Chris Hutchins joins Erik Torenberg as he explores the intricacies of building and growing a successful podcast. Learn about crucial factors of optimization, tracking growth, choosing platforms, monetization practices including subscription models and content-brand alignments, and more.
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1696419056
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LINKS:
All The Hacks: https://www.allthehacks.com/
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@hutchins (Chris)
@eriktorenberg (Erik)
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Episode Preview
(01:27) Chris's Journey to Podcasting
(02:26) The Challenges of Content Creation
(04:18) The Power of Podcasting
(05:00) The Importance of Creating Content for the Platform
(06:32) The Struggles of Social Media Content Creators
(09:57) The Future of All The Hacks
(11:39) The Importance of Good Content
(14:18) The Power of Cross Promotion
(20:35) The Importance of Analytics in Podcasting
(28:30) The Reality of Podcast Monetization
(32:49) Exploring the Idea of Full-Time Creators
(33:36) Building a Podcast Network: Challenges and Opportunities
(35:03) The Impact of Audience Demographics on Advertising
(36:23) The Pros and Cons of Niche Podcast Networks
(39:54) Investing in Podcasters
(45:21) The Journey of Building a Successful Podcast
(47:46) Exploring the Idea of Subscription-Based Podcasts
(53:25) The Future of Podcast Ecosystem
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