For the Love of Podcast

If you've been in podcasting long enough my guest needs no introduction. But just in case you aren't familiar with the legendary Cliff Ravenscraft, let me share a little bit about him: In 2005, he began podcasting as a hobby with a show about the TV series Lost. A year later he launched his show the Podcast Answer Man which led to him helping tens of thousands of individuals and organizations successfully launch a podcast through one-on-one coaching and online courses. If you were to look at the top 100 podcasts in the business category of Apple Podcasts, more than 50 of these shows were created by clients who he has personally coached. Today, he is the host of the Cliff Ravenscraft Show and has a successful life coaching and business. It was a true honor to sit down with the legend himself to hear his story. He was nice enough to give me over two hours of his time so I’ve broken it up into two parts. In this episode, he’ll share his story of how he got his start, how faith plays a role in his life, and the advice he has for anyone starting out. My goal for this interview was to get to know Cliff, the person, and I would say Cliff delivered. Cliff's Website: https://www.cliffravenscraft.com/ Mindsetanswerman.com/free Cliff on Social Media: https://twitter.com/cliffeotc https://www.facebook.com/cliffeotc/ https://www.youtube.com/user/cliffeotc https://www.instagram.com/cliffeotc/ Cliff's Podcasts: Cliff Ravenscraft Show Podcast Answer Man Pursuing A Balanced Life Family From the Heart Encouraging Others Through Christ Hunger Games Fan Podcast Twilight Saga Podcast Virtual Assistant Podcast Weekly Lost Podcast Authentic Life Radio Successful Life Mindset Balanced Living Weekly Almost Daily Devotional Full Time Mom Social Media Serenity Business Tech Weekly Help I Got A Mac Doctor Who Fan Podcast Community Voice Desperate Housewives Grey's Anatomy Heroes Fan Podcast Private Practice Musically Challenged Veronica Mars Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a podcaster, our instrument is our voice. The microphone and RSS feed may amplify our voice, but without our voice, we would not have a podcast. I found today’s guest, Emmanuella Grace, when doing research about the voice. Her insights impressed me so much and I knew she would provide a ton of value so I invited her on the show. As a high-performance voice coach for more than two decades, she’s helped 1000’s of people with their voice. Her program is built on a foundation of science and years of research. What’s crazy to me is how little attention we pay to our voice. Unless we use our voice professionally we just take it for granted. And even when we use our voice professionally we may take it for granted. What I love about Emmanuella’s approach is it is holistic. Her insights on the voice will help you master the instrument that only you can play. Emmanuella's Websites: emmanuellagrace.com findyourvoiceaustrailia.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: EmmanuellaGrace FindYourVoiceAu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Linda Hollander has been featured by Entrepreneur and Inc. magazines as the leading expert on corporate sponsorship. She's the author of Corporate Sponsorship in 3 Easy Steps, the CEO of Sponsor Concierge and the founder of the Sponsor Secrets Seminar. In this short popcorn edition of the show, I dissect some of the insights she revealed when I interviewed her as well as some of the concepts she shares in her book. I break down her approach to landing sponsorship deals into 3 easy steps: 1. Prepare - How to identify the right sponsors for your show 2. Propose - How to create an industry-standard sponsor proposal and negotiate the deal 3. Promote - How to keep sponsors for the long term by promoting them the right way and communicating in a way that will let them know just how valuable you are to them! If you're thinking about looking for corporate sponsorships to support yourself this episode is a must-listen! Free gift from Linda: https://successwithsponsors.com Linda's Website: https://sponsorconcierge.com www.AttractingCorporateSponsors.com WealthyBagLady.com Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/SponsorConcierge https://twitter.com/wealthybaglady https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindahollander/ https://www.youtube.com/user/wealthybaglady/ 4O7pNX5OsVEQzpWVZ3Vp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many say you shouldn’t count on sponsorship money when you first start podcasting. After reading Stephen Woessner’s book Profitable Podcasting, specifically the chapter on sponsorships, I wanted to learn more. In it, he shares the insights from sponsorship expert Linda Hollander. Like any