Podcastification - Podcasting Tips, Podcast Tricks, How To Podcast Better

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https://podcastfasttrack.com/ (https://podcastfasttrack.com/) Have you noticed? iTunes has been having problems lately. FULL SHOWNOTES FOUND AT: https://podcastfasttrack.com/121 (https://PodcastFastTrack.com/121) It’s not JUST that it’s now supposed to be called “Apple Podcasts” - and we’re all strongly encouraged to make that change yesterday - even though Apple’s own systems still say “iTunes” in multiple places (even in some URLs). There’s are many more iTunes problems going on. This episode isn’t meant to be snarky - just informative. You need to know about issues relating to the Big-A so you can do what’s needed for YOUR podcast. This episode I dig into the facts about recent issues and the best-practices I’ve learned (so far) regarding iTunes / Apple Podcasts OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE [1:21] The is a multi-part episode within an episode. Don’t give up too soon [2:31] The switch from iTunes to Apple Podcasts: best-practices for podcasters [5:03] Show and episode titles: The ban-hammer is comi

https://podcastfasttrack.com/ (https://podcastfasttrack.com/) See the FULL show notes at: https://podcastfasttrack.com/120-sound-treatment-hacks-for-any-room-a-step-by-step-demonstration/ (HTTPS://PODCASTFASTTRACK.COM/120) Effective sound treatment doesn’t have to be pricey.You can do it simply for almost nothing if you already have your basic podcasting equipment with you (software, microphone, etc.). My family has started a new lifestyle - traveling full time - and until we get our RV I’ve had to make do with some pretty unusual and less-than-ideal recording conditions. So I’ve had to get creative - because as they say, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” For this episode I’m demonstrating my attempts to create my own sound treatment solutions out of nothing - or almost nothing. And I do it step by step so you can actually HEAR the difference in the audio as I go along. It’s a short episode - but I think it will show you that your recording situation may not be as hopeless as you thought. O

https://podcastfasttrack.com/ (https://podcastfasttrack.com/) See the FULL show notes at: HTTPS://PODCASTFASTTRACK.COM/119 (HTTPS://PODCASTFASTTRACK.COM/119)  Tell Better Stories? Really? But Carey - I publish a business oriented show. What’s that got to do with me? Everything. All of us tell stories, all day long. Just listen to the conversations going on around you during the course of any normal day. As human beings we LOVE stories. It’s why the movie industry and the publishing industry and the television industries are even in existence. Those are STORY industries. On this episode I want to open the door to an idea - one you likely haven’t thought of before. YOUR podcast can be and should be full of stories too But most of us don’t think of ourselves as storytellers. But we are. We are podcast storytellers. For this episode I decided to chat with a friend of mine, Jonathan Messinger - a podcaster and storyteller for kids. His podcast, “The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian” is a great

https://podcastfasttrack.com/ (https://podcastfasttrack.com/) Too often we podcasters are guilty of shouting into the crowd that already knows about us, already listens to our show - and we forget all about Podcast SEO - to establish and grow a NEW audience. This episode is about THAT. It’s a long one - BUT FULL OF PRACTICAL GOODNESS! strap on your seatbelt, grab your note-taking device, and get your show notes rocking for better organic SEO for your podcast. GET THE FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://podcastfasttrack.com/118 (https://podcastfasttrack.com/118)  EVERYTHING COVERED ON THIS EPISODE What you’ll hear on this episode about Podcast SEO [2:13] Why our podcasts NEED to be found on Google, etc. - and why what worked in the past doesn’t always work these days [4:16] How show notes serve listeners as a resource and how they leverage SEO [6:58] Ways that Google has changed in the last few years - and why it matters to podcasters [9:26] Let me count the ways your show notes format needs to chan

https://podcastfasttrack.com/ (https://podcastfasttrack.com/) It’s not just a good idea to build community around your podcast - it’s a GREAT idea.It’s just about the only way to get to know your audience, understand their needs, and build trust on a personal level. So I wanted to bring someone to you who is a PRO at doing that through tools that any of us can use. Meet Bella Vasta. Bella is a pet groomer by trade, but she’s built some amazing community and interaction within her industry through Facebook Groups and I know that what she’s done will be of immense value to those of us who are willing to apply it to our own situation. Bella - thanks for sharing. Let the value bombs DROP! FIND THE FULL SHOW NOTES AT https://podcastfasttrack.com/117-build-community-around-your-podcast-with-bella-vasta/ (www.PodcastFastTrack.com/117) EVERYTHING COVERED ON THIS EPISODE [1:21] I’ve TRIED to build community and failed. Can you relate? [2:30] Bella’s experience of saying “yes” to everything led to creating

