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PoDrops

Brittany Brown and Rob Winters

We break podcasting down in 60-second, bite-sized episodes that are easy to follow and apply to your own podcast. Whether you"re just getting started, or you"re a seasoned podcast professional, we have tips for all levels, genres and interests.

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Cross Promos

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2022/08/15

Let’s talk about Cross-Promos; what are these? It’s where you have your show promoted on other podcasts in exchange for you promoting or shouting out the other person’s podcast. There are a few ways to do swaps that are both lucrative and successful for your audience's podcast growth. Keep in mind that cross-promos work because you are engaging an audience that is already listening to a podcast and has a similar audience. Shout Outs Dual episodes and guest exchanges are the best forms of cross

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Ask Your Audience Questions

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2022/08/15

Podcasting can feel like a very one-way medium. As a podcaster, you are pushing your content out and not directly interfacing with your listeners at the time of recording. You can ask open ended questions of your audience and let them know that responses will be shared in upcoming episodes. This is where a website or your social media pages can be handy. You want to direct your listeners to a single location where they can respond. For example, if you are asking questions, you could then let the

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Tell Lots of Stories

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2022/08/15

It doesn’t matter the genre of your podcast; storytelling is a valuable way to engage listeners and grow your audience. In our own podcast, we’ve shared stories about our biggest work mistakes, discussed how as co-hosts and business partners we met years ago, and several other things that still support our business and entrepreneur genres. Your story generally needs to follow the three-act story arc. This means a beginning to set it up, build up to the confrontation, and the ultimate ending. Fun

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Do an Episode Swap

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2022/08/15

We all know as a podcaster growing your audience is one of your top priorities. One of the ways you can do this is by doing a podcast swap. This is when you get with another podcast host and you take turns interviewing each other. You both get content out of the interviews, and you get exposure to each other audiences. This is is what they would call a win-win, make sure to choose someone that has a similar audience to yours so that there is more of a likelihood they would listen to your podcast

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Don’t Bait and Switch Your Titles

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2022/08/15

Have you ever read a news article or a blog that has a very engaging title, only to find out that the content had little to nothing to do with what was advertised? Is there anything more aggravating than being lured into something only to find out it’s not what it seemed? Catchy titles are a great thing. The important thing is to ensure that whatever you title an episode, that title needs to reflect the content of your conversation. People don’t like a bait and switch and if you use this sketchy

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Try Something New Go Live

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2022/08/15

If you're looking for something to help you grow your audience. Try doing live podcasts. This is a great way to engage your audience and create buzz around your podcast.You can allow a certain number of listeners in for free.And then after you've met that threshold, you can charge the additional audience to attend. You can also sell tickets outright. There are several different platforms you can utilize for these types of events, youTube live, Facebook live, Twitch, livecast, Castbox, and zoom. Just

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Skip the Small Talk

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2022/08/15

Your listeners are listening because they want your content. So, get to the conversation as quickly as possible. It’s fine to introduce yourself as the host, as well as welcome your guest or guests, but then dive directly into the conversation. Too many podcasters fall into the trap of treating the beginning of their show like a personal Zoom call. They talk about what they had for lunch, or what’s going on with their pet. It’s fine to insert personal details into the conversation if they are

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Short and Sweet Intros

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2022/08/15

Pre-recorded intros are common among podcasts, especially those with multiple seasons. They may have a unique clip from the episode, but in general, they are templated and don’t require too much upkeep. Intros are great marketing tools that can snag new listeners, be turned into visual soundbites, and be used across virtually every social platform. Though there is some debate on the perfect length, 15 to 25 seconds is a sweet spot that gives you just enough time to present your show, topic, and a

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How to Choose a Genre

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2022/08/15

So you're thinking of starting a podcast, but you're not really sure. What you want to talk about?Number one, think of the things that you're interested in and things that you can talk about. Also think about your network and who you could have on your show.The other thing to consider are what genres are currently trending. And the top five, currently are education society and culture, arts, business, and of course, health and fitness.So go ponder on that. Get in the game and start your

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Plan and Target For Success

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2022/08/15

Before you even start recording your first episode set a plan of what success will look like for you. Start with knowing who your target audience is and what value you are intending to deliver with each episode. Determine how much time and money you can devote to your podcast. If your podcast is a hobby you are trying to squeeze into an already packed schedule, it’s very likely that you’re going to fail. The reality is that most podcasters don’t manage to grow their audience to one-thousand

