The Podcasting Party

I am so excited about today's interview. I have two fantastic ladies here to talk to you about Podcast VA Association. If you are a current podcaster then you know the dilemma of wishing that you could double your time when it comes to your podcast. But it can be daunting to think about hiring somebody or training, someone. On the flip side of that if you are a podcaster you also know what a big investment podcasting can be.  My guests today, Jen and Kelly, are here to talk about how they've created a certification program for VAs and a directory for podcasters so that we can access it and find a VA. If you are thinking about hiring a VA for your show, or have been thinking about earning some extra income, and you love the podcasting industry today's show is for you!  Find out more about Podcast VA Association here: https://www.podcastvaassociation.com/a/2147515255/68nGXVb2

Today is our final episode of this summer series.  I'm going to wrap things up with some real practical takeaways about how to maximize your interviews, guest preparation tips, and some best practices when it comes to being a guest and having a guest.  Mentioned in this episode:  Check out the *NEW* Podcasting Shop!  Looking for Editing + Production Help? Contact me today to find out more.

We are still in the middle of our summer series and today's episode is all about how to curate killer guest questions. I get a lot of questions around how to create guest questions. So we're going to talk about all of those things today!  Mentioned in this episode:  New SHOP- Check it out!  Contact me about editing and production help

We are back with our second episode in our Summer Series all about being a guest and having guests on your show. Today I'm chatting with Angie Baughman, host of the Steady On Podcast.  We talk about how to be a gracious host and a great guest on other podcasts. Angie has so many practical tips for you.    Links Mentioned in this Episode: ATR 2005 USB Mic Adobe Premiere Pro Writing at the Red House Oprah Dateline Praying God's Word by Beth Moore Connect with Angie: Website Podcast Instagram Show Takeaways:  Learn how to get larger- and smaller- guests to say YES to be a guest on your show. Listen in to hear what Disney customer service has to do with podcasting, particularly when having guests. Discover what you can do to make your guests feel more comfortable and how that will improve your conversation.  The two easy things you can do if you're a guest  that will make all the difference. 

Today we are kicking off our summer series! I'm so excited about this series, and this episode is titled why you should have guests on your show and why you should be a guest on other shows, as well. There's a reason why being a guest and having guests on your shows is so important and why I'm devoting a whole series this summer to it here on the podcast. So for the next couple weeks, that's what we're talking about. But just in case you need convining I'm addressing some of the reasons today so without further ado, let's jump into this episode.

Today I'm delighted to welcome Tara Cole to the show. Tara is a member of my PodcastHER Community and is joining me to chat about how she has continued to podcast even after a diagnosis of chronic fatigue.  It's a terrific conversation to follow up last week's episode about Burnout.  Mentioned in this Episode:  Tara's Podcast Connect with Tara Preorder Tara's book

So this episode is going to be a little bit different. I'm diving into a little bit more personal topic matter, and although it still pertains to podcasting, it is not exactly tied to or correlated to podcasting. I am hoping that this episode will shed some light on a topic running rampant in the content creator, online circles: burnout.  We're talking signs, symptons, prevention and more!  Mentioned in this episode:  The Podcasting Party FB Group Goal Get It Podcast  Jennifer Allwood's Next Level Inner Circle Mastermind Show Takeaways:  Listen in to hear how I've suffered from burnout Learn how I'm trying to recover and prevent it Hear some of the conversations and suggestions you've all had on the topic    

The doors to my podcasting community PodcastHER are open. In today's episode I  telling you why this community is for you.  If you've ever wondered: what is this community? What are they doing in the community? Is it for me? Would that be a good fit for me? Why would I want to join? We're going to talk about all of that in today's episode. Mentioned in this episode:  Learn more about PodcastHER Beginner's Bundle Take the Quiz and find out what stage PodcastHER you are  

On today's episode of The Podcasting Party I am delighted to have with me, a friend, a fellow podcaster, and a member of the PodcastHER community, Michelle Diercks.  Michelle is the author of Promised Rest: Finding Peace in God's Presence and she is the host of the podcast, Peace in His Presence.  Michelle and I discussed:  Why she started podcasting How she strategically grew her podcast  How podcasting prepared her for book publishing  If one of your goals of podcasting is to grow a platform, or create content in order to publish a book this episode is for YOU!  MENTION IN THIS EPISODE:  Pre-order Michelle's book Hope*Writers Michelle's mic: Blue Yeti Alana's Mic: Shure MV7 PodcastHER is OPEN!