https://podcastfasttrack.com/ (https://podcastfasttrack.com/) For a VERY long time Android users have not had a native podcasting app - and Google Podcasts is trying to make that problem a thing of the past.  I just hope these first steps that I’m going to tell you about in this episode/video are something they follow up on diligently. My hopes for this episode and its accompanying video (embedded in the show notes post below) is that people who use Android devices and have never listened to podcasts before will begin to make use of Google Podcasts. So stick around - I’m going to show you how to use Google Podcasts step by step - and give you my opinion of how it compares to the other podcast apps that have been around for a long time. FIND THE FULL SHOW NOTES AT https://podcastfasttrack.com/116-how-to-use-google-podcasts-a-step-by-step-review/ (www.PodcastFastTrack.com/116)  EVERYTHING COVERED ON THIS EPISODE [1:56] Get started with Google Podcasts via a Google search - look for the play

https://podcastfasttrack.com/ (https://podcastfasttrack.com/) Every podcaster on the planet wants a bigger audience. Unquestioned. But most of us start out with a great idea for a podcast (at least we think so), grab a mic, plug it in, hit the record button, and we start talking. We don’t start where we SHOULD start - with knowledge of the audience we want to speak to. Why is that so important? To answer the question I’ve asked Tommy Walker to be my guest on this episode. Tommy has vast experience in Content Marketing (which is what podasting is) and the principles he’s learned there apply directly - almost across the board - to podcasting. Listen up. Take notes. Work hard to understand what Tommy’s sharing. It could grow your audience like nothing else. EVERYTHING COVERED IN THIS EPISODE [2:23] Tommy’s journey from acting to content marketing [5:54] Just because you publish something doesn’t mean people are going to find it [8:08] How to find the information and places where your audience hangs out

https://podcastfasttrack.com/ (https://podcastfasttrack.com/) We’ve seen things go viral - a stupid ice cream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlEovr29KBU (pooping unicorn) and such.And while fad-ish attention would be a boost to your show, it’s longer-lasting and more powerful if you do something intentionally to make your show go viral. In my view, one of the best things you can do to point your podcast in that direction is to learn effective ways to repurpose the great content you’re already creating. This episode is about that - repurposing your podcast - and covers ideas I’ve come up with or have come across in all my journeys around the internet. You can listen - or read the full show notes at https://podcastfasttrack.com/go-viral-repurposing-your-podcast/ (www.PodcastFastTrack.com/114) . I’m going to outline it all. EVERYTHING COVERED ON THIS EPISODE [1:21] The ideas that have been percolating in my brain for a while now [2:56] A 20-minute step for you to do NOW: syndication on multiple platfor

https://podcastfasttrack.com/ (https://podcastfasttrack.com/) You hear the term “monetization” all the time in reference to podcasting - and the translation is usually “get a podcast sponsorship.” That’s a great option for shows that get thousands of downloads, right? But what about the little guys? What about those of us who have a very passionate but smaller audience? Is there a possibility that we could find an ideal sponsor for OUR show? Trevr Smithlin from Advertisecast says “Yes, it’s possible” and on this episode of Podcastification he’s going to explain exactly how it’s possible. FIND THE FULL SHOW NOTES AT https://podcastfasttrack.com/113-want-a-podcast-sponsorship-heres-how-you-might-get-one/ (www.PodcastFastTrack.com/113 ) EVERYTHING COVERED IN THIS EPISODE [1:25] Podcast monetization doesn’t work like most people think [2:33] How Trevr got the idea that he could create a company to help podcasters [4:46] Why advertising fits for almost everyone who podcasts [6:46] How can a niche based po

