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The How To Podcast Series - Podcast Co-Hosts, Practical Podcasting Tips, and Podcast Community

Dave Campbell - Podcast Coach, Cheerleader and Podcast Community Advocate

Welcome to The How To Podcast Series — your guide to podcasting success! Join host Dave Campbell and rotating guest co-hosts for practical tips on podcasting. Learn podcasting SEO, audience growth, guest booking, audio setup, social media marketing, and hosting platform suggestions. Get real-world advice, Podcasting Tips, creative inspiration, and the confidence to build your podcast community. Podcast smarter — your journey starts here! Join our free Podcast Community on Meetup to meet fellow

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00:28:00

E816 - How To Build a Podcast Community and Attract...

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2026/09/21

Episode 816 - How To Build a Podcast Community and Attract an Audience Without Social Media - is it even possible??Build a Podcast Community Without Social MediaYou can build a podcast community and attract an audience without constantly promoting your podcast on social media. The alternative requires intentional work on discoverability, direct relationships, useful content, and genuine community building.Become Easier to FindHelp people discover your podcast through search. Give episodes

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00:13:37

E815 - Turn Your Early Podcast Listeners into your...

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2026/09/20

Episode 815 - Turn Your Early Podcast Listeners into your marketing team - share the show - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini SeriesTurn Your Early Podcast Listeners Into Your Marketing TeamA small podcast audience gives you something valuable: access to every listener. When you have only a handful of people pressing play, you can create genuine connections that become the foundation for long-term growth. Your early listeners can become vocal supporters who share your show because they

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00:12:04

E814 - Leverage your personal and professional...

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2026/09/19

Episode 814 - Leverage your personal and professional Network - tell someone - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini SeriesLeverage Your Personal and Professional NetworkLaunching a podcast gets easier when you start with people who already know you. Your personal and professional network gives you a natural place to introduce your new show because relationships already exist. Those people may become your first listeners, supporters, reviewers, and sources of word of mouth.Tell People About

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00:18:23

E813 - Celebrate the Small - Pour into your small...

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2026/09/18

Episode 813 - Celebrate the small - pour into your small group of new listeners - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini Series Celebrate the SmallA small podcast audience can feel disappointing when you measure success through download numbers. Dave challenges that mindset and encourages new podcasters to celebrate the listeners who already choose to spend time with their voice and message.Build With the People Who Show UpThe first listeners can become the foundation of a real podcast

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00:20:05

E812 - The One Question Every Podcaster Needs To...

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2026/09/17

Episode 812 - The One Question Every Podcaster Needs To Answer - No, Not How To Grow Your Show or How To Make Money As A PodcasterThe One Question Every Podcaster Needs To AnswerBefore choosing a podcast name, buying a microphone, or planning your first episode, answer one question: Is this podcast for you or for an audience?That decision shapes almost everything that follows. It affects how you define success, create content, promote the show, measure growth, choose guests, and decide how long you

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00:19:03

E811 - Be Patient with your podcast and understand...

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2026/09/16

Episode 811 - Be Patient with your podcast and understand Consistency vs. frequency - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini SeriesBe Patient With Your PodcastEvery podcast starts at zero. Even a well-known creator can publish episode one and see zero downloads. Podcast growth takes time, and consistency matters more than chasing an aggressive publishing schedule that you cannot sustain.Dave explores the difference between podcast consistency and frequency, and how a realistic plan can help

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00:17:14

E810 - LinkedIn, Podcasting, and the Relentless Sales...

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2026/09/15

Episode 810 - LinkedIn, Podcasting, and the Relentless Sales Pitch - No, I Don’t Need 10,000 Downloads by FridayLinkedIn, Podcasting, and the Relentless Sales PitchPodcast promotion can attract a steady stream of unsolicited offers promising more downloads, better rankings, new guests, greater visibility, and rapid growth. For podcasters, especially those new to the space, those promises can sound appealing. They can also create a lot of noise.Dave shares his experience with the growing number of

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00:13:09

E809 - 3 Overlooked Podcast Tools That Podcasters...

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2026/09/14

Episode 809 - 3 Overlooked Podcast Tools That Podcasters Should Adopt - A Hammer Doesn't Do It AllPodcast Tools That Build Better ShowsRecording from the backyard while basement renovation fills the house with saws and drills, this episode explores a simple truth. Podcasters need the right tools for the right job. A hammer drives nails. It does not tighten bolts. Using one tool for every task creates frustration. The same principle applies to podcasting.Building a PodcastThink of your podcast

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00:12:02

E808 - How To Be A More Confident Podcaster - 3...

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2026/09/13

Episode 808 - How To Be A More Confident Podcaster - 3 Things that Can Build Your Confidence Not Your Ego3 ways to build confidence as a podcasterHere are three high‑impact ways to build confidence as a podcaster, drawn from what experienced hosts and coaches recommend.1) Serve one specific listener (not “everyone”)Confidence rises when you know exactly who you’re talking to and why it matters. Instead of imagining a huge, faceless audience, picture one real person who needs your message—give them a

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00:20:59

E807 - What To Do When Someone Tries to Steal Your...

