

207 | Why Copying Other Podcasters (Including Me) Might Hurt Your Show
17 snips Jan 14, 2025
Discover why blindly copying popular podcasters could be detrimental to your own show. Learn three compelling reasons to avoid imitation and embrace originality in content creation. Explore the importance of testing different strategies to refine your podcasting approach. The host shares personal experiences that emphasize the value of critical thinking and adaptability in a rapidly changing landscape, reminding listeners that what works for one may not work for all.
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Intro Music Question
- A student questioned Kevin's podcast intro change, highlighting listeners' close observation.
- This demonstrates how listeners scrutinize every detail, assuming it's strategically crucial.
No Podcasting Formula
- Listeners often analyze Kevin's podcast, assuming his methods are the definitive formula.
- Podcasting lacks a single, unchanging formula; strategies evolve with the online landscape.
Reasons for Discrepancies
- Observed discrepancies between a podcaster's advice and actions may be due to testing, outdated information, or errors.
- Kevin illustrates this with examples like CTA variations, changing Facebook group effectiveness, and accidental editing mistakes.