Digital Creator

As a content creator, it's important to have a strategy for your work. That way, you can ensure that your content is consistent and engaging for your audience. In this podcast episode, I'm sharing my content strategy that I’ve refined over the past 10 years. Or 10 minutes. Or both. Either way…I hope you enjoy this episode!

It can be easy to get stuck in the cycle of starting and stopping multiple ideas. You might have a great idea for a project, but then get distracted by another shiny new idea and abandon the first one. Or you might start working on a project, but then get bogged down by all the details and give up. The perspective shift I'm sharing in today's episode has helped me a lot in terms of both starting and stopping ideas. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, I'm sharing about the dangers of taking "expert" advice. It's important to be careful of who you're taking advice from and how it relates to you. Not all advice applies to everyone equally. Just because someone has written a book on the subject or is a well-known authority doesn't mean that they know what's best for you. In fact, don't take anything I say here for certain...use your gut and intuition to either agree or disagree :)

What do you do when you want to grow your podcast, you put in the time and energy to make it great...but you're not quite sure where to get more listeners? In this episode I'm speaking with Joanna Carrillo, who is the host of the podcast "Letter To My Ex". Joanna has been podcasting for about a year now, and her biggest problem has been getting her show off the ground. This is a fun conversation all about how to attract listeners, how to promote your podcast and how to make it stand out on social media. Enjoy!Click here to check out the Letter To My Ex Podcast.

Ready to grow your content and audience? In this episode, I'm sharing tips for growing your audience with your podcast - or any content. The truth is, nothing is more deflating than feeling like you're talking to yourself. I get it. I've been there. It's tough to keep producing content when it feels like no one is listening. But the good news is, there are things you can do to change that. And what's even better is it should require you to do less. Please listen and enjoy!

I used to be one of those people that tried to do everything themselves. I would spend hours and hours creating content, never realizing how much time it takes to do each step. After finally getting help with certain parts of the process, I realized just how beneficial it can be. If you're feeling overwhelmed and like you can't keep up with everything, then this episode is for you!

Have you ever just been sitting on the couch one day, and the thought pops in your head “I should start a social media news account.” No? Well, up until 90 days ago I would say me too. 90 days ago I started a content experiment and in today’s episode I’m sharing my takeaways of how it started, how it’s going and what I’ve learned. Hope you enjoy!

It's a common thing these days to hear you need to build an "email list." But how do you actually do that? In today's episode, I'm sharing how you can do it effectively no matter what kind of content you create. It's a lot easier than you think, and you don't have to be any kind of expert. Enjoy!

Today is a special behind the scenes look of a podcaster and coaching interview with Redd Kaiman. Redd hosts the podcast Kaimancast. In addition to podcasting, Redd is ultra-creative and is in the process of making a movie amongst other fun projects. Take a listen and enjoy! Click here to listen to Redd's podcast Kaimancast.

Have you ever felt boxed in about what you could podcast about? Or maybe you've never started a podcast because you feel like you don't have anything interesting to say. Well, good news! There are plenty of great things you can podcast about, and in today's episode I'm sharing *how* you can talk about anything you want *and* get people to listen. Enjoy!

In a world where it's increasingly difficult to focus on what's important, this podcast episode provides tips and tricks on how to set boundaries and stay focused. Learn about the importance of mindfulness and how to make the most of your time by tuning in today!

In this podcast Episode, we discuss how every podcaster can benefit from getting feedback from others. By finding trusted individuals and getting their perspective on your work, you'll improve faster as a creator while feeling less overwhelmed. Plus, being consistent is key to a successful podcast!Click here to view this episodes show notes.

Boxing yourself in seems counterintuitive to creativity right? Well, in today's podcast episode, we explore the idea of self-imposed limitations and how they can actually lead to more creativity. I'm going deep on why you should consider setting some boundaries for yourself and how it can help you not only be more creative, but also more productive. Thanks for listening!

This is the first in a series of podcast coaching interviews. Today I'm speaking with Bob Walters who hosts the Locked Up Sports podcast. In addition to podcasting, Bob also works as a corrections officer at Rikers Island in New York City. Bob's got a fascinating story and we talk about how he can grow Locked Up Sports by doing social media the right way. Thanks for listening, hope you enjoy! Click here to visit the Locked Up Sports podcast.