We are in the mini-series that I'm calling: Emails From My Inbox.  I hear from a lot of you and I love that. But what I have found is that I get a lot of the same questions over and over and over again. So in this series I'm going to address some of the most common questions I get.    So today the question that I'm addressing, the email that I get, is: How do you make more time so that you can podcast? And so today's episode, I've titled:How to Get More Done, So that You Have More Time to Podcast. That's what we're going to talk about. Let's jump into this episode. Links Mentioned in This Episode:   Podcast Content Planning Training  7 Day No- Edit Challenge PodcastHER Waitlist

I am so excited to dive into this new mini-series what I'm calling: Emails From My Inbox.  I hear from a lot of you and I love that. But what I have found is that I get a lot of the same questions over and over and over again. So in this series I'm going to address some of the most common questions I get.  Today's episode comes from the email: “Alana, I want to start a podcast but…”  Maybe you've said one of these statements yourself:  I am a homeschool mom. I work full time. I'm not techy. I don't have a lot of money to spend to get set up. I don't know where to start.  I don't have the time. My family doesn't support it.  I don't know what I want to talk about. I'm afraid of what others will think of me.  I don't have a very big platform.  I have young children at home.  I'm afraid.  So today I'm diving into this response and giving you some tips on what to do if you find yourself saying, I want to start a podcast but… Let's dive in.  Links Mentioned in this episode:  Non-Techie's Toolkit PodcastHER Waitlist Last Week's Episode

 I am so excited to dive into this new mini-series what I'm calling: Emails From My Inbox.  I hear from a lot of you and I love that. But what I have found is that I get a lot of the same questions over and over and over again. So in this series I'm going to address some of the most common questions I get.    So today we are kicking it off with: 10 Reasons Why Podcasters Struggle.    This is kind of a combination of questions, but it usually boils down to something along the lines of, “Hey, I'm stuck. I'm overwhelmed, I'm stressed out. I feel like I can't make progress with podcasting… I'm really struggling, what do I do?”   And the reasons podcasters struggle is usually one of these ten things I'm going to talk about today. Links Mentioned in this episode:  Quiz: https://alanadawson.com/podcasther-quiz FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastingparty/

Every year, around this time, I start getting messages from podcasters asking the question, "Should I take a break for the summer?" And so in this episode, I want to talk to you about the pros and cons of taking a break. And talk about if you decide to take a break, how to do it. What does that look like? How long your break should be What you can expect from download numbers? When you should take a break? And more! So let's dive into this episode.  Links Mentioned in this episode:  Podcast Content Planning Training No Edit Challenge Editing Services

Today I'm welcoming another PodcastHER from my community, Yohonna Smith. We touch on topics like: how she has prevented burnout, added products and how she uses her podcast to promote them, how she got started podcasting and more.  Yohonna is the creator and host of the Girls Talking Life podcast. On each episode she brings you a girl and her story, plus some fun favorites. She hopes that by listening you'll be inspired to initiate change, to be intentional, to cultivate community and to love others well. Yohonna lives in central Ohio, along with her husband, two daughters and one bad dog. There she spends her days in the details of family life, trying to find the balance between fun mom and responsible mom. She continuously struggles to find enough time in the day, to be brave enough to take action on the hard things, and to love Jesus more.   Show Links: Take the PodcastHER Quiz to find out what stage podcaster you are Yohonna's website The Gathering Project Listen to Girls Talking Life Blue Yeti PodcastHER Community Mixed Messages with Jeff Bogue You Are the Girl for the Job by Jess Connely Show Takeaways:  Discover the advice she has as she's learned podcasting. (You will want to hear these!)  Listen in to hear the one thing Yohonna does when podcasting gets hard and she needs a reminder of why she's doing it. (I am stealing this brilliant idea!) Hear how Yohonna monetized her show with products and how she uses her show to promote those products in a strategic, non-push way.

As we are wrapping up this mini-series on podcast monetization, I have a feeling, you might be saying to yourself, "Now what? What do I do now?" You know what monetization stream or streams you want to  lean into. You  know the mindset shifts and the myths surrounding monetization. You're ready to step in fully into monetizing your podcast but what do you do next, that is what we are discussing today.  Links in this episode:  Podcast Monetization Mini-Training Podcast Content Training PodcastHER Community   

Welcome back for week two of March Monetization Madness here on The Podcasting Party.  This week we are talking all about revenue streams and how to know which one is right for your podcast.  Show Links:  Monetize Your Show with my Podcast Monetization Training  Apply for a Monetization VIP Day

