Wouldn't you love to be that friend who helped someone launch their podcast? We break down a simple, feel-good way to support new creators using Buzzsprout’s Refer a Friend program. Whether you’re cheering on a friend or reigniting your own workflow, this conversation is your reminder that community creates a solid foundation for a successful podcast. 

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We break down exactly how to move your podcast from one hosting platform to another without losing listeners, listings, or momentum. From seamlessly importing your episodes, to placing a redirect, the path is clear and designed for low stress.

If you have questions about transferring your podcast to Buzzsprout, email us at support@buzzsprout.com.

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Discover why brevity is your friend when it comes to show notes—you want to hook potential listeners without giving away your entire episode. In this episode, we explore the delicate balance of providing value through relevant resources while maintaining intrigue that drives your listeners to press play.

Check out our blog post for 5 free show note templates you can use for your podcast! 

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Every January people take up new resolutions to improve their life in some way. Today we'll talk about three resolutions you can make that will grow your podcast and help you reach your goals.

Watch the Buzzsprout webinar - "10 Tips to Grow Your Podcast Audience"

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Have you ever wanted to interact with the people that listen to your podcast? With Facebook groups, you can!

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One of the smartest (and easiest) ways to come up with relevant episode topics is to figure out what dates, events, or holidays matter to your audience and create timely content around them.

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How do you get that professional studio sound quality in the convenience of your own home? Choose a recording space with lots of clutter.

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Launching a podcast is an exciting accomplishment! But it can be discouraging if you don't get the support you want from your family and friends. In this episode, Jordan and Angie Griffith talk honestly about family support and how to stay positive when the people in your inner circle don't cheer you on!

Thanks, Vineeta, for your question! Vineeta's podcast is launching soon! Follow Vineeta on Instagram to be the first to know! @vineeta_santoshi

FIND ANGIE ONLINE:
Follow and listen to Podfluencer Society at: https://www.podfluencersociety.com 
Connect with Angie online at: https://beacons.ai/theactualangie/socialmedia 
More Podcast Resources: https://podfluencerbrands.com  

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Podcasting Q&A is hosted by Jordan Blair @jordanpods.

NOTE: Since recording this episode, Angie Griffith's podcast was rebranded to the new title: Podfluencer Society. As such, some links mentioned may have changed. Visit the contact form at podfluencersociety.com if you cannot find what you are looking for.

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In this episode, Badr Milligan joins Jordan to brainstorm how to start a second podcast or leverage your current show's success when new podcast inspiration strikes!

Thanks for your question, Kelly! You can find Kelly's podcast, This vs. That: Wedding Decisions with Kelly McWilliams here: https://www.kellymcwilliams.com/blog/this-vs-that-wedding-podcast

Guest Badr Milligan
Host of The Short Box Podcast
Twitter: @TheShortBoxJax
Check out his podcast here: https://www.theshortboxpodcast.com/

 HOW TO ANNOUNCE NEW PODCAST CONTENT

• Announcement promo in dynamic content pre-roll
• Tell listeners in podcast intro/housekeeping segment
• Spread the word on social media

WEIGHING OPTIONS WHEN YOU HAVE A NEW PODCAST CONCEPT:

• Start a second podcast
• Integrate new bonus content into the current podcast
• Rebrand the original podcast
  • https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/how-to-rebrand-a-podcast

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Getting a big-name guest, whether it be a celebrity or industry expert, can seem impossible to an indie podcaster. Our guest, Angie Griffith, shares her top tips for landing the guest interview of your dreams!

Thanks to Jenna Duddleston for the question! You can find her podcast, Bar Talk with Jenna, here: https://bleav.com/shows/bar-talk-with-jenna

FIND ANGIE ONLINE:
Follow and listen to Podfluencer Society at: https://www.podfluencersociety.com Connect with Angie online at: https://beacons.ai/theactualangie/socialmedia  
More Podcast Resources: https://podfluencerbrands.com  

Angie's "3 P's" for getting big-name guests on your show:

1. PITCHING: Prepare a one-sheet or pitch deck for your podcast; find a direct representative of the celebrity; have a clear and informative subject line; say why this guest is important to you; describe what your podcast is about; tell them why they would be a good fit for your podcast; say what qualifies you to speak on the subject; give the invitation and what you intend to discuss in the interview; attach one-sheet/pitch deck; follow-up.

