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There are a lot of layers behind the act of listening. As podcasters, we're creating something for our audience to listen to. However, we have to really listen to our audience in order for a show to be successful. On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast… There's a difference between hearing and listening. If you have a podcast, ... Read More The post 279. The Power of Listening appeared first on Must Amplify.

What's your absolute favourite story as a podcaster? And if you don't have your own show, what podcasts have stood out to you? On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast…. No two podcasting stories are the same. This Clubhouse fireside panel reminisced about our favourite podcasting stories. Some were funny, some were serious, some were a blend of ... Read More The post 278. Our Favourite Podcasting Stories appeared first on Must Amplify.

Focusing on the negative gets you nowhere, especially in business. If you don't want to be a victim of yourself, it's simple. Don't be one. In this volume of The Psychology of Entrepreneurship… Erik Huberman doesn't believe in the victim complex. And it shows. “Well, if you go in expecting it to be a shit show, it's a shit show.” As ... Read More The post 79. Volume: Erik Huberman: The Victim Complex appeared first on Must Amplify.

What lessons have you learned from podcasting? What would you have done differently if you could start over again? When it comes to intros, formats and speed, sometimes you have to adjust as you go. On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast… The lessons we learn as we're building our podcasts are invaluable. This Clubhouse firehouse chat is ... Read More The post 277. Intros, Formats and Speed appeared first on Must Amplify.

When it comes to making any sort of lasting change in the world, you have to start with the children. After all, it's the generations that come after us that are going to be cleaning up our messes. In this volume of The Psychology of Entrepreneurship… Jane Vadiveloo knows the future lies in the hands of today's children. “If we really ... Read More The post 78. Volume: Jane Vadiveloo Uncut appeared first on Must Amplify.

You know by now that your voice is the star of the show in your podcast. So take the microphone and embrace the fact that your voice has value and deserves to be heard! On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast…. This inspiring Clubhouse panel gives you the insight to create a voice of value. I asked the ... Read More The post 276. Adding Value To Your Voice appeared first on Must Amplify.

We've all negotiated at some point in our lives. Whether you're the president of your country negotiating international trade or a high schooler negotiating curfew with your parents, it all counts. Negotiation is for everyone. In this volume of The Psychology of Entrepreneurship… Two brilliant negotiation experts widen the lens for sorting it out. While this episode features another fantastic Clubhouse ... Read More The post 77. Volume: Negotiation appeared first on Must Amplify.

Like a new IKEA desk, there are lots of pieces to your podcast. You’ve got all the parts laid out to create something real, but what good are they if you don’t read the manual? On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast… This legendary Clubhouse panel gives you the basic tools to start your podcast on the right ... Read More The post 275. Your Podcast Starter Kit appeared first on Must Amplify.

Saying no isn’t always easy, but it’s entirely necessary to create boundaries. This goes for your kids, your friends, your family, your co-workers and business associates. But can you say no too much? The art and science of saying no is a bit complex, but it all comes down to staying true to yourself. In this volume of The Psychology of ... Read More The post 76. Volume: The Art and Science of Saying No appeared first on Must Amplify.

Your podcast could probably use some tweaking. Certain tools make that process easier. On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast… This rockin’ clubhouse panel gives you the tools for podcasting success. We discussed the tools you need to make your podcast more effective and efficient. Do you know what the point of your show is? The research it ... Read More The post 274. Tools for Podcasters appeared first on Must Amplify.

There are so many social media apps out there, and they all have their pros and cons as far as using them in a business capacity. Clubhouse is the new kid on the block, and as an audio-only platform, it has great advantages other platforms do not. Are you using Clubhouse to its full potential? In this volume of The Psychology ... Read More The post 75. Volume: A Guide To Clubhouse for Business appeared first on Must Amplify.

Want to launch your podcast in the next 30 days? Make sure you do it right! On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast… Rob Walch shares what it takes to launch successfully.  This episode is a snippet from WAP 2020 featuring Rob Walch, the Vice President of Podcaster Relations with Libsyn, the platform most of you know and ... Read More The post 273. Launch Your Podcast in 30 Days with Rob Walch appeared first on Must Amplify.

Have you noticed any new trends in podcasting this year? Platforms are evolving, and your show will, too! On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast…. This Clubhouse panel examines new trends in the world of podcasting. We talked about what trends we’ve picked up from other podcasters and what we’ve started doing in our own shows. Though we ... Read More The post 272. Podcasting Trends in 2021 appeared first on Must Amplify.