https://podcastfasttrack.com/ (https://podcastfasttrack.com/) You know - it really seems that for the average podcaster, interviews are the format of choice.It IS relatively simple to get somebody to agree to come on your show and just ask them questions. But that's not really how interviews work, is it? At least not the really GOOD ones. They're actually very difficult to pull off, especially in a way that makes them engaging for your listeners. And that really is the goal that we're shooting for. So in this episode of Podcastificatsion, I want to tell you some of the things I’ve learned about doing great interviews, making your guest more comfortable, and I want to share some powerfully helpful resources I’ve found that are helping me get better with each interview I do. Stick around. This one is good. FIND THE FULL SHOW NOTES AT http://www.PodcastFastTrack.com/112 (www.PodcastFastTrack.com/112)  EVERYTHING COVERED IN THIS EPISODE [1:19] Why interviews are the mainstay of podcasting formats - a

https://podcastfasttrack.com/ (https://podcastfasttrack.com/) Grab a pen and paper and take notes on this one. If you use ZOOM or have considered it, you’re going to learn the BEST ways to optimize it for podcast use. And check below for the video of Derek and I poking around in my ZOOM settings. It should help you find the things we talk about on this episode. WATCH DEREK AND I GO THROUGH THE SETTINGS ON VIDEO AT http://www.PodcastFastTrack.com/111 (www.PodcastFastTrack.com/111)  [1:40] The popularity of Zoom has prompted this episode. Here’s why… [3:00] Derek’s history with Zoom and why he enjoys being part of the Zoom team [7:03] Ideas for using Zoom for podcasting - including video promos! [11:10] Bitrates, Frequencies, and adjustments podcasters can make to improve things [18:53] How you can set the platform to “preserve original sound” for better quality audio (see the video for details) [25:24] Setting up split-tracks for conversations so you can do better quality audio edits [28:11] How to

https://podcastfasttrack.com/ (https://podcastfasttrack.com/) Okay, so I recorded this episode driving in my pickup truck on the way to Denver. And the issue I’m going to cover was so much on my mind, I decided it was worth recording with substandard audio… on the go… which is kind of ironic considering what I'm going to talk about. GOOD QUALITY AUDIO! In this episode I cover why audio levels are SO important, how you can fix them easily (or for free) and what's going to happen to your podcast if you don't. Main Points : Turn Away Listeners [1:18] The story behind this episode has to do with “https://mastersofscale.com/ (Masters of Scale)” [3:22] NEVER miss leveling and compression. Here’s why [5:29] A very simple way to deal with this issue [9:00] The slow road to the bottom happens just like this [9:55] People are starting to make choices based on audio quality levels   Featured On This Episode http://www.audacityforpodcasting.com (www.AudacityForPodcasting.com) The story goes like this… W

https://podcastfasttrack.com/ (https://podcastfasttrack.com/) In case you haven't noticed - all of the directories, whether it be iTunes or Stitcher or the new Google podcasts app - all of them are getting inundated with podcasts. You go in there trying to find something to listen to and it’s pretty crazy finding the good stuff. It’s kind of hard to know… Should I try this show? Or that show? Or what is it that I should be doing to find a good show to listen to? What I'm going to do on this episode is this: I've recently been looking for new shows to listen to myself, and I've tried to be observant as I've been doing that, asking myself, “What are the things that exist in different podcasts listings and in different directories or apps that have actually been helpful to me?: And on the flip side… “What are the things that haven't been helpful, or that have been detrimental to me choosing a particular podcast to listen to?” So this is my own personal case study of how to get noticed as a podcaster. [1

https://podcastfasttrack.com/ (https://podcastfasttrack.com/) All right. Alright. In the world of podcasting, as most of you know, Apple has been the big player for a long, long, long time. One of the things that points that out to us is that worldwide, more people by a long shot own and use Android phones than Apple phones however, it's almost exactly opposite when it comes to podcast consumption through smartphones. The vast majority of podcast listeners consume their podcasts on Apple devices. Now, why is that? I believe there's one simple reason: it's because Apple has long had a native way for you to listen to podcasts on their devices. And by native I mean, it's built into the device - the podcasting app comes preinstalled on every Apple device. Google, the company really behind the Android operating system has never done that. Until now. Maybe. Hopefully. Find out how Google Podcasts App for Android is moving in the right direction at least, and how you can discover if your podcast is availab

