Podcasting Business School

Since the pandemic hit we've all been spending a LOT more time on virtual stages like Zoom and with today's episode I'm going to show you how to ROCK this virtual stage and use it to build your podcasting platform and ramp up your downloads. Check out episode 127 of Podcasting Business School as I deliver tips around how you can rock the Zoom stage both as a presenter and an audience member. In this episode I will teach you: The simple adjustment I make at the beginning of each zoom chat that helps me promote my podcast. How to use the chat feature to get more downloads. How to stand out in the crowd as a virtual stage speaker. What I'm calling "The Great Advantage" that a virtual stage provides over a live stage and how you can use this strategy to grow your community like crazy! You're invited to my next Pod Pals Zoom Party where you can connect and share podcast growth strategies with podcasters from all over the world with all experience levels: Join the next session for FREE at: www.PodcastingBusiness.School

Do you ever get frustrated because you are putting in the work to grow your show and you still aren't seeing your download numbers increase? Maybe it's time to consider using paid ads to ramp up your downloads? Check out episode 126 of Podcasting Business School as my friend Katie Krimitsos gives us some amazing strategies for exploding your download growth with paid ads. In this episode Katie and I discuss: The specific platforms she is using for paid ads and what is working the best on each platform. How you can get FREE advertising on certain podcast player platforms. Who should NOT be using paid ads right now. If she were starting from scratch with a brand new show, how she would invest $1,000 on ads. Katie Krimitsos is a mom, wife, adventurer, podcaster, seeker and change maker. She's committed to brightening the light of women around the world through the Women's Meditation Network podcast and Sleep Meditations for Women podcast, both of which provide guided meditations created with the special journey of women in mind. Connect with Katie: https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/ Ready to come on the show and do a FREE Podcast Audit Interview? www.PodcastingBusiness.School

With this episode of Podcasting Business School I'm delivering my best podcasting tips to three of my Pod Pals. If you are curious about how to use Instagram to get more downloads, how to build a sponsorship pipeline, or the steps needed to go full time as a podcaster then this episode will be your JAM! Check out episode 125 of Podcasting Business School as I do three Podcast Audit sessions with: Susmitha Veganosaurus from The Feel Good Factor podcast. We chat about some tips on how to use Instagram to get more downloads and audience engagement. Tamar Medford from The Road To Health podcast. We discuss strategy around being able to go full time as a podcaster. Rachel Gregory from the Metflex and Chill podcast. We talked about how to form a sponsorship pipeline. Here's how you can connect with my Podcast Audit guests from this episode: Susmitha Veganosaurus: https://www.veganosaurus.com/category/the-feel-good-factor-podcast Tamar Medford: https://www.theroadforward.ca/ Rachel Gregory: https://www.metflexlife.com/ Ready to come on the show and do a FREE Podcast Audit? www.PodcastingBusiness.School

One of the mindset shifts that has been a major game changer for me on my podcasting journey was when I realized that I was a member of the media.....and I essentially was the owner of a media company. There are many ways to leverage our status as media members once we have made this mindset shift and today I'm chatting someone who has mastered the process: Laura Powers from the Powers Hour Podcast. Check out episode 124 of Podcasting Business School as Laura gives us her best podcasting tips on the topics of: How she leverages her media status to get access to special events and high level interviews. What is was like being interviewed by Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy. How we can monetize our show by selling our own products and services. A quick tip for podcast growth. Connect with Laura: www.PowersHour.biz Ready to network, share ideas, and connect with a community of amazing podcasters? Join our FREE Podcasting Business School community: www.PodcastingBusiness.School

Do you suffer from podcast download depression? Many podcasters do, and today I'm here to deliver four tips to help you drive UP your downloads. Now, I'm not talking about just getting downloads....I'm talking about getting downloads from your IDEAL audience members that could become paying clients. Check out episode 123 of Podcasting Business School as I discuss: How you should be using the search feature of Apple Podcasts to connect with your ideal audience members and get booked on more shows. How I'm using podcast intro promo swaps and the exact script I use when I do these. My number ONE download growth method that I'm using right now.....that no one else is even talking about! Why you need to be doing follow up interviews with your guests on IG and how to get their audience members to listen to your podcast. Ready to network, share ideas, and connect with a community of amazing podcasters? Join our FREE Podcasting Business School community: www.PodcastingBusiness.School