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Make Exclusive Content

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2022/08/15

Consider doing exclusive content. This offers you a way to monetize and interact with your audience. In a new way, there are several ways to do this. You can offer a behind-the-scenes. Look at your podcast or day in the life, which can be a good way to connect with your audience.You can provide bonus content. For your members, maybe it's an additional conversation or a more explicit version of your podcast, that's only available to members.Another great way to provide additional content and engage

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Get Some Free Practice

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2022/08/15

If you are new to podcasting and want to get in some practice with recording audio, as in working with a microphone and editing audio. You can volunteer at librivox.org. That’s l-i-b-r-i-v-o-x.org. You will read and record free public domain audiobooks that are distributed for free over the web. It’s also a good way to get some practice with annunciation and practice your breathing. Take it from me, there is nothing worse than constantly sounding like you’re breathing heavily into the mic or trying

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Visit the Restroom Before You Record

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2022/08/15

It may sound odd for me to tell you to visit the restroom before you start recording, but picture this: You’re about to interview a guest. You sit down, perform mic checks and hit record. Things are going well. The interview is rolling along, you’re getting great one-liners, and you have a genuine connection with your guest. They’re comfortable. Suddenly, you’re already forty-five minutes into your interview and you get the urge to pee. Well, your guest is a talker. And they are talking. They are

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Don’t Be Afraid to Re-Record

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2022/08/15

You’ve finished recording an episode, you’re in post-production and you’re listening to the playback. And it sounds like garbage. None of us like to re-record an episode because we put so much effort into every episode. I will be honest, due to a technical glitch, I re-recorded forty-eight PoDrops episodes because at the end of the day, the goal is great content and the best sound we can provide without losing our minds during editing. Don’t be afraid to re-record. Sometimes you just need to accept

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You Need to Monetize

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2022/08/15

There are many ways you can monetize your podcast. You can either use traditional advertising or make money from your own products. One option is to place ads on your show. There are many ad networks that specialize in podcasts, so it’s easy to find the right one for you. Ideally, you should choose a network that targets the same audience as your podcast. This way, your listeners will feel like they’re getting value from both your show and the product being advertised. Going down a more indirect

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Shave Before Your Podcast

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2022/08/15

This tip is more so for our hairy-faced gentlemen friends. If you are recording a podcast, take the time to shave your face before you sit down to record. This will ensure that as you lean into your microphone, your stubble isn’t scratching and rubbing on your pop filter. That’s the thing between you and the mic. Now, if you have a beard, it may be unavoidable, and you’ll just need to learn to keep some social mic distance. But if you’re just letting the 5 o’clock shadow grow, whip out the clippers

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Consistency is Key

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2022/08/15

One of the number one things in podcasting is being consistent. So you're thinking about jumping into the world of podcasting. Make sure you have a plan to execute on releasing episodes consistently, even if it's just once a month. Once you commit, stay committed. One thing to keep in mind is that Spotify doesn't even rank you until your hundredth episode.We want to keep all podcasters in the space and we don't want to see podfade which is when a podcast or starts their podcast decides it's too much

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Don’t Be Afraid to Copy

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2022/08/15

Depending on your topic, someone has probably already recorded a podcast on the exact same subject. Maybe you’re listening to a show that is inspiring you to record your own episode on that very topic. The point here is, there is nothing wrong with drawing inspiration, but be sure you are adding in your own unique flavor. Don’t just repeat what you’ve heard. Find a way to make the topic your own and add some value to the conversation. This could lead to opportunities to cross-promote to other

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Buzzsprout Monetization in Beta

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2022/08/15

Buzzsprout Monetization is now in beta, this is very exciting for podcasters using this platform. This allows access to advertise on your podcast and get paid for all the work you put into it. If you meet these 5 requirements I suggest you get on board quickly· 5 published episodes· 1000 downloads in the last 30 days· Episodes need to be at least 23 minutes long· Verified email· Set up 3 podcast categories and you have to be on a paid planIt seems pretty easy, right? If you meet these five

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Don’t Let Stats Destroy You

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2022/08/15

If at first, you don’t succeed, keep working hard to get to where you want to go. Unless you are already famous, your podcast is most likely not going to be in the top 1% overnight. In fact, you probably will be in the bottom 5% for a good bit of time. Ensure you are getting your episodes and great content out into the world, but also ensure you are promoting them on the right social networks. If your listeners are on the younger side, incorporate Tik Tok. If your listeners are older incorporate

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