Podcasting Made Simple

Do you remember the reason you got into podcasting as a host or guest? Over time, it's easy to lose sight of why we got into being a podcast host or guest in the first place. In this episode, Alex Sa…

Podcasting can be frustrating. Whether you're a podcast host or guest, it can feel like a constant struggle that doesn't meet expectations. If this is you, you're probably closer than you think to re…

Many authors have turned to podcast guesting to promote and sell their books. Sadly, most see little to no book sales from their guesting efforts. But, this doesn't have to be the case for you! In th…

Getting your podcast discovered can be challenging due to the number of podcasts with similar focuses and the many available episodes on podcast players. Thankfully, there is something you can do to …

As podcast guests, most of us like the idea of sharing past episodes that we were featured on. But, figuring out how to do this effectively can be a challenge. Thankfully, there's a formula that you …

Did you know that it takes just 6 seconds for a listener to decide if they want to be a loyal listener of your podcast? As a podcast host, your voice is your greatest asset! Sadly, most hosts don't k…

Every podcast guest has had this happen: You have a great conversation with a podcast host on their show, the episode comes out, and you don't hear anything from listeners. Thankfully, this frustrati…

Getting more podcast downloads is on every show host's mind. Many of us look to social media and paid options to grow our listenership, which can be frustrating, expensive, and lacking results. Thank…

As podcast guesting increases in popularity, more trained public speakers and former radio experts enter the space. It can be intimidating hearing the caliper of guests going before you on podcasts. …

As the standard expectation of the audio quality of podcasts continues to climb, many independent podcast hosts feel hopeless due to the high costs of microphones and studio equipment. Thankfully, th…

Podcast guesting has become a hyper-competitive space. With a large percentage of the active podcasts being interview-based shows releasing weekly episodes or more, standing out as a guest takes more…

If you're a podcast host with an interview-based podcast, you've felt the pain I'm about to mention. You have a great interview with a guest, the episode comes out, you send them the links and some a…

Although podcasts have been around since 2003, in many ways, the podcasting industry is still in its infancy, and we're yet to understand what's coming next. Thankfully, there are signs of what's to …

In podcasting, there are 4 main questions asked among podcast guests and hosts. The problem is that these are the wrong questions to ask. As a result, podcasters are being misguided. Thankfully, podc…

As podcast hosts and guests, we're told that we need to hustle and work harder to reach more listeners and get more opportunities. But this is a lie that has trapped most of us. The solution is to in…

Podcast guests often have a specific message they want to convey to listeners, but the host takes the conversation in a different direction, so the desired message does not reach the audience. There'…

As podcast hosts, we want our audience and downloads to increase. But this has proven to be difficult to do. Even paid growth options are expensive and yield little results. Thankfully, there's a pai…

Many podcast listeners are turned off by guests before the guest even says their first word on a podcast. This is because podcast hosts share long-winded, repetitive, and boring details about the gue…

One of the main reasons podcast episodes are not published by podcast hosts is because, after the recording, they begin editing and quickly realize that there's no way they'll be able to use the gues…

Every podcast guest is told that they need to speak in story form. The framework for storytelling is no secret at this point. However, good storytelling, and even powerful stories, do not move an aud…