Get ready for March Monetization Madness! This March on the podcast we are tackling Podcast Monetization! Today, we are discussing the most common podcast monetization myths and the mindset shifts needed to move forward and monetize your show!  Ready to earn an income while also impacting lives?! Let's go!  Show Links: Monetize your show, learn how with Podcast Monetization Training Apply for a Monetization VIP Day!  Show Takeaways:  Listen in to hear some of the myths surrounding podcast monetization Understand the mindset shifts needed to move forward in the monetization process 

This is the very best part of podcasting, getting to chat with women that I love, that are friends, and fellow podcasters. So today,  I have Latasha Ferguson here with me today. Latasha is a PodcastHER member, host of the podcast Overcome to Become. She's also a wife, Mom to 4, and works full-time.  In today's episode we discuss how Latasha does all she does and still is able to podcast, and podcast well. Hint, she is very, very intentional. We talk about the boundaries she's put in place, strategies she's used, how she avoids burn-out.  If you are struggling to prioritize your podcast, if you just can't seem to do it all, if people in your life aren't taking you seriously, this episode is for you!  Show Links: Say Bye, bye to busy work and hello to more time! Learn more about my Podcast Editing and Production Membership Podcast Content Training Connect with Tasha: Website: www.latashaferguson.com   Instagram: Instagram.com/latashamferguson Podcast: Overcome to Become Podcast Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/womenarestrongertogether/ Interested in PodcastHER, find out more Mike Kim's: You are the Brand DM Me Send me an Email: alana@alanadawson.com Tasha's Mic: Samsung QU2 Descript Dateline NBC Stefanie Gass {In}courage Podcast In the Light with Dr. Anita Phillips Rejoicing Motherhood Be Well Sis Alli Worthington Atomic Habits  The Girl with the Louding Voice   Show Takeaways:  Listen in as Latasha shares how she's been intentional with her podcast Learn the ways she's prevented burn out Understand the strategies she's implemented to take her podcast seriously

Cue the confetti because today's episode is the 100th episode of the Podcasting Party!  Maybe it's the Enneagram 4 in me or just nostalgia but after 5+ years of podcasting, two shows, and over 100 episodes here on The Podcasting Party,  I am sharing the things I've learned from my podcasting journey thus far.  Show Links: Join The Podcasting Party FB Group DM Me Send me an Email: alana@alanadawson.com ATR2100 Shure MV7 Descript Libsyn Profit First Live No Lies Ep. 98 Podcast I Love & Listen To   Show Takeaways:  Listen in to hear what I have learned podcasting  Discover the advice I would give to potential podcasters and seasoned podcasters alike Hear my favorite podcasting tools and resources, books, and the mic I use

On today's episode I'm talking to PodcastHER community member, Kimberly Amici.  Kimberly is the founder of Build Your Best Family, which helps people calm the chaos so they can parent with purpose through her podcasts, courses, and personal coaching.   You are going to absolutely love this conversation with Kim. We talk about podcasting as an extrovert and what Kim has done to not feel so lonely, how she has pivoted her podcast to accommodate her personality. And so much more.  We all know that podcasting can be lonely, lonely work, and this conversation is going to inspire you to take your podcasts and not just make it your own, but to make it work for you by implementing the things that you not only enjoy and want to try. I can't wait to hear how this conversation sparked an idea or strategy you are going to try in your podcast.    Show Links: Join the PodcatHER Community  Blue Yeti Rode Mic Descript Joe Rogan Show Noble Blood Alli Worthington Show Fedrik Backman Atomic Habits Start with Why Simeon Sinek   Connect with Kimberly:  Website:www.buildyourbestfamily.com Website:www.kimberlyamici.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildyourbestfamily/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyamici/   Show Takeaways:  Listen in to hear how Kim started podcasting Discover how she uses her show strategically as a part of her business Learn the things Kimberly did to accommodate her extroverted personality while podcasting

Happy Valentine's Day! Every year around this time I do some type of fun podcast episode themed around LOVE. And today, this whole episode is about the podcasts I love and listen to. I've never shared these on the podcast before so I think it will be super fun!  Be sure to head over to Instagram and share your favorite podcasts with me.  Show Links: PodcastHER Doors are Open! Enroll today!  Biz Podcasts Megan's Social Media Marketing Show Chasing Simple Goal Get It Sixfigure Mompreneur Podcast- Allison Hardy Faith Podcasts The Bible Recap Live No Lies Bridgetown Church The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill (series)  Emily P. Freeman The Next Right Thing Podcasting Podcasts The Feed She Podcasts   Life Disney Travel Secrets  Rich Roll Show Show Takeaways:  Listen in to hear the podcasts that I LOVE and actually LISTEN TO. 

 I'm especially excited about today's episode because I am bringing you this episode, which is the first of what I hope is many, in a new series where I'm featuring podcasters from my PodcastHER community.  We're going to talk about how they got started in podcasting. How they are growing their show. How they've walked through some of the hard parts of podcasting and more. And today is the first episode with my guest, Leah Rempel. Leah is the host of the Faith School Podcast, a podcast dedicated to exploring the practical side of faith. And she does it really, really well. She loves to lead women to follow God from the inside out, integrate their faith into their everyday lives and intentionally pursue personal ministries. She and I talk about how she pivoted her show this last year including a name change and rebrand and the safeguards she's put in place to ensure she doesn't burnout.  I can't wait for you to listen!  Show Links: Get on the PodcastHER Waitlist!  Listen to Leah's show: Faith School The Bible Recap Click Up Office Ladies Podcast The Popcast The Debaters Live No Lies The Hard Good Connect with Leah @leah.rempel @faithschoolpod Show Takeaways:  Listen in as Leah and I discuss the pivot she made in her show including why she changed her name and rebranded.  Discover the safeguards Leah put in place to prevent burnout and allowed her to serve her listeners well.  Understand why community and collaboration has been so important to Leah's work and ministry. 

Have you ever wondered what time of day is the best to publish your episodes? Should it be waiting when listeners wake up or maybe should it go live for them to listen around lunch? What about the evening? Should you publish your episode so that it's ready to listen while your listeners are in the car on the way home from work or prepping dinner?  After being asked by podcasters and not really having a concrete answer for them about this question, I decided to conduct an experiment with my own show to determine what time of day is best to publish your podcast. So this episode is the results from that experiment that I conducted. And I think you might just be surprised with what I have to say.  Show Links: PodInBox Ask Alana Anything!  DM Me Send me an Email: alana@alanadawson.com Plan 6+ of Podcast Content in an Hour or Less: Content Planning Training   Show Takeaways:  Discover the experiment I conducted to determine what time is the best time to publish your podcast.  Learn the results from that experiment and the answer of when you should publish your podcast.  Listen in to hear what time of day is the best time to publish your podcast. 

I am so excited about today's episode. I have talked extensively about how to take a break from podcasting, including the different options when it comes to producing your podcast in the format of season, series, or continuing to podcast straight through. Whether that's week to week, whether that's fortnightly, whether that's monthly, but in this episode I really want to dive into the differences between each of these formats and why they may be a good fit for you and your show. So that's what we're talking about today. I can't wait for you to hear it! Show Links: PodInBox Ask Alana Anything!  DM Me Send me an Email: alana@alanadawson.com Plan 6+ of Podcast Content in an Hour or Less: Content Planning Training Show Takeaways:  Listen in as I explain the difference between formatting your podcast in seasons, series, or working straight through.  Discover which one might be best for you and your show.  Learn how to incorporate a few or all of them in your formatting. 

Long gone are the days of willy-nilly podcasting. With over 2 million podcasts on Apple podcasts - there were 170,000 in 2017- what you do matters, especially how you use your prerol,l postroll, and calls to action. And that's what we are talking about in this episode of The Podcasting Party.    I'm walking you through how to be strategic in each of these areas and how to use them to your advantage.    Show Links: Content Planning Training DM Me Send me an Email: alana@alanadawson.com   Show Takeaways:  Discover why Preroll, postroll, and Calls-to-Action are so important in your podcast episodes.  Understand how to use each of these in your episode.  Learn how you can use preroll, postroll and CTA's to your advantage.    Let's Connect:  The Podcasting Party FB Group Instagram My website

So in this episode of The Podcasting Party, I really want to talk to you about claiming your power for 2022, making it your year. I think for so many of us, 2020 was the year that shocked us. And if 2020 shocked us, well then, 2021 was the year that exhausted us. I've talked to so many podcasters over the past six months who are burnt out, they're tired, and they're wondering if podcasting and their work is worth it.  And I just wanted to give you some encouragement for the new year if you too are feeling this way.    Show Links: Calendly PodcastHER Community The Podcasting Party Podcast Course PodInBox Ask Alana Anything!  DM Me Send me an Email: alana@alanadawson.com   Show Takeaways:  Your voice and message matter!  Listen in to hear encouraging ways to make 2022 your podcasting year.

Let's  kick off the new year! On this very first episode of 2022, we are talking all about the resources you may need this year to start or grow your podcast.  I'm giving you all my resources in one place that will help you take the next step in podcasting.    Show Links: So You Want to Start a Podcast Series Ultimate Podcast Guide Hosting Platforms: Libsyn use code DAWSON Content Planning Training Non Techies Toolkit Done For You Podcast Set Up Editing and Production  Podcasting Party Podcast Course PodInBox Ask Alana Anything!  DM Me Send me an Email: alana@alanadawson.com   Show Takeaways:  Listen in to hear all of Alana's podcasting resources compiled in one place! 

As I was preparing content and thinking about the end of the year and the beginning of the new year and all the things that go with it, I realized that so often for women we're focused on others and we forget to dream, cast vision, and give ourselves a time and the space to pause and really think about our future. And so today's episode, I'm changing things up a little bit. I want to guide you through a series of questions that will give you some time and some space to dream big for the new year for your podcast. Show Links: Ask Me Anything Podcasting Goals Episode   Show Takeaways: Listen in to hear the questions that will help you dream big for your podcast, life, and business

Today I am recapping the most popular episodes of The Podcasting Party in 2021 as well as one of my favorite episodes. I'm also sharing some of my personal takeaways from the year when it comes to podcasting.  Whether you're looking for episodes to catch up on or just curious if your favorite episodes made it in the top 5, today's episode will be a great place to start.    Show Links: Listen to The Podcasting Party PodInBox Ask Alana Anything!  DM Me Send me an Email: alana@alanadawson.com   Show Takeaways:  Listen in to hear the top 5 most listened to podcast episodes from The Podcasting Party this year Discover one of Alana's favorite episodes this year Learn a few of Alana's personal podcasting takeaways from this year 

So this episode is all about how I said goodbye to my podcasting bestie, my ATR 2100, my microphone that I had for five years. And why I decided to purchase a new mic. So whether you just bought your first mic, or you have one you love that you're never getting rid of, or you're ready to upgrade. Whatever reason you press play on this episode. I've got some great content that is going to be helpful. No matter what stage of podcasting you're in. Without further ado, let's jump into this episode, all about why my podcast sounds better than it ever has.       Show Links: ATR2100x Samsung QU Shure MV7 Colorware Shure Microphones Yeti Mics PodInBox, Ask Alana Anything!    Show Takeaways:  Listen in to hear why I decided to upgrade my microphone after 5 years Understand the things I looked for in a mic and what will be helpful for you to know when you go mic shopping Discover some of the mics I recommend for podcasters

Do you know that commercial from Farmers Insurance that says, “We know a thing or two because we've seen a thing or two”? Well, that's how I feel as a podcast editor and producer. I have come to know a thing or two because I've seen, or rather heard, a thing or two (or 3,000+). Today I'm sharing what I've learned from all those hours of editing and I'm giving you all my tips for better audio.  Links Mentioned:  Plan 6+ Months of Your Podcast Content Training DM Me Show Takeaways:  Listen in to hear the 3 things that I've learned editing and producing over 3,000+ podcast episodes Learn some of the most common mistakes I see (and hear) podcasters make Understand how you can create great sounding audio before you even hit record  

Have you ever felt like you know what you want your podcast to sound like, you know what you are capable of but limitations, whether it's time, or money, or experience, or just life, gets in the way and prevents you from being able to take your show from where you currently are to where you want to be?  That there is a gap? Well, that's what I'm talking about today on this episode of The Podcasting Party. I'm talking about the podcasting gap, what it is and how to close it.    Show Links: James Clear Blog Post about Ira Glass Apply for a VIP Day with Alana DM Alana on IG Send Alana an email at alana@alanadawson.com  My new Mic! Shure MV7 My old Mic    Show Takeaways:  Learn what “The Gap” is Discover how to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be faster Understand the importance of not quitting

On today's episode of The Podcasting Party, I'm sharing the three things that I have done to grow both my shows to over 50,000 plus downloads. I don't typically share my numbers here on the podcast or anywhere else. But I am today, and I'll tell you why in the episode.  If you've been wondering how to grow your show and reach more listeners this episode is for you.  Mentioned in this episode:  DM Me on Instagram  Find out More About VIP Days Key Takeaways:  Listen in to hear the 3 things I did to grow BOTH my shows to over 50,000+  downloads Discover why I don't usually share my download numbers  Learn how you can grow your show too   

In today's episode I'm talking all about why you should batch your podcast from start to finish.  I'm talking batch recording, batch editing, batch show notes, batch graphics. Now before you skip this episode because I know what you're thinking, you're thinking, "Alana, it works for you, but batching could never, ever work for me". I just want you to pause and hear me out because I really do believe, if you batch your podcast episodes, it would solve 99% of the challenges that most one woman shows and solo-podcasters face when it comes to podcasting. So if I haven't convinced you yet come and have a listen, I think you'll be convinced by the end of this episode. Mentioned in this episode:  Join me for the Podcast Content Planning Training Tuesday, December 7th at 12pm EST  DM Me on Instagram Listen to Chasing Simple with Amanda Warfield Key Takeaways:  Listen in to hear some of the myths podcasters believe about batching their podcast content Understand some of the myths about podcast batching Learn how I set up my podcast batching schedule and the tricks I've learned over the years 

I hear from a lot of podcasters that don't ever set any podcasting goals, and many that do don't accomplish them. Goals are so important because they help you to make intentional progress toward where you want to go. So today I'm walking you through the process of how to set podcasting goals that you will actually accomplish.  Show Links:  DM Me on IG Listen to the Goal Get It Podcast Key Takeaways:  Listen in to understand what steps you should take before you decide to set podcasting goals. Understand why you shouldn't set goals that are tied to your downloads numbers. Learn how to break down one big podcast goal into small actionable goals. 

In today's episode I'm going off the cuff, so to speak, and giving you a recap of She Podcasts LIVE Conference in Scottsdale, AZ. I'm breaking down my favorite sessions, biggest takeaways, and a few of the things I'm implementing that I learned.  There is so much I wanted to say but I tried to keep it short so you could walk away with my most valuable takeaways from the event.  Today is the last day to join PodcastHER, the community for solo-podcasters and one woman shows. Come join us!  https://alanadawson.com/podcasther-community Links Mentioned in this episode:  Edison Research She Podcasts  Shure Microphones Desiree Martinez- Women of YouTube Christine- Your Empty Nest Coach Satellite Sisters Cameron Esposito 

Over the past five years of podcasting, coaching hundreds of podcasters, and editing thousands of episodes I've come to realize that there are a few things that every successful podcast and podcaster needs. And no, it has nothing to do with downloads. There are three key components that I have found every podcaster needs to be successful. I'm sharing them with you today, and they just might surprise you!    Show Links: Join PodcastHER  DM me to find out if PodcastHER is right for you Join my FREE FB Community The Podcasting Party   Show Takeaways:  Listen in to hear the 3 things every podcaster needs to be successful! 

In this episode of The Podcasting Party I am talking about the five stages of podcasting and how to know where you are. After working with hundreds of podcasters I found that most of them didn't think about podcasting in a linear timeline of moving from one stage to another. Instead, they are throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping something sticks.  And I think this can be really, really detrimental to podcasters. How can you move forward if you don't know where you're going or how to get there? So today I'll explain what the five stages are, how to know where you are, and how to move from one stage to another stage.  This path was created to help you navigate each stage and grow as a podcaster.  So let's jump in!   Show Links: TAKE THE QUIZ: Find out what stage podcaster you are!  Listen to episode 77: How to Organize Your Podcast Production DM Me on Insta and tell me what stage PodcastHER you are!    Show Takeaways:  Learn the 5 different podcasting stages and what is included in each Discover how to move from one stage to the other. Understand why following a path and moving along it is so important to your podcasting journey and success as a podcaster. 

Today my guest is Melissa Guller. Melissa is the founder of Wit & Wire, where she helps creators turn their skills and passions into profitable online businesses.  Today she and I are chatting all about how to use your expertise and create an online course! If you're a podcast host who has ever wondered, “how do I monetize my podcast?” This episode may just be your answer, an online course!    Show Links: Melissa's Microphone Cliff Ravenscraft Hindenburg Soundtracks by Jon Acuff Finish by Jon Acuff TAKE MELISSA'S QUIZ Show Takeaways:  Listen in to hear how to take your expertise (all the stuff you talk about on your podcast) and create an online course for your listeners  Understand the difference between owned media strategies vs. earned media strategies and how to leverage both Discover why knowing your audience is such an important part of podcasting

Today I'm walking you through six simple steps that you can take to turn your blog post into a podcast episode. I'm going to talk about it from the standpoint of a blog post and you want to turn it into a podcast episode, but if you have a podcast episode that you'd like to take and turn it into a blog post, you can take these same steps and reverse them. So let's dive in!     Show Links: Episode 77: How to Organize Your Podcast Production Jeff Goins Article: 5 Easy Tricks to Help You Write Catchy Headlines Get the CHEAT SHEET from today's episode to help you turn your blog posts into podcast episodes!     Show Takeaways:  Learn how to take your already written blog post and turn it into a podcast episode Discover the six simple steps involved in creating a podcast episode Listen into to hear how to repurpose your blog posts 

