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In this episode of Casting The Pod I'm diving deep on how to put on a super successful live event with Robin Switzer from KetoCon. Robin is the COO at Ketovangelist and she runs the ultra popular health event called KetoCon. In this episode we discuss: The crucial live event components that must be mapped out in advance. How she would create a simple $500 sponsorship option for someone that is just getting started with live events. How she has grown KetoCon from 800 attendees in year one to 4,000 attendees in year four. One simple piece of advice that she would give a podcaster that is thinking about monetizing their community via a live event. Here is how you can connect with Robin: Check out her live event: https://www.ketocon.org/ketocon-2020/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therobinswitzer/ Are you looking for some support/mentorship along your podcasting journey? Check out my Cult For Podcasters: www.CultForPodcasters.com

In this episode of Casting The Pod I discuss how we should be using what I call "unique naming" to stand out in the crowd. If you have processes or strategies that you speak about when you coach, present on stage, or when you get interviewed.....you need to use this strategy to make the most of that exposure! Are you looking for some support/mentorship along your podcasting journey? Check out my Cult For Podcasters: www.CultForPodcasters.com

Today I'm Casting The Pod with my friend Kris McPeak from the Elevate Your 8 podcast. Kris is a podcaster, author, and coach that is known as the "Mary Poppins" of higher education. She's on a mission to help her listeners make the absolute most out of their daily routines and the time that they have that is "left over" after the time they spend working and sleeping. Check out episode 065 of Casting The Pod as Kris and I discuss: Why she decided to start a podcast. Her biggest "aha!" moment as a podcaster. The strategy she recently used to level up the quality of the guests she is getting on her show. A quick action step for brand new podcasters. Here is how you can connect with Kris: Website: https://www.krismcpeak.com/ Podcast: https://www.krismcpeak.com/elevateyour8 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krismaspeak/ Check out www.CastingThePod.com for tons of podcasting tips, tools, and support.

Many of us start our podcasting journey with dreams of underwear companies throwing their money at us to be sponsors of our show.....and then......it doesn't happen! Don't freak out my fellow Casters of the Pod......I've got 8 ways that you can monetize your podcast without having any sponsorships. Check out www.CastingThePod.com for tons of podcasting tips, tools, and support.

Today I'm Casting The Pod with my friend Curt Mercadante from The Freedom Club Podcast. Curt is an international speaker, trainer, and disruptive entrepreneur whose mission is to save the world by helping people fight for freedom and fulfillment. Curt's speeches and training empower individuals to live their Freedom Lifestyle, and he also hosts the popular Freedom Club Podcast. Check out episode 064 of Casting The Pod as Curt and I discuss: How he got his start in podcasting. Who his audience is and how he's serving them. Tips on how to level up your game as a podcaster. Living a leveraged lifestyle as a podcaster. Here is how you can connect with Curt: Website: CurtMercadante.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-freedom-club-podcast/id1352804152 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtmercadante Check out www.CastingThePod.com for tons of podcasting tips, tools, and support.

It happens to the best of us......premature monetization! We get an amazing idea on a new program, product, or service and we dive in head first investing our time, money, and effort to build it out and bring it to our audience.......but when we launch.....CRICKETS. I've paid the "dumb tax" more than a few times in my career so far as a podcaster and I want to help keep you from running enthusiastically in the wrong direction. Check out www.CastingThePod.com for tons of podcasting tips, tools, and support.

Today I'm Casting The Pod with my friend Sean Douglas from Life Transformation Radio. Sean Douglas is a U.S. Air Force Veteran, TEDx Speaker, Master Resilience Implementer & Suicide Awareness Trainer, Business Positioning Strategist, International Radio Show Host of Life Transformation Radio, and Author. He's a suicide survivor who hit rock bottom. He believes that you were created for a purpose, and once you unlock your true potential, you will elevate your life, which is why he founded The Success Corps. Sean works with Entrepreneurs, Speakers, and Business Owners to improve their Positioning in the Market which increases Profitability while decreasing their anxiety and stress so their business thrives. Listen into this episode as Sean and I discuss: How he got started in podcasting. His top audience growth hacks that he's seeing success from. His strategies for staying organized as an entrepreneur and family man. A quick action tip for new podcasters. Here is how you can connect with Sean: Website: https://www.thesuccesscorps.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesuccesscorps/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-transformation-radio/id1210888786 Check out our new Casting The Pod apparel: www.CastingThePod.com

In this episode of Casting The Pod I'm going to dive into the 7 lessons that I learned from hosting my first big live event. If you are a podcaster that is considering a live event to help you monetize your show and enhance your connection with your audience then this episode will be your JAM! Check out our new Casting The Pod gear over at www.CastingThePod.com

Today I'm Casting The Pod with my friend Rob Roy from the Adventure Bound Podcast. Rob is an active duty member of our U.S military who attended the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. He then went on to flight school and became a C-2 Greyhound Pilot. Rob has around 130 traps on aircraft carriers and his next adventure is launching the Adventure Bound podcast. Listen in on this conversation as Rob and I discuss: Why he decided to launch a podcast. How he is managing his show as an active duty military member. Who he is trying to serve with his podcast. The next steps he's looking to take to level up his show and his personal brand. Here is how to connect with Rob: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventureboundpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventureboundpod/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventure-bound/id1464306524 Check out www.CastingThePod.com for tons of podcasting tips, tools, and support.

Today I'm Casting The Pod with my friend Nathan Seaward from The Nathan Seaward Show. Nathan believes that through the process of self discovery and self mastery, entrepreneurs can change the world whilst creating extraordinary lives for themselves and their families. He supports entrepreneurs to create game changing businesses that help people and the planet in new and innovative ways. Listen in on this episode as Nathan and I discuss: How he found his niche audience and how he's serving them with each episode. How he got the nickname "The Can Opener". His tips for navigating a good interview. Quick tips for a rookie podcaster. Here is how you can connect with Nathan: Website: https://www.nathanseaward.com/ Podcast: https://www.nathanseaward.com/nathanseawardshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanseaward/ Check out www.CastingThePod.com for tons of podcasting tips, tools, and support.