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As a Marine Biologist, Andrew Lewin from Speak Up for the Ocean Blue podcast (available in directories like Apple, and Google) just wanted to talk about treating the ocean better and keeping it safe. That was less than 10 years ago, now he's a key figure at Ocean Related events, and is becoming THE podcast about ocean conservation. Today we will hear parts of Andrew's story. SPONSOR: FOCUSRITE * Scarlett, now in its 3rd Generation, is the world’s best-selling USB interface range with over 3 million units sold worldwide * Choose from 6 different interfaces with 1, 4, or 8 microphone inputs depending on the number of hosts and guests on your show * Superior sound quality makes sure you sound your best * Works with the recording software you’re already using * Works with any type of XLR microphone * Loopback on select units allows you to record Skype or Zoom calls directly into your recording software with no workarounds * New unique Air feature adds brightness and presence to your voice Check out the interface selector tool that helps you pick the right model for you at their website. Start Your Podcast Today Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start Andrew Lewin Opens Doors With His Podcast 03:12 When did you get the podcast bug? 03:56 When did he start his podcast? 05:40 What kept him going when he first started his podcast? 07:08 Why he didn't tell anyone he was podcasting? 08:25 Andrew gets invited to a conference. 10:50 Andrew was worried about negative feedback. 12:56 Andrew's relationship with Duke University. 14:02 Are these conferences for his job? 17:47 Changing your publishing schedule, what did your audience think? 20:27 Work-Life Balance? 21:38 Did his audience comment on his schedule changes? 23:10 How does his day job feel about his podcast? 24:24 The Toronto Zoo Podcast opportunity. 25:06 TV Show opportunity. 26:19 How do you promote your show? 29:10 Advice for new podcasters Andrew has even begun helping people podcasts on his own site www.speakupforblue.com Dave is Speaking This Weekend 35:15 I'll be speaking at indiepodcon.com and the Utah Podcast Summit.  Question of the Month 37:04 Who would you like to have on your show and why? Be sure to tell us about your show and your website at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/question Homework For White People 37:51 If you are not a person of color please, its time to get educated. Watch the documentary called The 13th on Youtube. Listen to "Seeing White." You will be amazed at what you learn. Corrupt politicians have not gone away at the local, state, and federal governments. We need to pay attention and vote them out. Rent the movie Slay the Dragon an Amazon. We need to vote these corrupt people out of office who don't do what we want. We need serious prison and justice reform in this country.   Mentioned in this episode:I Want Your OpinionI am doing an audience survey and I want your input to help me make this show exactly what you want. If you have a few minutes, I have a quick survey at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/survey252025 Audience Survey2025 Audience Survey

My last episode had a typo, and a mistake in the audio ( I said the deadline for June's question of the month was in February). Today we're going to talk about how to fix things when you make a mistake in your podcast. SPONSOR: Focusrite * Scarlett, now in its 3rd Generation, is the world’s best-selling USB interface range with over 3 million units sold worldwide * Choose from 6 different interfaces with 1, 4, or 8 microphone inputs depending on the number of hosts and guests on your show * Superior sound quality makes sure you sound your best * Works with the recording software you’re already using * Works with any type of XLR microphone * Loopback on select units allows you to record Skype or Zoom calls directly into your recording software with no workarounds * New unique Air feature adds brightness and presence to your voice Check out the interface selector tool that helps you pick the right model for you at their website. How to Fix a Mistake In Your Podcast You publish an episode, and you're listening back to it in Apple Podcasts and then OH NO! You hear a mistake. What do you do? Go back to the software you used to create the file and fix the mistake (re-record, eliminate silence, whatever the mistake was). Then export the file using the exact same file name as the original. Then replace the file on your media host (video below). How to Fix A Typo in Your Podcast Show Notes To fix a typo go to whatever tool you use to create your feed and remove the typo and save your changes. It