good journalist, I followed the lead and reached out to Linda directly. During our first phone call, I quickly realized she’d be a guest you’d want to hear from. Today I share our conversation. What’s become crystal clear to me is landing sponsorships is not only doable, if you truly know your audience, it a phenomenal to bring in reoccurring revenue. The key is to have a proven strategy because, as Linda will tell you, you may not get a second chance. We cover a lot of ground in our discussion but like her book, Corporate Sponsorship in 3 Easy Steps, can be broken down into simple steps: 1. How to find the right sponsors for your show 2. How to create an industry-standard sponsor proposal and negotiate the deal 3. How to keep sponsors for the long term by promoting them the right way and communicating in a way that will let them know just how valuable you are to them! Free gift from Linda: https://successwithsponsors.com Linda's Website: https://sponsorconcierge.com www.AttractingCorporateSponsors.com WealthyBagLady.com Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/SponsorConcierge https://twitter.com/wealthybaglady https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindahollander/ https://www.youtube.com/user/wealthybaglady/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Guberti is the host of Breakthrough Success, which receives 60 thousand downloads per episode and has included notable guests such as Seth Godin, Bob Burg, John Lee Dumas, and Neil Patel. Perhaps even more impressive, he’s also the author of over 30 books. He started his first blog when he was 11 about a decade ago, and he is on a mission to positively impact the lives of over 1 billion people within his lifetime. We learn why he almost gave up on podcasting early on and how he stuck with it after focusing on his listener avatar and engaging with his audience on a one on one basis. This was a huge unlock for me when I heard this. On the show: He gives many examples of how to develop not just fans…but superfans We talk about the simple approach that has allowed him to be such a prolific writer. He gives tips on how to write show notes and blog posts to not get people to your website but to keep them in what he calls an infinite loop. We talk about promotion, including why he thinks Pinterest is an underrated and underutilized social media platform We learn about his schedule and what tools he uses to effectively run his business and podcasts Marc's Website: https://marcguberti.com/ Marc on Social Media: https://twitter.com/marcguberti https://www.youtube.com/user/MarcGuberti Book we discuss: Podcast Domination Podcast: Breakthrough Success podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Jeff Harry get on 60 podcasts in 6 months? He has a strategy that includes DM/email outreach to podcasters. In this short "Popcorn Episode" I breakdown his highly effective message into 9 parts: 1 - Let the host know you know their show. Say something specific 2 - Ask if the host has explored the area in which you have expertise. Briefly describe what you do 3 - Share a link that will help build credibility for your work (a book, article, speech, interview, video, etc) 4 - Suggest topics you would feel comfortable talking about. Remember that the host wants to know how you can provide VALUE to their audience. Suggest questions you could answer that would serve that specific audience 5 - Include social proof, accolades, credentials, awards to demonstrate why you stand out from the crowd 6 - Make your intention clear by stating how you would make an impact on the listeners. Include a link to previous #podcasts you’ve been on 7 - Offer to be a guest. Don’t ask. This is a subtle but important distinction. Notice how Jeff doesn’t say “can I be on your podcast?” as a question, instead he casually says “if any of this resonates, I’d love to continue this conversation” - Don’t beg to be on a #podcast…OFFER to be on one! 8 - Be upbeat, positive, and friendly 9 - Include a link to your most important online asset (website, social media profile, etc) This breaks down Jeff's email, but this only part of his strategy. Check out his blog post that gives even greater insights into how he landed 60 interviews in 6 months: https://www.rediscoveryourplay.com/post/how-i-got-on-60-podcasts-in-the-last-6-months To check out Jeff's interview on InsightOut check out these links: Apple: https://apple.co/2IQMIG9 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Tfz4hL Google: https://bit.ly/31v2mO4 Website: https://bit.ly/34juoOf You can also learn more about the amazing work he does to help people unleash their inner child and rediscover play: https://www.rediscoveryourplay.com/ Thanks to John Lee Dumas from