To swear, or not to swear...that is the question.At the end of the day, it's always going to come back to your personal preference. You make up your own rules when it comes to the content that you distribute on your podcast, but there are certainly things to consider when it comes to using profanities in your show.Who is your target audience?What industry are you targeting?Is there a specific niche that you need to be considering?Do you have a sponsor relationship that may not take kindly to having their brand associated with a bunch of expletives.If swearing is a part of who you are (ahem...Gary Vee) then it makes sense for you to keep the swears in there. It would be weirder almost not to hear them.Just make sure you've considered why the swear words are there, and whether they're necessary.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Sign up to Buzzsprout here Microphone used to record this podcast episode: Rode NT-USB MiniRecording software: Pro ToolsLinks:Instagram: @bamby_mediaWebsite: www.bambymedia.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So you’ve got your super awesome podcast episodes recorded and ready to go. What’s the next step?How the heck do you get your episodes on a platform so that people can hear them?This is where a podcast host comes in. You’ll need one of those to get your podcast onto all the platforms for all the ears to hear. There are a lot of podcast hosts out there and my pick of the litter is without a doubt, Buzzsprout. Trust me, I’ve used them all. Some are free, some cost a bit of money. Some are great and give you a whole bunch of other benefits and some are pretty clunky and annoying to use. In this episode, I tell you all about why I love Buzzsprout so much and some of the great features it has. I definitely recommend you go sign up if you haven’t already.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Sign up to Buzzsprout here Microphone used to record this podcast episode: Rode NT-USBRecording software: Pro ToolsLINKSOur websites:www.bambymedia.comJoin The Pod Lovers free community:www.thepodlovers.comOur socials:Bamby Media YouTube Channel@bamby_mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I love hearing from people who have begun their podcast, are really excited about their message, and are now wondering how to make money from their show. There are different methods to earning money from your podcast, but the one I want to talk about today is finding sponsors. Unfortunately, the reality is if you are not reaching 2,500 downloads within the first 7 days of a podcast episode release date, you will struggle to get sponsorship brands to come to you. So, I encourage you to be bold and approach sponsors! The key is to make it super enticing for the sponsor to partner with you by having a following across different platforms and a sizable mailing list. You can achieve this by negotiating a midroll ad, or state that the sponsor will also be featured within your mailing list, or use a sponsored post on Instagram. There are many different and effective ways to market your partnership. Get creative! My advice - Don’t try to go for big sponsors. Choose a smaller brand that really appeals to you and your business. In this episode, I share my insights on the pricing models available for determining your sponsorship amount. But remember, the final amount is a collaborative effort between you and the brand, so make your presentation really attractive to them.I also always encourage my clients to make sure they choose their sponsors wisely. Find sponsors that are in line with your brand and your message and keep the ads in your show to a minimum. Come and have a look at my website and join The Pod Lovers community if you are interested in beginning your own podcast journey. It is an amazing community that is full of support and a wealth of information for podcasters. Thank you for listening!LINKSOur websites:www.bambymedia.comJoin The Pod Lovers free community:www.thepodlovers.comOur socials:Bamby Media YouTube Channel@bamby_mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More often than not, when you're a new client joining the Bamby Media client roster and you submit your first recorded audio to us, we get this question..."Do I Really Sound Like That?!"You think you sound terrible. You're not used to the sound of your own voice and you feel so nervous about having other people listen to you. It's not a normal thing for us to hear ourselves in our own headphones right?Understandably, it makes you feel a little uneasy.But don’t stress - you don’t sound terrible! You are just not used to the way your voice sounds. I am so excited to give you some really useful tips that you can easily perform when you’re recording your podcast to help ensure that your voice is sounding amazing. Whether you are worried about your voice sounding monotone, shrill, high pitched, nervous or you’re using filler words like ‘um’ or ‘ah’ too much, I will give you practical methods to improve the quality of your audio and ensure your podcast sounds impressive and professional.  