2. PREPPING: Request assets in advance: the official bio, talking points, preferred promo photo; ask if there are any topics to avoid.

3. PREVIEWING: Give your guest the chance to review all of the assets before they go live: final edited interview; promotional graphics; show notes with links; where to find contact information.

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NOTE: Since recording this episode, Angie Griffith's podcast was rebranded to the new title: Podfluencer Society. As such, some links mentioned may have changed. Visit the contact form at podfluencersociety.com if you cannot find what you are looking for.

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Conferences are a great opportunity to learn new things, network with other podcasters and get inspired. In this episode, Arielle Nissenblatt joins Jordan to discuss the top podcast conferences to attend, no matter your location or budget!

Thanks, Patricia, for the question! You can listen to her show, Preppy Podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1004692

Special thanks to our guest, Arielle Nissenblatt, for sharing her experiences and tips! Arielle is the founder of Earbuds Podcast Collective & Co-Host of Sounds Profitable. You can find Arielle on Twitter @arithisandthat and at https://www.ariellenissenblatt.com/

📆 View the podcast event calendar from PodNews! https://pod.events/

Conferences mentioned in this episode:

• Podcast Movement
• Podcast Movement Evolutions
• Blk Pod Festival
• On Air Fest
• Outlier Podcast Festival
• Podfest
• Podfest Origins
• ShePodcasts  
• Podthon
• Radiodays Europe
• Radiodays Asia
• Radio Days Africa
• Podcast Show London
• Africa Podcast Festival

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In this episode, Ross asks "where can I get free music & what is the best editing software?" for a podcasting project. Thanks for your question, Ross!

Guest Badr Milligan
Host of The Short Box Podcast
Twitter: @TheShortBoxJax
Check out his podcast here: https://www.theshortboxpodcast.com/

EDITING TIPS
Buzzsprout Podcast Editing Playlist

EDITING SOFTWARE
Audacity
Free, open source audio editing software compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux & more!
Audacity Help & How-to's: https://forum.audacityteam.org/

GarageBand
Free audio editing software compatible with macOS. Apple App store also has a mobile version.

FREE MUSIC
Buzzsprout Podcast Music Playlist

• YouTube Audio Library
• https://freemusicarchive.org
• https://pixabay.com
• https://incompetech.com

FREE SOUND EFFECTS

• https://freesound.org/

 
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We break down the real difference between a rebrand and a relaunch while walking through a simple plan to restart your podcast with confidence. Practical steps, honest examples, and a clear push to publish without overthinking it. 

If you have questions about relaunching your podcast or about podcasting in general, email us at support@buzzsprout.com. 

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In this episode, Andrew asks, "what are the pros and cons of episodic artwork?"

Thank you, Andrew, for your question! You can check out his podcast, The Family Histories Podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1712992

FIND ANGIE ONLINE:
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Connect with Angie online at: https://beacons.ai/theactualangie/socialmedia
More Podcast Resources: https://podfluencerbrands.com  

Having episodic artwork is an easy way to add uniqueness to your podcast, but is it worth all the extra time and effort to create?

PROS

• Adds uniqueness & elevated visualization
• Guest feature makes them feel special
• Re-use imagery for social promotion

CONS

• Careful to not have guest feature make them appear as the host of the podcast
• Difficult to update if there is a mass change in your podcast (i.e. name, branding, network)
• Time consuming & potentially expensive
• Smaller than main cover art in the feed

 
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In this episode, Buzzsprout support team members Gilon & Priscilla join Jordan to answer some of the most asked questions about podcast directories!

Questions answered in this episode:

• Does Buzzsprout submit my podcast to directories for me?
• What is required to get listed?
• How long does it take to get listed across all directories? 
• Why am I not listed yet in a specific directory yet? What can I do? 
• Once I am listed, how do new episodes show up? 
• What do I do if a new episode isn't showing? 

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In this episode, Mary asks, "do you have any tips for audience engagement?"

Thank you, Mary, for your question! You can check out her podcast, Stop Drinking & Start Living here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/894589

Guest Gill Tietz
Host of Sober Powered Podcast, where she uses science, psychology, and compassion to help you understand why you struggle to moderate, why it's so hard to quit drinking, and how to develop the coping skills you need to stay sober. Check out her podcast here: https://www.soberpowered.com/

It can be tough to get your audience engaged and participating with your calls to action. Here are some quick tips to increase listener interaction!

