Earlier this year, I set out to answer a simple question: can you reasonably record a podcast from your phone? As someone obsessed with gear and high-quality production, I assumed the answer would be no.But after some experimentation, I discovered that not only is it possible, but it can also be a game-changer for podcasters who want to create raw, behind-the-scenes content.Here’s how I streamlined the process into a low-effort workflow anyone can replicate.Get this and every article at https://podcastadvent.org Want to start 2025 off on the right foot? What if you had an expert ready to give you the exact steps you need to take to get unstuck — in your podcast, your business, and your process? You can with the Unstuck Sessions. Get the most valuable part of my coaching at an incredibly affordable price. Get Unstuck Today. ★ Support this podcast ★

A few months ago I launched a free private podcast called Joe’s Audio Notes. The episodes are very short (7 minutes or less), where I share my thoughts on being a solopreneur, a podcaster, a parent, and other thoughts related to being a productive member of society.I'm sharing 3 of the episodes here (which you can find in the chapter markers): Thinking About my Content StrategyHow do you pick the right idea?Battling the work hangoverIf you like it, I'd love for you to join! You can sign up for free here. (00:00) - Intro (02:50) - Thinking About my Content Strategy (08:28) - How do you pick the right idea? (14:10) - Battling the work hangover Want to start 2025 off on the right foot? What if you had an expert ready to give you the exact steps you need to take to get unstuck — in your podcast, your business, and your process? You can with the Unstuck Sessions. Get the most valuable part of my coaching at an incredibly affordable price. Get Unstuck Today. ★ Support this podcast ★

Today I'm I’m diving into a topic that helped my own show take off back in 2016—creating a great website for your podcast.I didn’t realize it at the time, but my well-built podcast website played a massive role in growing my audience. Why? Because discoverability in podcasting is tough, and having a central hub—your own website—can give you a big edge.I’ll cover exactly what every podcast website needs, from episode embeds and subscribe buttons to mailing list signups and easy navigation. And, I’ll tell you about an incredible tool called Podcastpage.io that makes building your podcast’s website a breeze, without needing to be a developer.Don’t miss this episode if you’re ready to level up your podcast’s online presence. Hit subscribe, and if you want to try Podcastpage.io, use my code JOECASEBONA for 10% off!Watch my walkthrough here: https://youtu.be/q-SZnavCNwwDemo site: https://podcast-workflows.podcastpage.io/?v=w524 Want to start 2025 off on the right foot? What if you had an expert ready to give you the exact steps you need to take to get unstuck — in your podcast, your business, and your process? You can with the Unstuck Sessions. Get the most valuable part of my coaching at an incredibly affordable price. Get Unstuck Today. ★ Support this podcast ★

Are you leaving valuable listener feedback on the table? I've been thinking about that a lot lately, so today we'll talk about how to engage your audience, gather crucial feedback, and build a thriving podcast community — while making it as easy as possible. You can send your feedback to https://podcastworkflows.com/feedbackHere are the main takeaways: Ask for Feedback Early, Regularly, and Everywhere – The importance of actively seeking listener input through multiple channels like your mailing list, social media, and during your episodes. I shared tips on making it easy for listeners to give feedback, such as incorporating listener feedback segments.Build a Community Around Your Podcast – Creating a community is crucial for getting feedback, generating content ideas, and building trust. I discussed how podcasting doesn’t have to be a lonely experience and why fostering a community can lead to better audience engagement and even monetization.Use Engagement Tools – I reviewed several tools to help facilitate listener feedback and community building, such as YouTube, Spotify, Ripple.fm, Circle, and Fan List. Each offers different features for community engagement, feedback collection, and potential monetization. (00:00) - Intro (02:56) - How to get more engagement from listeners (08:56) - Why you should build a community (15:00) - Tools for Engagement (25:00) - Wrapping Up Want to start 2025 off on the right foot? What if you had an expert ready to give you the exact steps you need to take to get unstuck — in your podcast, your business, and your process? You can with the Unstuck Sessions. Get the most valuable part of my coaching at an incredibly affordable price. Get Unstuck Today. ★ Support this podcast ★