What started out as a normal Friday afternoon, somehow turned into 156 social media videos being made in 24 hours. This podcast a day for the month of May has really got my creative output flowing...and I'm excited to share with you the latest in this episode. Thank you for listening!

In this episode, I'm sharing the advice I would have given myself a year ago, and what future me needs to know in order to be successful. If you're feeling stuck, or like you're not making progress, this episode is for you. Thank you for listening and enjoy!

Staying on the cutting edge is important to any person making content. If you're not constantly innovating and changing with the times, you'll become irrelevant. But staying on the cutting edge doesn't have to be a mystery. There are a few key things you can do to make sure you're always ahead of the curve. In today's episode I'm going to share with you my top tips for staying on the cutting edge.

It can be difficult to fight through the uncomfortableness and do something that feels unnatural, but it's important to remember that promotion and marketing are how you are discovered and grow an audience. In today's episode, we'll explore why it's so important to promote yourself, and how you can get started.

Do you ever feel like you're just faking it? Like you have no idea what you're doing, and you're just waiting to be found out? If so, then you're not alone. This feeling is called imposter syndrome, and it's incredibly common. In fact, research shows that 70% of people experience imposter syndrome at some point in their lives. Hope you enjoy this episode!Take a visit to www.digitalpodcaster.com If you'd like support for starting, growing or monetizing your own podcast.

I'd love for you to join me on this journey to take the headache out of creating something everyday, in the month of May. Whether you want to podcast, journal, meditate, or create something else entirely, just remember that the most important thing is simply to create something new. So let's do this together – join me this month and start making something every day!

Have you ever found yourself putting off a task even though you know you should do it? If so, you're not alone. Procrastination is a common human tendency, and it can be extremely frustrating. In this podcast episode, I'm talking about procrastination and why we do it. I also share some tips for overcoming procrastination so that you can get started on the task at hand. So if you're struggling with procrastination, press play and let's go!

Solo episode alert. This week's focus is on staying consistent, overcoming imposter syndrome, and how the two are linked. I'm sharing my tips on how to keep your head up when you're feeling down about your work and how to find the courage to push through creative blocks. Thank you for listening!

My guest this week is Ujjwal Gulati, who is a ex-techie turned Visual Artist and Personal Growth & Self-Healing Coach. In this episode Ujjwal shares his own transformation from tech to coach and artist…you’re gonna love this one. Thank you for listening!Click here to view full episode show notes.To learn more about Ujjwal Gulati:Click here to follow Ujjwal on Instagram for art. Click here to follow Ujjwal on Instagram for coaching.Follow Digital Podcaster: Instagram YouTube Facebook

On this week's podcast episode, I'm opening up about the next steps of Digital Podcaster, and my relationship with embracing the unknown. I know everyone has experienced this at on some level, at some point in their lives...when you do (or don't) take that step towards something terrifying but the payoff could be huge. Thanks for listening!Click here to learn more about Digital Podcaster.

Back with another solo episode. I’m breaking down (in detail) my Instagram and TikTok posting strategy for 2022. Ready to start, grow and monetize your podcast? Visit https://www.digitalpodcaster.com to learn more.

Have multiple passions and not sure what to do? That’s what this week’s episode is all about. You’ll learn: What to focus on if you’ve got multiple passionsWhy all of your non-related interests are a strength not a weaknessAnd much more, take a listen and enjoy!

Style. Especially clothing style is something I don’t know too much about, to be honest… I like to be comfortable, I like to look presentable. But when it comes to giving others advice on how they should dress best…that’s not my area of expertise. So what did I do? I brought on a style expert to the podcast for this weeks episode! I’m chatting with Dwayne Williams who is a Fashion and Style Coaching, helping people make powerful 1st impressions. I think you’re gonna enjoy this conversation with Dwayne, he’s got a true passion for this stuff. Take a listen and enjoy! Click here to learn more about Dwayne Williams. Click here to follow Dwayne Williams on Instagram.Click here to start, grow and monetize your podcast.