Today I am excited to welcome my friend, fellow podcaster, and enneagram coach Amy Wicks to the show. Amy is joining me today to discuss podcasting and the enneagram and why each of the nine types would make an amazing podcaster. It's such a fun episode, just like Amy, and I can't wait for you to listen in to hear the unique reasons your type would (or currently does) make you a great podcaster.    Amy Wicks is a faith-based Enneagram Coach, writer, and speaker who  lives in Kansas City with her tree-climbing arborist-husband and three  kids who can be found on the limbs of a tree, themselves. Often. She is  the voice of the weekly Simply Wholehearted Podcast and has co-authored  The Unseen Way, a book study created for Unseen: The Gift of Being  Hidden in a World that Loves to be Noticed (Sara Hagerty, Zondervan,  2017). She loves giving her time to the moms at Radiant Church in Kansas  City over a good cup of coffee.     Show Links: Connect with Amy On Instagram Website Work with Amy That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs Bridgetown Church Podcast  Amy's Mic Alana's Mic Amy's book: Should Christians Use the Enneagram Listen to Simply Wholehearted Podcast    Show Takeaways:  Listen in to hear the ways your unique type would (or currently does) make a great podcaster Understand what the enneagram is and how it has impacted both Amy and Alana as podcasters  Learn what the enneagram is and how it can be an asset to podcasting

Last week I shared my experience with podfade,  and one of the biggest reasons that I believe podcasts hosts podfade is because of their lack of planning and systems and their podcast production.  That's why  I am excited to talk to you today about how to get organized in your podcast production. We are going to talk about everything from batching to show notes, to templates. Let's get started and get organized!  Show Links: Get my Show Notes Template DM me on Instagram Shoot me an email Work with Me   Show Takeaways:  Learn how I stay organized throughout my podcast process Listen in to the ways I found to save time and energy when it comes to creating show notes Discover how I work smarter, not harder, when creating social media content for my show

Do you struggle with perfectionism? Then today's episode is for you. I had the pleasure of sitting down with my friend, Andrea Fortenberry. Andrea and I discuss how she overcame her perfectionistic tendencies to start her podcast, how she keeps perfectionism at bay while creating and producing her podcast, and how her release schedule has helped her. I loved our conversation so much and following my last  episode on podfade, I think this will be just the encouragement you need to push past perfectionism and start (or get back to) podcasting! Pronounced,  AWN-DRAY-UH, Andrea Fortenberry is a writer, speaker, and Bible teacher. She is the host of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering, a podcast that equips moms to find freedom from perfectionism and show up for the life God has for them.  She is on the staff of MOPS International as an Executive Leadership Coach, where she encourages and supports coordinators across the country.  You can connect with her at andreafortenberry.com or on Instagram @andreafortenberry.   Show Takeaways:  Listen in to hear how Andrea overcame some of the obstacles and fears of launching a podcast Learn how Andrea keeps her perfectionism at bay while she's creating and producing her podcast  Discover how Andrea chose an intentional release schedule for her podcast and help it helps her    Show Links: Join The Podcasting Party Community FB Group DM me on IG Blue Yeti Favorite Podcasting App: Anchor Andrea's Favorite Podcasts Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast The Alli Worthington Show Out of the Ordinary with Lisa Jo Baker & Christie Purifoy    

Welcome back to The Podcasting Party!  I am so excited to be back with you today. I know we've had a little bit of a break and I'm going to talk more about that in the show. Today on the show I am talking about podfade, not a super popular topic among podcasters. However, I believe it's a very important topic because at some point most podcasters will podfade, so the question is not if or when but, what do we do when it happens? How do we come back after we podfade? I'm sharing some of my personal stories and, as always, I have some tips and encouragement for you.  Show Takeaways:  Learn exactly what Podfade is and why it happens Understand how to prevent podfade  Discover how to come back after you've podfaded  Listen to Alana's story of podfading   Show Links: Join The Podcasting Party Community FB Group DM me on IG Find out more about the PodcastHER Community   To get the full show notes, listen on my website or find more podcasting resources head to my website: https://alanadawson.com/podcast

Today's episode is all about the upcoming changes you can expect from the Podcasting Party, as well as the results from the most recent listen survey and how those responses impacted the upcoming changes.  I'm so glad to be back with you and I can't wait for you to listen in!  FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: PodcastHER Community Editing Services Done For You Podcast Package JOIN THE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Consider this your invitation to join The Podcasting Party Community Group on FB. I share podcasting Tips every Tuesday. It's a great place to collaborate with other podcasters and learn more about creating, growing, and monetizing your podcast.    

All month long we are covering podcast monetization in what I'm dubbing March Monetization Madness!  Join me as I discussed seven ways to monetize and the pros and cons to each, monetization misconceptions and mindset surrounding monetization. As well as my favorite ways to monetize and how I utilize them in my business, how to pitch to advertisers and sponsors, and what to including your media kit.  Get the Monetization Mini-Training Join the Podcasting Party Community  

Today I get to talk with not one but TWO fabulous ladies and podcasters. The dynamic duo of the podcast Martha + Mary Show. Katie M. Reid and Lee Nienhuis are co-hosts and friends. And I can't wait for you to meet them both. Lee Nienhuis is the author of Brave Moms, Brave Kids and Countercultural Parenting, and a passionate Bible teacher. She is the communications specialist for Moms in Prayer International and the host of the Moms in Prayer Podcast and co-host of The Martha + Mary Show. A sought-after speaker, she shares a dynamic vision for the next generation of Christ followers. Lee and her husband, Mike, have four kids and live in West Michigan. Connect with Lee at leenienhuis.com   Katie M. Reid is the author of Made Like Martha and A Very Bavarian Christmas. She is a dynamic speaker and co-host of the Martha + Mary Show. As the Inspiration Doula, and a coach with the Ministry to Business team, Katie helps creatives bring life to their projects and purpose. Katie and her husband, Adam, have five kids and live in the middle of Michigan. Connect with Katie at katiemreid.com       LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Beyond Podcasting Virtual Summit Katie's Mic: Yeti Snowball Lee's Mic: Blue Yeti Garageband Canva That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs Out of the Ordinary Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast Journeywomen   JOIN THE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Consider this your invitation to join The Podcasting Party Community Group on FB. I share podcasting Tips every Tuesday. It's a great place to collaborate with other podcasters and learn more about creating, growing, and monetizing your podcast.

Has the flame gone out of podcasting? For some of you, 2020 was the year that allowed you the time and space you needed  to start your podcast, which is amazing. And then for others of you, I would guess for most of you, 2020 was the year that made it nearly impossible to continue to podcast for you. You had kids home, and spouses home, loved ones home, and it's hard to keep up a podcasting routine when your regular routine is thrown out the window. Or maybe it wasn't 2020 at all but the newness of podcasting has worn off and the daily grind has set in and those butterflies you once had for podcasting is no longer there. Whatever the reasons I talk to podcasters everyday who are ready to breakup with podcasting. Since February is the month of love and Valentine's Day is just around the corner,  I wanted to get back to basics and discuss the 3 ways to fall back in love with podcasting again. I promise today's episode is value back and is just what you need to get your podcasting relationship back on track!     LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 10 Ways to Put the Fun Back into Podcasting, Kick Podfade to the Curb and LOVE YOUR PODCAST Again No One Will Notice if I Stop Podcasting & Other Lies Podcasters Believe with Jenn Collins Why You Should Survey Your Listeners   JOIN THE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Consider this your invitation to join The Podcasting Party Community Group on FB. I share podcasting Tips every Tuesday. It's a great place to collaborate with other podcasters and learn more about creating, growing, and monetizing your podcast.

If you listened in to last week's episode then you know I answered all your podcast questions.  Well, almost all of them. You see, one of the questions I get quite regularly is about how to relaunch a podcast. To talk more about that I knew I needed to have on my friend, Noelle Rhodes. Noelle is the host of the Friending Show, a podcast about female friendship, which she relaunched.  In this episode Noelle tell us what it was like to relaunch a podcast, what she learned, and the advice she'd give to you.   

Are you getting ready to launch your podcast?  Have you been wondering about whether or not you should have a launch team? When you should submit to directories, what a podcast directory is? How to get on Apple's New & Noteworthy? Or what to do if launch day comes and you still haven't been approved.  Well today, I'm answering all the podcast launch questions that I commonly get asked.  Grab your note book and a pen, you'll want to takes notes!   https://alanadawson.com/2021/01/26/answering-all-yo…launch-questions/ LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 57: Ratings & Reviews Your Questions Answered Episode 20: How to Create an Introduction Episode   JOIN THE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY Consider this your invitation to join The Podcasting Party Community Group on FB. I share podcasting Tips every Tuesday. It's a great place to collaborate with other podcasters and learn more about creating, growing, and monetizing your podcast.