek area before exiting with a more resonant and full quality.
Feb. 9, 2022

Upgrade Your Gear, But Not To Quickly (PPT 162)

Gear is a great equalizer for all podcasters. Better can give better results but doesn’t make you a ‘better’ performer. Work toward acquiring better gear, but don’t be in such a hurry.
Feb. 5, 2022

What Are You Known For? (PPT 161)

Of all the things I am and I do the most memorable seems to bb 'JJ's dad.' you may think your audience knows who you are, but they probably don't identify you as the image you are trying to push.
Feb. 2, 2022

What Are You Known For? (PPT 161)

Of all the things I am and I do the most memorable seems to bb 'JJ's dad.' you may think your audience knows who you are, but they probably don't identify you as the image you are trying to push.
Jan. 26, 2022

First Things First: Make A Logo (PPT 160)

No, the logo is not the *first* thing you should do in getting started, but by creating some identifying graphic very early in the process, you will give yourself a symbol for motivation and a simple tool to help explain the…
Jan. 19, 2022

It Doesn't Have To Be Employment, But It Should Feel Like Work (PPT 159)

Your podcast may be a personal cash suck, but it should not operate as a wild night out. It should at least feel like a minor chore that you must do.
Jan. 12, 2022

Do I Need To Take Courses Or Hire Coaches? (PPT 158)

As a coach who sells courses, you would think this would be an unwavering yes. But, as a person who hires coaches and constantly signs up for courses, this one gets the standard, 'It depends.'
Jan. 5, 2022

Yes, Have Business Cards Made… (PPT 157)

…and mugs and stickers and all the things. Just don't expect magic from having all that swag to hand out.
Dec. 29, 2021

Don't Hate Them 'Cuz They Are Famous (PPT 156)

If you are having issues with the famous people pulling in all the listeners for your podcast, remember how much how care about famous people just because their famous, and don't care about regular people we have a real chan…
Dec. 22, 2021

But Are You My Friend? (PPT 155)

Call outs to other people are find, but be careful in calling a name of a person you don’t really know your friend.
Dec. 15, 2021

Find Dedicate Space And Keep It Sacred (PPT 154)

Finding dedicated space that is suitable for use for your creative purposes will be difficult. When you find adequate space, make sure to protect it.
Dec. 8, 2021

Create Content You Don’t Hate (PPT 153)

You may be your only audience for longer than you like, so you might as well entertain and enlighten yourself.
Dec. 1, 2021

Addressing Bad Audio From A Different Recording Source (PPT 152)

I have been away from the main studio I use to record because of college football. Using portable equipment in lease than favorable conditions, I have been plagued by bad audio for a while. Hear how I failed to acknowledge i…
Nov. 24, 2021

Options For Using Pre-Recorded Opens (PPT 151)

Using canned opens and closes can save you time, can help keep you on time, and alleviate some of the need for come up with ‘clever banter’ for your opens and closes.
Nov. 17, 2021

Consider Buying A (Few) New Computer(s) (PPT 150)

Even if you buy lower quality computers, assigning them to dedicated tasks may be easier on your wallet and your stress than trying to push more life out of your already overworked current machines.
Nov. 10, 2021

Recorded Audio And Video Is Recorded Audio And Video (PPT 149)

The reason you look and sound different in your recordings is that it is a recording. Because it is a recording, it can be manipulated to your benefit, mostly.
Nov. 3, 2021

Paying For Music (PPT 148)

First, don't steal copyrighted music. Second, find unique sounds and options. But if you are okay with a simple, possibly overly sampled sound (especially if this a early attempt or throw way effort), go for it.
Oct. 27, 2021

Podcasting For Cheap Versus The Alternative (PPT 147)

You cannot produce a podcast for ‘absolutely free,’ but you can produce a decent product for extremely low cash down. However, the more you choose to invest in your productions, the more you can get out of your productions. …
Oct. 20, 2021

Think Like Your Audience (PPT 146)

If you cannot pinpoint how your audience would thing, work harder to define who your audience should be.
Oct. 13, 2021

Your Podcast Is Unique Because You Are Unique (PPT 145)

You do need to come up with unique angle to make your podcast stand out in the crowd. But your podcast is itself ‘unique’ because you yourself are an unique person.
Oct. 6, 2021

Start Like You're A Veteran (PPT 144)

Go ahead and do those veteran moves you like as you begin your podcast journey. If you find they are not you, stop doing them.
Sept. 29, 2021

Podcasting About Your Place Of Employment (PPT 143)

You can easily podcast about what you already know. Podcasting about your actual job sounds like a subject you can easily get into. But should you?
Sept. 22, 2021

Unrealistic Podcasting Goals (PPT 142)

There are plenty of stories of people finding their personal 'pots of gold' directly from the labors of their podcast. Statistically speaking, 'plenty' is not a sound case to bet the farm on anything. Make sure your expectat…
Sept. 15, 2021

Lack Of Feedback Does Not Equate To A Bad Podcast (PPT 141)

You're not getting feedback from your work. This is not a sign that your work is not good. This is more of a problem of sample size and the newness of your podcast.