1. Be Accessible
Make sure that listeners know where and how to reach you (Facebook Group, Email, Discord, etc.).

2. Be Specific
Tell your audience exactly what to contact you about. For example, instead of "Ask me anything!" try saying "What is something you've struggled with lately?" to generate more focused engagement.

3. Be Authentic
Audience members don't respond well to aggressive marketing tactics & can tell when someone is only trying to make a sale. Be genuine in your intentions to bring value to your listeners, and they will give value back. 

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In this episode, Kate Casey joins Jordan to share her strategies for getting celebs to promote their guest interviews on her podcast! 

Thank you, Marie, for your question! You can check out her podcast, Culture and Leadership Connections here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/202666

Guest Kate Casey
Host of Reality Life with Kate Casey, where she interviews the directors, producers, and stars of unscripted television. Follow Kate and her podcast here: linktr.ee/Katecasey

TIPS FOR GUEST PROMOTION:
1. MANAGE YOUR EXPECTATIONS OF GUEST MARKETING

Be mindful that guests are not a marketing team, and they might not share the interview at all! You can prepare the guest by asking them to please share the episode after it publishes, and make sure that the quality of the podcast is good to increase t.

2. COMPLIMENT THE GUEST TO BUILD TRUST & CONFIDENCE

Complimenting starts when you pitch them to come on the show! Tell them after the interview what an amazing job they did and be specific about things they said that were meaningful to you. People want to be appreciated, and a little encouragement goes a long way.

3. PROVIDE QUALITY MATERIALS TO THE GUEST THAT ARE EASY TO SHARE
Ask the guest for a picture of themselves they really like, because if the marketing materials sound great, look great, and are easy to share, the guest is more likely to use them.

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In this episode, we give tips on how to craft the perfect pitch email to grab the attention of a potential sponsor. 

TIPS FOR MAKING A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION

1. Do your research: look into the brand to be sure they are a good fit & customize the pitch with information about the potential sponsor
2. Look the part: use a pitch deck or one-pager to show you mean business! Check out our previous episode about how to make a pitch deck or one-pager here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/328913/10857825
3. Be clear & confident: be concise, friendly, & confident in the way you write your email

CREATE AN EMAIL TEMPLATE
Creating a word document and saving it as a template to copy & paste into the body of an email will save lots of time!

A pitch email should have three basic things: 

• Podcast name and a brief description
• Why you think the sponsor would be a good fit
• Links to the podcast website & socials

Remember, be personable and friendly!

Things to avoid:

• Complaining about how hard it is to find sponsorships
• Including large attachments such as audio files or press kits 
• Asking for too many sponsorships upfront

WHERE TO FIND SPONSORS:

Cold Email

• Target emails to appropriate brands
• Listen to other podcasts in your niche to find brands interested in podcast advertising
• Try finding a local company with a digital storefront

Podcast Ad Marketplace

• Podcorn.com
• Gumball.fm

Agency or Network Representation

• Advertisecast.com
• Midroll
• True Native Media

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In this episode, we give tips on how to create a simple yet effective pitch deck or one-pager to send to potential sponsors.

PITCH DECK
Here are some sites that have pitch deck templates:

• https://www.beautiful.ai
• https://www.canva.com
• https://slidebean.com
• https://www.google.com/slides

Slides to include in your pitch deck: 

1. TITLE: Podcast Artwork, Name, & Tagline
2. ABOUT: Short summary, podcast info & genre, mission, etc.
3. AUDIENCE/STATS: Downloads, listener demographics, and/or podcast industry stats
   Get podcast industry stats from: Buzzsprout Global Stats (https://www.buzzsprout.com/global_stats), Edison Research (https://www.edisonresearch.com/podcast-research), or Podcast Insights (https://www.podcastinsights.com)
4. PRICING: List cost per 1,000 downloads, bundle discounts, or just a flat-rate you feel comfortable with. 
5. TEAM/CONTACT INFO: Include people making the podcast happen, along with the podcast email, website, and socials.

ONE PAGER/SINGLE SHEET
Use a resume or newsletter template from any word processor to create a one pager to send to a sponsor. Be sure to include the five items listed for the pitch deck slides on the single sheet.

Remember to save your pitch deck or one pager so that information can be updated in the future as your podcast grows!