Entrepreneurs on Fire for inspiring this new "Popcorn Episode" format. * If you like this style/ structure of show please send me an email and let me know [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dean Millard did his podcast training by spending 22 years as a TV and radio host. When his station made cutbacks, he was the recipient of a pink slip which left him a choice of what to do next…get a job with another station on go out on his own as a podcaster. He chose the ladder. While most of my past guests have many years of podcasting experience, what I love about this interview is Dean is still early in his podcast journey…but he is already seeing success thanks to his attention to detail, professionalism, and desire to serve his audience with value and entertainment. He has 5 podcasts, including 4 sports-oriented shows and his highly popular cannabis education show called the Cannabis 101 Podcast. Find them all at podcastalley.ca or below. We cover a wide range of topics, here are just a few that stand out: Tips on how to get better on the microphone How to approach interviews Creative ideas for getting more listener engagement How to land the right kind of sponsorship deals Promotion suggestions Dean's Podcasts: https://www.podcastalley.ca/sportsandmore https://www.podcastalley.ca/tracking-the-draft https://www.cannabis101podcast.ca/ https://www.podcastalley.ca/copy-of-fantasy-fun-time https://www.podcastalley.ca/prospectsbaseball Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-millard-20721a16/ https://twitter.com/DuckMillard This Week's Special Shout Out: Nequosha Anderson Her podcast: Professional Use Only Podcast https://www.puopodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domain names, how to avoid overcomplicating getting started, and all things podcast guest-related is what we explore today with Andrew Alleman. A technology media publisher, Host of the podcast Domain Name Wire, and founder and editor of blog of the same name, Andrew built his business podcastguests.com because he wanted to find more guests for his show. Like many ideas born out of necessity, he bootstrapped his way to create an MVP which helped him scale the business to the point where it now has over 20,000 members who use it to find guests and be a guest on podcasts. Here are just some of the things we cover in this episode: Tips on how to pick a domain name for your podcast What to focus on and NOT focus on when starting a podcast How his wife built the hugely successful The Internet of Things Podcast How to compete as a podcast guest How to create a guest One Sheet to stand out and land more bookings What are podcast hosts looking for in a good guest Mistake people make when reaching out to hosts How to be prepared before going on a podcast How to attract the right guests for your show Why getting big-name guests isn’t necessarily the best path Tricks for inspiring your guest to share your show Suggestions on how to get feedback on your show to help make improvements Andrew's Website: https://domainnamewire.com/ https://podcastguests.com/ Andrew's Guide: https://podcastguests.com/guide/ Andrew on Social Media: https://twitter.com/DomainNameWire linkedin.com/in/allemann https://www.facebook.com/domainnamewire https://www.youtube.com/user/DomainNameWire Links and Resources: 09:46 External mic 09:53 Headset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today started making podcasts before podcasting was even a thing. A radio host with 30 years behind the mic, Neal Veglio starting posting audio files of his show well before the birth of podcasting as we know it. Across the lifetime of his productions, he’s produced episodes that have been listened to by more than 15 million people. On the show, we’ll learn about his journey in the world of radio, where he hosted shows on stations such as JACK FM, Capital Radio, and talkSPORT. What I love about Neal is he doesn’t hold anything back. He shares his thoughts raw and direct and isn't afraid to go against the norm. But don't let his directness for you, he's actually one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. We covered a lot of ground on the show, including delving into the world of editing, microphone technique, recording environment, interviewing techniques, and some of the common mistakes he sees people make. Neal is a big believer in the power of understanding the "why" behind starting a podcast and that's why he puts that front and center as a must-have when he works with new podcasters. Toward the end, we get into some secret marketing tips the will help give more visibility to your podcast. Neal's websites: podknowsproductions.com/production/ (Production packages) podknowsproductions.com/coaching/ (Coaching packages) Neal’s LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/nealveglio Find All of Neal's Stuff, easily! linktr.ee/Podknows Email: [email protected] Links and Resources 26:31 SM7B 27:15 Microphone 31:23 Rode pod mic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may know him as that British podcast guy, but he’s also the CEO and Co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the company behind Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast host. Mark Asquith has a passion for building technology to help podcasters achieve audio influence. He’s hosted numerous podcasts since starting in 2013, including a Star Wars-themed show called Spark of Rebellion and a show dedicated to helping podcasters design, launch, and grow their show called The Podcast Accelerator. As a result of his success, he’s spoken at Harvard, TEDx, Podcast Movement, PodFest, and more. On the show, we talk about: His origin story and how it helped pave the way for his podcaster as a podcaster Why he’s never been a fan of the tag entrepreneur that so many seem to be chasing How has podcasting has made him a better communicator, and help him in his personal life The need for podcasters to flip the script when it comes to how much time is spent creating vs marketing Ideas for making it easier for your listeners The Podcast Discoverability Triangle You can find Mark: Company Website - rebelbasemedia.io and captivate.fm and podcastwebsites.com Personal Website - markasquith.com Social Media: https://twitter.com/MrAsquith Podcasts: https://www.markasquith.com/podcasts/ The Podcast Accelerator Spark of Rebellion Captivate Insider Founders Fireside The 7-Minute Mentor Amazing Marketing Resource: captivate.fm/marketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some call him Twitch Dad, some call him that For Dummies guy, and some call him a pioneer. My guest today is Tee Morris. He's in rare company, having been podcasting for 15 years. Aside from writing Podcasting for Dummies, he’s also written many other books, fiction and non-fiction, including Twitch and Discord for Dummies. For step-by-step instructions, check out his books. For backstory and a glimpse behind the scenes listen to this episode. I sat down with Tee, not once but twice, because I had so much fun with him. If you're looking for every tip and tap tactics on how to run a successful podcast this is not your episode. But if you're looking to listen to a story about someone who's been podcasting from the very beginning for the love of the craft more than anything else, then you're going to love hearing Tee’s story. In this episode, we talk about why, for years, he doubted if writing a for dummies book was a good idea He candidly shares his journey as a podcaster from the early days. He was literally the first podcaster to read a novel cover to cover. And we explore why he’s fallen in love with Twitch and why he believes more podcasters should do the same. Tee’s not doing this for the money, he’s doing it for the love, and as you see he’s not stopping any time soon. The 4th edition of Podcasting For Dummies will be out November 10th and Tee shares a sneak peek into some of the new additions. Where you can find Tee: Tee's Website: http://teemorris.com/ Email: [email protected] Twitter: TeeMonster Facebook: Tee Morris Skype: teemonster https://www.facebook.com/AuthorTeeMorris/ https://www.instagram.com/theteemonster/ https://www.twitch.tv/theteemonster https://untappd.com/user/TeeMonster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Paris is the host of the podcast, Growth Mindset University, which has ranked #6th in Apple’s Self-Improvement category, #3rd in the Training category, and #15th in the highly competitive education category. On his show, he effectively creates the school of his dreams where the audience is given lessons they should've learned in school but didn’t. His guest list is beyond impressive: Grant Cardone, James Altucher, Mark Manson, Dan Lok, and many many others! He’s also the founder and creative director of Trend Up Media, a podcast agency that produces profitable podcasts for businesses, and he is the author of the book The Podcast Playbook Did I mention he accomplished all of this by the age of 22 while also attending college? In this episode, we talk about the insights from his journey podcasting and lessons shared in his book: What advice he gives to anyone just starting out How to research to avoid asking the wrong questions How to land a-list guests He shares an amazing story about how to approach interviewing How to build a business around your podcast https://jordanparis.com/ https://trendup.media/ linkedin.com/in/jordantparis https://twitter.com/JordanTParis Links