will take up to 24 hours for the update to appear in the Apps. What Happens if You Upload a Repaired Episode with a Different File Name? If you upload your new "updated" file with a different file name, it will take up to 24 hours for Apple (and other apps) to update to see the new file (which means it won't work in the app). Learn from Your Mistakes Once you fix your mistake, don't just move on. Take a second and assess why this happened? Is there anything you can do to avoid this in the future. I always listen to the episode (speeded up) before publishing it. Every time I don't - those are the episodes with the issues. Do you have too much on your plate? Are you trying to hit a self-inflicted deadline that may not be super important to your audience? We all make mistakes, but smart people learn from their mistakes. REALLY SMART people learn from other people's mistakes. Because of My Podcast - I Got to Meet Gary V 23:05 I've said in the past your podcast is not your business, but it can be your business card. Today Mike Simmons from Just Start Real Estate podcast explains how his podcast lead to him meeting Gary Vaynerchuck. If you have a "Because of my podcast " story, I'd love to hear it. Question of the Month 25:11 What guest would you LOVE to get on your show? (and Why). Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/question to answer by June 26th. Don't forget to mention your show, and where we can find it (website). The Truth About Transcripts 25:43 I've been saying that Transcripts are not the best solution for "show notes" as we don't talk like we write and we don't write like we talk. Yet some people preach how "more words equals more visitors." I was listening to the Marketing School show and Neil Patel (a SERIOUS SEO GURU) and Eric Siu (Major Marketer) explained how they paid to have really good transcriptions and it didn't do anything for their show. It's better to take the transcripts and work them into a blog. ID3 TAGS and SEO? 27:23 ID3 tags are stored inside your mp3 file. People keep obsessing over them and the reason I've heard is they feel it affects their SEO. While apps are transcribing the content of the show for better search, to the best of my knowledge they are not looking at ID3 tags. ID3 tags are only used if someone pulls a file out of the feed (for example they download your episode off your website and listen on their computer. ID3 tags used to have a much more significant place in podcasting, but this has diminished over the years. However, I still add ID3 tags to my files as it takes all of 10 seconds. My Take on Joe Rogan Joe Rogan got $100 Million. Good for Joe? Joe is a content creator, and technically he's not a podcaster anymore (but the audience thinks he is...) The big takeaway is Joe proved that GOOD content is valuable. Ready to Start Your Podcast? Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guaranteeMentioned in this episode:I Want Your OpinionI am doing an audience survey and I want your input to help me make this show exactly what you want. If you have a few minutes, I have a quick survey at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/survey252025 Audience Survey2025 Audience Survey

Question of the Month: Focus Groups 01:43 Currently, I'm obsessed with focus groups. Why? Because every time I hear someone talking about growing their audience the absolute last thing they mention is their content. So I asked my audience if they had ever used a focus group and Max from Aviation News Talk and Sharon from All God's Women both share how they had got some feedback and both feel they would benefit from it. Recently I did some market research that had me way out of my comfort zone but the information I received was worth the discomfort. 02:26 Max from Aviation News Talk 04:34 Sharon From All God's Women 06:02 We All Benefit from Constructive Feedback Facebook Vs Mighty Networks On a previous episode, the hosts of the Wealth Without Wall Street were interviewed and mentioned how they had grown their overall revenue by 300%. One of its key ingredients was a Mighty Network. When I looked into this tool, I found it to be the swiss army knife of building communities (and if you want it - revenue). With Facebook losing 15 million in the last two years source and trust getting lower and lower why not move a separate mobile-friendly location where YOU are in control of your community. Jessica Shamora is the Head of Brand and Growth at Mighty Networks and came to answer my questions: Jessica Shambora and talk about Mighty Networks and how you can use them to build community. We talk about why a Mighty Network is better than Facebook and more (see chapter markers for more details). Check out Mighty Networks   Get Some Feedback on Your Show Two experts with over 40 years of combined experience go over your podcast, your website, your goals, and help promote your show. Go to: www.podcastreviewshow.com June Question of the Month 47:16 This month's question is "Who would be your #1 guest you want on your show?" I need your answer by June 26th. Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/question Start Your Podcast Today Join the School of Podcasting Step by step tutorials Live group coaching (get your questions asked) Private Facebook filled with other brilliant podcasting minds Priority email support with private instructional videos (ask a question expect a video answer) 30-day money-back Guarantee Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/startMentioned in this episode:2025 Audience SurveyI Want Your OpinionI am doing an audience survey and I want your input to help me make this show exactly what you want. If you have a few minutes, I have a quick survey at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/survey252025 Audience Survey

While many podcasters create content as a hobby, today we talk with Daryl Grove (who along with his cohost Taylor Rockwell) create the Toal Soccer Show. Today we talk with Daryl to go over how they make their show, how they interact with their audience, and how they developed the relationships with advertisers and their private membership. 01:35 Why is This Good? I came across the trailer of the show Once upon a Gene and was floored by the emotions that bubbled up to the service. It makes you laugh, cry, and think. The vulnerability of the host sharing her thoughts sucks you in. Her courage to share her disappointments, I found it amazing. Check out the show at effieparks.com  Also, Effie was on the latest episode of the Podcast Roundtable  07:16 Introduction to Daryl Grove Delivering Content You Can't Get Any Place Else to a Niche Audience 09:03 Interview with Daryl Grove Sponsor: Before you go promoting your show, shouldn't you get some honest feedback on what is and what is not working with your show? When you order a podcast review you get TWO consultants with over 40 years of combined experience in radio and podcasting. We look at your episodes, audio quality, the flow of content, alignment fo content with your goals, your website, and more. You also appear on the Podcast Review show (for added exposure). Get reviewed today at www.podcastreviewshow.com/reviewme 42:33 Question of the Month 44:09Free "Ohio" Webinar Tonight at  7 PM ET 45:18 Your Podcast Website Webinar Mentioned in This Episode effieparks.com  - Once upon a Gene Podcast Roundtable  Moonclerk Subscriptions Podcast Review Show The School of Podcasting Total Soccer Show Free "Ohio" Webinar Tonight at  7 PM ET  Your Podcast Website WebinarMentioned in this episode:I Want Your OpinionI am doing an audience survey and I want your input to help me make this show exactly what you want. If you have a few minutes, I have a quick survey at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/survey252025 Audience Survey2025 Audience Survey

You hear alot about LinkedIn (and other social networks) and you may be wondering, should I be using LinkedIn to help grow my podcast? Today I talk with LinkedIn Guru Karen Yankovich who is also a podcaster. If you're new to LinkedIn here are some fun facts: LinkedIn started on May 5, 2003 LinkedIn has 332 million members 2 new users join every second 42 million unique mobile visitors per month. This stat is up from 29 million a year before (This is a 45% increase in just 12 months ) 107 million users are in the USA alone The average time a user spends on LinkedIn is 17 minutes per month 25 million LinkedIn profiles are viewed every day One in three professionals on the planet are on LinkedIn You can increase your LinkedIn views by 11 times by including a photo 41% of users visit Linkedin via mobile 56% of members are male 44% of members are female 30,000 long-form posts are published on Linkedin every week 13% of LinkedIn users don’t have a Facebook account 59% of Linkedin users don’t visit Twitter LinkedIn users spend 26% of their time on LinkedIn using the mobile app  source https://www.jeffbullas.com Interview With Karen Yankovich Karen built her multiple 6-figure businesses by learning how to blend high-touch relationship-based marketing with practical business online savvy, and she brings that success to her clients as well. Her mission is to empower entrepreneurs to build highly profitable businesses doing what they love, all while making an impact. Connect with Karen on LinkedIn Check out her Good Girls Get Rich Podcast Check out her free training at wwwfreelinkedinworkshop.com 07:04 Karen Yankovich Interview 08:00 Facebook vs LinkedIn - The Difference? 