The Podcast Superfriends

This is an episode that was originally created in August of 2021 for the Sound Off Podcast.Catherine O'Brien is the owner of Branch Out Programs in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The California transplant turned in her career as a tax preparer for one in podcast. We met back in 2016 in Chicago and have made it point now to meet on a regular basis to help one another with branded podcasts. Sadly, this being another year of COVID, I won't get to see Catherine again - but instead decided to get together on this podcast to see how Podcast Movement was in person, and find out just a little more about her business.In this episode, you will hear what thought about Podcast Movement Appearances from Tom Webster, Mark Cuban and Allison Melody. Plus, she tells us how a branded podcast is done properly and shares some of the success stories from her company including Smidgeon, which you will adore if you love southern cooking.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Catherine O'Brien from Branch Out Programs asks: What happens when things get a little lethargic around our podcast? There are also different types of ruts including:The Content Rut, The Growth Rut, and the Tech Rut.You can also watch the show here on Youtube.Check out more from the Superfriends below:Johnny - Straight Up PodcastsDavid - Boston Podcast NetworkJon - JAG In Detroit PodcastsCatherine - Branch Out ProgramsMatt- The Soundoff Podcast NetworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the first episode of the Podcast Superfriends, hosted by Matt Cundill, Johnny Peterson, Jon Gay, Catherine O'Brien and David Yas. We're a collective of podcast industry veterans from across North America who love to talk about everything to do with podcasts. Since it's our debut episode, we thought we'd keep it simple. This week's conversation centers around how to start a podcast, what you need to get going, and how to build a successful brand.We also talk about the production side of things: Why you need an editor, what makes a good editor vs. a bad one, and the importance of sound quality in terms of audience retention. There's plenty of wisdom to absorb, and decades of experience between us. If you're thinking of jumping into the industry with your own show, this is a great place to start.This episode was recorded live. You can view the original recording here.Check out more from the Superfriends below:Johnny - Straight Up PodcastsDavid - Boston Podcast NetworkJon - JAG In Detroit PodcastsCatherine - Branch Out ProgramsMatt- The Soundoff Podcast NetworSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, the Superfriends focus in on how to keep a podcast going over time. As Matt reaches 300 episodes of the Sound Off Podcast, he goes over the things he's learned since he started his show and how he's managed to stay popular with his audience over the years. The Superfriends also chime in with more tips about audience engagement- things like the ideal podcast length (and why there isn't necessarily one), how to focus your topics, and how to keep the show fresh as you go. They also touch on the value of having a large library of episodes, and making sure your episodes are listenable and relevant years after they're released.This episode was recorded live. Check out the original recording here.Check out more from the Superfriends below:Johnny Peterson - Straight Up PodcastsDavid Yas - Boston Podcast NetworkJon Gay - JAG In Detroit PodcastsCatherine O'Brien - Branch Out ProgramsMatt Cundill - The Soundoff Podcast NetworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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