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Walk 2 Wealth
“I am so glad I came across this show! As a podcast host myself, I wish I would’ve found out about this a year ago when I started. This would’ve definitely shortened the learning curve. I’ve taken so many actionable and practical nuggets of advice to implement. Love tuning in!”
Rita Made Me DO It!
“I love how these episodes are packed full of easily implementable information! If you have a podcast that you want to see grow & sustain, this is a must listen.”
102: How Systems Make Podcasting Easier
Podcasting ends up being harder than you think. There are so many moving parts and tiny details to produce even one episode. No wonder most people quit their shows before they hit seven episodes. But having systems in place can make the complexities of podcasting much easier and free your brain up for more creativity.
100: What It’s Really Like to Run Your Own Podcast
How much time does it really take to run your own podcast? What can you do to make it easier? And how can you make money from your show? In this milestone 100th episode of Podcast Launchpad, I share all of this and more!
95: How to Avoid Burnout and Podfade
Most podcasters quit their shows before hitting seven episodes. Many don’t make it past one episode. If you want a thriving, successful podcast, you’ve got to plan ahead to prevent burnout and podfade so you can stay in the game long-term.
93: How to Start a Podcast on a Budget
There is a massive range of money you could spend on your podcast—from zero dollars to thousands. In this episode, I share all the resources you need to start an run a podcast on less than $200—a year!
91: How to Start a Podcast for Free
Yes, you can start and run a podcast for free! In my other episodes, I tend to recommend tools and equipment that cost money. But today I give you all the great alternatives so you can start and run a podcast for zero dollars!
81: How Do I Promote My Services in My Podcast?
Your podcast is a powerful marketing tool for your business. You should be making money from your show. The most reliable way to do that is to promote your own services on your podcast.
80: What Link Do I Use to Send People to My Podcast?
It’s hard to know what link to share to send people to your podcast. Do you send them to Apple Podcasts? To Spotify? To the webpage on your podcast hosting provider? To your website?
72: My Favorite Podcasting Resources
What is the best podcasting microphone? What is the best editing software? What is the best podcast hosting provider? The googling has got to stop! The is no “best” in podcasting. But I’ve got recommendations for you based on 11 years of podcasting.
68: How Do I Name My Podcast Episodes? (Titles that Don’t Suck!)
You’ve got one tiny line of text to grab a listener’s attention. And that one line of text can make or break whether that episode is found on Google. You need to come up with titles that are googleable, grab attention, and don’t suck! No pressure, right?!
64: Podcast Website vs Podcast Blog
Where should your podcast live outside of the podcast apps: A standalone website or a podcast blog on your business website? The choice can be confusing!
62: Where Should I Host My Podcast?
There are so many options for podcast hosting providers. It can get really overwhelming. Anchor, Buzzsprout, Captivate, Libsyn, and the list goes on… and on. I’ve hosted podcasts 5 different places. I’ll share what I liked about each and where I host all my shows now.
60: When and How Do I Promote My Podcast Launch?
Promoting your brand new podcast takes more than hitting “publish” and announcing “Hey, check out my new podcast!” on social media. You need more time than that… and a plan.
58: How Many Episodes Should I Release on Launch Day?
Getting ready to launch your podcast and wondering how many episodes are best to launch with? Listen in to find out why one is not enough and how many I suggest you publish in one day.
55: The Show Notes Debate: Where Do They Go and How Do I Write Them?
What are show notes? What are episode notes? How do you write compelling ones? And where do they go? (There is a debate!) In this episode, I cover it all!
53: How Do I Edit My Podcast?
Editing your podcast is a huge reason why so many podcasters quit their show! That’s why I’m going to try to simplify editing for you—and why I highly recommend using Descript.
51: How Do I Record My Podcast?
You’ve bought a mic, picked out a name, and come up with a topic. Now it’s time to record your first episode. To get the best sound quality possible, you’ve got to do more than just hit “record.”
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48: How Do I Come Up With Episode Ideas for My Podcast?
Are you having a hard time coming up with topics for your podcast? Are you starting a new podcast and planning your content calendar? 36 percent of people say they can’t find episodes on topics they’re looking for. Let’s fix that!
47: How to Create Scroll-Stopping Titles with Brian Forrester
Brian Forrester, co-founder of Genie Jar Marketing, discusses how to write episode titles that make people stop and listen to your podcast.
46: How to Make an Awesome Podcast Trailer
Your podcast trailer acts as an introduction to your podcast. You want it to create desire in potential listeners to listen to other episodes and to follow your show. You’re also going to use your trailer to promote your show during pre-launch. So, your trailer has got to be good!
You’re a podcaster, not a website designer. But you still need a powerful website for your podcast! In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Brenden Mulligan of Podpage about exactly what features podcasters need in a powerful podcast website.