Sure, hindsight is 20/20. But if you’re a new podcaster, hearing the hindsight of legends in the business is invaluable. Wouldn’t you want to know their mistakes, so you could avoid making them yourself? On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast…. Even the best podcasters make mistakes. Learn from theirs, so you don’t have to make your own. ... Read More The post 271. The Podcasting Mistakes to Avoid appeared first on Must Amplify.

Everyone has a reputation to uphold (Taylor Swift, we feel you). What do you want people to think about when it comes to your podcast? On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast… James Burtt has a reputation. He’s The Podcast King. James Burtt is the UK's leading expert in successful podcasting and has launched multiple 6-figure organisations. His ... Read More The post 270. Your Podcast’s Reputation with James Burtt appeared first on Must Amplify.

They say life imitates art. Does your podcast do the same? On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast… Avni Godse hones her creativity in both her art and her podcast.  Thirteen-year-old Avni Godse is the founder of Heartification, a nonprofit that gives people with disabilities and illnesses the opportunity to create art. Her podcast of the same name ... Read More The post 269. Defining Art in Your Podcast with Avni Godse appeared first on Must Amplify.

In most aspects of life, we’re stronger together than we are apart. That saying sounds cheesy, but it’s true, especially when it comes to promoting your podcast. So who are you partnered with? And who else should you ask to join your team? On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast…. Partnerships are crucial to the prosperity of your ... Read More The post 268. Partnerships for Your Podcast appeared first on Must Amplify.

In all the commotion of interviews, guest landings, and little intricacies of making a podcast, the big idea can get lost. How do you keep tabs on what matters most in your show? On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast…. Jay Ooi has a process for executing a great show. And he never loses sight of the big ... Read More The post 267. The Big Idea in Your Podcast with Jay Ooi appeared first on Must Amplify.

Like a new relationship, starting a podcast requires commitment and effort. So are you in it for the long haul? On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast…. Melissa Ambrosini podcasts for the “long game.”  This episode is a snippet from WAP 2020 featuring Melissa Ambrosini, bestselling author and host of the number one podcast, The Melissa Ambrosini Show. ... Read More The post 266. Playing the Long Game in Your Podcast with Melissa Ambrosini appeared first on Must Amplify.

You probably hear about Bitcoin on a daily basis by now. It’s on the news, in your social media newsfeed and in casual conversations around the world. But what is it? And what does it mean for the future of money? Welcome to Bitcoin 101. In this volume of The Psychology of Entrepreneurship… What is Bitcoin, and what does it mean ... Read More The post 74. Volume: Bitcoin 101 appeared first on Must Amplify.

Interview jitters got you anxious for your next show? Cue the confidence and learn how to ask the right questions the right way–for you and your guest. On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast…. Michael O’Neal maintains the mindset of a professional. This episode is a snippet from WAP 2017 featuring Michael O’Neal, host of The Solopreneur Hour ... Read More The post 265. The Art of The Interview with Michael O’Neal appeared first on Must Amplify.

What freedoms are you giving away without even knowing it? And what does freedom really mean, anyway? It turns out freedom means different things to different people. However, we’re all affected by its definition. In this volume of The Psychology of Entrepreneurship… Although freedom may be subjective, there are ways to break down how it affects all of us. Surprise! We’ve ... Read More The post 73. Volume: The Freedom of Decentralised Money: Bitcoin appeared first on Must Amplify.

In today’s loud world, it can be easy to feel unheard. This leads to a chorus of strained voices, all vying for attention. Do you ever take the time to really listen to what they’re saying? On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast…. Megan Spencer listens before speaking.  With open ears, broadcaster and mindfulness meditation teacher Megan Spencer ... Read More The post 264. Be a Good Listener in Your Podcast with Megan Spencer appeared first on Must Amplify.

In case you didn’t know, your podcast isn’t all about you. It’s about your message and how you share it. If you’re in your head about how to deliver your message, shift your focus to the key principles of content creation. On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast…. Master the five key principles for creating content for your ... Read More The post 263. The Principles of Creating Content for Your Podcast appeared first on Must Amplify.

Leaving a lasting impact on those around you is easier than you think. The real question is, what kind of impact are you going to leave? In this volume of The Psychology of Entrepreneurship… Philip McKernan knows how to make an impact. Do you? I’m sure it won’t surprise you to learn that this volume is another snippet from one of ... Read More The post 72. Volume: Philip McKernan: Impact appeared first on Must Amplify.

You don’t have to be rich or famous or have a massive platform to impact the world. In fact, making an impact could be as simple as an act of kindness. When it comes to making a difference in humanity, the key is to start small. Start with one person. On a recent volume of Psychology of Entrepreneurship, we presented ... Read More The post How Do You Make a Lasting Impact? appeared first on Must Amplify.