Today I'm doing a podcaster profile interview with my friend Ben Krueger from Cashflow Podcasting! Ben Krueger is the Podcast Educator, Founder & CEO of Cashflow Podcasting and he's dedicated to helping Industry Advocates to start, launch and grow world-class podcasts for their businesses. He believes podcasting is one of the best tools to help leaders reach more people, connect more deeply and make an impact because it allows them to educate, motivate and advocate at scale like nothing else. Check out episode 122 of Podcasting Business School as Ben and I discuss: How he got started in podcasting. Why he things more brick and mortar businesses need to have podcasts to grow their brand. His top tips for podcasting growth. His top recommendations for podcasters that are just getting started. Connect with Ben: www.CashFlowPodcasting.com Are you feeling like your podcast downloads and your business have stalled out since launching your show? Check out my Podcasting Business Coaching package which is on sale this week (use the promo code PODPAL to save $50). Get all the info: www.PodcastingBusiness.School

This episode of Podcasting Business School is full of podcasting tips for podcasters that are hearing CRICKETS inside of their Facebook Group. Check out episode 121 of Podcasting Business School as I talk about: Strategies on how to roll out the red carpet for new group members. How to create a weekly flow with your community. The challenge strategy you should use at least once per month. The two specific types of questions you should be asking every week inside your community. Strategies for how you should be showing up LIVE inside your group. Are you feeling like your podcast downloads and your business have stalled out since launching your show? Check out my Podcasting Business Coaching package which is on sale this week (use the promo code PODPAL to save $50). Get all the info: www.PodcastingBusiness.School

Podcast promotion is a very necessary skill set that all podcasters must acquire along their podcasting journey and today I'm bringing in an expert to teach us his best podcasting tips around promotion and podcast growth! Bruce Wawrzyniak is the host of the weekly "Now Hear This Entertainment" podcast, where he interviews guests who are having success in entertainment -- primarily music. He is also a national speaker at podcasting events around the country. Check out episode 120 of Podcasting Business School as Bruce and I discuss: His top tips for podcasters that are just getting started. How to be a better podcast interviewer. Playing April Fools tricks on your podcast audience. Top tips for how we should be promoting our podcast. Connect with Bruce: www.NHTE.net Ready to dive into over 7 HOURS of free content around Podcast Monetization? Check out my FREE Podcast Monetization Workshop: www.PodcastingBusiness.School

Are you driving the podcasting struggle bus when it comes to monetizing your show? Maybe you have a topic that is tough to monetize, or maybe your podcast audience just isn't responding to what you are putting out there. Check out episode 119 of Podcasting Business School as I dive into seven key questions you need to ask yourself if you are struggling to monetize. Want even more great monetization ideas? Check out my FREE Podcast Monetization Workshop: www.PodcastingBusiness.School

Today I'm chatting with Rob Walch from Libsyn and The Feed podcast. Rob Walch was inducted into the Podcasting Hall of Fame in 2016 and is the VP of Podcaster Relations for Libsyn. He is Co-Author of "Tricks of the Podcasting Masters"Que 2006, an editors pick as a Top10 Reference book for 2006 by Amazon. Check out episode 118 of Podcasting Business School as Rob and I discuss: The REAL breakdown of average podcasting stats. This will BLOW YOUR MIND! The trends he's noticing in podcasting that podcasters should be aware of and taking advantage of. Podcast growth strategies that are working. How Libsyn stands apart from other podcast hosting platforms. Why he says asking for "ratings and reviews" is a compete waste of time! Some tips for podcasters that are just getting started. Connect with Rob: https://libsyn.com (use the promo code "adam" to get a free month trial of Libsyn hosting!) Check out Rob's podcast The Feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-feed-the-official-libsyn-podcast/id668413144 Sign up for your FREE Podcast Audit Interview at www.PodcastingBusiness.School