803 - Behind the Scenes of Bringing Podcast Answer Man and Podcasting A to Z Back
The Cliff Ravenscraft Show
Decision to Bring Back Podcast Answer Man
Cliff explains his choice to un-retire Podcast Answer Man and refocus public messaging on podcasting.
In this episode, I share a full behind the scenes look at everything I have been working on since I made the decision to bring Podcast Answer Man and Podcasting A to Z back as a primary focus in my business.
Episode 802 was the story of why this decision happened. This episode is the story of what actually happened next.
Over the past month, I have been rebuilding, reconnecting, and reactivating an entire ecosystem that had been dormant for nearly a decade. In this conversation, I walk you through the real work behind the scenes. The relationships, the systems, the strategy, and the momentum that started moving the moment I committed to this direction.
I talk about landing a speaking engagement at Podfest Expo and what that means for reconnecting with the podcasting community. I share how reconnecting with people like Nick Pavlidis and Rob Greenlee has already started opening doors and reconnecting relationships in the industry.
I also walk through how Podcast Answer Man is now back on a true weekly publishing schedule. Every Friday at 12:01am Eastern Time, there is a new episode.
I also announce that The Cliff Ravenscraft Show is now back to a weekly schedule as well. Every Monday at 12:01am Eastern Time, there will be a new episode focused on business strategy, mindset, and the behind the scenes of what I am building.
I share some of the emotional responses I have already received from longtime listeners who heard the Podcast Answer Man intro music again for the first time in years. Those messages reminded me just how meaningful this work has been in people’s lives for more than two decades.
I also talk about the strategic decisions I have made to support this new season, including moving the Podcast Answer Man website to PodPage, setting up new affiliate partnerships, rebuilding the Podcasting A to Z sales page, and launching a new series of live interviews called Where Are They Now featuring former Podcasting A to Z students who are still creating content more than a decade later.
A big part of this episode is dedicated to the work I have been doing behind the scenes on my email list. I explain why I moved back to ConvertKit, how I am rebuilding my email sequences, and how I am creating separate paths for people who want podcasting focused content and those who want business, mindset, and entrepreneurial content.
This episode is a snapshot of a turning point. It captures what it looks like when an idea becomes a commitment and when momentum starts to build.
If you want the deeper story of why Podcast Answer Man came back, listen to Episode 802. If you want to understand how everything is now being built to support that decision, this episode is the next chapter.
Thank you for being here and for walking with me through this season of growth and realignment.
Links Mentioned In This Episode
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Podcast Answer Man
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Podcast Answer Man Episode 477
Why I Moved the Podcast Answer Man Website to PodPage
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Podfest Expo
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Podcasting A to Z
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PodPage
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ConvertKit (Kit)
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Kajabi
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What Are You Creating Podcast
https://www.cliffravenscraft.com/podcasts/what-are-you-creating
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Free the Dream Keynote
Podcasting A to Z
If you have been thinking about starting a podcast or you already have one but feel stuck, this is your invitation.
Podcasting A to Z is my four week live coaching program where I personally walk you through every step of launching or refining your podcast. You get direct access to me, weekly group coaching calls, and the ability to ask as many questions as you want. I will answer every single one.
The next session begins January 26.
If you are ready to finally put your voice into the world or take your existing podcast to a higher level, go to PodcastingAtoZ.com and join me.
This is a guided experience where you have me as your coach.
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