When things start to pile up with your podcast, do you make excuses and allow yourself to fall behind? Maybe it’s time to outsource and begin building a team you can trust. On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast…. Trivinia Barber challenges you to delegate, delegate, delegate!  This episode is a snippet from WAP 2020 featuring Trivinia Barber, ... Read More The post 262. Outsourcing Your Podcast with Trivinia Barber appeared first on Must Amplify.

Do you realise when you’re stuck in a pattern? It could be as simple as pouring the cereal before the milk, or as taxing as getting into toxic relationships over and over again. When you interrupt those repetitive patterns, you allow yourself to shift your perspective and make serious changes. On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast…. Scott ... Read More The post 261. Shifting Perspectives with Your Podcast with Scott Mitchell appeared first on Must Amplify.

There are currently many global problems that need solving. The sheer amount of suffering that goes on in the world can be so overwhelming that it’s hard to know where to begin. Human beings are innately selfish. We’ve evolved this way to survive. However, if we can slightly shift our perspective or leave our minds open to unique ideas, we ... Read More The post 71. Volume: Problem Solvers appeared first on Must Amplify.

If you could only make one final episode of your podcast, what would your closing message be? Would you go deeper than ever before? On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast…. Scott Bryant-Comstock contemplates podcasting and what comes next. In this episode, I talk to Scott Bryant-Comstock about going deep with your podcast. Scott is the host of ... Read More The post 260. Going Deeper with Your Podcast with Scott Bryant-Comstock appeared first on Must Amplify.

Are you spending as much attention as you should on promoting your podcast? Different platforms mean different audiences, so make sure you get your content right for each. On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast…. Learn how to break down your podcast content on different social media platforms. This episode is a short clip from Week 5 of ... Read More The post 259. Optimising Podcast Content for Social Media appeared first on Must Amplify.

Healing doesn’t have to only happen in the spiritual sense. There are so many ways to be a healer, in both your personal and professional life. Sometimes the only thing we need to do to start or facilitate the healing process is to listen. In this volume of The Psychology of Entrepreneurship… Simon Cheng didn’t set out to be a healer, ... Read More The post 70. Volume: Simon Cheng: Healer appeared first on Must Amplify.

Do you ever feel discouraged about starting a podcast? We all have our mountains to climb. If you want to reach the summit, learn how to push past your self-doubt and stay grounded. On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast…. Learn how to remain grounded in your podcast. In this episode, I talk to natural health expert Tony ... Read More The post 258. Staying Grounded in Your Podcast with T.C. Hale appeared first on Must Amplify.

What are the most identifiable brands in your life? Does your podcast have those attractive qualities you admire in others? Branding is a key tool for building up your podcast to its full potential. If you want to stand out, you better start taking notes. On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast…. Find out why branding is so ... Read More The post 257. Building a Brand for Your Podcast with Dan Fleyshman appeared first on Must Amplify.

Art is subjective. When you view a piece of art or read a poem or story, you take your own thoughts and experiences and project them onto the subject at hand. An artist can grow immensely from playing on the feedback they receive. In this volume of The Psychology of Entrepreneurship… George Wilkerson has won numerous awards for his poetry and ... Read More The post 69. Volume: George Wilkerson: Artist appeared first on Must Amplify.

Podcasts are not what they used to be. Remember those lengthy intros from long ago? Those have evolved into blurbs. Listeners are adapting, and so must you. On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast…. Learn how to adjust your podcast to go with the flow of consumer behaviour. This episode is a short clip from our Launch Accelerator ... Read More The post 256. Adapting your Podcast to Consumer Behaviour appeared first on Must Amplify.

Have you ever had a conversation with someone that changed your whole perspective? These lightbulb moments happen all the time. And there is no better place to capture them than on your podcast. Welcome to Should I Start A Podcast. I’m Ronsley Vaz. Each week you’ll hear me, and a star-studded guest lineup, dig deep into the podcasting process. We’ll bring ... Read More The post 255. Changing Minds with Your Podcast with Byron Dempsey appeared first on Must Amplify.

What’s the difference between equity and equality? And why does it matter? Well, equality ensures that everyone has access to the same thing. Equity, however, is about getting everyone what they need to thrive. When we focus only on equality, we’re denying that there may be factors within our control, contributing to why some people aren’t thriving. And that makes ... Read More The post 68. Volume: Rachel Luna: Equity appeared first on Must Amplify.

In the podcasting world, you’re bombarded with the importance of the “Call to Action”. A CTA is indeed important, but what about the call to engagement? Engagement can’t happen until you create meaningful relationships with your podcast audience. On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast… Never underestimate the power of listener engagement. Engagement is the number one reason ... Read More The post 254. How to Create Relationships with Your Podcast Audience appeared first on Must Amplify.