and Resources 05:06 Kevin Rudolf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is the CEO of Predictive ROI, host of the top-rated Onward Nation Podcast, and author of the book Profitable Podcasting. Stephen Woessner breakdowns how to produce a successful podcast as well as anyone! What I love about his approach is the attention he places on all the details. He gets into the weeds and looks at all the levers that can be pulled to help a podcast find success. He’s written books on search engine optimization and social networking and understands how to predict a return on investment for the work we put in. It’s no wonder, his company is called Predictive ROI. This one is chalked full of nuggets of gold and here are some highlights: Why podcasting is like a Trojan Horse for business 3 steps for planting your Flag of Authority Creative ideas for repurposing your podcast What are the vital metrics we should pay attention to SEO and Email list building strategies How to turn your podcast into YouTube videos, weekly newsletters, and a book How many loyal fans you need Ideas to help treat your podcast guests like VIPs Where you can find Stephen: https://predictiveroi.com/ https://predictiveroi.com/onward-nation-podcast/ https://www.amazon.com/Profitable-Podcasting-Business-Expand-Platform/dp/0814438288 https://www.facebook.com/PredictiveROI/ https://twitter.com/stephenwoessner https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenwoessner/ https://www.instagram.com/predictiveroi/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLxm9F3qRNYLH4GBMQ9ZfUg Links and Resources 33:21 The Small Business Owner's Handbook to Search Engine Optimization 33:22 Increase Online Sales Through Viral Social Networking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today needs no introduction. In fact, he’d probably prefer it that way. Sure he’s in the Podcast Hall of Fame, runs serval successful podcasts, has helped countless podcasters get their start with his company School of Podcasting, and is pretty much a legend in the space but as you will see he is an advocate for getting into what he calls the “meat and potatoes” — meaning lead with value, not a long introduction. Here are some highlights from the show: Common mistakes with Intros that create a bad first impression Things that make him throw up in his mouth (just a little bit) Interviewing strategies How to get real feedback, not "mom feedback" How to “fan the flames” and personally connect with your audience Ideas for monetization Lighting round to get a snapshot into his favorite tools and platforms Links and Resources: 00:15 School of Podcasting 00:24 "Live with values, not a long introduction" 03:40 Erik K. Johnson 07:07 Blue Yeti Mic 08:04 Anchor 09:30 Conan O'Brien's Advertisers 19:01 Eric Nuzum Book - Make Noise 19:07 "If you have somebody on your show figure out what's the one question that only they can answer" 34:27 Loom Tool 35:13 Jessica Rhodes podcast 38:25 "Great interviews are based on great listening" 42:08 Profit from Your Podcast Book 49:05 Membership Academy 49:45 Freshdesk 49:57 Geniuslink tool 50:45 Buy Me a Coffee Tool 51:24 Storyworthy book 53:30 Podcast Review Show Dave's new book just released: Profit From Your Podcast His podcasts: Ask the Podcast Coach Podcast Rodeo Show Podcast Review Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd Cochrane was part of the first class of inductees to the Podcast Hall of Fame. He founded the Tech Podcast Network in 2004 and has hosted his podcast, Geek News Central, since October of the same year. Toward the end of his 24-year career in the Navy, he found podcasting thanks to a near paralyzing accident. Since that time, aside from hosting serval podcasts, including co-hosting the New Media Show, he started his company Rawvoice, which is the parent company to Blubrry. They now represent over 75,000 Audio and Video podcasters to help them advertising, distribution, hosting, and statistics. He likely holds the record for the longest podcast sponsorship deal, as he’s been partnered with GoDaddy since the early days of his show. He has been at the forefront of the podcast advertising space and speaks worldwide on the subject. He literally wrote the book on podcasting, as his bool “Podcasting The do it Yourself Guide" was published in 2005. He also founded the People's Choice Podcast Awards. On the show we talk about: The story of how he first found podcasting Ideas on how to build domain authority Suggestions on what to outside of the podcast itself Why he never edits his show Why storytelling is so important How to look at the metrics Importance of going to places that can gain content for your audience What it takes to be successful - hard work and