Ever wonder how to make your podcast stand out in a sea of content? After a serendipitous conversation at Podcast Movement 2024, I uncovered a game-changing strategy that could revolutionize your approach. Spoiler alert: It involves segments.I'll break down why rethinking your podcast structure can make a big difference. We'll explore how segments can help you give more value to your audience, make your show more accessible, and even repurpose content more effectively — making it better for your workflows. Plus, I'll share different segment ideas that work for both interview and solo episodes, ensuring you never run out of compelling content.Want more insights like this? Join my mailing list at https://podcastworkflows.comAnd check out my other podcast, https://streamlined.fm/Top TakeawaysImplement Segments in Your Podcast: To create a more engaging show, think about incorporating segments. Just like how late-night shows have defined parts, segmenting your podcast can make it more consumable and structured. You can dedicate parts of your episode to different topics or formats, such as opening monologues, interviews, and specific segments tailored to your audience's interests.Structure for Solo Episodes: If you're worried that solo episodes might become stale, develop a clear structure. For instance, discuss a main topic, then showcase an interesting tool related to that topic, and finish with an automation tip. This keeps the solo content engaging and valuable.Balancing Personal and Professional Content: For busy solopreneur parents, combining personal experiences with actionable business advice can create a relatable and impactful podcast. Consider dedicating a segment to how you manage parenting alongside your entrepreneurial duties. Want to start 2025 off on the right foot? What if you had an expert ready to give you the exact steps you need to take to get unstuck — in your podcast, your business, and your process? You can with the Unstuck Sessions. Get the most valuable part of my coaching at an incredibly affordable price. Get Unstuck Today. ★ Support this podcast ★

Do YOU feel like like you're spending too much time editing your podcast episodes?  If you're anything like the people on my email list and and people I met at Podcast Movement, you do. So today, let's talk about 3 things you can do to save time in the edit (one of these shouldn't surprise you). Check out Descript: https://go.podlift.me/descriptSend feedback to https://podcastworkflows.com/feedback (00:00) - Intro (02:52) - Hire an Editor! (07:54) - Take Good Notes (12:13) - Use Descript (19:01) - Wrapping up Want to start 2025 off on the right foot? What if you had an expert ready to give you the exact steps you need to take to get unstuck — in your podcast, your business, and your process? You can with the Unstuck Sessions. Get the most valuable part of my coaching at an incredibly affordable price. Get Unstuck Today. ★ Support this podcast ★

I’m back from Podcast Movement and as an extrovert who works by himself, from his house, I couldn’t feel more energized after an incredible event.I’m still processing all the great sessions and conversations I had, but there are a few topics that have floated to the top.Here’s what I’m thinking about most after the conference.Read the article and discuss here: https://podcastworkflows.com/what-im-thinking-about-after-podcast-movement/Join the mailing list: https://podcastworkflows.com/join (00:00) - Intro (01:48) - New Podcast Workflows Home Page! (03:13) - Segments for Shows (07:32) - More Avenues for Monetizing Streamlined Solopreneur (12:56) - Podcast Communities are a Must (17:41) - Wrapping Up Want to start 2025 off on the right foot? What if you had an expert ready to give you the exact steps you need to take to get unstuck — in your podcast, your business, and your process? You can with the Unstuck Sessions. Get the most valuable part of my coaching at an incredibly affordable price. Get Unstuck Today. ★ Support this podcast ★