09:00 Connect or Not Connect with Everyone? 11:01 Top LinkedIn Mistakes 13:24 What Can Podcasters Use LinkedIn For? 15:00 Your LinkedIn Profile 16:55 Articles Vs Posts 18:13 LinkedIn Sales Navigator 20:52 What Does LinkedIn Mean By Active? 21:25 How much time does it take to see results? 25:03 Who is Your Audience? 26:30 The benefits of clarity 28:35 What was the thing that stopped you from publishing? 29:19 Best Feedback from your podcast 30:18 Best LinkedIn Story 32:30 What Does Karen Offer? 38:03 Question of the Month My Main Takeaways Here again, we hear how Karen has a clear idea of WHO she is talking to and trying to reach.  LinkedIn is not magic, but it helps you build relationships. Relationships can be magic Don't just contact people and connect to make your numbers grow. You should have a plan. Start a conversation.  Do your homework and know who you are contacting so that first impression is a little warmer.  Get Some Honest Feedback on Your Podcast Dave Jackson (15 years in podcasting) and Erik K. Johnson (30 Years in radio) will listen to your show, listen to the goals of your show, evaluated your website, audio quality, flow on content and let you know what you're doing right (so you can do more of that) and give you tips on how you can "polish" some parts of your podcast.  For more information see www.podcastreviewshow.com/reviewme  Check out previous shows in Apple and Google We Are Podcast Online Event www.wearepodcast.com Question of the Month I'm becoming obsessed with focus groups thanks to watching the TV Show The Profit on CNBC. I see people who are starting to market their show (or wonder why it may not be growing as fast as they want) and it always appears there has been a lack of honest feedback from people you feed would enjoy your show (your target audience). For May the question is again somewhat open-ended. The topic? Focus groups. Did you assemble any feedback? Would you be interested in getting feedback on your show? If you were to start one, do you have any ideas or insights? Send in your answer by May 22nd, 2020 at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/question be sure to mention your podcast and website.  Dave's Podcast Half Time Newsletter Get insights into new tools, podcast news and more (unsubscribe any time) See www.schoolofpodcasting.com/newsletter Ready to Start Your Podcast? Check out www.schoolofpodcasting.com/startMentioned in this episode:I Want Your OpinionI am doing an audience survey and I want your input to help me make this show exactly what you want. If you have a few minutes, I have a quick survey at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/survey252025 Audience Survey2025 Audience Survey

Last year I met Brent Besham and She Podcast Live and hear about Poddit.  In this interview, you'll learn what Poddit is, and how you can use it.  Full show notes at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/721 Time Table 03:03 Poddit Interview - Brent Basham 14:43 A Guest Questionnaire 22:11 What Podcasters Can Learn From Michael Jordan 24:22 Focus Groups Tips 27:47 Website Webinar May 20th 28:13 Descript is Pretty Cool 31:16 SOP Housekeeping What is Poddit? People are using email, they're using Google forms, and we're moving a direction to really try to solve that pain point for podcasters where they can push everything to our platform, use our platform. To coordinate and integrate, like the scheduling and all the different parts of it. It could be the central place for coordination of the interview and all the details and reminders, and there's a lot of things. The Goal of Poddit? Poddit wants to be the best way to connect for your next podcast interview. There's a lot of facets to that on each side of the mic and they are exploring and expanding on both sides.    Poddit Preview Video Click here to watch the Poddit Preview Video Your Podcast Website Webinar This free webinar will cover what you can do on your website, best practices, and some new tools you can use to create a great looking, highly functional website.  Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/webinar Question of the Month  Did you use any kind of focus group for your podcast? If you did what did you learn, if not why not?  I need your answers by May 22nd, 2020. Be sure to mention your podcast and website (slowly)  see www.schoolofpodcasting.com/question Mentioned In This Episode Poddit.net Text Expander The Ultimate Guide to Doing and Being Interviewed Other Resources For Finding Guests from podcastingresources.com Interview with Andrew from Podcastguests.com School of Podcasting Poddit Page Start Your Podcast Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee go to www.schoolofpodcasitng.com/startMentioned in this episode:I Want Your OpinionI am doing an audience survey and I want your input to help me make this show exactly what you want. If you have a few minutes, I have a quick survey at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/survey252025 Audience Survey2025 Audience Survey