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2026/09/12

Episode 807 - What To Do When Someone Tries to Steal Your Identity and Your Podcast - How To Protect Your PodcastProtecting Your Podcast IdentityWhen someone pretends to be a podcaster, steals a show’s identity, and asks potential guests for money, the damage reaches far beyond one fraudulent email. The scam can exploit unsuspecting guests, weaken audience trust, and take advantage of years of work spent building a podcast brand.A potential guest for Living The Next Chapter contacted Dave after

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00:22:11

BONUS - 25 Years Later, September 11 Brought The...

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2026/09/11

BONUS - 25 Years Later, September 11 Brought The World Together in the Worst and in the Best WayRemembering September 11Twenty-five years after September 11, Dave reflects on the morning that changed the world and the feeling of helplessness that followed. He remembers driving to work when reports began coming through about New York, the World Trade Center, and the unfolding attacks. Work suddenly felt meaningless as the scale of what had happened became clear.The day brought unimaginable loss. It

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00:22:42

E806 - Promote Your Podcast on Purpose and Without...

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2026/09/11

Episode 806 - Promote Your Podcast on Purpose and Without Burning Out - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini SeriesPromote Your Podcast Without Burning OutLaunching a podcast with no existing audience demands intentional promotion, yet many creators stall after publishing because they fear making noise or lack a clear plan. This episode tackles podcast promotion, podcast launch strategy, and audience growth without burnout. You will learn a soft launch approach that protects your

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00:20:06

E805 - Submit Your Podcast to Every Directory, and...

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2026/09/10

Episode 805 - Submit Your Podcast to Every Directory, and Verify - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini SeriesSubmit Your Podcast to Every DirectoryLaunching a podcast with no following starts with one critical step. Your show must live on a proper podcast hosting platform that distributes via RSS feed to every major directory. Without this foundation, even great content stays invisible. This episode walks through why directory submission matters and how to verify your podcast appears

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00:16:06

E804 - Make Your Show Discoverable (Podcast SEO) -...

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2026/09/09

Episode 804 - Make Your Show Discoverable (Podcast SEO) - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini SeriesMake Your Podcast Discoverable With Podcast SEOPodcast SEO starts with a clear content strategy. When you launch a podcast with zero followers, you need to give potential listeners a reason to find and choose your show. Dave recommends selecting one main keyword or central idea for each episode, then building supporting terms around that focus. Use those terms naturally in the episode title

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00:13:16

E803 - Select Your Podcast Concept Before You Record...

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2026/09/08

Episode 803 - Select Your Podcast Concept Before You Record - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini SeriesSelect Your Podcast Concept Before You RecordA strong podcast starts with a clear concept. Before you turn on the microphone, define who the show serves, what it covers, and why someone would choose it. A specific niche gives potential listeners a clear reason to pay attention and helps them recognize that your podcast belongs in their world.Validate the DemandA podcast can cover almost

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00:36:40

E802 - Bleep Happens - Should You Swear on Your...

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2026/09/07

Episode 802 - Bleep Happens - Should You Swear on Your Podcast, What Could Happen if You Let It Rip on Your Next EpisodeYou make a choice every time you hit publish. That choice shapes who listens, where they listen, and whether your show reaches the audience you want to serve. Language sits at the heart of that decision.Your Audience Sets the ToneThink about the people who press play on your episodes. They might listen while driving kids to school. They might listen at work with colleagues nearby

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00:30:55

E801 - PodMatch's Report on The Health of Podcasting...

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2026/09/06

Episode 801 - PodMatch's Report on The Health of Podcasting for September -Time to Fall in Love With Podcasting AgainFall in Love With Podcasting AgainPodcasting remains full of opportunity, even as the industry changes. PodMatch's September 2026 report focuses on independent, interview-based podcasters and removes the celebrity and network shows that can distort the numbers for smaller creators. The report offers a useful reality check for anyone wondering where their show fits within the

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00:57:04

E800 - Behind 800 Episodes - The Systems, Habits, and...

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2026/09/05

Episode 800 - Behind 800 Episodes - The Systems, Habits, and Mindset That Kept The How To Podcast Series GoingBehind 800 EpisodesEight hundred episodes takes commitment. Since the first episode of The How To Podcast Series launched on April 1, 2022, Dave has built a podcast library that continues to attract listeners across its back catalog. Episode 800 arrives after more than four years, with 365 consecutive daily episodes also adding to the workload. The milestone offers a chance to look at what

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00:28:48

E799 - The One Step Most Podcasters Skip, But This...

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2026/09/04

Episdoe 799 - The One Step Most Podcasters Skip, But This Step Might Be The One Step Could Make Your Podcast BetterListen to Your Own PodcastPublishing an episode does not end the work. Listening to your own podcast after it goes live gives you a chance to experience the show from the listener's seat. That shift in perspective can reveal problems you missed while recording and editing.Podcasters often avoid hearing themselves. Dave challenges that habit by comparing podcasting with music, where

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00:26:56

E798 - Spotify Subscriptions - Make Money From Your...

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2026/09/03

Episode 798 - Spotify Subscriptions - Make Money From Your Content As A Spotify CreatorSpotify Subscriptions and Podcast MonetizationSpotify subscriptions give podcast creators another way to earn money from their content. Dave explores Spotify subscriptions, paid podcast content, and the challenge of deciding what listeners should receive when they support a show financially.Dave has experimented with subscriber content before. One listener paid $3 per month for extra episodes, which created an

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