And if you still can’t stand the sound of your voice - it’s simple, don’t listen to it! Send it off to an editor who can work their magic and listen and edit it for you while you sit back and relax.LINKSRode NT-USB MiniListen to: The best microphone for recording your podcast with your phone Our websites:www.bambymedia.comJoin The Pod Lovers free community:www.thepodlovers.comOur socials:Bamby Media YouTube Channel@bamby_mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I love podcasting. I love listening to them, I love making them, I love helping my clients make them.But I don’t think everyone should have a podcast. If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, whether it’s to help grow your business or just for fun and giggles, there are definitely a few things to think about before you take the plunge.In this episode, I chat about how to know if it’s the right time for you to start a podcast and share some of my thoughts on how to know you’re ready. It’s a lot of effort to run a podcast, so you need to be able to invest time and resources into doing it properly.Instead of rushing in and doing it because everyone else is doing it, take your time to do your research and put the groundwork in. Make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons, be consistent and most importantly, have fun with it.LINKSListen to “How much time does it take to run a podcast”Our websites:www.bambymedia.comJoin The Pod Lovers free community:www.thepodlovers.comOur socials:Bamby Media YouTube Channel@bamby_mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have a new little friend who I’m very pleased to introduce you to and it’s name is Rode NT-USB Mini. That’s right, my friend is a microphone.In this episode, I give you a rundown of why I love this microphone so much (and Rode in general) and why it’s definitely the one I recommend to my clients. It’s affordable, it’s compact, it’s got a good frequency response AND it comes with a snazzy piece of software that makes podcasting so much easier (and fun!).If you don’t have a microphone yet or you’re in the market to upgrade your home studio, definitely check this little guy out. Also make sure you go and watch my YouTube tutorial so you can see the Rode Connect software in action.Happy podcasting!LINKSResources mentioned:Buy the Rode NT-USB Mini on AmazonBuy the Adapter Lightning to USB on AmazonRode ConnectOur websites:www.bambymedia.comJoin The Pod Lovers free community:www.thepodlovers.comOur socials:Bamby Media YouTube Channel@bamby_mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of work goes into hosting a podcast. You want to know that people are listening and you also want to know why. What are they getting out of it? What do they enjoy? What don’t they enjoy? The only way to find out this information is for your listeners to review your show. In this episode, I share some quick tips on how to get more reviews and why you want them in the first place. I talk about prompting listeners to do the reviewing, giving them an incentive to do so and I share some different ways you can go about doing that. I also bust a myth about reviews impacting the algorithm and talk about repurposing your reviews for social media content.While we’re on the topic, go ahead and review my show! I’d love to hear what you think. LINKSOur websites:www.bambymedia.comJoin The Pod Lovers free community:www.thepodlovers.comOur socials:Bamby Media YouTube Channel@bamby_mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So you’ve got a kick ass podcast and you want to get it onto the Apple Podcast charts, right? I’ve got a pretty juicy tip for you today as I talk about the best way to do this when you’re first launching your show.In this episode, I talk about launching your show with as many episodes as you possibly can to boost your download numbers and crack the charts code. This means being super duper organised with heaps of episodes ready to roll, which may not be easy for everyone. I talk about the pros and cons of releasing multiple episodes in one day and some other options to consider when launching your show. The thing to remember with podcasting is that it’s a long game. There’s no quick win in this industry and you’ve got to be all about long term growth. RESOURCES MENTIONEDGet the Bamby Media Production Schedule Template hereLINKSOur websites:www.bambymedia.comJoin The Pod Lovers free community:www.thepodlovers.comOur socials:Bamby Media YouTube Channel@bamby_mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the most important aspect when it comes to growing your podcast?The answer is GOOD content. Pretty simple right?In this episode, I talk about why valuable content is the biggest hack when it comes to building popularity. I talk through the importance of establishing your uniqueness and developing the art of making your content interesting. I share some ideas on how to develop your content, map it out using our production schedule template and how to avoid chasing your tail when it comes to putting episodes out there.Whether you’re just getting started or your show has been running for a while, take the time to really look at your content and do the research to create a fantastic show.Would YOU listen to your show?RESOURCES MENTIONEDGet the Bamby Media Production Schedule Template hereLINKSOur websites:www.bambymedia.comwww.creativebrandinglab.comOur socials:Bamby Media YouTube Channel@bamby_mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are a LOT of podcasts out there. So how is your show going in the mix of them all?In this episode, I talk about how many downloads are a good amount of downloads and why it’s not necessarily the only metric you should be looking at. I share some great resources you can use to see where your show is sitting on a global scale and how to check your podcast stats to track the growth of your show. Statistics indicate that if you have over 30 downloads per episode, you’re doing really well. So, how is your show going?RESOURCES MENTIONEDListennotes:https://www.listennotes.comBuzzsprout Global Stats:https://www.buzzsprout.com/global_statsJoin Buzzsprout:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1281877LINKSOur websites:www.bambymedia.comwww.creativebrandinglab.comOur socials:Bamby Media YouTube Channel@bamby_mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are many reasons