Because of My Podcast Kevin from the AP Professor Check out Kevin's book "Pandemic Tracking: A survival Guide for College Faculty." Check out Kevin on the Podcast Review Show Contributors Arnie Chapman _ Football History Dude Joan Wheeler - Culture Rich Podcast Darwyn Dave - Dealing with My Grief David Oliver Kling Sacramental Whine, and Midgard Interactive Kris from Kris and Kristine Clay Groves From Fish Nerds Zoe and Sammy From the Daily Chicken Podcast York From Poetic Earthlings  Dennis Trumpy - Sleep To Healthy Stephen Indrisano - Stephen King Boo! Club Kim Newlove - The Pharmacists Voice Timothy Kimo Brien - Create Art & Podwrecked Mike Thomas - Innopsis Podcast Links to All Items at the Website http://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/720 Time Table 00:43 Because of my Podcast 05:09 What Do You Use to Make Your Podcast 06:07 Arnie Chapman Football History Dude 08:30 Joan Wheeler Culture Rich Podcast 12:09 Darwyn Dave Delling with My Grief 16:37 Dave - Sacimental Whine - MidGaurd Interactive 18:37 Kris - Kris and Kristine Show 21:04 Clay Groves - Fish Nerds 23:44 Zoe & Sammy The Daily Chicken 25:06 York - Poetic Earthlings 26:10 Dennis Trumpy - Sleep to Healthy 28:05 Steven Indrisano - Steven King Boo! Club 32:59 Kim Newlove - The Pharmacists Voice 39:46 Tim From Create Art 42:55 Mike Thomas - Innopsis Podcasts 46:19 Dave - School of Podcasting 50:41 May Question of the Month Become a Paton http://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/supportMentioned in this episode:I Want Your OpinionI am doing an audience survey and I want your input to help me make this show exactly what you want. If you have a few minutes, I have a quick survey at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/survey252025 Audience Survey2025 Audience Survey

Podcasting Goes Over 1 Million Active Podcasts According to the Site My Podcast Reviews, there are now over 1 million active podcasts. They define “active” as any podcast that has published at least one episode in the last 90 days, and “inactive” as any podcast that has not published any episode in that same time." So what does this mean? Podcasting is not a fad Podcasting works Podcasting is continuing to grow Does this mean you are too late. NO! Really podcasting is just getting warmed up. There is still 30% percent of the US that hasn't listened to a podcast yet. Wealth Without Walstreet's Russ and Joey Discuss How Podcasting Boosted Their Business Today we are joined by Russ Morgan and Joey Mure from Wealth Without Wallstreet. This interview was done during a pandemic, children were home from school so my guests Joey and Russ retreated to their closet and to their car to find a quiet place. You have to use what is available and if that is a phone line- that's what you use. This had some great takeaways 07:27 Starting with no real plan 08:44 The Original Community 10:14 Community Tools (Mighty Networks) 11:26 Podcasting Enhanced Their Services 13:03 Behind the Scenes of the Community 16:10 How their business has changed 17:58 Their Prospects are Better Educated 19:39 How do you know your podcast is good? 22:15 How Do They Choose Their Topics 25:57 Because of My Podcast 29:31 Things That Didn't Work 34:32 Special Deal from Russ and Joey 38:06 Question of the Month Reminder 39:31 Ready To Start You Podcast? 44:04 Bloopers I love that they built a place for their community to find out what they needed (using Might Networks) and they invited their guests to do open Q&A and invited them into their community. You can join their community and take charge of your finances by going to www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/sop Podcast Quick Launch Back Open As I only allow so many people in the mentoring program at the same time, it was not available for a little while. Those people have gone through the program and it is not available. Click HERE for more information. This Month's Question For April, “What do you use to create your podcast?” This could be hardware, software, business tracking, organizational if you use it in some capacity with the creation of your podcast.” We need your answer by April 24th, 2020. Go to schoolofpodcasting.com/question More Detailed Notes at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/719Mentioned in this episode:I Want Your OpinionI am doing an audience survey and I want your input to help me make this show exactly what you want. If you have a few minutes, I have a quick survey at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/survey252025 Audience Survey2025 Audience Survey

