Best Howtogrowyourpodcast Podcasts (2025)

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63. 7 Top Podcast Discovery Tools of 2021 | Part 1 25:01

3+ y ago25:01

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7 Podcast Discovery Apps Helping Podcasters Grow - Part 1 of 2 (Podchaser vs Chartable vs Listenotes). This week we're talking about podcast discovery apps: what they are and how they can help indie podcasters grow. Currently, there is no ONE way people discover new shows. These Apps are all working in some way to solve that problem. Podchaser Char…

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62. Moonbeam CEO to Podcasters: “we’ve leveled the playing field” of Discovery 43:42

3+ y ago43:42

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CEO of Moonbeam Mike Chambers says TikTok's "democratized discovery" system inspired him and friend Paul English (co-founder of Kayak) to create a new discovery app for podcasters. For the most part, podcasters who aren’t backed by big production companies or who don’t have tons of money to invest in advertising struggle to grow their audience. Cha…

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61. Get Published in Huff Post, E! & KTLA (REPLAY) 43:25

3+ y ago43:25

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Laura Cathcart Robbins talks about her “big break” into the podcasting world. She shares how she “got published,” her secrets to pitching, how she handles rejection and how her first paid speaking gig. Laura is a writer, recovery thriver and survivor. She’s also the host of the popular podcast: The Only One In The Room! Which is a podcast for anyon…

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60. How to get 2 PAID ads in every podcast episode (REPLAY) 47:31

3+ y ago47:31

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Erica Mandy’s podcast THE NEWSWORTHY has millions of downloads and is keeping people informed on what’s going on in the world in a fast, fair and fun way. Her daily podcast has sold out of mid-roll ads for the year! In this episode, She opens up about how she did it, she shares the bumps in her podcasting journey and how she’s “pivoted” her strateg…

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59. Mistakes that podcasters make with SEO (REPLAY) 58:30

3+ y ago58:30

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Stephan Spencer, host of Marketing Speak and Get Yourself Optimized shares his SEO expertise. In this episode, you’ll learn the three most common SEO mistakes podcasters are making and how to master them. Spencer breaks down the benefits of episode transcriptions, optimizing your RSS feed and utilizing the number-two search engine: YouTube. What we…

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58. Get Featured n APPLE Podcast with Arielle Nissenblatt (REPLAY) 53:23

3+ y ago53:23

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Arielle Nissenblatt, Founder of Earbuds Podcast Collective, Podcaster, and Marketer walks us through how to get your podcast featured on listening Apps. She shares how she’s already got sponsors for her new podcast without proof of listenership and walks us through a day in her life. CLICK → Get A Shout Out! TAKEAWAYS: What makes a good podcast: In…

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57. TEDWomen Curator: "How to tell your story" (REPLAY) 46:58

3+ y ago46:58

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Are you “embracing risk to change the world?” Many podcasters are. Becoming A Dangerous Woman Author Pat Mitchell joins Christine for this week’s episode of Podcast Coaching. Mitchell is the Editorial Director of TEDWomen and the chair of the Sundance Institute Board. In this week’s episode, we talk about her experience with power in the media. The…

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56. Podcast Growth Hacking from Launch.Pod Guys (REPLAY) 39:57

4y ago39:57

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LaunchPod Media co-founders John John Dinkel and Dee Kei Waddell help businesses fulfill their marketing goals through podcasts. Their podcasts have been featured by Apple Podcast 15 times and they have top shows in 13 countries. In this episode, they share how they successfully "game" their podcast analytics to grow their productions, so you can t…

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55. PR Strategies to Get your Podcast on the News (REPLAY) 36:55

4y ago36:55

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Lexie Smith, PR Expert and Founder of The PR Bar – a coaching service which specializes in helping motivated entrepreneurs exponentially expand their impact, influence, and revenue through PR. FREE PR Tools: https://www.helpareporter.com/ https://podcastguests.com/ https://pitchrate.com/wphome/ Lexie’s Website: https://theprbarinc.com/ Christine’s …

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54. Post-Production Tips for Podcasters (REPLAY) 33:51

4y ago33:51

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This week’s REPLAY episode features Carl Houde. Carl is the founder of Affogado Media, a company that offers editing and engineering services for podcasters. Within his business, Carl relies upon his technical skills in order to work on podcasts during their post-production stages so that his clients have content that is professional and worthy of …

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53. Recording Live-To-Tape (Cut Production Time & Costs) 30:24

4y ago30:24

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Make your podcast production easier by recording live-to-tape. In this episode, you'll learn from podcast host and District Bliss founder Sara Alepin on why live-to-tape cuts down on production time, saves you money and connects you even more with your listeners. Learn how to spend less time in production even if interruptions happen. Did you enjoy…

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52. Networking to Grow Your Show at Podcast Movement 2021 37:50

4y ago37:50

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Want to level up your networking skills at Podcast Movement 2021? Master connector Sara Alepin provides insider tips so you get the most value out of all your networking opportunities. Sara is such a pro connector, she turned it into a business when she found the District Bliss community. In this episode, learn how to pick the right workshops for y…

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51. Becoming a Confident, Compelling Speaker with Keynote Erik Swanson 1:15:04

4y ago1:15:04

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Is public speaking one of your biggest fears? Don't sweat it. In this episode, you'll learn public speaking techniques from award winning Keynote Speaker and National Best-Selling Author Erik “Mr. Awesome” Swanson. Swanson shares how to gain confidence on the stage, script writing secrets, and public speaking tips to prevent the jitters, so you too…

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50. Seasons vs. an on-going show—which one should you choose? 52:35

4y ago52:35

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Are you overwhelmed trying to figure out your marketing strategy? In this episode of Podcast Coaching with Christine, marketing expert and CEO of Sprout creative Kristina Kury shares how to get started creating your own marketing strategy. She breaks down four key marketing funnels, provides helpful tips for repurposing content, and shares the impo…

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48. Becoming a Dangerous Podcaster with Pat Mitchell 44:49

4y ago44:49

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Are you "embracing risk to change the world?" Many podcasters are. Becoming A Dangerous Woman Author Pat Mitchell joins Christine for this week's episode of Podcast Coaching. Mitchell is the Editorial Director of TEDWomen and the chair of the Sundance Institute Board. In this week's episode we talk about her experience with power in the media. The …

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47. Trauma & Triggers: is podcasting helping people cope? 54:17

4y ago54:17

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Collier Landry is a Los Angeles based cinematographer, filmmaker and Keynote speaker. He’s most well-known for testifying against his father Dr. Boyle for the murder of his mother when he was just eleven years old. In this episode, Collier and host Christine O’Donnell talk about his film: A Murder in Mansfield, why people smile when they're coping …

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46. SEO for Podcasters (2X your downloads) 45:05

4y ago45:05

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Join Christine O’Donnell with Krista Walsh as they chat about making a few minor tweaks on titles and descriptions to double the number of downloads using Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Krista is a copywriter and SEO expert, and she sheds some light on how to effectively use SEO for podcasts to rank up in search results and get more audience rea…

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45. Trademark Squatters, Contractors, LLCs and more Podcasting Legal Stuff 1:14:18

4y ago1:14:18

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Christian Williams is the founder and managing attorney of Bevel Law. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Yale University and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School. In this episode we talk about "Trademark Squatters," the difference between LLC and C Corps and whether you need one or not. We also talk about whether or not you need to file for a Tra…

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44. How to Become a TEDx Speaker (Podcasting for a Cause) 47:39

4y ago47:39

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Arzo Yusuf is the host of the Sexy Boss Babe podcast about female-centric topics. She uses her podcast to build a community of strong women going after what they want in life. Sexy Boss Babe is also a beauty brand with the social impact mission of helping foster youth & sex trafficking survivors. In this episode, we talk about Foster Care Awareness…

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43. Get High Profile Guest Interviews For Your Podcast 42:54

4y ago42:54

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TV and Film Actress Michelle Simone Miller shares how she gets high profile guest interviews for her podcast using Linkedin. Michelle is the host of top ranking film podcast Mentors on the Mic. Each week she takes her audience into the careers of accomplished Mentors in Entertainment, focusing on how they started in the industry and how they moved …

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42. Generate Income with Corporate Sponsorships 33:01

