Growth Triggers

Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code LUIS to get 15% off a membership plan.‘DISCIPLINE EQUALS FREEDOM’ is the mantra of Navy Seal Jocko Willink - a sentiment that is echoed in this episode by Luis Diaz and Colin Gray as they talk about how STRUCTURE EQUALS FREEDOM when it comes to producing top quality podcasts. Colin Gray is the Founder of ThePodcastHost.com, a top online resource for podcast education. In this episode he shares his secret sauce on the number one ingredient required to help your podcast listeners breed success. You guessed it: structure. This episode is for anyone who’s producing podcasts and is looking to up their audio game with stellar advice on guests, research, case studies - even seasons! All you need to know to give YOUR quality podcast content the structure it needs is right here. “Any good intro needs to essentially give away all of the episode.” – Colin Gray In This Episode:[8:45] How to think of your content as a ‘lesson’ [10:45] The mistake of trying to tease too much or give too much info[11:15] Scaffolding: explaining your structure to your audience[12:42] Breaking your episode into: Intro, Theory, Case Studies, Action Steps[14:52] Creating an ACTION as listener homework[21:55]Formulating questions with your guests that allow you to move through each section Resources: Alitu Connect with Colin Gray: - LinkedIn- Website: http://www.thePodcastHost.com- YouTube - The Podcraft Podcast

Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code LUIS to get 15% off a membership plan.Are you passionate about podcasting and eager to learn the tools, techniques, and industry tricks to swing the door wide open for your podcast and invite new listeners in? In this teaser episode, podcaster Luis shares his podcasting origin story – that defining conversation with a stranger that led to him consistently growing podcast audiences of over 100K a month for the shows he was to go on and manage. Luis’ story of his first marketing convention at age 25 and how he scraped together the $5K attendance fee to get a foot in the door is packed full of pearls of wisdom that illuminate an audacious insight into podcasting that involves approaching complete strangers and turning them into business partners. Whether you are looking to get started with that first conversation or looking for ways to get over one hundred thousand listeners a month tuning into what you have to say, this show is for you. It’s all about creating content that will pay, stay, and refer. This episode is part of a series called ‘How to get your first 100K podcast listeners’ and features exciting excerpts from interviews with podcast sage Colin Gray and short-form content wizard Ryan Magin. Let’s go!“Podcast content – when it’s done right – has the ability to take a stranger from ‘I don’t know you or trust you’ to ‘I trust you and I possibly want to go deeper into a relationship with you.’” – Luis Diaz In This Episode:[01:08] Luis shares his origin story involving approaching a stranger by way of a podcast offer[05:54] Ben the bodybuilder – befriending intimidating millionaire strangers in a crowd[07:52] Colin Gray on creating structure in your podcast content[08:57] Ryan Magin on repurposing your podcast content so that it can go viral[11:38] Shout outs from business partners of Luis

Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code LUIS to get 15% off a membership plan.People talk about consistency in showing up and putting out content regularly. However, consistency does not mean you cannot take breaks. It's your life. It's your podcast. You make the rules. I'm a fan of seasons. I like taking breaks. I love to travel. And this quick episode is just to let you know that you can take breaks in podcasting and still be successful. I also share what you can expect in the next two seasons of my podcast. In this episode: [2:39] What the seasons are going to look like[3:46] The first season will focus on how to rank your podcast on the top charts[4:31] The next season is more about selling your high ticket offer with your podcast

Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code LUIS to get 15% off a membership plan.What is your primary reason for launching a podcast? Is it to have a platform to speak about issues that are important to you? Is it to connect with people or sell a product? Do you consider your podcast a hobby or a business? Whatever it is, this episode will make you rethink how you view your show. I sat down and chatted with Travis Chappell, host of two top-rated podcasts, Build Your Network and Figuring It Out. He is also the founder and CEO of Guestio, the world's first premium marketplace for booking high-profile guests. Travis has done over 900 interviews and is a fantastic resource for leveraging your podcast as a business tool.Join us as we talk about how Travis took his new podcast from zero to 30k downloads in just a couple of weeks. We also discuss some of the biggest shifts he made as a podcaster to create his current success. So stick around to learn what it takes to launch a successful and profitable podcast. In this episode: [2:58] Travis shares his background and how he got into podcasting[8:11] What would Travis do differently to ensure a successful podcast launch in 2022?[11:30] Deep dive into what Travis did with his recent podcast launch and discover how to replicate the same success[24:18] Travis talks about the techniques and the lessons he learned from doing hundreds of interviews[31:56] How to nurture the relationship with your guest after the interview[36:51] What is Guestio and how does it help podcasters?🎁   Free Resources 🎁  🎙️ All of My Podcast Equipment & Software: https://www.podcastdomination.co/equipment😃 My Best Episode For “Soon To Be” Podcasters: http://bit.ly/PreLaunchMode➡️ Other Shows About Podcasting I Host:How to Launch a Podcast: https://pod.link/1541656482How to Grow a Podcast: https://pod.link/1541653113Podcasting for Fun and Profits (co-host with Yann Ilunga)https://pod.link/1557901626Connect with Travis → Website - https://travischappell.com/→ Guestio - https://guestio.com/→ Build Your Network Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-your-network/id1268488944→ Figuring It Out Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/figuring-it-out/id1612399657Resources → https://bit.ly/RiversideFM_Luis

Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code LUIS to get 15% off a membership plan.When launching your podcast, should you put your best stuff out first or treat the first few episodes as “practice episodes” as you aim to get better? Should you make offers on your first couple of episodes? What should be your strategy? This is a HUGE question we get asked a lot. So today, I will share with you what we found to be the BEST APPROACH that has generated over $30k for some of our clients. Your first five episodes are crucial to your success. If you want to be seen as an authority in your space and make money from your podcast, you can follow this lineup that we teach our high-value clients. Let’s dive in!.In this episode: [5:23] Discover the powerful idea behind The Pillar Episode Strategy [6:16] Episode 1 - Your Story + Tactic. Add value, share practical tips that generate results, and be seen as an expert.[7:48] Episode 2: Top mistakes people make in their industry that prevent them from getting results. It’s more impactful if you include specific details and stories. [10:44] Episode 3: A Shortcut - Here’s a simple formula: The Fastest Way to X (X = Desired Result). What’s the quickest path to getting the result that people want?[11:31] Episode 4: Internal Mistakes (Mindset 101) - Philosophy, ideas, beliefs[12:28] Episode 5: FAQs or a Case Study - What questions are people asking? You can check forums like Reddit or Quora. And for those who have clients, you can interview them and ask them to share their success stories. 🎁   Free Resources 🎁  🎙️ All of My Podcast Equipment & Software: https://www.podcastdomination.co/equipment😃 My Best Episode For “Soon To Be” Podcasters: http://bit.ly/PreLaunchMode➡️ Other Shows About Podcasting I Host:How to Launch a Podcast: https://pod.link/1541656482How to Grow a Podcast: https://pod.link/1541653113Podcasting for Fun and Profits (co-host with Yann Ilunga) https://pod.link/1557901626Resources → https://bit.ly/RiversideFM_Luis

Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code LUIS to get 15% off a membership plan.Have you ever wondered what the secret is behind the world's most successful podcasts and podcasters? We will cover that in today’s interview with the host of Grow the Show, Kevin Chemidlin.Kevin experienced a standstill in 2019 when his audience growth stopped. Feeling burned out with no idea how to monetize, he shut down his podcast and spent the next three months studying the best podcasts in the game. He then returned, implemented what he learned, and took his podcast past 100,000 listeners, and sponsorships started pouring in. Now, he's here to help you do the same in a faster way. Join us as we talk about the secrets to growing and monetizing a raving podcast audience and more!In this episode: [10:54] What would Kevin advise clients who are afraid to niche down? Plus exactly what you can do to build a unique show that still allows you to talk about things you’re passionate about without watering down the messaging[17:31] Sponsorships with Limousine companies…. how ones of Kevin’s students went from obscurity to monetizing his podcast [21:29] How to get sponsorships and monetize your podcast in a non-spammy way[32:44] The actual step by step process Kevin uses to produce his podcast that generates thousands of downloads a month. [41:15] This ONE thing has moved the needle the most for Kevin’s podcast in the last 12 months. 🎁   Free Resources 🎁  🎙️ All of My Podcast Equipment & Software: https://www.podcastdomination.co/equipment😃 My Best Episode For “Soon To Be” Podcasters: http://bit.ly/PreLaunchMode➡️ Other Shows About Podcasting I Host:How to Launch a Podcast: https://pod.link/1541656482How to Grow a Podcast: https://pod.link/1541653113Podcasting for Fun and Profits (co-host with Yann Ilunga) https://pod.link/1557901626Connect with Kevin Chemidlin:→ https://growtheshow.com/

Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code LUIS to get 15% off a membership plan.Christine is back in the house! And today, we're going to talk about podcast guesting done right. So many people have experienced appearing on different podcasts to the point of burnout but have not seen an ROI. So if you're one of those people and wondering what you're doing wrong, stick around as I speak with one of my favorite people. Christine McAlister is the Podcast Guesting Queen and the host of the Life with Passion Podcast: No One’s Ever Asked Me That. She is a media coach and strategist on a mission to help you get in front of your ideal audience and attract your ideal clients using podcast guesting.Join us as we talk about how you can get on podcasts that help you grow an audience and make money.In this episode: [0:42] Christine dives in on the strategies that are working in 2022[2:59] The right question you should ask yourself before you go podcast hopping[4:34] How do you choose the right type of podcasts you should guest in? Do you need a dedicated research person?[9:34] What's the first thing you do before asking someone to do a podcast swap?[12:07] How do we add value to a podcast host besides paying them money?🎁   Free Resources 🎁  🎙️ All of My Podcast Equipment & Software: https://www.podcastdomination.co/equipment😃 My Best Episode For “Soon To Be” Podcasters: http://bit.ly/PreLaunchMode➡️ Other Shows About Podcasting I Host:How to Launch a Podcast: https://pod.link/1541656482How to Grow a Podcast: https://pod.link/1541653113Podcasting for Fun and Profits (co-host with Yann Ilunga)https://pod.link/1557901626🎧 Book a call here if you need help launching a podcast: https://go.oncehub.com/launchmypodcastConnect with Christine McAlister:→ https://www.lifewithpassion.com/Resources Mentioned In This Episode → https://lifewithpassion.lpages.co/podcast-guest-checklist/→ Podchaser Pro - https://features.podchaser.com/pro/

Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code LUIS to get 15% off a membership plan.Today I'm going to talk about exactly what you need to launch your podcast. Depending on who you ask, people either say it's easy or it's very difficult to start a podcast. In this episode, I will share five key things you need to nail down to start a successful and profitable podcast. So make sure you stick around and take some notes.In this episode: [3:54] Nailing down the concept and hook[8:27] Packaging (artwork) and naming your podcast so it stands out[14:12] Launching with the right category (ideally you can choose 6 categories)[16:31] The best ways to drive traffic to your podcast[20:41] Are your listeners staying or do they leave after the first minute?🎁   Free Resources 🎁  🎙️ All of My Podcast Equipment & Software: https://www.podcastdomination.co/equipment😃 My Best Episode For “Soon To Be” Podcasters: http://bit.ly/PreLaunchMode➡️ Other Shows About Podcasting I Host:How to Launch a Podcast: https://pod.link/1541656482How to Grow a Podcast: https://pod.link/1541653113Podcasting for Fun and Profits (co-host with Yann Ilunga) https://pod.link/1557901626

Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code LUIS to get 15% off a membership plan.There are millions of podcasts out there, and a lot of them do interviews. I’m telling you, podcast interviews suck. Before you burn me for saying this, just hear me out. There are four key reasons why I don't like interviews. I'm not saying you should totally stop doing them. But you should be more selective and not do an interview-only kind of show. If you want to build your authority, interviews are not how you want to do it. There's a place for interviews in your strategy, but it cannot be the entire thing. So let's jump into the episode where I break down the four reasons I don't like interviews. I'm also sharing when and how to do interviews if you want to do them. In this episode: [3:24] Reason #1: Interviews are a pain to schedule, and it negatively affects your productivity.[5:01] Reason #2: It's difficult to ask unique questions, and research takes a lot of work.[6:39] Reason #3: The interview takes the focus away from you. If you want to build your authority, doing an interview is not the way to do it.[9:12] Reason #4: It’s harder to repurpose content from an interview. [11:01] These are the only reasons why I do an interview🎁   Free Resources 🎁  🎙️ All of My Podcast Equipment & Software: https://www.podcastdomination.co/equipment😃 My Best Episode For “Soon To Be” Podcasters: http://bit.ly/PreLaunchModeRiverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code LUIS to get 15% off a membership plan.➡️ Other Shows About Podcasting I Host:How to Launch a Podcast: https://pod.link/1541656482How to Grow a Podcast: https://pod.link/1541653113Podcasting for Fun and Profits (co-host with Yann Ilunga) https://pod.link/1557901626

Need Help Launching a Top 100 Ranking Podcast? Visit: Top10podcasts.comI have one of my clients, Sharran, to thank for this ultimate multitasking idea called podcast-on-the-go! If you’re wondering how you can go about integrating your content creation with your daily activities like a morning walk, a grocery run, or even while you’re doing home chores like washing the dishes, tune in to find out how I demoed it for you! Bonus - my recommended tool/equipment and where to get it! In this episode: [0:40] Learn how to integrate content creation with exercise and what technology works best with this setup.[2:12] Creative ways to set up the wireless equipment for a seamless on-the-go recording.[2:47] An investment piece that works compatible with your wireless device, which is necessary when you’re using an Apple phone.🎁   Free Resources 🎁  🎙️ All of My Podcast Equipment & Software: https://www.podcastdomination.co/equipment😃 My Best Episode For “Soon To Be” Podcasters: http://bit.ly/PreLaunchMode➡️ Other Shows About Podcasting I Host:How to Launch a Podcast: https://pod.link/1541656482How to Grow a Podcast: https://pod.link/1541653113Podcasting for Fun and Profits (co-host with Yann Ilunga)https://pod.link/1557901626Resources Mentioned In This Episode →Wireless GO White Edition→Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter