Studio 21 Podcast Cafe

Dave talks about stats and how The Snack Authority podcast is doing. He also has a big announcement. Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to improve your podcast: What are the stats for The Snack Authority? How could this be monetized? What are the stats for all podcasts on Apple Podcasts? Podcasts live forever, along with their advertisements What is your call to action? What topics have been covered on The Studio 21 Podcast? Why haven’t you started podcasting yet? All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Dave talks about how structure your show and the benefits of doing so. Putting you show into segments helps with the preparation and delivery. Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to improve your podcast: Segments help with the flow of the show What kind of segments should I have? Do segments help with sponsors? How do I match segments to sponsors? Record the segment for your pitch to the sponsor All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Dave talks about the three P’s of podcasting. He shares his ideas about how to be ready no matter what situation arises. Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to improve your podcast: What are the 3 P’s of podcasting? A no show guest does not mean there is not a show Should I do a podcast on the same topic without the guest? Have a list of topics with enough detail to do a podcast, even if it’s shorter than normal The show must go on! Consistency is the most important thing – don’t skip episodes You need to be there for your audience when they expect you All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.  

Dave talks about how to tell whether your show is a turkey. He shares his thoughts on how you should look at the success of your show. Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to improve your podcast. This week is about evaluating your show: Do the download numbers tell the whole story? Is my show a financial success? Is it all about money and numbers? Is there anything wrong with just enjoying doing your show? Is my podcast a valuable learning experience? How can I fix problems with my podcast? All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Dave talks about why people stop doing their podcast. What’s the right mindset to start your podcast and what can you do to stay motivated to keep doing it. Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to improve your podcast. This week is about listener acquisition: Why do so many people stop doing their podcast? Why do so many people have trouble starting their podcast? What can go wrong if I plan everything properly? It’s important to always have a plan B What show format works and makes it easy to prepare? You need to allocate time to prepare and do your show What are you going to stop doing so you have time for your podcast? What percentage of podcasts only have 1 episode? All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.  

Dave talks about using teasers on your podcast. He explains why some view teasers as negative and why they are not. Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to improve your podcast. This week is about why your podcast needs teasers: Should I be using teasers on my podcast? What makes a teaser effective? Is there any such thing as a bad teaser? How do I decide which content is worth teasing? What are the common mistakes people make with teasers? All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Dave talks about the best ways to promote your podcast. He shares ideas that have worked for his podcasts and the ones on the United Podcast Network. Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to improve your podcast. This week is about promoting your podcast: How do I promote my podcast? What makes a podcast go viral? Where should I promote my podcast online? Where else can I promote my podcast? Should I run a contest for my listeners? What kind of promotional items should I consider? How can I get guests to help me promote? Is it a mistake to be a guest on a competitor’s podcast? All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Dave talks about the cost of producing a podcast. He shares his thoughts about investing in your podcast. Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to improve your podcast. This week is about listener acquisition: The cost of podcasting should be viewed as an investment The barrier to entry is very low Podcasting is a real business What do you need to get started? How do you market and promote your podcast? Promoting before, during and after the podcast Promotions to build listener engagement and retention All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Dave talks about some ways to get new listeners. He shares some strategies that have worked for his podcasts. Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to improve your podcast. This week is about listener acquisition: Consistency is the number 1 secret for podcast success Leverage social media to find new listeners What about Facebook Live? What other ways can I make potential listeners aware of my podcast? Growing your listenership requires dedication and work All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going. What are the numbers for The Snack Authority? How should I interpret my number of downloads? How do I improve my numbers? Where should I host my podcast? Is The Snack Authority succeeding? All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going. Invite criticism of your podcast Would you rather have praise or criticism? You need to be able to handle criticism and make the right changes How do I get to the next level? What are the things that might be criticized? What to do with the criticism? Constructive vs. destructive criticism All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going. How did the first year go? What were the first broadcasts from Studio 21? What shows are being done currently at Studio 21? What do we have coming up? What kind of shows would we like to see in the lineup? All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going. Radio is an old technology Early uses were in maritime for sending telegraphic and Morse code between ships Voice audio started on Christmas Eve in 1906 The Golden Age of Radio lasted roughly from 1930-1936 Radio is not on demand – you need to tune in at the time you want to hear the program Podcasting started with Adam Curry and Dave Winer in 2004 Podcasting is just 14 years old There are more ways than ever to consume Podcasts All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going. Why do so many people have trouble starting their podcasts? What excuses do people have? Does it need to be perfect? What if I don’t have enough time? Will I run out of things to talk about? What if I’m afraid of public speaking? All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going. Why would I want a guest on my podcast? What problems might occur with guests? How do I anticipate problems and avoid them? How should I treat my guests? How do I get guests for my show? How do I promote my guest? What about guests on Skype? All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going. 17% of People in the US now listen to podcasts What about the other 83% Is the answer social media? Podcast v VODcast Learning from your mistakes Can I put my podcast on video? Can I upload my podcast to YouTube? All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going. It’s important to measure and track the numbers Is it easy to engineer a podcast? Do I need a podcast engineer? What hardware do we use for out podcast? What software are we using? What about VODcasts? Publishing your podcast Tracking your podcast What about backup for the podcast? All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going. The podcaster must become a chameleon The guest mirrors the interviewer You can bring the guest up or down What about body language? How to handle guests who aren’t in the studio All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going. It’s important to measure and track the numbers What is a podcast feed? A download means that someone has retrieved a new episode What counts a download? It’s difficult to determine exactly how many listeners there are What is a unique download? What about video? All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going. Keep It Simple Preparing for the Podcast All about peanuts New hosts can be nervous Is it OK to go off script? It’s better to be overprepared Don’t use “The” in the title All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going. The format and structure of The Snack Authority How to explain podcasting to potential advertisers and partners First show will include a little introduction and background of the hosts Each of the hosts will serve a specific role Always ask the audience to subscribe and give a good rating Need to have a catchy title for the show Clear all distractions Have a pen and paper Have written bullet points Have water available Over prepare – you don’t have to use everything  All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going. Can I eat snacks for a living? Anything can be changes depending on the direction of the show Important to use royalty free music Trial and error Monetizing your podcast Minimize the impact anyone or anything can have on your business Don’t let setbacks make you give up All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going. Naming the podcast Creating a podcast logo Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Choosing co-hosts Format of the podcast Creating the podcast intro Choosing royalty free music Exploring how to monetize the podcast All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going. How long should a podcast be Give information while entertaining Learn to turn it into a business and generate profit Launching the new show – The Snack Authority Secure the podcast name Locate a host provider for the podcast Create a logo Develop show format Royalty free music Script and introduction

Join the "Podfather," David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he talks about podcast do-overs. You did a podcast and have since then learned what you didn’t know. Can you get a do-over and make it better? • Yes, you can.• You shouldn’t change for the sake of changing.• You shouldn’t change without a plan in place.• Your goal should be improvement. This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to find topics for your show. With a few techniques you will NEVER run out of things to talk about. Over 1000 hours of content for The Cigar Authority Podcast Go Narrow and Deep on the topic How can Google, Facebook, Bloggers, the Media, and Chat Rooms help you find topics? Planning weeks and months ahead Annual show topics the “Rinse and Repeat” concept   All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

To swear or not to swear? Join the "PodFather" David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he reveals the truth about why you should watch your language. • It is prohibited by Title 18, Section 1464 for radio/TV broadcasting• It is not protected by the First Amendment• It is frowned upon by both Google and ITunes• Explicit language will limit your audience and search engine    optimization • It could hurt your chances of gaining sponsorships• Ultimately, it is your choice. This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join the "PodFather," David Garofalo, at the Studio 21 Podcast Café, as he talks about how your knowledge is hurting your podcast. Why? • You may be confusing people• You don’t know what others don’t know• You want people to know what you’re talking about• Don’t let the listener think they’re stupid• Simplicity should be the key goal This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join the "PodFather" David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast as he talks about major monitization. • Many ways to create value with a podcast• You will meet, talk and interview people you could never have met before• You will learn and that knowledge will help throughout life• Ad revenue• Use the podcast to grow your business• Create recurring revenue This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join the "PodFather" David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast as he talks about sharing. Podcasters are, in general, are givers Podcaster share their stories Hopefully, the receivers are also shares and will share the podcast on social media Social media is about sharing As a podcaster, you deliver free information, knowledge, stories or entertainment Listeners listen to podcast commercial content more than on radio or TV Ask the listener to share and subscribe This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join us live as we teach you the ins and out of podcasting with the Podfather Himself David Garofalo.  In this session, David discusses how to create segments for your show, and build them around your advertisers.  You'll learn why segments are so important, both to your podcast's content, but also to it's potential revenue stream. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, contact David at dave@Studio21Podcast.cafe.  He will even buy the coffee.      

