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In this episode, we'll explore the concept of a content calendar and why it is a valuable tool for planning, scheduling, and organizing your content. Whether you choose to use a printed calendar, a spreadsheet, or an app, the purpose remains the same: to serve as a roadmap for your show, allowing you to visualize the past, present, and future of your content.
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In this episode, we'll be discussing the importance of show notes for your podcast. Show notes serve as a complement to your episode content and offer several benefits, including improved SEO, directing listeners to your website, sharing resources and other episodes, and capturing your audience's attention by giving them a preview of what the episode entails.
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Show notes contribute to better SEO by providing additional written content related to your podcast episode.They serve as another piece of valuable content that can attract and engage your audience.Show notes act as a way to lead people to your podcast's webpage, increasing traffic and visibility.They provide an opportunity to share resources and guide listeners to other episodes, encouraging them to explore more of your content.Show notes help attract your listener's attention and give them a clear understanding of what the episode will cover.Resources:
https://rachelcorbett.com.au/blog/podcast-show-notes/
https://www.thepodcasthost.com/websites-hosting/creating-great-podcast-shownotes/
https://convertkit.com/podcast-show-notes
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In this episode we'll discuss the five essential things you need to start a podcast. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced podcaster or a beginner, these key ideas will guide you in launching a successful show. We'll explore the importance of defining your specific audience and topic, creating a content calendar, and developing a marketing plan to help you reach and engage your listeners effectively.
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Today we'll dive into the concept of shifting from consuming content to creating content for your business and audience. In a world filled with endless streams of information and social media platforms, it's easy to fall into the trap of passive content consumption. However, we'll explore why it's crucial to break free from this cycle and embrace the challenge of generating valuable content that resonates with your audience and fuels the growth of your business.
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Social media and doomscrollingThe Excess of Content ConsumptionThe Challenge to Create New Content. Overcoming Resistance and Taking ActionBenefits of Content Creation for Your Business -
If you're a coach or entrepreneur just starting out, it's crucial to prioritize building an audience and creating content from day one. While word-of-mouth is valuable for making yourself known and generating leads, taking control of your visibility, reputation, and authority through content creation offers unique advantages. By earning trust, showcasing expertise, and fostering a community, you can attract and connect with potential clients, making the process of selling services or products more organic and meaningful.
Some of the ideas we mention in this episode:
The precise moment you should start building your audience.Choose a content format that resonates with your audience and provides value, such as blogging, podcasting, or video.Don't rely solely on social media platforms; create a foundation for your content strategy on channels where you have control.You already have value to offer, even if you don't consider yourself an expert.Building your reputation takes time.Creating content promotes self-growth, self-reflection, and constant learning. -
In the world of podcasting, success extends beyond captivating content and top-notch equipment. Understanding podcasting's legal aspects is crucial to safeguard yourself, your guests, and your audience. There are four key legal areas to consider, even when things are running smoothly. From contract governance to guest releases, protecting hosts and guests is paramount. Red flags in selecting guests, content disclaimers, and guarding against defamation are all essential for responsible podcasting. Remember, hosts can be liable for false statements, emphasizing the significance of presenting multiple perspectives to avoid an echo chamber. For business podcasters, three key tips can pave the way to success. So, let's explore the podcasting world responsibly and stay legally informed!
Gordon joins the podcast. 1:15Gordon's background in the entertainment industry. 3:00The blue ocean strategy for podcasting. 5:00Why should people care about the legal side of a podcast? 8:00The four categories of legal issues. 10:40Nothing bad happens when things are going well. 13:05State which country or state law will govern the terms of the contract. 15:10How does a guest release protect both the host and the guest? 17:10How to buy the best recording equipment? 19:50Red flags to look out for on a potential guest. 21:40The content of the show and disclaimers.24:15How to protect yourself against libel defamation. 26:45Hosts and producers can be held liable for false statements. 30:05The importance of giving voice to multiple sides of an issue. 32:30The danger of becoming an echo chamber. 34:20Three key tips for running a podcast for business. 35:50 -
Audio quality is important to your podcast, just like a professional look is important to your business. To implement these changes for improvement, my team and I have created a list of some of the most common issues that affect the quality of your show and how you can easily avoid them or fix them.
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In this episode, we delve into the importance of knowing your audience and creating an audience persona for your content. Addressing a specific audience can greatly impact the success of your podcast, YouTube channel, or any other form of content creation. By understanding who your audience is, their needs, and how they benefit from your content, you can tailor your message to resonate with the right ears.
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Every piece of content should be about your audience, not about you.Defining an audience persona helps you understand who will engage with your content, why, and how they benefit from it.Audience personas go beyond basic demographics and involve understanding their challenges, fears, values, and priorities.Constantly update and refine your audience persona through ongoing dialogue with your audience.Engage with your listeners through social media, emails, and surveys to gather direct feedback and improve your understanding.Creating an audience persona helps you provide ongoing value to your audience and enhance your content creation practice.Have you created an audience persona or buyer persona for your content or business? Share your experience and effectiveness of this approach with us. We would love to hear from you
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to start and grow a successful podcast? In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Josh Nielsen, the co-founder of Zencaster, a podcasting platform designed to simplify the podcast creation process. Our conversation covered a wide range of topics, from the tools available for podcasters on Zencastr to the future of AI in podcasting. We delved into the challenges faced by new podcasters, the importance of ease of use, and strategies for effective promotion.
We began by discussing the comprehensive solutions offered by Zencaster. The platform provides studio-quality audio and video recording, automated editing tools like smart filters, and foundational audio enhancements such as dynamic range compression and noise gating. What sets Zencaster apart is its integrated hosting service, making it seamless for podcasters to create, produce, and publish their content. Josh also highlighted the Zincaster Creator Network, which allows podcasters to monetize their shows, even if they have smaller audiences.
We touched upon the technical side of recording, acknowledging that not everyone has access to high-end equipment. Zencaster is actively addressing this by launching a mobile app on iOS, making podcasting more accessible for those who prefer using their phones. The focus remains on providing an easy and efficient experience for podcast guests, ensuring they don't need to be tech-savvy to participate.
Key Takeaways:
Zencaster offers a range of podcasting solutions, from recording to monetization, making it a valuable tool for creators.Mobile accessibility through a forthcoming iOS app will simplify podcasting for those using smartphones.AI and machine learning are transforming podcasting by enhancing audio quality and transcription accuracy.Start your podcast journey without waiting for perfection; you'll learn and improve along the way.Consistent audio quality is crucial for a seamless podcast experience.Focus your promotional efforts on a select few platforms before expanding.Resources:
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Are you considering starting a podcast for your health and wellness practice? Wondering if it's worth the time and effort? In this episode, we explore the undeniable benefits of creating a podcast as a coach in the health and wellness field. From inspiring your audience to building a community, establishing authority and trust, educating your listeners, generating qualified leads, and enhancing your engagement with current clients, we dive into the multiple advantages that a podcast can bring to your practice.
Inspire your audience and establish an emotional connection through valuable content.Build a community where listeners can connect, share experiences, and learn from each other.Establish authority and trust by providing high-quality content that positively impacts your audience's lives.Educate your audience by addressing frequently asked questions, breaking misconceptions, and reducing resistance to your services.Generate more potential customers, or qualified leads, by building trust and addressing doubts through your podcast.Please remember to subscribe, rate and review!
Need tools and resources to make podcasting easier? Get everything you need here: https://talkingsilkworm.com/resources/
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Fear of failure often hinders individuals in both business and content creation. We discuss how this fear can prevent us from reaching our goals and the apprehension of being judged or causing a negative impression. Inspired by a lesson from Gary Vee, we explore the concept of intentionally screwing up as a means to overcome this fear and make progress.
Fear of failure and its impact on individuals in business and content creationGary Vee's lesson on intentionally screwing up as a powerful strategyChallenging the notion that failure will lead to the end of the world or the collapse of businesses and livesRecognizing that failure is a natural part of life and doesn't define our worth or potentialThe role of our minds and emotions in amplifying the fear and causing us to hide from potential failuresEncouragement to face the fear by purposefully failing and experiencing the consequencesEmphasizing the importance of planning and preparedness when intentionally failingOvercoming fear and allowing it to propel us forward in taking action, such as recording a podcast episode, sending a cold email, or doing a live stream -
In this episode, we explore the significance of free speech within the realm of podcasting. While many online spaces are subject to increasing regulation and censorship, podcasts continue to provide a platform where free expression can thrive. However, it is crucial to exercise this freedom responsibly. We delve into the impact of companies regulating speech for brand and sponsor-friendly messages or aligning with specific agendas. Additionally, we discuss the ease with which social media and tech companies can silence voices they dislike. This control over speech affects not only prominent figures but also creators across the internet, who fear the repercussions of even the slightest possibility of offense. Join us as we explore strategies to reclaim the power of free speech.
The importance of exercising free speech responsiblyCompanies regulating speech to cater to brands, sponsors, and specific agendasTech companies and social media platforms exerting control by suppressing voices they dislikeFear of offense leading to self-censorship among creators and individualsStagnation of thought at both small and large scales due to fearOvercoming the fear by refusing to yield and engaging in difficult conversationsRecognizing that getting canceled will not silence only one voice, but many others as well -
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In this episodewe'll explore the significance of having a good microphone for your podcast. A high-quality microphone can greatly impact the overall audio production and listener experience. We'll discuss the advantages of using a dynamic microphone over a condenser microphone and provide some microphone recommendations to help you make the right choice for your podcasting needs.
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The Importance of a Good Microphone:A good microphone is essential for capturing clear and professional-quality audio, enhancing the overall listening experience for your audience.It contributes to the credibility and professionalism of your podcast, leaving a positive impression on your listeners.Dynamic Microphone vs. Condenser Microphone:
Dynamic microphones are highly recommended for podcasting due to their durability, versatility, and ability to handle different recording environments.They are less sensitive to background noise and produce a warm and natural sound, making them ideal for capturing voices in a controlled studio or home recording setup.Microphone Recommendations:
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Survivorship bias distorts our perception of success. Often, we base our actions and measure our success on partial truths and cherry-picked examples we consuder "successful", leading to frustration and misguided strategies. We uncover the concept of survivorship bias and its implications, challenging the assumptions we make based on the success stories we encounter.
Survivorship bias and its role in distorting our perception of successThe tendency to focus solely on successful individuals or businesses while overlooking those that failedThe impact of survivorship bias in the field of business and entrepreneurshipUnderstanding the role of luck and timing in achieving successUnveiling the missing pieces and asking critical questions to overcome survivorship biasThe danger of assuming that a particular strategy or template will yield the same results for every businessEmphasizing the need for a holistic view that includes both successful and unsuccessful casesEncouragement to make decisions based on one's unique circumstances and realityAcknowledging that failure is a natural part of the journey and an opportunity for growth and learning -
Show Notes
Question: As a health and wellness coach, how do you make your podcast profitable and popular in a few weeks?
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How do you make your blog, youtube channel, instagram account, big in a few weeks?
Well, the answer is very simple: you donât.
Because we see online content that goes viral or influencers with super large social media followings, we compare ourselves and our work with that. We feel an urge to go big with little effort, to become overnight hits. Itâs a normal thing to have this urge, Iâve been guilty of this myself. But this feeling is not grounded in reality given that, first, a lot of this content belongs to contexts apart from the health and wellness industry and, second, what weâre seeing is merely the result of a process, not the time and effort that lead to it.
To begin with, as a health and wellness coach youâre aiming at a specific audience with a particular kind of content. This means, thereâs no cat videos or challenges where you eat spoonfuls of ground cinnamon. Even though this generates millions of views and shares, there's no benefit from it other than shallow entertainment. Same situation happens with influencers you might have as a reference, many of them belong to other contexts and have different purposes. And still for those who appeal to entertain a generic audience, youâre just seeing the tip of the iceberg, not the hard work and all their years of creating content while still relatively in the shadows. You can read about comedians, sportspeople and businesspeople say: âit took me 10 years to become an overnight successâ.
In his book Content Inc, Joe Pulizzi explores the stories of content creators in different fields who generated large businesses from their content creation strategies. He talks about entrepreneurs in areas as diverse as backyard poultry, fiberglass pools, and photography. They all have in common the fact that they generated valuable content on a specific topic, for a specific audience, in a consistent manner for months or even years.
In his case studies, Pulizzi identified that a content marketing strategy will take around 9 months to take shape, and an average of 15 to 17 months to yield results.
Let me say that again:
In his case studies, Joe Pulizzi identified that a content marketing strategy will take around 9 months to take shape, and an average of 15 to 17 months to monetize.
This means that after a nine month period you will have gotten all the necessary feedback and done all the necessary adjustments to your content to have built the type audience that will potentially boost your business in terms of your reputation, online presence, authority and income.
So, if youâre in the first few months of creating content around your health and wellness practice, set yourself for the long game: Show up, even if it feels very few people can see you. Listen to your audience, do the adjustments along the way, be consistent and valuable. It takes entrepreneurs in this industry a long process to build up their audience, career and reputation while spreading a message and helping people along the way.
We have as a very close example entrepreneur and content creator, Liz Moody. We interviewed her in one of our episodes, and she told us it took her a long time to take off and become well-known with her content.
So, to wrap up, Iâll share this quote by Joe Pulizzi from his book Content Inc:
Without a doubt, the biggest reason content marketing fails is because it stops. Iâve seen business after business start a blog or e-newsletter or white paper program or podcast series and stop after a few months. Content marketing is a war of attrition. Itâs a process. Success does not happen overnight. You must commit for the long haul if you want to be successful.