New achievement unlocked on Digital Podcaster... This week on the podcast I've got my first return guest. *Drumroll please* Seema Batavia joins us again for an episode that covers a lot of ground. Seema is an expert at Brand Strategy for Introverts. After Seema was on last time, we've gotten closer and I wanted to have her on to chat about a few things like: ✅ Using social media as a business tool as an introvert ✅ Dealing with the decline in reach on Instagram ✅ Thoughts on how the Metaverse will play a role in the next couple of years Seema has done a fantastic job at building a community on social media, and I think you're really going to enjoy our conversation. Take a listen and enjoy! 🙂 Click here to follow Seema on Instagram. Click here to start, grow and monetize your own podcast.

The journey of a podcaster/content creator/creative is an interesting one… Before I started Digital Podcaster, I was consuming a lot of content on social media. I’d go on Instagram and Reddit primarily. And then around late 2020, early 2021 I started consuming more TikTok. The TikTok algorithm is unique in that it does a great job at showing you what it thinks you might like. Well one of the very first accounts I came across was an account called @JoshTerryPlays. I liked how consistent, repetitive and mind melting his videos were (and still are). Josh has gathered over 1.2 million followers on TikTok…and honestly, I believe he’s just getting started. Thanks to the great social media machine I was able to connect with Josh and have him on the podcast this week. I love all my chats on the podcast, but I’d be lying if I didn’t say this one was a little different… In a great way. I’d love to invite you to listen to this podcast with an open mind around creativity, identifying your strengths and how you could start to do more than you ever thought possible. Take a listen and enjoy! 🙂 Click here to learn more about Josh Terry. Click here to follow Josh on TikTok. Click here to follow Josh on Instagram.

Are you guilty perfectionism when it comes to making your podcast? Some symptoms of perfectionism include: Procrastinating regularly Struggle to share certain pieces in episodesFailing to decide on what to do next unless it looks good In the podcast this week, it’s a short and sweet solo episode… I’m sharing with you some of my thoughts around perfectionism…because I’ve found it to be so common with my audience. Disclaimer: I don’t actually think perfectionism is a bad thing…only when it causes negative responses. You’ll learn some of my favorite tricks to get around perfectionism, and how to use it to your advantage. Hope you take a listen and enjoy! 🙂

Are you a Canva user? Chances are you’ve either used Canva, will use it someday or have seen Canva designs on social media. Today’s guest on the podcast is Canva Creator + Ambassador Roger Coles. Disclaimer: This episode is not a sales pitch for Canva. Roger is an expert at helping people make their graphic designs easier and look better. This is especially important if you want to be understood by your audience. As you’ll learn in my conversation with Roger, there is typically a disconnect between what the creator thinks looks great and what the audience responds to. This conversation goes much deeper than just Canva or creating content and I’m really excited for you to hear it. 🙂 Click here to visit Roger's Canva templates. Click here to follow Roger on Instagram.

I find the idea of creating content confusing sometimes on social media. Let’s take Instagram for example, you create content with intention and purpose… But then it gets no likes. It’s hard to keep creating content on social media when you’re not sure if you’re doing it right. On the podcast this week, I’m speaking with Content Strategist Christos Nikas. Christos breaks down: ✅ What to focus on when creating content for social media. ✅ The differences between posting for fun and posting for business. ✅ How to make content that stands out. Before speaking with Christos I knew the convo was gonna be good…but honestly I walked away with aha’s that I didn’t expect. Please enjoy my conversation with Christos! Christos Nikas help coaches and creatives grow their Instagram and Online Business. Click here to follow Christos on Instagram.Click here to learn more about Christos Nikas.

There must be something in the air… I’ve had quite a few people ask me where to get started with email marketing lately. I think it’s a mixture of people getting tired of social media algorithms always changing. Social media timelines will always be a battle for attention. Sure there is a battle in your inbox too…but generally speaking it’s easier for you to find and connect with emails than it is missing posts on social media. Also, email is more personal. My guest this week on the podcast is Liz Wilcox. Liz Wilcox is an email marketing WIZ! Every email she sends - I open. I save. She is so good at what she does, I promise you that. This is the first episode where when I listen back, there are parts where I laugh like I’m 5 years old. And we’re talking about email marketing!! How does that happen? Liz is why that happens. Making money with email has never been so fun. I promise. Please enjoy my conversation with Liz! -DylanLiz is The Fresh Princess of Email Marketing, Liz Wilcox is on a freakin' mission to help more businesses package up their magic and sell through email. She's also a walking 90s pop culture encyclopedia. Click here to learn more about how you can work with Liz.

