EPISODE 10 -   How A Podcast Episode Template Can Help - How a guide can reduce time recreating the wheel Glad to be back with another episode - we focus on the power and benefits behind a Podcast Episode Template   A Podcast Episode Template can help you to craft a consistent show - it helps to build structure and s solid base for your listeners, many of which, will go back and listen to your earlier episodes!  Make a podcast that offers consistency and keeps your audience coming back!  Download your free Podcast Episode Template here!  https://truemediasolutions.ca/resources   If you are stuck, uncertain, lost or overwhelmed in your podcast journey - join a group of podcasters that are new to the game and building their podcast platform - share ideas, share reviews, build each other up and gain some great pod connections in the process!   Podcasters are some of the most giving creators out there!  Don't go it alone - click here for a pre-interview to our podcast community - let's see if we are a good fit for you!   We use Audacity to mix and master our podcast episodes - it is free!  Questions? Ask us! https://www.audacityteam.org/   ___ ⁠https://howtopodcast.ca/⁠

EPISODE 9 - How to Grow a New Podcast - is social media the answer? Many new podcasters are asking how they can promote their podcast and build a audience of listeners from scratch. Social Media is a visual arena, the stands are packed with an audience that have limited attention span and are easily distracted.  A podcast listener is actively engaged, committed, habitual, and they have more time to commit to longer format content. If you spend all of your time trying to build a social media community outside of a podcast player app you might be missing the boat! Check out how you can gain listeners, build community and grow while helping your fellow podcasters at the same time! ___ https://howtopodcast.ca/

EPIOSDE 8 - A Question from a listener - How to recover a bad interview - when things go bad how you can get back on course Victoria (from A Contagious Smile) asked this question "How do you keep the interview going when you are having a challenging time with the person you are speaking with?" In this episode we answer Victoria's question and offer some tips to refloat your podcast if it is taking on water - your guest has given of their time, you have invested time and you want to salvage your recording and maintain this relationship that you have built with your guest - we offer some tips here for you! One of the best ways to avoid potential issues with your recording/interview is to do a pre-interview with your guest - in doing so, you will get an idea of how your guest interacts with you, their audio and video set up, and your chemistry as an early indication of how the interview will unfold! ___ https://howtopodcast.ca/

EPIOSDE 7 - Start with Your Podcast Trailer - What to Include and What to Exclude Creating a podcast trailer is a great way to introduce your podcast to potential listeners and build anticipation for your upcoming episodes. Here are some steps you can follow to create a compelling podcast trailer: Start with a hook: Your trailer should grab the listener's attention right from the start. Start with a hook that highlights the unique aspect of your podcast and why someone should listen to it. Keep it short: Your trailer should be no longer than 60 seconds. You want to give enough information to entice listeners, but not so much that it becomes overwhelming or boring. Introduce yourself and your podcast: Tell the listener who you are and what your podcast is about. This is your chance to establish your credibility and showcase your personality. Highlight your best content: Use clips or excerpts from your upcoming episodes to showcase your best content. This will give listeners a taste of what they can expect from your podcast. Call to action: End your trailer with a call to action, encouraging listeners to subscribe to your podcast, leave a review, or follow you on social media. Edit and polish: Once you've recorded your trailer, edit it to make it sound professional. Add music, sound effects, or other elements to make it more engaging and appealing to listeners. Remember, your podcast trailer is your first impression with potential listeners, so make sure it accurately represents your podcast and captures their interest. ___ https://howtopodcast.ca/