As a podcast consultant and coach, my biggest struggle is not getting people to pick a name, or artwork, or finding the right gear. Those are all a walk in the park. My hardest part is getting people to start. First I need them to press record, and then I need them (after a few practice runs) to press publish. Then once I get them to publish, you have to be ready to pivot and tweak your podcast unless you think you got it 100% perfect on the very first try.  Today I share stories and insights from Danny Elfman Kevin Smith Jeff Dunham Matthew Dicks Bouncecast Software Review See the video podcast review www.schoolofpodcasting.com/bouncecastreview Podcaster Happy Hour Need a place to come hang out and chill. Looking for a place to come and just have some conversations and relax? Check out www.podcasterhappyhour.com Question of the Month What do you use to create your show? Answer at  www.schoolofpodcasting.com/question Ready To Start Your Podcast? Start Your Podcast Today Join the School of Podcasting Step by step tutorials Live group coaching (get your questions asked) Private Facebook filled with other brilliant podcasting minds Priority email support with private instructional videos (ask a question expect a video answer) 30-day money-back Guarantee Start your podcast today. Click Here Mentioned in this Episode What was that like podcast with William Hung? Storyworthy Book Speak Up Story Telling Podcast Jeff Dunham on WTF Kevin Smith Interview Danny Elfman Masterclass The Podcaster Attitude – Your Biggest Tool For Success Juggling the Podcaster Attitude Overcoming with Imposter SyndromeMentioned in this episode:I Want Your OpinionI am doing an audience survey and I want your input to help me make this show exactly what you want. If you have a few minutes, I have a quick survey at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/survey252025 Audience Survey2025 Audience Survey

The Train Wreck That is the Tiger King is in the Top 10 of Netflix After the fourth person had asked me if I had watched the Tiger King on Netflix I decided to give it a try. It's not good. I got about halfway through and only watched the second half looking for closure. It's bad people behaving badly. I was on a Zoom call with my family and my brother had not seen it yet, and as he put it "everybody is talking about it." The whole family said the same thing, "it's awful, its a waste of time." I'm pretty sure he's going to start watching it. Why? Well here are some things podcasters can gleam from Joe Exotic (i.e. The "Tiger King"). Table of Contents: 01:27 I'm in Facebook Jail 21:53 Focusrite Studio Makeover 23:17 Misty Phillip from Spark Christian Podcast Conference 37:23 Podcast Rodeo Show Promo 39:00 Consulting with Dave 39:45 Danny Pena Connects with His Audience 42:19 Question of the Month Promo 43:08 Get On the Podcast 44:32 Bloopers Joe Exoctic is Unique Joe lives in the middle of nowhere Oklahoma. Even by "Florida Man" (home of bizarre behavior) standards Joe Exotic is very unique. I'm going to kind of spoil the show, so if you haven't watched and it and plan on doing so, now is the time to stop reading. Joe is a gun-toting, country music singing, gay, polygamist, Youtuber, who likes to blow things up at his zoo where he has tigers, alligators, and other exotic animals while he manages his campaigns for President and Governor. He is what some people might call "a character." I could go on, but I think I've made my point. Joe Had a Unique Product That Solved a Problem Joe would breed tigers and take the cubs on tours to small where people could pet them and get their picture taken. It's like Santa with claws and teeth. Much like Santa, Joe was taking in the cash because he was providing something you can't get anyplace else. Consequently, he was making some serious cash. Joe Lost Sight of His Audience Joe's arch-nemesis is Carol Baskins who is also "unique" in that her very rich husband disappeared a few years ago making her rich and they never found his body. Carol runs a large cat "Rescue" that looks a lot like a zoo. She has an army of volunteers who work for her. She is basically doing the same thing Joe is (has a large plot of land where people can see large Cats in cages) but Carol has a WHY. Some people become fans of what you do, other people become fans of people because of why they do it. Carol