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Want to create a podcast promo but not sure where to even start? In this episode, Buzzsprout Head of Marketing, Alban Brooke, joins Jordan to give tips that are sure to make your promo shine!

Things covered in this episode & links:

WRITE A SCRIPT
A podcast promo must be 12-40 seconds long, so be concise with information. 

5 Things to Include:

1. Podcast name
2. One-sentence description
3. Who the podcast is for
4. Why they should listen
5. Call to action

RECORD

• Record in a sound-treated environment
• Use a microphone 
• Record multiple takes and versions (practice makes perfect!)

EDIT & POLISH

Tips for editing vocals:

• Remove unwanted sounds or awkward pauses
• Consistent audio volume throughout
• If ad is too long, try speeding up vocals 1-5% to fit 

Sound effects and music:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/free-music-for-podcasts

Now that you've finished your podcast promo, you'll want to get it in front of as many podcasters as possible. Head over to buzzsprout.com/ads to buy your first ad and get your promo in front of the right audience.

ALBAN'S TWITTER & CUNNINGHAM'S LAW
Twitter Post: https://twitter.com/AlbanBrooke/status/1536492873666990081?s=20&t=CsNY6YwSvRMgYkKr3dH5wg
Cunningham's Law: https://theoutline.com/post/8084/i-spent-a-week-being-wrong-online


*NOT A REAL BALLOON ANIMAL PODCAST IS NOT A REAL PODCAST...SORRY IF WE GOT YOUR HOPES UP.

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In this episode, Claire asks how to make the most of the QR Code she purchased for her podcast.
To listen to Claire's podcast, From the Horsebox, visit her website: https://fromthehorsebox.buzzsprout.com/

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In this episode, Joshua asks, "Exactly how important is transcribing?"
 
Thanks for the question, Joshua! You can check out Joshua's podcast, 4th and Flex Fantasy Football Podcast here: https://4thandflexpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

What podcast transcripts do:

• make your content more accessible to listeners who are hard of hearing.
• boost SEO so search engines like Google can find your content.
• can heighten listener engagement, and
• make it easy for listeners to share quotes to social media.

Human-Transcription Services:

• Rev ($1.25/min and 99% accuracy),
• GoTranscript ($0.86/min and 99%+ accuracy), or
• hiring a freelance transcriber from Upwork ($10-$100; accuracy varies).

Automated Transcription Services: 

• Otter.ai
• Temi
• Rev
• Sonix.ai
• Descript
• Scribie
• Trint

Do-It-Yourself Transcription:
For examples of transcript formatting, check out Buzzcast & Podcasting Q&A transcripts. 

• https://pqa.buzzsprout.com
• https://buzzcast.buzzsprout.com

Buzzsprout Blogs & Videos:

How to Transcribe Your Podcast [2021]: https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/transcribe-your-podcast
How to Add Transcripts to Your Podcast Episodes (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1fJ3K4vvq4

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Buzzsprout Head of Marketing, Alban Brooke, joins this week's episode of Podcasting Q&A to give SEO (Search Engine Optimization) tips and how to optimize your podcast's discoverability with easy SEO techniques.

Thank you, Taylor for your question! You can check out Taylor's podcast, Eros Rising, at https://www.taylorjohnson.life/podcast/

Links & Resources: 

• PodNews: SEO data for Podcast Apps
   https://podnews.net/article/who-indexes-what
• Keyword Tools:
  https://ahrefs.com/keyword-generator
  https://keywordseverywhere.com/
  https://answerthepublic.com/

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You can record studio-quality podcast audio from your home without professional equipment. This episode shares practical tips for eliminating reverb and creating an optimal recording environment.

• Check out this article at Aqousticfreq.com for DIY acoustic panels that can be made with mineral wool or fiberglass wrapped in breathable fabric.
• You can find all of the links to the soundproofing materials we use for our Buzzsprout Studio in this blog post!
• Buzzsprout's Magic Mastering can help enhance recordings in less-than-ideal conditions, check out this episode of Podcasting Q&A for more details, Level Up Your Audio with Magic Mastering.

If you have questions about setting up your home recording space, email us at support@buzzsprout.com. 

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Co-founder of Buzzsprout, Tom Rossi, joins this week's episode of Podcasting Q&A to explain how RSS Feeds work & different ways to create a Private RSS Feed. 

