Episodes

Oct. 14, 2020

Don’t Let Their Fame Move You Off Your Claim (PPT 092)

Someone extremely famous popped-up with a new podcast just like the one you were preparing to launch? So what? Create and launch yours anyway.
Oct. 7, 2020

Technology Should Not Be A Barrier To Making Yourself Heard (PPT 091)

Podcasters have a fear of not owning enough quality tech to produce a good podcast. Don’t let the fear of producing a bad podcast get in the way of trying to deliver a message to the world.
Sept. 30, 2020

Podcasting And Red Ocean Strategy (PPT 090)

Podcasting is becoming more of a cut-throat business as the medium matures. But you can still work it like a geek focused hobbyist.
Sept. 23, 2020

Your Podcast Successes Are Built On Many Failures And Near Misses (PPT 089)

Learning doesn’t come from success. learning comes from failures and finding solutions to overcome those failures. Success is the validation of a failure you have successfully overcome.
Sept. 16, 2020

Stop Trying To Explain What A Podcast Is (PPT 088)

A podcast has a very distinct definition, which few people care to understand. If you want more listeners, but don’t want to target more techie types, don't be some stuck on training the world to understand what a podcast re…
Sept. 9, 2020

Radio As A Metaphor For Social Proof (PPT 087)

When I Was In High School, Radio Airplay Was Social Proof. And the band none of your friends listened to is akin to the indie podcast host who is a star in the making.
Sept. 2, 2020

Better Equipment Does Not Equate To Better Podcasting (PPT 086)

The better the gear you own doesn’t instantly translate to being a better podcaster. But these tools can help a proficient podcaster be better.
Aug. 26, 2020

Give Credit Where It Is Due (PPT 085)

None of your ideas are original. So, give props to the fact that you are trying our new things you've observed working from others. Even generic credit shows good spirit.
Aug. 19, 2020

Your Audience Will Change Over Time (PPT 084)

It is not difficult to publish a lot of podcast episodes. It is really hard to keep the same people listening to your podcast over an extended period of time.
Aug. 12, 2020

Wear Your Headphones (PPT 083)

If your set up allows you to monitor your recordings in real time, take advantage of it. And get over whatever ick factor you have with wearing your headphones.
Aug. 5, 2020

Record At The Right Energy Levels (PPT 082)

Setting your audio levels properly are just one key to recording good episodes. Showing up to record without the right amount of physical and mental energy can be heard just as clearly as the hiss of an improperly ground wir…
July 29, 2020

Are You Meant To Go Solo? (PPT 081)

Before you get started working on the recording of a podcast, you have to know if the intent of your show to be  solo, interview, co-host, or a hybrid.
July 22, 2020

Can You Stay Consistent? (PPT 080)

While there are exceptions to this rule, podcasts generally need to be published on a consistent basis to maintain a following.
July 15, 2020

Get Out Of Your Bubble (PPT 079)

A comfortable routine may make for an easy-going life, but not a very informed one.
July 8, 2020

The Most Important Reason People Will Listen To Your Podcast Is... (PPT 078)

Any question that asks for ‘the best’ will create controversy. But I believe there should be a universal top answer for why 'people' (not necessarily you) actually listen to certain podcasts.
July 1, 2020

Ask Your Audience Without Pandering (PPT 077)

Your audience will be your greatest source of support, whether financial or emotional, in your podcast journey. This week we quickly cover how to engage with your audience to get them to be willing benefactors as opposed to …
June 24, 2020

There Are Not Too Many Podcasts (PPT 076)

There are a lot of podcasts. There are way too many podcasts for you to personally listen to, especially if you aspire to have a top-rated podcast yourself. There are not too many podcasts.
June 17, 2020

Are You Worth Listening To? (PPT 075)

You can be boring and informative, or dynamic and totally trivial. But what makes your podcast, and you as a host, worth listening to?
June 10, 2020

You Are (Probably) Not Competing With John Lee Dumas (PPT 074)

If you are listening to this, I want to give you hope as a podcaster. But I also need you to set a realistic floor and ceiling for your expectations.
June 3, 2020

Don't Website Shame Other Podcasts (PPT 073)

A good website to funnel podcast listeners is a great tool to have if you can effectively keep it updated and fresh. If not, your generic website created by your podcast host is just fine, assuming you are sharing your feed …
May 27, 2020

Add It To The List (PPT 072)

Looking for topic ideas? 'Borrow' a few from your fellow podcaster to pull and use at a later date.
May 20, 2020

Only Podcasters Care Where You Host Your Podcast (PPT 071)

If your podcast finds a way to a platform where real listeners can find it, it doesn't matter what your podcasting peers (or haters) think about your plan for hosting.
May 13, 2020

It Takes Time And Effort To Do It Right (PPT 070)

All the bells and whistle of a 'good' podcast require a lot more time and effort than you think, even if you are   a veteran producer. And sometimes, the effort is not worth it for the audience you want to reach or the infor…
May 6, 2020

Quality Is A Problem IF It Is Noticeable (PPT 069)

The problem is probably not how bad it sounds, but the range of how good it sounds. Consistent use of the same equipment, same settings, and same locations make more of a difference than how expensive equipment you can acces…