helped Joe's mall tour get shut down. Instead of looking for another solution, another product, or another animal, Joe got distracted. Instead of talking to his audience and asking them what else they might want, he became 100% obsessed with competition. Joe Started To Compare Himself to Others Joe did some things right. He reached out to other large cat owners (who are also living "differently" than most people) and attempted to mimic their success. However, as time goes on you see Joe simply go from hating Carol Baskins, to obsessing over her. His only "TV Show" seemed to be him talking about Carol and what a bad person she was, and how she couldn't bring him down, etc. Joe forgot he was the Tiger King, and became the Carol Baskins King. Comparison is the Thief of Joy The more Joe obsessed over what Carol was up to, the less he focused on his audience. You don't see him looking into adding creating better environments for the cats that might also get the audience closer to the cats. I once lead classes on Microsoft Office to the staff of the Akron Zoo. That is their whole purpose. Making an exhibit that made life enjoyable for the animals while getting the audience as close as possible and keeping both the animal and audience safe. Over the years their audience has grown and their prices have risen as well as you get a great experience and don't have to spend an hour driving to Cleveland. Surround Yourself with Good People The part of the story that tugged at my heart more than the Tigers, was one of Joe's husbands has lost most of his teeth due to a meth problem. He stuck around Joe because Joe bought him guns, trucks, and another thing (and he got to pet large cats). Joe treats his staff horribly, takes them for granted, and creates a revolving door of workers. Things Do Not End Well When you are deprived of joy and become frightened, angry, or any other emotion that is not calm and collected you can make bad decisions. Joe is the king of bad decisions. It turns out that Joe had actually killed some of his older cats, and if you want to watch more disturbing things on Netflix watch Don't F*ck with Cats. Misty Phillip From the Spark Christian Podcast Conference I was honored to speak at the Spark Christian Podcast Conference last year. It was an amazing event, and the mind-boggling part it was thrown together in very little time. In this interview with Misty Phillip (who also has a podcast), she gives some behind the scenes of how she pulled this off. Key points include: She released control to someone who had experience (which is very hard as you only get once chance to make a first impression, and this was the first year of the event). She was amazed at how many people said YES (so if you're afraid to start something - people you think will say no might say YES) She did a Kickstarter to gauge the overall interest which helped her avoid getting in over her head financially She has built a network over the years, and those people will want to support you. Dany Peña Still Connecting With Audience During Pandemic Hall of fame podcaster Danny Peña has been on the show before and is known for a man who is always building and servicing his community at Gamertag Radio. So how do you do that when everyone is ordered to stay indoors (Danny is in New York City)? You use the tools you have like Voicemail, Speakpipe, and Email. In the end, Danny said it's about the connection, not the quality of the content coming in from his listeners. Check ou Danny at www.gamertagradio.com I'm in Facebook Jail -How Do I Get Out? I haven't changed the way I've used Facebook in the many years I've used it, but now I'm in Facebook jail. Here is the one of the messages that I put in my own private Facebook that got flagged as Spam ( www.schoolofpodcasting.com/717 ) If you know any tips or insights, or any connections to someone at Facebook, I'd love to hear from you. Currently, you can't link to the School of Podcasting on Facebook. Start Your Podcast Today Join the School of Podcasting Step by step tutorials Live group coaching (get your questions asked) Private Facebook filled with other brilliant podcasting minds Priority email support with private instructional videos (ask a question expect a video answer) 30-day money-back Guarantee Start your podcast today. Click Here Mentioned In This Episode Netflix show Tiger King Neflix show Don't F*ck with Cats.Mentioned in this episode:I Want Your OpinionI am doing an audience survey and I want your input to help me make this show exactly what you want. If you have a few minutes, I have a quick survey at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/survey252025 Audience Survey2025 Audience Survey