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Do you ever find yourself struggling to connect with podcast hosts? Building your experience as a podcast guest can be tough work! Thankfully, there is a strategic way to ensure you connect better with hosts and their listeners. In this episode, Joel Bouchard shares how philosophical reflection can lead to more productive and fulfilling conversations! Get ready to refine your purpose and approach so that you can start connecting with hosts and listeners on a deeper level!

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Chapters

00:00 Questioning Yourself: Becoming a Better Podcast Guest
01:57 Fixing the Disconnect: Using Philosophy in Podcasting
03:51 The Three Types of Podcasts that Accept Guests
05:42 Asking Questions and Listening: Keys to Being a Great Guest
08:31 Knowing What You Have to Offer: Targeting the Right Podcasts
09:59 Engaging in Conversation: Serving the Host and Audience
11:25 Podcasting with Purpose: Finding Happiness and Fulfillment

Takeaways

• Question yourself and understand your purpose for podcasting
• Use philosophy to address unexamined traits and have meaningful conversations
• Different types of podcasts require different approaches
• Ask your host questions and listen to their questions
• Focus on what you have to offer and engage in conversation
• Have fun and let podcasting leave you feeling happy and fulfilled

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Many podcasters stress about securing sponsorship because they believe they must first reach a certain threshold of downloads. The truth is you don't need to wait! You can land your ideal sponsor before reaching any substantial podcasting milestones. In this episode, Lindsey Epperly challenges the misconception that landing sponsors require big numbers and a long-term track record. Instead, Lindsey shares how building win/win/win relationships is the key. Get ready to start landing ideal sponsors for your podcast regardless of your downloads!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Experience
00:55 Applying the Entrepreneurial Mindset to Podcast Sponsorships
03:18 Creating a Business Plan for Your Podcast
04:40 Securing Founding Members as Sponsors
05:08 Identifying Win-Win-Win Relationships for Sponsorships
08:50 Asking for Investment Ahead of Growth
12:00 Taking Control of Your Podcast Trajectory

Takeaways

• Craft a strong value and vision proposition for your podcast to attract sponsors.
• Identify win-win-win relationships that benefit your listeners, sponsors, and yourself.
• Create a business plan for your podcast to define the value you bring and how you will be compensated.
• Analyze your competitors to understand how you can stand out in the marketplace.
• Be confident in asking for investment ahead of growth and be open to learning and adapting your pitch.
• Overcome imposter syndrome and believe in the value you add to potential sponsors.

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Do you ever struggle with knowing where to focus your podcasting efforts? Many podcast hosts and guests get confused by all the noise in the podcasting space and, as a result, end up focusing on the wrong things. But it doesn't have to be this way! In this episode, Alban Brooke, Jordan Blair, and Kevin Finn (Hosts of Buzzcast) share their insightful perspectives on what podcasting is really all about. Get ready to level up your understanding of podcasting so you can focus on what matters!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Ad Placements
02:16 Downloads vs. Human Listeners
03:39 Listener Consumption and Completion Time
06:19 The Unique Nature of Podcasting
08:11 Dispelling the Myth of Video as a Requirement
11:18 The Importance of Focusing on What Matters
13:37 Evolving Buzzcast Based on Listener Feedback

Takeaways

• Ad placements in podcasts should be well-placed and considerate of the listener's experience.
• Downloads in the first seven days of an episode can be a good indicator of subscriber engagement.
• Listener consumption and completion time of episodes are valuable metrics for understanding audience behavior and planning content.
• Podcasting is a unique medium that allows for multitasking and a more personal connection with the host.
• Video is not necessary for podcasting success and should not be seen as a requirement.
• Podcasters should listen to audience feedback and make adjustments to improve their shows.
• The Buzzcast team has implemented features like fan mail and AI transcription based on listener feedback.
• Recommended podcasts include 'On Fire with Jeff Probst,' 'Never Enough,' 'The Journal,' and 'The Jasmine Star Show.'

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