Streamlined Podcaster: Tips to Help Solopreneurs Improve Their Podcast Systems

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 (02:19) - Rediscovering my Mission Statement (10:20) - Resurrecting older topics (15:59) - Fixing my Terrible YouTube Situation (20:39) - Join me on Ripple.fm! ★ 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 ★ 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 ★ Support this podcast ★

In preparation for a recent vacation, I recorded and wrote a bunch of content to schedule in my absence.Today, I want to share with you how I churned out 9+ pieces of content over the course of 4.5 hours.For more content like this, join my mailing list: https://podcastworkflows.com/joinHere’s the output:3 YouTube videos3 podcast episodes from those videos1 blog posts1 live stream1 short form videoAudio of live stream republished to a podcast feedAnd here are the tools I used:Ecamm LiveElgato PrompterLogic ProScreenflowiZotope RXCapsho / CastmagicTransistor / RSS.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Podcast Movement is the biggest industry podcast (at least in the USA), and nearly every recognizable name in podcasting will be there. It's also a great place to meet fellow podcasters — it's one of the best networking opportunities. If you're going, or thinking about going, there are a few ways to make the most of your experience. And that's what today's "3 Things in Podcasting" covers! If you're going to be there, let me know!  (00:00) - - Intro (03:38) - - Find Podcasters to Collaborate With (06:26) - - Find brands and companies to partner with (11:28) - - Find ONE way to improve your podcast ★ Support this podcast ★

If you’ve been listening to podcasts for a long time, the idea of show notes is intuitive. It’s the text that accompanies a podcast episode. It usually has some description about the episode and links mentioned in the episode.This is CRUCIAL real estate for you to convert listeners into a more engaged audience. So today, we’ll discuss what are show notes, why you need them, and how to format them. To learn more, and save 12+ hours per week on your podcast, join my FREE mailing list at https://podcastworkflows.com/joinMain Takeaways: The main function of show notes is twofold: get people to listen to your episodes, and make it easy for listeners to find the resources you mention during the showYour format matters! You should provide a great description, a primary CTA, takeaways, and resources, in that order. That way you hook listeners and keep them reading. You must create a frictionless experience. It's hard enough to get listeners to take action. Any additional steps make it that much harder, so meet them where they are: in the app they're listening. Show Notes! What Are Show Notes (and do you need them)?More Thoughts on Why You Need Detailed Show Notes (00:00) - - Intro (01:45) - - What are show notes? (04:03) - - Why you should have show notes (07:12) - - How You Can Do Show Notes (09:34) - - Formatting Show Notes (11:20) - - Do you need show notes? (13:00) - - Answering Feedback (15:19) - - You must create a frictionless experience ★ Support this podcast ★

In a shift in focus for 3 Things in Podcasting, I'm going to look at industry news and try to align it with a trend so that you can better improve (and optimize) your podcast processes. There's been a lot in the news lately about stats and YouTube, and video podcasting in general — so that's what we'll look at today: how you should approach video for your podcast. LinksI’m seeing YouTube Music appear in my podcast host stats. Why?How do YouTube stats work for podcasters?Podcast hosting company changes (00:00) - - Intro (02:28) - - Switching Podcast Hosts (08:37) - - Podcasters who use Video (13:21) - - How You Should Approach YouTube for Your Podcast ★ Support this podcast ★

As I was watching the movie Se7en, I had a very strange thought: are your bad podcasting habits leading you down a path of (podcast) destruction? The movie is about the Seven Deadly Sins of the soul...but it got me thinking about how they might apply to podcasting. What “podcasting sins” are so great that they’ll lead to podfade (the unceremonious death of a podcast).How do the Seven Deadly Sins (Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Envy, and Pride) translate to the world of podcasting. Let's take a look. Want to read the entire article, and join the free mailing list? Head over to https://podcastworkflows.com/sins (00:00) - Intro (02:25) - Lust: Chasing Fads (08:37) - Gluttony: A Show for Everyone (12:45) - Greed: Revenue Above Audience (17:12) - Sloth: Not Editing Your Podcast (24:26) - Wrath: Controversy for Clicks (29:11) - Envy: Chasing Downloads (33:45) - Pride: Doing Everything Yourself (39:08) - You got this! ★ Support this podcast ★

Top story for me this week is schools in NYC replacing the bell with 60 second podcast episodes! "ABF Creative, the award-winning producer of Kids & Family podcasts, is proud to announce its innovative 'Mini Pods’ initiative in partnership with education technology company SonarCloud. This initiative replaces traditional school bells with 60-second educational podcasts, currently in over 120 New York City public schools, with plans to expand to Chicago and Los Angeles in the upcoming school year."Plus, how to do an interview podcast while also establishing your authority, and the Seven Deadly Sins of podcasting. Want to save 12+ per week with your podcast? Sign up for my free newsletter: https://podcastworkflows.com/join Show NotesMini Pods educational podcasts drive funding for classroomsHow to Showcase Expert Guests Without Sacrificing Your AuthorityThe Seven Deadly Sins of Podcasting (00:00) - Intro (01:24) - NYC School Replace bells with podcasts (06:24) - How to do interviews and establish authority (12:34) - The Seven Deadly Sins of Podcasting ★ Support this podcast ★

Have you ever been in a situation where someone wants something from you, but they won't come out and ask for it? They'll hint at it, tip toe around the issue, or just hope you figure it out based on the look they give you. My kids do that all the time. A common problem I hear among podcasters is “no one shares the show/leaves reviews/sends in feedback.” I always ask the same follow up: “Are you asking for it?” It’s the same lesson I give my kids. Don’t ask don’t get.That's why today, we're going to look at the best way to ask (and enable) your audience for feedback. Want more content like this?  The best way to do it is to subscribe to my free newsletter over at https://podcastworkflows.com/join Top Takeaways: Ask early. That's early in the episode, and earlier than you need the feedback. You want to maximize the amount of times your audience hears the ask so they take action. Ask often. Repeat your ask multiple times throughout an episode. It might feel like too much, but trust me, it's not. Ask everywhere. Don't just ask on your podcast. Ask you mailing list, your social media following, and any other place you have an audience. Make it easy. Set up an easy to remember URL, and check everywhere you ask! Read the article here ★ Support this podcast ★