Thanks to Ryan for the question! You can check out Ryan's podcast, AntiArt Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1636159

Links & Resources: 

• 6 Best Ways to Create a Private Podcast

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In this episode of Podcasting Q&A, Jordan and Krystal answer a question from Mel about how to keep your podcast interesting.

Special thanks to the Queen of Content, Krystal Proffitt, of the Proffitt Podcast and The Poddy Report for her amazing insight! You can also find her at www.krystalproffitt.com!

Links & Resources: 

• 75 Podcast Ideas and Topics to Explore in 2022
• 20 Unique Podcast Segment Ideas
• How to Take a Break from Your Podcast
• Podcraft: Growing Your Audience by Running a Listener Survey

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Visual soundbites, or audiograms, are a great way to promote your podcast on social media. But sometimes, it can be hard to choose the right clip or artwork to share.

In this episode of Podcasting Q&A, Jordan and Alban answer three questions from Charles, the host of JUMP...Success is Waiting!, about selecting what soundbites to share, what length they should be, and what kind of artwork works best for audiograms.

Links & Resources: 

• How to Create a Podcast Audiogram
• Get Free Images from Unsplash
• Get Free Images from Pexels

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You've spent all this time creating a podcast, but now you want to make sure your show is being listened to.

In this episode of Podcasting Q&A, we discuss 5 ways to grow your podcast that don't cost money.

Resources from the episode:

• How to get into every podcast directory
• How to Get Booked on Podcasts
  • PodMatch.com
• How to Grow Your Podcast by Using TikTok
• Podcast Marketing: 100 podcasters share tactics they used to grow their shows
• How to Promote Your Podcast: 8 Simple Strategies
• Grow Your Podcast By Advertising in Podcast Apps

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Video: How to choose the right podcast category

Many podcasters launch their show hoping to appeal to as many listeners as possible.

However, when you try to appeal to everyone, you often end up appealing to no one in particular.

So in today's episode, we're going to help you niche down so that you can get your podcast to connect to the right people.

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Blog Post: How to Record a Podcast on Zoom [Best Settings for 2022]
Video: How to Record a Podcast Remotely [The Ultimate Guide]

In today's world nearly 40% of podcasters are recording their interviews using Zoom. The only problem is that Zoom's default settings don't provide the high-quality audio that will podcasters are looking for.

So in this episode of Podcasting Q&A, we'll show you how to get the best audio quality from your Zoom recordings.

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Video: How to get more podcast ratings and reviews

Whether you're in the beginning stages of your podcast journey or if you've been podcasting for some time now, you might wonder, "What's the best way to measure the success of my podcast?"

Of course, success is defined differently for all of us. So in this episode, you'll learn some helpful metrics for gauging the success of your podcast.

Links We Mentioned:

• Buzzsprout's Global Stats
• Patreon

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Video: How to make your podcast one-of-a-kind

Whether you're just starting out or you're on your 50th episode, it can feel like a slog coming up with unique topics for your show.

So in this episode, we'll cover four easy strategies for generating new podcast topics.

Keyword Research Tools:

• Keywords Everywhere
• Answer the Public

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Blog Post: Facebook Podcasts Updates

Marketing your podcast tends to be an afterthought if you are new to podcasting and if you're a seasoned podcaster it tends to be the chore of your passion project. 

However, marketing is an integral part of running a successful podcast and Social Media Marketing provides a crucial touch point with current listeners and gives you the opportunity to get in contact with new potential listeners to grow your audience.

So in today's episode, you'll learn all the ways you can market your podcast on Facebook.

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Video: How to land great podcast guests

Having an occasional or rotating cast of guests is a great way of adding value to your podcast. A great guest can bring a fresh perspective, new information, and captivating stories for your listeners.

And inviting a well-known or established guest on your podcast can help you grow your audience, especially if they share that episode of their audience.

But before you can benefit from having great podcast guests, you need to know where to find them.

So in this episode of Podcasting Q&A, you'll learn some of our favorite methods on how and where to find great guests for your podcast.

Resources We Mentioned:

• Matchmaker.fm
• PodMatch

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We explore how Buzzsprout's Magic Mastering feature helps podcasters achieve professional-quality audio without technical expertise! In this episode, Cara and Kevin go through the details and give examples of Magic Mastering's Filler Killer and Power Clean capabilities! 

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Video: How to Record a Podcast Remotely [The Ultimate Guide]
Guide: Download Sarah's Podcast Pitch Email Template

The truth is your favorite interview podcast is always looking for their next great guest.