Statistically speaking, podcast have trouble getting past episodes 3, 7 and 20. Well…this episode may be premature because in it I’m sharing the biggest 4 lessons I’ve learned so far. Even though I’ve helped many people behind scenes start, grow and monetize their podcast…being the host has been a different journey. Overall, it’s been an absolute blast. There are 4 big lessons I’ve learned though so far and thought it’d be the perfect time to share with you! Take a listen and enjoy! Keep going, Dylan Click here to get 365 free titles and topics you can use for your own podcast and social media content.

A blog? In 2022? Yes!! Whether you’re a solo content creator or have a business, there are so many benefits to building a blog in 2022. This week on the podcast I’m chatting with Jess Hoffman who is a full-time blogging expert. She has her own blog called “Choosing Chia” where she shares healthy recipes she’s created. Jess has accumulated over 300k followers on her Choosing Chia instagram…and has a TON of traffic going to her blogs. This is a super informative conversation about how great blogs can be for you…and how to get started. Take a listen and enjoy! Keep going,Dylan Click here to learn more about Jess and how to start a blog. Click here to start or grow your podcast.

It's no secret that public speaking is one of people's top fears. For good reason, you're up there...for the whole audience to see. To be open for all that criticism. But what if there was a formula for public speaking that could make it less scary? My guest on the podcast this week is Ron Cahoon who is a Presentation Coach. Ron has a gift and love for all things presenting and public speaking. I've never spoken to anyone like him...he completely demystifies the whole process. You’re gonna love our conversation and Ron's great sense of humor. Listen and enjoy! Click here to learn more about Ron Cahoon and follow him on Instagram. Click here to start or grow your podcast.

Happy New Year! Really excited for what’s to come. It’s gonna be great! On this weeks episode of Digital Podcaster, I’m chatting with Liza Alvarado who is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. It’s easy to set a bunch of goals and start trying to tackle to-do’s at the beginning of the year But if you’re not mindful that can easily lead to overwhelm, comparison and just not setting yourself up to win. My conversation with Liza is all about:How to take radically good care of yourself.Mindfully using social media to set you up for success.Removing the stigma of seeing a therapist.Take a listen and enjoy! Keep going, DylanClick here to learn more about Liza Alvarado, MS, LPC. Click here to follow Liza on Instagram.Interested in starting a podcast the easy way? Visit www.digitalpodcaster.com

What a year 2021 was?! How would you rate your year on a scale of 1 to 10? In this weeks podcast episode I thought it’d be best to do a solo episode. Share a quick check-in of where we are and where we’re going. I’m also sharing some obstacles that I’ve overcome in starting this platform. And, three tips on how you can make your 2022 amazing…using the top 3 strategies I’ve used to take Digital Podcaster from idea to publishing every week (and every day!) I’m extremely grateful to have crossed paths with you in 2021, and looking forward to growing with you in 2022. Hope your New Years is healthy and safe. Keep going, DylanClick here to simplify your podcast and grow your audience with PodcastPro.

Have you ever been intimidated or confused by recording video for your podcast? It can be tricky between all the camera settings, editing, lighting, audio…the list goes on. This weeks podcast guest is video expert, Diana Gladney. Diana helps busy entrepreneurs simplify their video creation so you can amplify your business and brand. Diana is incredibly gifted, kind and a pro at what she does. I’ve been watching Diana on YouTube for a bit now. And even when I google a camera issue I have, she typically will be the first result I see on Google. Really excited for you to hear this conversation. Listen and enjoy! Click here to learn more about Diana Gladney. Click here to subscribe to Diana Gladney on YouTube. Click here to follow Diana on Instagram. PS: Want to simplify your podcast process? Click here to learn about our all-new on-demand editing service called PodcastPro.