As I get ready for Podcast Movement, I've been thinking about this podcast and how it's been somewhat of a hodgepodge of content. I want it to be a great resource for podcasters who are looking to save time — or spend it the right way. And while it's always been an experimenting ground for me, I fear I've turned it into Frankenstein's Monster. So today, I'm talking about 3 things I'm struggling with for this podcast — and how I plan to fix that Here are the quick hits:1. Redefining My Podcast's Mission StatementI realize my podcast has lacked a clear, cohesive mission statement. I want to better define who my podcast helps (solopreneur podcasters), what problem it solves for them (spending too much time on their podcast), and how it helps solve that problem (providing process improvements and tools to save 12+ hours per week).2. Resurrecting and Updating My Old Episode TopicsI am considering revisiting some of my older episode topics from the podcast's early days and refreshing them to better align with my current focus on podcast workflows and processes. However, I want to be selective to ensure the topics fit with my updated mission.3. Consolidating and Optimizing My YouTube PresenceI have multiple YouTube channels that I have used inconsistently for my WordPress and podcasting content over the years. I want to consolidate my podcast content onto my main, monetized "Joe Casabona" channel to simplify things and better train YouTube to recommend my videos.Show Notes3 Things to Get the Most Out of Podcast Movement 2024Ripple.fmPodcast Workflows on Ripple.fm   (00:00) - Intro (03:47) - Rediscovering my Mission Statement (11:48) - Resurrecting older topics (17:27) - Fixing my Terrible YouTube Situation (22:07) - Join me on Ripple.fm! Want to start 2025 off on the right foot? What if you had an expert ready to give you the exact steps you need to take to get unstuck — in your podcast, your business, and your process? You can with the Unstuck Sessions. Get the most valuable part of my coaching at an incredibly affordable price. Get Unstuck Today. ★ Support this podcast ★

Artie, host of The History Buff podcast, came to me looking for strategies to monetize and grow his show. Check out The History Buff here: here: https://www.thehistorybuff.co/Here are the main takeaways:Artie should leverage his experience as a tour guide to build credibility, but focus the podcast on his passion for discussing a wide range of historical topics rather than just his tour guiding.Start an email newsletter using a platform like Substack to capture interested listeners and potentially offer paid subscriptions for exclusive content like behind-the-scenes material or local tour "extras".Continue uploading to YouTube, but optimize the content for the platformWant your own live coaching call? Book here: https://joec.pro/public-coachingWant a podcast audit? Grab one here: https://podcastgrowthaudit.com Want to start 2025 off on the right foot? What if you had an expert ready to give you the exact steps you need to take to get unstuck — in your podcast, your business, and your process? You can with the Unstuck Sessions. Get the most valuable part of my coaching at an incredibly affordable price. Get Unstuck Today. ★ Support this podcast ★

Want to know how to create killer podcast content without spending all your time writing scripts? In this live coaching call, I sit down with Alex Standiford, host of the Partnership podcast and founder of Siren Affiliates, to tackle this common podcasting challenge head-on.We dive deep into strategies for generating fresh content ideas, from repurposing blog posts, to, getting feedback, and targeting specific niches. I also share my [not so] secret weapon for conducting captivating interviews using a three-act story structure that keeps listeners hooked.Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, this coaching call is packed with actionable tips and insights to help you create engaging content more efficiently. Don't miss out on this value-packed discussion!Do you want some one-on-one time with me like this? You can book a Public Coaching Call here: https://joec.pro/public-coachingTakeawaysConsider using a fat outline for podcast episodes, combining scripted elements with ad-libbing for a more natural delivery.Repurpose blog posts as podcast episodes to save time on content generation.Incorporate case studies and interviews to provide valuable insights and engage with listeners.Create niche-focused episodes to cater to specific audiencesLeverage LinkedIn for audience engagementStructure interviews with a setup, conflict, and resolutionKeep interviews focused and actionable Want to start 2025 off on the right foot? What if you had an expert ready to give you the exact steps you need to take to get unstuck — in your podcast, your business, and your process? You can with the Unstuck Sessions. Get the most valuable part of my coaching at an incredibly affordable price. Get Unstuck Today. ★ Support this podcast ★