4y ago33:01

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Heidi Kay Begay made $7,000 with corporate sponsorships in her podcast. In this week's episode of Podcast Coaching with Christine she shares how she was able to book 15 different corporate sponsorships for her show: Flute360 and how you can do the same. Heidi will be doing a workshop with Christine on Wednesday, May 12th at 3pm PT. Join us for the …

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41. Podcast to Book Deal? 54:45

4y ago54:45

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Angela Engel is a Book Publisher and Founder of The Collective Book Studio. She helps podcasters turn their passion into profit through published books. If you ever wanted to turn your podcast into a book, she shares what it takes to get a "best-seller" published. What materials do I need to have together before I approach a publisher? Does a publi…

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39. Podcast Growth Strategies & Avoiding Rookie Mistakes | Melissa Guller 42:45

4+ y ago42:45

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Melissa Guller, is a course creator, podcast coach and host of Wit and Wire. She is also the Head of Marketing Engagement at Teachable. In this episode we talk about 2021 podcasting projections, how to overcome rookie mistakes and how to stay focused on your own strategy when “shiny new digital and social media tools” seem to be popping up everywhe…

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38. How To Engage Distance Learners? | Course Creator Román Jáquez 48:57

4+ y ago48:57

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Román Jáquez is an award-winning filmmaker and course creator. On this week’s episode, we tap into the psychology behind audience engagement, how to overcome the fear of creating your own course (or podcast); and lastly, we share the different learning styles of adults and how to employ them in your course to engage your participants. Interested in…

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37. GROWTH Tips from Top Episodes | Edison Research, Libsyn, TPT and LaunchPodMedia 24:58

4+ y ago24:58

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This week we spotlight the biggest takeaways from four of the most-downloaded episodes of Podcast Coaching with Christine. You’ll get industry expert advice from the Senior VP at Edison Research, Melissa Kiesche, and secrets to growth from VP of Podcaster Relations at Libsyn, Rob Walch. Next up, you’ll learn the legal issues every podcaster should …

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36. Ditch the Comparison Game | Instagram Coach and Content Strategist Carolyn Stine 37:19

4+ y ago37:19

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In this episode we learn how to ditch the comparison game, show up as your authentic self on Instagram and connect with your ideal client. It’s all about how you show up not how much content you produce or followers you have. Carolyn Stine, an Instagram Coach and Content Strategist, explains how to channel the right mindset for a successful busines…

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35. Emotions Are Powerful: Channeling Them Can Grow Your Podcast | Jessica McKinley 55:57

4+ y ago55:57

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Jessica McKinley, a business and certified life coach and host of The What’s Happyning Podcast creates a safe space for discussion on the feelings behind starting a new podcast, when you want to give up, and how to channel negative thoughts into actions for positive growth. In this episode, we learn to give yourself permission to fail, how your cir…

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34. Secrets to SEO for Podcasts with Marketing Speak’s Stephan Spencer 58:30

4+ y ago58:30

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Stephan Spencer, host of Marketing Speak and Get Yourself Optimized shares his SEO expertise. In this episode, you’ll learn the three most common SEO mistakes podcasters are making and how to master them. Spencer breaks down the benefits of episode transcriptions, optimizing your RSS feed and utilizing the number-two search engine: YouTube. What we…

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33. What You Missed: Podcast Movement 2020 | World’s Largest Virtual Podcasting Conference 35:19

4+ y ago35:19

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Learn how to maximize your data to increase listener engagement, how to network effectively during online conferences, and how to "level up" your sound design, in this week's episode. Host Christine O'Donnell and guest co-host Heather Chiles, recap the world’s largest podcasting conference: Podcast Movement Virtual. For two weeks the biggest names …

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32. Get More Downloads and Make Money with Ads | Advertising Specialist Heather Osgood 40:59

4+ y ago40:59

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“How do I make money with my podcast?” If you’ve typed this question into Google, this is where you get answers Founder of True Native Media, a podcast representation agency that specializes in podcast advertising, Heather Osgood reveals how podcasters book advertisers. In this episode, Osgood reveals tips to increase your downloads and other ways …

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31. Land Your DREAM Interview for Your Podcast | Real Girl Talk Host Cherie Rickard 54:05

4+ y ago54:05

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Cherie Rickard is the host of Real Girl Talk, she’s an Adversity Recovery Specialist and an author. In this episode she shares tips on how to book your DREAM interview guest. She shares an outreach template and the importances of knowing how valuable you are. What We Learn: 4:50 Focusing on the people that are for, not against you 5:56 Facebook Liv…