Have you ever found yourself stuck on what type of content to create? Either you have 1 million ideas one day and zero the next? This weeks podcast guest is speaker and author Melanie Deziel. Melanie created a framework for content creation and I love it. You’ll learn: ✅ How to make the process of creating content easier on yourself ✅ How to balance life and content creation ✅ Where to focus your content efforts I’m super excited for you to hear the wisdom Melanie drops. Listen and enjoy!Click here for all things Melanie Deziel.Click here to get Melanies book The Content Fuel Framework.If you're interested in creating your own podcast, visit www.digitalpodcaster.com.Thanks for being here!

How do you become creative? That’s a question that’s always been in the back of mind, and I didn’t have an answer until I met Apeksha Gupta. Apeksha has been in the creative industry for over a decade…working in visual communications and is my guest this week on Digital Podcaster. In this weeks episode we’re talking all things creative. You’ll learn: ✅ How to unlock your creative identity ✅ Tools to spark your creativity ✅ What to do when you hit a creative block Cause the truth is…when you’re in your creative zone, you’re having fun. And who doesn’t want to have more fun?!? Give it a listen and enjoy! Click here to follow Apeksha Gupta on Instagram. PS: Want to simplify your podcast process? Click here to learn about our all-new on-demand editing service called PodcastPro.

Have you ever wanted your podcast to show up in the top search results on Google? If you are just starting out, it can feel like a mystery on how to make that happen. In this weeks episode, I'm speaking with Kim Estoque who is an SEO Specialist for Podcasters. When you show up at the top of Google Search results you: ✅ Grow your audience easier ✅ Sell things easier ✅ Establish yourself as an authority SEO is a mystery and complex to some. In this episode we focus on the fundamentals. Give it a listen, and enjoy! Click here to learn more about Kim Estoque and how she can help you with SEO, follow and send her a direct message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimmitalks_pod/ Click here to follow Kim on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastSEOConsultant/ PS: Click here to get my free podcasting resource library, that's 250+ tools and apps you can use to create and grow your podcast (it's 100% free!) https://www.digitalpodcaster.com/guide

Are you building a personal brand? Trick question, we all are building our personal brand online (whether we realize it or not)! In this weeks episode I’m chatting with Seema, who is a Brand Strategy Coach. Seema is an expert at helping introverts build their personal brand…and what you’ll learn in our conversation is that it goes quite deeper than a superficial one-two strategy. Also, for a limited time, Seema has her new course called Strangers to Buyers open for enrollment. Click here to learn more about Strangers To Buyers: https://www.seemabatavia.com/strangers-to-buyers-course Click here to follow Seema on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seemabatavia/ Give this weeks episode a listen, and enjoy! PS: Click here to get my free podcasting resource library, that's 250+ tools and apps you can use to create and grow your podcast (it's 100% free!) https://www.digitalpodcaster.com/guide

One of my favorite things about creating content is the edit button. I love that I can edit/mix/match/string pieces of content together to get my point across. One thing that's always stuck out as wild to me is performances like Broadway don't have the ability to edit. When you're performing, you're in the moment, you're there...there's no real opportunities for do-overs. I was lucky enough to pick @bretshufords brain about confidence and creativity in this weeks episode of Digital Podcaster with Dylan Schmidt. If the idea of performing for an audience gives you even the slightest bit of nausea, you've gotta listen to this episode. Bret is on another level with his helpful advice and actionable tips you implement immediately after listening. Give it a listen and enjoy! Click here to learn more about Bret Shuford. I would love and appreciate if you would let me know what parts of this episode you enjoyed most, please send me an email at [email protected]

It’s been my perception that a lot of people who have online businesses aren’t transparent (generally speaking). Typically they’ll share information or strategies in a way that doesn’t help you pick and choose what works for you. In todays episode, I’m breaking down my approach to attracting business online that I’ve used for around 10 years now. I’m sharing with you, how it started, how it’s going, and why it works :) Take a listen and enjoy! PS: Here are some other ways we can work together... If you’d like to work one-on-one together, I do have spots open for my Podcast Coaching Program that is custom fit to your needs. Click here to schedule a call to learn more: www.digitalpodcaster.com Also, we would love it if you would share what parts of this episode you enjoyed most by sending an email to [email protected]

Why is it so difficult to stay consistent when publishing your podcast? Why does it even matter if you release new episodes regularly? What does it all mean?! All that and more on this weeks episode of Digital Podcaster :) PS: Podcast Starter Academy is now live! Click here to learn how to start your podcast in this free step-by-step guide.

