Podcasting Opens Doors You Never Thought Possible - Patrick O'Donnell [510]

Retired police sergeant Patrick O'Donnell reveals the gritty truth behind his leap from street patrol to podcasting and publishing! Uncover his secrets to authentic storytelling, learn why real police work isn’t like TV dramas, and see how his podcast unlocked surprising opportunities—including book deals and TV appearances. Get inspired by his no-BS advice to tell your story and keep pushing forward!

 

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR

• Why you should "dig the well before you're thirsty"
• The surprising impact podcast appearances can have
• How to monetize podcasts creatively 
• Top 3 things crime dramas always get wrong 
• Critical advice for newbie podcasters

 

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• Cops and Writers: From The Academy To The Street by Patrick J O'Donnell | Kindle and Paperback
• Cops And Writers: Crime Scenes And Investigations by Patrick O'Donnell | Kindle and Paperback
• The Good Collar by Patrick O'Donnell | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover
• I Never Wore Plaid by Joel Grey | Kindle
• Buzzsprout
• Zoom Pro 

 

ABOUT PATRICK O’DONNELL

Patrick O’Donnell is a retired City of Milwaukee police sergeant with 25 years of street experience, where he supervised various special units and investigated major felonies. He’s the author of ten books, including his newest thriller, The Good Collar. He hosts the popular Cops and Writers Podcast and runs a 7,500-member Facebook group for crime writers. He has also hosted true crime television documentaries and has consulted with crime writers for their books and screenplays. O’Donnell lives in Wisconsin, where he enjoys working out, riding his Harley, and spending time with family.

 

CONNECT WITH PATRICK

• Website: Cops and Writers
• Podcast: Cops and Writers | Apple Podcasts and Spotify
• Facebook: Cops and Writers | Facebook
• YouTube: Patrick O'Donnell
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