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30. Post-Production Tips To Make Your Podcast Worthy Of Publication | Founder of The Podcast Engineer, Carl Houde 33:51

4+ y ago33:51

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This week’s episode features Carl Houde. Carl is the founder of The Podcast Engineer, a company that offers editing and engineering services for podcasters. Within his business, Carl relies upon his technical skills in order to work on podcasts during their post-production stages so that his clients have content that is professional and worthy of p…

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29. From Book & Podcast To Feature Film | News Anchor Courtney Friel Keeps It Real (aka Keepin it Friel) 59:42

4+ y ago59:42

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Courtney Friel is a journalist, podcaster, author and now she has a movie in the works. This KTLA News Anchor and author of Tonight at 10: Kicking Booze and Breaking News “keeps it friel” in this episode of Podcast Coaching with Christine. In this episode, she shares the raw truth about what it takes to create a book proposal, how to balance a prof…

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28. A Launch and Growth Strategy Inspired by Doing Good | Self.Made.Sister’s Anna Keenan 53:52

4+ y ago53:52

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Anna Keenan is the host of the Self.Made.Sister podcast and the Regional Marketing and Philanthropic Manager at Kendra Scott. In this episode, Anna shares her launch story, her growth strategies, and her perspective on giving back, which is integrated into her work ethic. Anna emerged into podcasting after being one of Christine’s podcast coaching …

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27. How To Automate A Simple Sales Funnel Starting with Your Podcast | Camille Finan 55:39

4+ y ago55:39

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Camille Finan is a business builder, professional carpenter, and host of the Remodel Your Life Podcast. In this episode, Camille Finan gives us an inside look into the world of monetizing your podcast and marketing yourself to solve real-world pain points, strategize the way you direct your audience, and improve your business. Want to learn more ab…

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26. How To Improve Your Voice For Podcasts | TV Broadcaster Steve Kuzj 19:16

4+ y ago19:16

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Steve Kuzj, A 3 Time Emmy-Award winning news reporter and professional voice over artist, shares what it takes to improve your voice for your podcast. He breaks down how to find the best place to record, techniques to improve the sound of your voice, and how to get rid of bad habits such as saying “like and “um.” Steve also talks about how to be yo…

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25. The 3 Struggles Podcasters Face & How To Overcome them | Doug Sandler 1:00:36

4+ y ago1:00:36

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Podcasting industry leader and monetization specialist Doug Sandler shares what to do when life gets in the way of a “perfect” podcast recording, in this week's episode. Plus we go over the top 3 struggles of podcasters today: growth, becoming a leading influencer, and monetization. Doug has more than 30 years of business experience as an entrepren…

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24. What a "BIG BREAK" in Podcasting Looks Like: Paid Speaking Gigs & Getting Published | The Only One In The Room’s Laura Cathcart Robbins 43:25

4+ y ago43:25

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Laura Cathcart Robbins talks about her “big break” into the podcasting world. She shares how she “got published,” her secrets to pitching, how she handles rejection and how her first paid speaking gig. Laura is a writer, recovery thriver and survivor. She’s also the host of the popular podcast: The Only One In The Room! Which is a podcast for anyon…

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23. Rowing in Color Co-Hosts on Their Hyper-Speed Growth & Solving A Problem with Your Podcast | Denise Aquino & Patricia Destine 51:18

5y ago51:18

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Denise Aquino and Patricia Destine launched their podcast, Rowing in Color, in March. Shortly after, their downloads exploded. Now they are sharing how they’re dealing with the newly found success, how their brand is sparking dialogue on the important issue of race in the rowing world, and they reveal the strategies they are using to collaborate wi…

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22. How To Fully Monetize Your Podcast | JJ Flizanes 48:33

5y ago48:33

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JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist, Podcast Coach, and the host of several podcasts including People’s Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose & Energy. In this episode, we dive into how to make your podcast your number one way to find new customers, the importance of REALLY getting to know your audience (customer) over time and how you should …

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21. She Podcasts' Elsie Escobar: How To "Own Your Expertise" Through Podcasting 58:09