why you might want to transcribe your podcast.Maybe you want to make your podcast accessible to those who are unable to hear.You want to reach an audience that prefers to read than listen.You want to make it easier for people to find the information that you mention in the podcast, so that they can get the takeaways or key info.Transcribing your podcast is a great way to do all of those things, and today I want to walk you through the ways that you’re able to transcribe.In this episode, I run through different services you can use to transcribe your show, the pros and cons of each and I talk a little about which services I prefer to use and why.The biggest deciding factor as to how you want to transcribe your shows will always be a cost vs time conversation.If you are on a smaller budget, but have time to devote to proofreading, AI will be fine. If you don’t have time, and your budget allows for a human transcription, that is absolutely my preference.Enjoy!RESOURCES MENTIONEDwww.happyscribe.comwww.rev.comLINKSOur websites:www.bambymedia.comwww.creativebrandinglab.comOur socials:Bamby Media YouTube Channel@bamby_mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What platform are you listening to this podcast episode on right now? As a podcast host, you want to know where listeners are going to source their shows. In this episode I talk about which platforms have the market share so you can make sure your show is available to all those hungry listeners out there. I give some up to date stats about Apple and Spotify and how things have changed quite drastically for them in terms of listenership. I also talk about what most podcasts are doing in terms of frequency of delivery and episode length, which confirms the recommendations I’ve been sharing with you all. Statistics don’t lie people!RESOURCES MENTIONEDhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/global_statsLINKShttp://www.bambymedia.comhttp://www.creativebrandinglab.comBamby Media YouTube ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m sharing a super hot tip today for how you can get fantastic audio quality for a pretty small cost. If you’re recording your podcast with your phone, the microphone I recommend in this episode will definitely help solve a lot of audio problems for you. The great thing about this mic is that you plug it into your phone and you’re good to go. That means better audio for not only your podcast but your socials too. So basically, it’s a no brainer.Go buy it!RESOURCES MENTIONEDBuy the Rode mic for iphone hereBuy the Rode mic for android hereOur websites:www.bambymedia.comwww.creativebrandinglab.comOur socials:Bamby Media YouTube ChannelInstagram: @bamby_mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosting a podcast is a lot of work so you want to know whether what you’re putting out there, is resonating with your audience. Getting feedback is such a great way to know you’re hitting the mark and steer the show in a way that’s more relatable to your audience. If your audio sucks ass, you bet you’re going to see that feedback in your reviews. If you speak in a monotone and put your listeners to sleep (and it’s not on purpose), you’re going to see that in your reviews.If you’re kicking ass and people love what you’re providing, you definitely want to see that!But how do you actually see your reviews? Truth is, as of right now it’s a bit annoying (although Apple is about to make it a lot easier). So in this episode, I run through a little tutorial of exactly how to do it using some free resources out there. I also talk about responding to the listeners who are leaving reviews and share some tips on how to go about that.RESOURCES MENTIONEDwww.chartable.comwww.podkite.comOur websites:www.bambymedia.comwww.creativebrandinglab.comOur socials:Bamby Media YouTube ChannelInstagram: @bamby_mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Theme music is a fun topic for me because I LOVE music. For a long time, I was a songwriter, composer, singer, musician and did lots of fun stuff all to do with music. I have a degree in music production and have lived and breathed music for a long time.In this episode, I talk about podcast theme music and how it can be used, or not used, to emphasise your brand. I go through some examples of top episodes on Apple Podcasts and discuss how they have used their music to reinforce their brand in an effective way.Whether your podcast is silly or serious, short and snappy or long drawn-out conversations, it’s important to think about your brand as a whole and what kind of music, if any, would make sense for you. RESOURCES MENTIONEDArtlist.io: https://artlist.io/Brianna-281659Audio Jungle: https://1.envato.market/2qLgDMusicbed: https://www.musicbed.com/LINKSLet Us Find Your Theme Music For youOur websites:www.bambymedia.comwww.creativebrandinglab.comOur socials:Bamby Media YouTube ChannelInstagram: @bamby_mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m talking frequency today and not in an audio nerd way, but in terms of how often you should be putting your podcast episodes out there. In an ideal world, you’d be trying for at least 1 or 2 episodes a week, but there are other factors you need to consider before you get going.In this episode, I share some tips to help you get organised and determine an episode frequency that’s realistic for you to achieve. I talk about batching episodes, the importance of being consistent and the benefits of using a production schedule to map out future episodes.RESOURCES MENTIONEDProduction schedule template: Our websites:www.bambymedia.comwww.creativebrandinglab.comOur socials:Bamby Media YouTube ChannelInstagram: @bamby_mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.