Monetising your podcast is not about getting rich. It’s about turning your podcast into something sustainable that will help others on their own journey. On This Episode Of Should, I Start A Podcast…. Have you monetised your podcast yet? What are you waiting for? Today’s episode is a snippet from a We Are Podcast session with legend Dan Martell. Dan ... Read More The post 253. Why You Should Monetise Your Podcast with Dan Martell appeared first on Must Amplify.

Being an entrepreneur is much like being a professional athlete. And when you’re an athlete, you have to be acutely aware of the status of both your physical and mental health. If you’re not practising self-care and taking time to nurture yourself, stress can easily take over. In business, self-awareness can mean the difference between success and burn-out. In this ... Read More The post 67. Volume: Kerwin Rae: Athlete appeared first on Must Amplify.

Selling doesn’t come naturally to most of us. But instead of thinking of it as a necessary evil, tweak your perspective a bit. Think of a sale more like an invitation. You’re just inviting someone to use something of value that you have to offer. On This Episode of Should I Start A Podcast… Sales are like invitations. As podcasters, we’re ... Read More The post 252. How to Invite Instead of Sell in the Podcast World appeared first on Must Amplify.

Easy doesn’t mean cutting corners. It can mean being smart and prepared. Once you create a framework for your podcast, you can easily produce quality episodes week after week. On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast… Frameworks are the key to a great and easy show. Taki Moore is my business coach. And he helps other coaches become ... Read More The post 251. How to Create a Framework for Your Podcast with Taki Moore appeared first on Must Amplify.

You probably have way more content at your disposal than you realise. Don’t believe me? Maybe it’s time for a podcast content audit. On This Episode Of Should I Start A Podcast… If you don’t audit your content, you’re wasting your content. This episode is a short and sweet snippet from our Growth Accelerator program. In it, I get down ... Read More The post 250. How to Audit Your Podcast Content appeared first on Must Amplify.

Having kids and a job is hard. It’s even harder to have kids, a job and a side hustle like a podcast. But it is possible, and can be incredibly rewarding. Being a podcaster and a working parent at the same time is about organising, planning and not being too hard on yourself. On This Episode Of Should I Start ... Read More The post 249. How to be a Podcaster and a Working Parent at the Same Time appeared first on Must Amplify.

Sometimes as entrepreneurs, we get caught up in being known. Maybe you want to be known for your success, known for the money you make or known for the enterprise you build. But legacy isn’t about bank accounts or the number of times your name is mentioned in magazines. It’s about leaving the world a better place than you found ... Read More The post 65. Volume: Naveen Jain: Legacy appeared first on Amplify Agency.

Lots of podcasters are intimidated by creating webinars. There’s no reason to be! A webinar is an amazing way to build your audience, market your brand and establish trust. On This Episode of Should I Start A Podcast… Omar Zenhom is a webinar guru. Besides being the host of the top-rated podcast The $100 MBA Show, Omar is also the co-founder ... Read More The post 248. How to Use Your Podcast Content to Create a Webinar with Omar Zenhom appeared first on Amplify Agency.

No one expects you to be an expert at editing at the beginning of your podcast journey. However, your show needs to sound professional. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to make a podcast sound professional with bare minimum editing. Welcome to Should I Start A Podcast. I’m Ronsley Vaz. Each week you’ll hear me, and a star-studded guest lineup, dig ... Read More The post 247. Podcast Editing for Beginners appeared first on Amplify Agency.

It’s one thing to explore tough subjects, and it’s entirely another to dedicate your career to them. But once you’re aware of unfairness in the world, at what point do you have the responsibility to do something about it? We all need to take accountability for our actions. But we also need to hold people in power accountable for their ... Read More The post 64. Volume: Tessie Castillo: Accountability appeared first on Amplify Agency.

Whatever your motivation for starting a podcast may be, instant monetization shouldn’t be a priority. A huge part of building your show is building professional relationships. You can’t do this alone, so the better you are at developing these relationships, the better chance you have at building a successful show. Welcome to Should I Start A Podcast. I’m Ronsley Vaz. Each ... Read More The post 246. How to Build Professional Podcast Relationships with James Whittaker appeared first on Amplify Agency.

Finding your “why” before starting a podcast seems simple enough. But, what goes into that process? It may be a bit more digging and self-reflection than you thought. But determining your driving purpose is the key to building your brand, and your audience. Welcome to Should I Start A Podcast. I’m Ronsley Vaz. Each week you’ll hear me, and a star-studded ... Read More The post 245. How to Find Your Why for Podcasting appeared first on Amplify Agency.