https://podcastfasttrack.com/ (https://podcastfasttrack.com/) Podcast Success is not accidental.It happens through deliberate strategy and dedicated hard work. Danny “Sunshine” Bauer is a former educator and administrator turned life and leadership coach. His podcast is downloaded more than 95% of all podcasts and he enjoys helping individuals launch and grow podcasts in a “sweat” environment. He is the founder of https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/ (Better Leaders Better Schools) and facilitates weekly Masterminds with school leaders from around the globe. A teacher at heart, he also coaches small business owners in running profitable ventures clearly aligned to vision, mission, and values. On this episode of Podcastification, Danny and I chat about the success he’s experienced with his podcast and how YOU can work toward the same kind of results he has experienced. [1:12] Amazing success for Danny’s education focused podcast [5:45] The tactics Danny followed to launch his podcast effectively [8:05]

https://podcastfasttrack.com/ (https://podcastfasttrack.com/) GDPR (the global data protection regulation) is now in effect. What does it mean for your podcast? That’s a very interesting question - and as with many things in podcasting, the answer is going to be “it depends.” On this episode I break down the GDPR as it relates to podcasting from MY perspective - and keep in mind, I’m not an attorney, European Union official, or compliance officer of any kind. I just read the thing and listened to a lot of people who sounded like they understood it better than me. GDPR could be a big deal for some podcasters - so get the scoop on this episode. Main Points : GDPR as it relates to podcasting [1:19] What the HECK is GDPR? [2:17] At what point does an audience member become covered by the GDPR? [3:10] Most media hosts are on the ball with this thing [4:44] Your listeners can request to be forgotten by you. Really? Yep, really. [5:32] Do you gather data of any kind from your listeners? Then GDPR applies. [9:25]

https://podcastfasttrack.com/ (https://podcastfasttrack.com/) I’ve been to a handful of podcast conferences in my day - but there’s nothing quite like Podcast Movement. As my guest, Dan Franks says, “It’s the single largest gathering of podcasters in the world,” and that makes it pretty special in its own right. But there’s so much more than just that it’s big. PM is filled with great content, attended by tons of great people, and offers an education and enthusiasm about podcasting you won’t find anywhere else. No offense, but not even at those other podcasting conferences I’ve been to. In this conversation Dan and I talked all things Podcast Movement - from what different level podcasters might experience to the exhibit hall, to they types of sessions offered, and more. An incredible value at any conference (even a podcasting conference) is in the hallways, not the presentations My first experience at podcast movement was in Chicago back in 2015. It was one of those environments that was truly electric,

https://podcastfasttrack.com/ (https://podcastfasttrack.com/) Welcome back to Podcastification - on this episode I’m walking you through the step by step details of what I do to carry out MY successful podcast production workflow every single week. It doesn’t matter if you publish episodes every week, every other week, or once a month - organizationally you’ve GOT to have an effective podcast workflow to ensure two things: Quality AND Consistency What I demonstrate and describe on this episode is not the ONLY way to do this - but it’s the best way I’ve found after 5 years of podcasting. And if you scroll down, you’ll also notice that I ALSO recorded this one as a video - with the workflow mapped out on my whiteboard. The visuals help on this one - honest. If there’s one thing you get out of this episode, this is what I hope it is: Process leads to Success! [1:18] The vital importance of having a well-considered podcast workflow: consistency & quality [3:12] Write down every step of your process - one

https://podcastfasttrack.com/ (https://podcastfasttrack.com/) For as long as I’ve been playing around and working on the internet, I’ve heard people touting the benefits of paying for virtual services - you know, VAs and that kind of stuff. From the first time I heard it said, I got the logic of it. Sure, it makes sense to hire someone to do the things I either don’t want to do, am not good at doing, or shouldn’t be doing from a time VS value perspective. But until this conversation, I’ve never been able to bring myself to take the leap and actually hire out some of the stuff that makes my podcast and business run. I’ve invited Nathan Hirsch, co-founder of FreeeUp.com to be my guest on this episode of Podcastification to help convince me - and convince me he did. BTW: The audio quality on MY SIDE of this recording is terrible. Awful. And in all other ways stinky. It’s because I got lazy and didn’t use my podcast production checklist to ensure that everything was set correctly. As a result, my voice was