View your content creation as a vehicle in constant motion, not as an end in itself. Reputation is not built overnight. If youâre just getting started, keep it up!
If you havenât started yet, the best moment to begin is right now.
If you liked this episode take a screenshot and tag us on Instagram at @Audience.Coach. If you have questions or episode ideas reach out at audiencecoach.com/contact or [email protected].
My name is David Perez and I will see you in the next episode.
Links and resources:
iAcquire â An Interview with Content Marketing Instituteâs Joe Pulizzi
Neil Patel â When Can You Expect Your Content Marketing Efforts to Bear Fruit?
Content Marketing Institute â 6 Steps to Content Marketing Domination
Content Inc.: How Entrepreneurs Use Content to Build Massive Audiences and Create Radically Successful Businesses â Joe Pulizzi
Counter Weight Creative â The 3 Pâs To Growing Your Podcast AudienceâŠSlowly
The Podcast Host â Growing Your Podcast Audience: How Long Does it Take?
Related Episodes:
6 Lessons on Building an Audience in the Health and Wellness Industry with Liz Moody
A 9 Step Roadmap to Create a Great Health and Wellness Podcast
Build An Audience FirstâOffer Your Products And Services Second
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When you have a podcast, it is crucial that listeners are engaged and connected with you and your message. Itâs not enough to have great content. You also need to deliver that content in the best way possible. Simply put, the technical sound quality is just as important as the content of your podcast.
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Trudy provides entrepreneurs with training to start and grow their online business and she also helps people start or transition to online businesses. Trudy will tell us about common reasons business owners feel stuck or overwhelmed and what you can do to tackle and overcome those issues. Sheâll also tell us about the mindset shifts needed to create content that resonates with your audience and that will help you establish a relationship and build a community around your message.
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In this episode, we discuss the importance of promoting your content for
building an audience. We picture it as organizing an
imaginary event and how it relates to content creation.While creating valuable content is crucial, without effective promotion, it may not reach the intended audience. We explore the balance between content
creation and promotion and offer strategies for gaining traction and
visibility.Key Ideas:
Organizing an imaginary event.The significance of excess preparation ensued by disappointment as the event attendance falls short despite valuable content and extensive resources invested.The revelation that effective promotion is as important as content quality, aligning with the recommendation of marketing experts Neil Patel and Eric Siu.Resources:
Resource: How to Promote Your Blog Post on a Tight Budget: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BawiiZXDzy4Please remember to subscribe, rate and review!
Need tools and resources to make podcasting easier? Get everything you need here: https://talkingsilkworm.com/resources/
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There is no question about it, video is now on every social media platform because itâs so easy to digest for your audience. Even as a podcaster, you still need video to grow your audience and business. Our guest today, Tracy Philipps, is the go-to person for learning how to grow your audience for business by leveraging the power of video. She shares her knowledge of using video for your business, losing the fear of speaking into a camera, making your videos stand out, creating content and having the gear to get you started.
In this episode youâll learn:
Why video is important even for podcasters.The reason why video is so relevant today.The importance of putting a face to your brand.How service-based businesses can benefit from creating video online.Why you need to be willing to embrace your suck.Having the best set up for your podcast and videos.Benefiting from video as a podcaster.The advantages and disadvantages of podcasting and live video.The most effective platform for making an impact, increasing engagement and views for your business.Making our videos stand out from the crowd.How live and replay videos create engagement.Resources from TracyKnowing the appropriate length for your videos.3 Tips for small business owners in starting with videos.Links:
Video Script Success WebsiteVideo Script Success InstagramVideo Script Success FacebookJoin our Facebook Group at Video PlaygroundLive Video LaunchpadResources:
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If we havenât said it enough, creating content online is so important for businesses today. But where do we start and how do we choose what type of content to create? In this episode, weâve invited the founder of the Content Marketing Institute and Amazon best-selling author of Content Inc., Killing Marketing and Epic Content Marketing, Joe Pulizzi. He is going to share his expertise on building an audience, reaching them through the diversification of the content we create, picking a platform to release our content, starting it right and so much more.
In this episode youâll find:
Joe tells us about The Orange Effect Foundation.Why you should build an audience as a coach or solopreneur.Creating your future customers when you are creating content.Different ways you can focus on building an audience through the 3 and 3 model.Indicators for starting to diversify your content.How to pick your platform and what you need to do after.Launching books in 3 different ways.Public speaking options for people looking to diversify.3 common mistakes people make when they start to diversify content.The best way to start building a content channel.Joe tells us about the new Content Inc. Book.Links:
Content Inc.The Tilt - Vis mere