Join us live as we teach you the ins and out of podcasting with the Podfather himself, David Garofalo. In this week's episode, David discusses in importance of "having one in the can."  Why is it important to have an extra show all ready to go?  Listen carefully to learn the reasons. For more information or to arrange your appointment with David, contact dave@studio21podcast.cafe. David will even buy the coffee.

Join us live as we teach you the ins and out of podcasting with the Podfather Himself, David Garofalo. In this week's episode, David discusses how cross marketing your podcast with your business is vital to the success of both. For more information or to arrange your appointment with David, contact dave@studio21podcast.cafe. David will even buy the coffee.

Join the "PodFather" David Garofalo as he gets deep into podcasting “How to” and this answers the question “Should Paul Be Doing A Podcast?” David’s friend Paul Antonelli from www.NextHomeAntonelliRealty.com is thinking about doing his own podcast and he has some questions that he needs answers to. What equipment should he buy? What should he use to record his show? Is there a special program he needs to buy to record video and audio? Packed with facts this episode will help you with one of the most important decisions you will make for your podcast…When should I Start? The answer is now! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join us live as we teach you the ins and out of podcasting with the Podfather Himself David Garofalo. In this week's episode, the most vital aspect of your podcast is explained: search engine optimization. Why is it so important? David will tell you why, along with other useful information regarding podcast directories, statistics, and placement. For more information or to arrange your appointment with David, contact dave@studio21podcast.cafe. David will even buy the coffee.

Join us live as we teach you the ins and out of podcasting with the Podfather Himself David Garofalo.  In this week's show, David tells you how to create the perfect introduction to your podcast.

Join the "PodFather" David Garofalo as he gets deep into podcasting “How to” and this answers the question “Should I be editing my podcast?” It takes 4 times longer to edit than it does to record. Post production can be very time consuming but is it worth it? This 21 minute podcast would require 84 minutes to edit. Packed with facts this episode will help you with one of the most important decisions you will make for your podcast! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join the "PodFather" David Garofalo as he gets deep into podcasting “How to” and this answers the question “How Long Should My Podcast Should Be?” The average drive time for your listener is 25 minutes and the average attention span for an adult listener is about the same. Packed with facts this episode will help you with one of the most important decisions you will make for your podcast! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join the "PodFather" David Garofalo as he gets deep into podcasting “How to” and this week teaches you about “The Ask.” No matter what your podcast’s subject matter is there is something that you need you audience to do. You may need them to subscribe or buy from your sponsors, but they will never know unless you ask them to do it. This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Join the "PodFather" David Garofalo as he gets deep into podcasting “How to” and  teaches you how to train your podcast's audience the same way you would train your dog at home. Each week your show title, opening monologue, and closing statements should be used to entice your audience into continued patronage and the rewarding them when they do. Its all about asking for what you want and then rewarding them when they deliver.This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce held it's recent meeting at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe in Salem, NH.  Discussed was the Studio's podcasting services, and and how Chamber members could benefit from this new, emerging media.  Hillary Rogers hosts, along with David Garofalo of the Cigar Authority Podcast and Studio 21 Podcast Cafe, and Ben Consoli of BC Media Productions, and the GoCreative.com Podcast.  The three discuss podcasting basics and potential benefits, as well as take questions from the audience in attendance.    For more information on the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe, contact dave@Studio21Podcast.Cafe  

Host David Garofalo of the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe talks about the addition of video to your current podcast.  Why add video?  As David explains, it has many unique advantages, including increased social media presence, search engine optimization, and potential monetization.  To find out more, contact David at dave@studio21podcast.cafe, and schedule an appointment.