Welcome to this weeks episode of Digital Podcaster! It’s now been two weeks since my solo adventure in the forest. Thought I’d share a little update on that. Also, what has Digital Podcaster taught me so far? I’m sharing some realizations about the past, present and future of this brand. Take a listen and enjoy! Dylan PS: Here are some other ways we can work together... Get 240+ mostly free tools and resources to create and grow your podcast in my completely FREE guide. Click here to get it: www.digitalpodcaster.com/guide Learn how to create your podcast inside my Profitable Podcast Academy. This program has over 30 videos and will take you from podcast idea to monetization in no time. Click here to learn more about the Profitable Podcast Academy: www.digitalpodcaster.com/academy Get custom made content for social media and more using your existing podcast with my service Content Made Easy. This is a done for your service that takes all the stress out of content creation. Learn more at www.digitalpodcaster.com/contentmadeeasy Share what parts of this episode you enjoyed most by sending an email to [email protected]

Welcome to this weeks episode of Digital Podcaster!In this weeks episode I’m sharing with you my past weekend…where I spent the weekend alone in an airstream in Idyllwild California.This is the 2nd time now I’ve taken a solo trip for the sole purpose of creativity and self-discovery.The first time I took a trip like this was just a few months ago, where I stayed in an igloo in Joshua Tree. On that trip is where I came up with the idea for Digital Podcaster.Have you ever taken a solo trip like this before?After listening to this weeks episode you might want to consider taking one :)Take a listen and enjoy!DylanPS: Here are some other ways we can work together...Get 240+ mostly free tools and resources to create and grow your podcast in my completely FREE guide. Click here to get it: www.digitalpodcaster.com/guideLearn how to create your podcast inside my Profitable Podcast Academy. This program has over 30 videos and will take you from podcast idea to monetization in no time. Click here to learn more about the Profitable Podcast Academy: www.digitalpodcaster.com/academyGet custom made content for social media and more using your existing podcast with my service Content Made Easy. This is a done for your service that takes all the stress out of content creation. Learn more at www.digitalpodcaster.com/contentmadeeasyShare what parts of this episode you enjoyed most by sending an email to [email protected]

Welcome to this weeks episode of Digital Podcaster!How you ever overthought something? If you’re anything like me, I’m sure you have :)It’s ok! But I want to highlight an area where this is keeping you stuck from growing AND what you can do it about it to move forward.Overthinking might always be there, but identifying it is the first step to minimizing it.There's a lot to cover, so let's go.Take a listen and enjoy!DylanPS: Here are some other ways we can work together...Get 240+ mostly free tools and resources to create and grow your podcast in my completely FREE guide. Click here to get it: www.digitalpodcaster.com/guideLearn how to create your podcast inside my Profitable Podcast Academy. This program has over 30 videos and will take you from idea to monetization in no time. Click here to learn more about the Profitable Podcast Academy: www.digitalpodcaster.com/academyGet custom made content for social media and more using your existing podcast with my service Content Made Easy. This is a done for your service that takes all the stress out of content creation. Learn more at www.digitalpodcaster.com/contentmadeeasySend your future show ideas, what you'd love to hear more of and more to [email protected]

Welcome to this weeks episode of Digital Podcaster!In this episode, you'll learn what’s most important for any creator to have (regardless if you're podcasting yet or not).Creating is an inside game, and it takes courage…but there’s something else that needs to be there in order for courage to take place.There's a lot to cover, so let's go.Take a listen and enjoy!DylanPS: Here are some other ways we can work together...Get 240+ mostly free tools and resources to create and grow your podcast in my completely FREE guide. Click here to get it: www.digitalpodcaster.com/guideLearn how to create your podcast inside my Profitable Podcast Academy. This program has over 30 videos and will take you from idea to monetization in no time. Click here to learn more about the Profitable Podcast Academy: www.digitalpodcaster.com/academyGet custom made content for social media and more using your existing podcast with my service Content Made Easy. This is a done for your service that takes all the stress out of content creation. Learn more at www.digitalpodcaster.com/contentmadeeasySend your future show ideas, what you'd love to hear more of and more to [email protected]