EPISODE 6 - Five Tips to avoid Podfade - be clear on your why, plan and execute In this episode we discuss five tips to help you to avoid Podfade - be clear on your why, plan and execute a great podcast! 5 Tips to Avoid Podfade 1. Proper Scheduling - be real with your time Have a clear idea of the time required to create good-quality and engaging podcast episodes continuously. The key is to generate consistent good quality episodes that stick to the schedule. Share your podcast release schedule in your trailer so people can know what to expect from you 2. Do You Have Sufficient Content? Specialize in your selected niche, sorry to our American listeners - it is pronounced "niche" not "nitch"  - so that whole, "the riches are in the nitches" thing is not really an accurate saying...  Your niche is your superpower - why people return to YOUR podcast - why YOU are different than the rest! Ensure that the the niche that you choose is not too broad - if you try to be everything to everyone, you'll end up being nothing to nobody! On the flip side, a niche that is too narrow might mean a shortage of good content. This can either result in stretching too little content into too many episodes or running short of useful content within a few episodes. 3. Adequate Preparation Start your podcasting journey by learning everything possible about starting a podcast. Learning in a vacuum is difficult.  It is hard to know all the steps, the pitfalls, the tricks and the wins all by yourself!  By joining with like-minded podcasters, you can speed up your podcast launch and growth with the help of others just like you!  There is wisdom in the council of others!  Join our mastermind! Get the support you need! 4. Batch Record Episodes Recording as many podcast episodes as possible before the scheduled publishing date reduces your workload and ensures that you do not run on a tight schedule every week or month. However, also ensure that your content is not outdated when the previously recorded episodes are published.  The possible downside of batch recording, if something topical or important happens you might not be able to address it until you have worked thru your catalog of pre-recorded episodes. 5. Strategize the Show Planning The following strategies can increase the effectiveness and engagement level of a podcast: Publishing the podcast in seasons gives the creators sufficient time to plan, create, and schedule the episodes. - later episode on this… A podcast can include timestamps. If used in show notes, timestamps allow the audience to navigate the podcast and go straight to the sections that interest them. Add transcripts to the podcast episodes to enable the audience to read and listen to the show, increasing its effectiveness. This also allows search engines to index episodes properly, resulting in enhanced search visibility and better search engine rankings. Excellent for SEO You are not alone! ___ ⁠https://howtopodcast.ca/

EPISODE 5 - Top Three Causes of Podfade - You are not in this alone! In this episode we tackle podfade and the 3 things that can knock you off of your podcast platform! Three Causes of Podfade... (1) Not enough time (2) Not enough content (3) Not enough Preparation Being a podcaster can be lonely at times - if only there was a group of like-minded podcasters early in their journey that could support you and help you grow faster than you could possibly do on your own... if only... wait.  We have you!  Go to our website for more! ___ https://howtopodcast.ca/

EPISODE 4 - Naming your podcast, avatars vs listeners In this episode we look at naming your podcast!   Here are some tips... - choose a unique name that needs no explanation - if you have to spell it, explain it, describe it, then your title isn't doing the job! - make your podcast title work for you!  Don't work for your title! - investigate!  Buy the domain for your podcast!  We use GoDaddy and Google Domains - easy search options to land your podcast website address/home - grab all your social media handles (even if you are not active on each of them... get them now!)   - when a new social media platform arrives - plant your flag there too! - We talk about my total distain for the word "AVATAR" when referencing our listeners! - I do not like the word and will not use it going forward! Yuck. Stop it! - we introduce you to our mastermind that we are building behind the scenes - we are opening 5 spots at the time of this recording - 5 free 6 month spots for new or current podcasters - go to our website for more! ___ https://howtopodcast.ca/

EPISODE 03 - What am I signing up for? How many episodes make up a podcast? The question was raised, when I start a podcast, do I have to do the same podcast on a regular basis for the rest of time? Can I talk about this topic for 800 episodes, is that the norm? I don't know if I can do a podcast forever - what are my options? Having a podcast is not a lifetime commitment, you have options. You can do seasons, short collections of episodes (i.e. 10 tips for starting a business with 10 episodes) You do not have to do one specific topic for eternity! It is your show - do whatever you want to do. You are in complete control to shape and run your show! Remember that! Welcome to the How To Podcast Series! Here we share great short-formed podcast episodes designed as bite-sized, easily consumed tips, updates and suggestions to help you grow your community, start a podcast, gear suggestions, podcast platforms, social media, guesting, hosting and so much more! A podcast can continue for years... and years... Is that your plan? Did you think about that when you nailed down your WHY?  A podcast can continue to infinity if you want it to, but it can be just like a book, or a movie with a beginning, middle and end.  You can have a podcast with 5 episodes - done - complete.  You are the master of your podcast destiny!  Figure this out upfront and save future frustration and burnout leading to pod-fade! Need help with your podcast beyond the episode? Contact us today! ___ https://howtopodcast.ca/