So you’re reading this because you’ve been wanting to start your own podcast. Or you’ve created a few episodes and feeling a little demotivated. DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT’S HOLDING YOU BACK? Is it time? Confusion? My bet, it is self doubt……… Whenever you feel anxiety about jumping into something new it can be overwhelmingly daunting. Even though you know you’re in the learning phase, if you areRead More…
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Podcast Format Made Easy
MUSIC Intro Listeners appreciate an overarching summary of the podcast up front, around 30-90 seconds outlining the content they can expect to hear and your introduction script helps you ensure that you capture your audience’s attention from the beginning. This intro comes either before or after your show’s ‘general series intro with music’ which then dives into the deep content of the show. The content of this segment will changeRead More…
Get good at monologuing
Talking is one of the most natural activities that is done every day. It is a learned behaviour that begins from birth and constantly evolves with time and environment. For someone from a investigative and legal background, talking is not an unchartered territory. In fact, we are required to be vocal due to the nature of the work that more than often require a conversation with clients, customers, peers, andRead More…
As the Podcast Host
So you’ve decided to host a podcast! Congratulations, massive step in your marketing strategy in putting yourself out there to seen and especially heard. As with any strategy that leads a community and builds relationships, it’s important to invest some time in the planning of your series. There are three phases our podcast hosts go through. I’ve got a great idea for a podcast! Who am I to create aRead More…
Podcast ‘Profuctiveness’
If you are a true creative you will completely get what is going on, if not you will more than likely think I am a red hot steaming mess. And that’s ok. Just note today’s post is a personal ventilation of frustration, confusion and self sabotage and I hope it makes you feel better. People have often told me it looks like I am ‘Spinning plates’ ‘Juggling balls’ ‘PuttingRead More…
12 P’s to think about in creating your Podcast
Planning Time and Schedules Preparing Content Topics, Themes, Interviews, Webpages, Hosting Presenting Format, Style and Brand Production Recording Episodes, Intro, Outro and Musical Signature Post Production diting, Construction, Editing and Approval Promotion Show Notes, Back Links, Blog Posts and Social Media Plan Pitching To sponsors and advertisers Publishing To other platforms Products Association, endorsement, competitions, Profile Your personal brand and position as the go to Partnerships Interview guests & hostsRead More…