5y ago58:09

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Elsie Escobar has been podcasting for more than 13 years. She's an inductee to the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame and is a leading woman in the podcast space advocating for independent podcasters. She’s a rockstar podcast producer & co-host of two shows about podcasting: The Feed - The Official Libsyn Podcast and She Podcasts, the podcast for w…

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20. Black podcasts that educate, inspire & make an impact 10:43

5y ago10:43

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Amplifying amazing black podcasts that taught me something. I highly recommend the following podcasts/ episodes. 1619: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/23/podcasts/1619-podcast.html The Nicole Walters Podcast - Season 2, Episode: “Fight or Flight”: https://nicolewalters.com/fight-or-flight/ Code Switch - Episode: “A decade of watching black people d…

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19. Adderall & Compliments Host Shares How Vulnerability Helps Podcasters | Annabelle Desisto 1:15:54

5y ago1:15:54

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Annabelle Desisto is the host of comedy podcast: Adderall and Compliments. She’s been featured in Forbes; has millions of downloads and is now a career podcaster. She’s been producing episodes for more than 4 years and was an original member of the Dear Media Network While her podcast focuses on rehashing shows on Bravo and E!, she also openly disc…

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18. Understanding Your Podcast Listener |Creating Your Avatar 14:09

5y ago14:09

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“Why Do I Care?” That’s the question my Managing Editor asked me during the morning meeting on Day 1 of my first on-air reporting job in Augusta, Georgia. It sounds harsh, right? It felt harsh at the time. I remember feeling a white-hot flash of rage fill my body as I prepared to defend myself for a battle. That feeling of rage quickly changed to e…

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17. The Untapped Place To Start Promoting Your Podcast | Arielle Nissenblatt 53:23

5y ago53:23

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Arielle Nissenblatt, Founder of Earbuds Podcast Collective, Podcaster, and Castbox.fm Marketer walks us through how to get your podcast featured on listening Apps. She shares how she’s already got sponsors for her new podcast without proof of listenership and walks us through a day in her life. LAUNCH Succesfully → 15 Step Podcast Launch Checklist …

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BONUS: #GivingTuesdayPodcasts | Special Episode 3:44

5y ago3:44

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For #GivingTuesdayPodcasts and to help those affected by COVID-19; I am sending love by sharing some podcasts you should be listening too. Click the following link for more on how you can give back: https://bit.ly/3fHo3jq Fool Me Twice: https://www.foolmetwicepod.com/ Self Made Sister: https://www.selfmadesister.com/ Remodel Your Life: https://remo…

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16. WEBBY Award Nominee Reveals Writing Strategies | Jules Hannaford 49:15

5y ago49:15

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Jules Hannaford is an author, independent podcaster and Webby Award nominee for Fool Me Twice. In this episode, she reveals the writing techniques that have her competing with the "big dogs" from Netflix and Luminary. Listen in for more on her writing strategies, transitions, and podcast structure. Click to Download Jules' Sponsorship Package Templ…

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15. Journalistic Responsibilities of Podcasters? (A CNN President's Advice ) 24:45

5y ago24:45

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Tom Johnson, Retired CNN President talks about the responsibilities of Today’s publishers. If you’re listening to this & you’re a podcaster guess what? You are also a PUBLISHER…and that is a powerful thing. In this episode you’ll learn more about the responsibilities of podcasters today, what BIG PUBLISHERS, like Facebook may be doing wrong and wha…

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14. How this podcaster BOOKED UP Her Podcast Ads For The YEAR | Erica Mandy 47:31

5y ago47:31

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Experienced news reporter Erica Mandy’s podcast THE NEWSWORTHY has millions of downloads and is keeping people informed on what’s going on in the world in a fast, fair and fun way. Her daily podcast has sold out of mid-roll ads for the year! In this episode, She opens up about how she did it, she shares the bumps in her podcasting journey and how s…

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13. How To Get "UNSTUCK" with Virtual Events | Monetize Your Podcast 45:02

5y ago45:02

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Emily Merrell is an event planner, business coach and founder of Six Degrees Society - a women's networking organization that focuses on taking the guesswork out of networking for women professionals through virtual events. In this week’s episode, we are going to talk about how you can use virtual events to grow & even monetize your podcast. Learn …

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