Mostly Technical 88: Steve's Leaving Try Hard?!
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Jun 24, 2025 Ian's excitement grows as he unveils a new side project with its very own domain name. The hosts dive into the surprising news that Steve is leaving Try Hard, stirring up emotions about professional transitions. They explore groundbreaking tools for podcasting and the challenges of monetizing content. Humorous anecdotes about domain name decisions highlight the importance of branding. As they discuss future events and sponsorships, the conversation balances personal stories with industry insights, making for an engaging listen.
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Enable Hosting-Decoupled Onboarding
- Build podcast tools that allow users to keep their existing hosting by just importing RSS feeds rather than forcing switches.
- Make onboarding easy by not requiring migration but syncing metadata and artwork.
Hide Spoilers in Episode Planning
- Use spoiler tags for segments to hide sensitive episode content during planning.
- This keeps co-hosts unspoiled and preserves natural reactions during recording.
Free Planning, Paid Monetization Model
- Consider offering podcast planning features free with an optional credit link in show notes to promote adoption.
- Charge for monetization tools like membership management and sponsorship handling to generate revenue later.