So in this episode of Podcast Q&A, we'll break down what you need to do to get noticed and to land that next guest spot.

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Have you ever tried to explain what a podcast is to a friend or family member?

Here's a quick breakdown of how podcasting works and how you can easily find and listen to new shows.

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Video: How to Start a Podcast: The Step-by-Step Guide [2022]

To say podcasting is a growing or popular medium and hobby would be an understatement. Spotify alone claims have added more than 1.2 million new podcasts in 2021.

You may be among that group of inspired and motivated future podcasters right at the cusp of starting your own show, and you just need that extra push.

In this episode of Podcasting Q&A, you'll learn about four important factors to consider if on the fence about starting your first podcast.

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Video: Top 5 Podcast Interview Questions

It may seem like getting a guest on your podcast is really simple, right? Send an email and that's it.

But the truth is, there are quite a few more steps if you want to seamlessly book your guest, have them have such a great time on your interview that they're excited to share your show, and follow up with them when the episode is actually published.

So let's walk step by step through the ultimate podcast guest checklist.

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Oftentimes, it's not until you begin the research portion of starting a podcast that you realize podcasting has its own language.

What is an RSS feed? What is a directory? Why do I need a hosting site?

No problem. We are going to go over those terms and more to make sure that you can knowledgeably start your podcast (and impress all of your friends).

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Felice from Action Packed Travel asks, "How can I monetize my podcast without doing ads or affiliate promotions?"

Ads and affiliates are two popular ways to monetize your podcast, but that doesn't mean they are always the best strategy. Depending on how large your audience is and the payouts offered by the affiliates you choose, you might be better off trying something else.

So in this episode, we'll share our three favorite ways to generate revenue from your podcast without running ads and affiliate links.

Links from this episode:

• Big Cartel
• Patreon
• Buzzsprout's Support Show Link

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There's a lot of moving parts to a podcast, and it can be difficult to fit all of those tasks into your life.

So in this episode, we're going to help you break through the overwhelm, so that you can create a show that lasts and overcome "podfade."

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For many podcasters, building a show successful enough to be acquired by a major podcast network is #goals...

But if you're someone who likes to create your own opportunities, there's nothing stopping you from building your own podcast network and connecting with other creators in your space.

So in this episode, we'll explain the decisions you'll need to think through to create a successful podcast network.

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Apple Podcasts is one of the largest podcast directories in the world and accounts for millions of downloads every month, so it's important that your podcast is available on their directory.

With that said one of the biggest obstacles and headaches a new podcaster can experience when first trying to get the show off the ground are delays and getting listed in Apple podcasts.

So in this episode, we'll break down some of the most common causes of why you might be experiencing those delays and what you can do about it.

Links from this episode:

• Podcasts Connect
• Support for Apple Podcasts

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Instagram is a great way to promote your podcast, and there are plenty of features you can utilize to create an engaged audience and build awareness for your show.

So in this episode, we're going to look at some ways you can effectively promote your podcast using Instagram Stories.

Links from this episode:

• Buzzsprout's Visual Soundbites
• Wavve
• Headliner

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Turning your podcast ideas into reality starts with defining your "why" – whether it's a passion project or business venture. This episode breaks down the essential first steps for new podcasters to confidently plan and launch their shows!

Check out this Podcasting Q&A Episode for steps on submitting your podcast to the directories, Podcast Directory Submission 101

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If you've been podcasting for any amount of time, you already know that creating content is sometimes the least of what you do.

Getting that amazing content in front of your audience and potential listeners is another big piece of what goes into podcasting and social media marketing can be a free, accessible way to do that.

So on this episode, we are going to show you the key steps to setting up an Instagram account for your podcast.

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Transcripts are a word for word manuscript of your podcast, so creating transcripts from episodes of your podcast is a great idea if you're looking to increase your show's discoverability.

So in today's episode, you'll learn about three of the best transcripts and services available to you.

Transcription Services we recommend:

• Otter.ai
• Rev
• Happy Scribe 

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For the past five months, you've all been asking the same questions (including some of the questions we've been asking ourselves)

What is Facebook podcasts? How does it work? And how do I get listed?

Well, Facebook just made some big changes. So in this episode, we're going to answer those questions and explain how to add your podcast to Facebook.

Check out our Facebook Podcasts blog for updates on when the feature is available in your country.

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