consistency How he ensures he's talking to his audience, not around them How he uses stats to tell the story Secret tips on how to geographic data to connect with his audience Advertising and why he feels its important to not be greedy and to deliver results Links and Resources: 00:14 Tech podcast Geek news central 00:53 New Media Show with Rob Greenly 01:32 Podcasting do it yourself guide(2005) 01:46 People Choice podcast awards 06:32 Blubrry company 08:17 Powerpress Plugin 10:12 Geek News Central 19:32 BBC Asia 37:40 Advanced stat: Play data 54:17 Elsie Alcober Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Carbary is the Founder of Sweet Fish Media and Executive Producer and Co-Host of B2B Growth, a daily podcast with over 3 million downloads and over 1600 episodes. James has a deep knowledge of what it takes to run a successful podcast and has built his company to do exactly that, helping B2B brands launch, produce, and promote podcasts. His company utilizes the power of what James calls content-based networking. Essentially, the theory behind this approach is to determine a business goal, identify who can help achieve that business goal, and then build relationships with those people by creating content with them. This ingenious and effective approach is outlined in detail in the book that James wrote, appropriately called Content-Based Networking. Clearly, this approach is working, and he and his company are well on their way to achieve their mission to educate 1 million people every day through their content. This episode is stacked with helpful insights that can be applied immediately. Highlights from this episode: The story behind Sweet Fish Media and the candy that inspired its name Why we shouldn’t leave our network up to serendipity The formula of content-based networking, including benefits and potential pitfalls if not done correctly Why Oprah is the perfect example to follow when it comes to shining spotlight on show guests Tactical advice for landing guests that will provide value to your audience How to build relational equity with the people you meet through podcasting Amazingly helpful and specific interviewing tips Links and Resources: 00:10 Sweet Fish Media 00:13 B2B Growth Podcast 04:45 Content-Based Networking 08:05 Annual Contract Value 45:33 "If you wanna go fast go alone if you wanna go far go together. Life is a relationship and the rest is just details." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Cridland is a radio futurologist - but don’t let the word radio fool you, he’s passionate about all forms of audio content. He’s the managing editor of the daily podcast newsletter Podnews.net and host of the podcast of the same name. If you’re not familiar with Podnews you should be. It is a daily injection of global podcast news that’ll keep you informed. Frankly, it’s the go-to source to keep you up-to-date with the latest trends and events happing in the industry. James has worked in radio since 1989, working for giants like or BBC and Virgin Radio where he was responsible for launching the world's first streaming radio smartphone app. He was responsible for helping design the station's podcast strategy during the early days of podcasting. James is a part of numerous academies and associations and has served as a judge for many industry awards programs. He is a true pioneer in the podcasting space and probably the most well-informed person in the industry. Highlights from the show: James describes his process for producing Podnews He shares why we should look at the book charts as an indicator of what podcasts will be popular He tells us about philosophy when it comes to editing What are the biggest mistakes podcasters are making Advice for distribution and marketing How to make it easy for your audience to support your show Common misconceptions when it comes to listener habits Trends he’s seeing right now What podcasters should start, stop and keep doing What are his favorite platforms and tools Where the industry will be 5 years from now Links and Resources: 00:04 Radio futurologist 00:14 Podnews.net 03:14 worldwide Radio conference 04:24 RSS feed 16:30 "If you have 10000 listeners and you edit out 1 minute from your podcast then you're practically saving 10000 minutes and you're a hero." 27:33 Classified ad system 36:20 Rule Of Three podcast 36:56 Transcyber app 37:56 Hemingway App 39:50 Hindenburg 48:05 Coronacast - ABC Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Billy Samoa Saleebey shares the 50 biggest mistakes he made during the first year producing and hosting his podcast Insight Out. Note: These are not in order of importance or impact Links and Resources: 05:07 Insideout podcast 32:58 Kevin Finn For feedback: email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Finn, Co-founder at Higher Pixels, the company behind the podcast host Buzzsprout, shares his insights about the future of the industry and how to find success as an independent podcaster. Since starting in 2009, Buzzsprout has helped over 100k podcasters launch their show. Not just as a host, but also as educators! They follow a philosophy in which their employees are learners and teachers in equal measure. You don’t need to look that far to see their contribution to podcast education, including video tutorials on YouTube, their podcast Buzzcast, and countless step-by-step articles about podcasting. Highlights From This Episode Includes: Why should people be excited about podcasting SEO tips to help podcasts reach more visibility The biggest mistakes he sees podcasters make Effective promotion and marketing strategies What analytics we should be looking at Suggestions for monetization Kevin's favorite podcasting platforms, tools, and resources Hope for the future of podcasting Links and Resources: 00:30 Buzzsprout 00:44 Buzzcast Podcast YouTube 06:58 Higher Pixels 31:11 "Podcasting subscribers aren't the statistics that you're looking for" 32:18 Feedburner 43:17 Auphonic 44:20 Magic Mastering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the introduction to For the Love of Podcast. Host Billy Samoa Saleebey shares what this show is all about and why did I decide to create it. He also provides a brief background on himself and outlines what's in store for the first few months of this podcast. He invites you to join the For the Love of Podcast Facebook and LinkedIn Groups by going to: https://fortheloveofpodcast.com/community/ He also asks for feedback to make sure the show best serves you and it's purpose to help podcasters make better podcasts. For feedback go to: https://fortheloveofpodcast.com/feedback/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Harbinger was not interested in climbing the corporate ladder. He went from being a Wall Street lawyer to podcasting in 2006. He a master of his craft and has been called the Larry King of Podcasting, interviewing a diverse array of guests including Kobe Bryant, Mark Cuban, Malcolm Gladwell, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Moby, Dennis Rodman, Tony Hawk, Bob Saget, Cesar Millan, and Simon Sinek. His show, The Jordan Harbinger Show, receives over 6 million downloads per month and has been voted one of the best podcasts on Apple. Needless to say, he’s found success in this space and shares his journey on this inaugural episode of For the Love of Podcast. Some highlights from this show, include: What he means when he says podcasting is the great equalizer Why he cautions anyone who’s thinking of starting a podcast as an additional revenue stream Advice on what to avoid doing when promoting your show What he would do if he had to start all over The funny story about how became the "Larry King of Podcasting" Secret weapons for doing research that gives knowledge about your guest that virtually no one else would know Tips for how to approach high profile guests How to be an advocate for your audience How to get what you want from your interview guest An inside look at what he’s working on to fine-tune his craft. What he's working on to continue improving and why he breaks everything down into specific skills Links and Resources: 00:47 Jordan Harbinger show Check out Jordan's FREE (not enter your credit card free, FREE-free) 6-Minute Networking Course: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/courses/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to For the Love of Podcast! After leaving corporate life last year, I’ve become obsessed with podcasting. I created the show Insight Out to highlight the transformational moments of remarkable people. It was a year spent learning a new industry, and while I may have left my career, in the process, I found my calling! The purpose of this new show is to help podcasters create better podcasts. I meet with the best podcasters in the world, renowned experts, and industry leaders to continue my own learning and to serve this purpose. There are now over 1,000,000 podcasts and this show will focus on what separates the top 1% from the rest. I dissect what makes some shows great while others fail to find success; Exploring how to produce a high-quality show and how to promote it so it can find it’s audience. I’m on a mission to help make your podcast shine by giving you the tools, insights, and technical tips used by best podcasters of all time. I hope you’ll join me on this journey, where everything we do, we do it FOR THE LOVE OF PODCAST! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices