Your Podcast Coach

Welcome Your Podcast Coach community to my final recording. For awhile. In this episode, three important things... What to do when you need to take an extended break from your podcast. (or sunset it completely) Episodes that you can easily reference to help you make the most of your podcast. The creative journey I am currently embarking on (that's taking my bandwidth away from this podcast) If you're just discovering this podcast, I hope you find this, and the other 143 episodes beneficial to the growth of your online business and your podcast. And, if you haven't done so yet, click here to grab my FREE PODCAST ROADMAP to help you make sure your podcast is going in the right direction! Any questions, you can always email me at hello@yourpodcastcoach.com Thanks again for listening, following along and sharing! All the best to you and your podcast! Michael

First of all, since I'm releasing this on 01/01/2023, I'll start with Happy New Year! I'm kicking off 2023 with a story of humility. When I launched my first podcast in 2015 (and my podcast coaching business), I thought all of this would be easy. As a misguided and naive entrepreneur, I thought all I had to do was create a great logo and the world would come to me for every podcast question they had! Needless to say, a lesson in humility was coming! All of this changed when, after a couple of glasses of wine, I emailed John Lee Dumas. His reply, and the following conversation with JLD, changed how I look at podcasts forever. I hope you enjoy this story and here's to an awesome 2023!!! PS - I'm not really a John Lee Dumas fan, but give credit where credit is due, right?

Ahhhh... it's New Year's Eve 2022. Tomorrow will be a brand new year! And on this day of reflection, I share with you a story of how I made a big mistake a few years ago, and used this past 365 days doing my best not to repeat that mistake. In turn, learning more about grace and patience and not "forcing" work, but letting it come to me. Thanks for listening and enjoying Your Podcast Coach and I hope you have a wonderful New Years!

In this final episode of Season 7 of Your Podcast Coach, I share my five takeaways from interviewing entrepreneurs over the past 10 episodes. These takeaways can help you grow your podcast and continue to improve how your podcast sounds. And in these five (#5), I share the easiest way to improve your podcast with your next episode! Thank you so much for listening to this season and all the best to you and your podcast!  

An interesting thing happened in April of 2020. Yes, a pandemic took over the world, but something else... Many podcasts launched during this time!  And while many people started podcasts because they found themselves with time, others started because they COULDN'T do what they WANTED to do. In the case of Becki Svare, it was travel. So, in lieu of getting on a plane and seeing the world, she launched a "literary escape" podcast. In today's episode, Becki shares more detail on how this started for her and how she can easily take what she's created and start making money with her listeners and her email list. Link with Becki! Check out Becki's podcast HERE! Ready to Read Your Way Around The World? Simple click HERE! Thanks for listening and sharing!

I preach that consistency is one of the most important things when running any sort of content channel. If you're going to do a podcast, YouTube, blog or just active on social, the most important thing to be is... consistent. Well, last Monday went by and I did not release an episode. My excuse:  A cat 4 hurricane and a bad head cold. Hurricanes or not, this still bothered me and I wanted to share a quick story in this 5 minute solo episode. Thanks for listening and sharing!

This week, I am happy to introduce you to Emily Wong.  Emily and I have spent the summer working on her podcast, Career Cohort - A Community for Curious Careerists.  Emily, the founder of Words of Distinction, helps women over 40 land their next great job! She believes whole-heartedly that the pursuit of perfection cripples many great ideas from ever starting. (and many from landing their dream job!) In this episode, Emily shares her inspiration for starting a podcast, one of her biggest initial challenges and some of her biggest learnings since starting in 2020. Get your job search started with Emily's free resource: www.launchyourjobsearch.com And connect with Emily on LinkedIn HERE! Thanks for listening and sharing!

Here's a word that I've used a lot this season as I am talking with entrepreneurs about their podcasts... Discovery It's great to have these coaching calls about podcasts with such an incredible variety of podcast hosts.  And in this exercise, I am offering coaching and ideas, but I am also LEARNING many great things! This process of discovery (which I highly recommend for your podcast and business!) is showing many things I didn't know. But, it also confirms the things I've always known. And the biggest thing:  The best hosts have a PASSION and a "calling" to do their podcast. As I share in this episode, the passion you have helps make your podcast really stand out. Thanks for listening and sharing! Click here to grab your FREE Podcast Roadmap

One of the best strategies to grow your audience is to appear on other people's podcasts. But what happens when you're doing that, but not seeing growth. In this episode, we meet Shelley Carney, who focuses on helping "life 2.0" entrepreneurs and is already getting booked on podcasts. I share with Shelley the single most important thing to do when appearing on other shows. thanks for sharing and listening! Interested in learning more about growing your podcast? Start here.

In the summer of 2020, when it seemed like everyone was starting a podcast, Tammy Zelez came to me for help. She didn't know what to do, how to do it, or where to start. She just KNEW she had to do a podcast. In today's episode, I catch up with Tammy on all her successes with her podcast Through The Lens and where she goes from here. Check out Tammy's podcast HERE Download the Podcast Roadmap HERE Thanks for listening!  

I will always coach you to leave your podcast episodes basically unedited. Leave them in there most authentic and true state. However, I come to you on this day, eating some crow because I massively edited last week's episode with Desiree Wolfe. In this episode, I share why I felt the need to edit that episode, what I learned from that experience as a host as well as two segments where we discuss social media and SEO for podcast hosts. Thank you for listening and sharing! Link to my podcast roadmap

When I first heard Desiree Wolfe say that her podcast was basically Mom's who like to swear, I was IN!  What a great content "Promise!" But as I got to know Desiree in this coaching conversation, I realized there's so much more to her podcast, Slightly Unfiltered. In this episode, Desiree and I have a conversation about the struggles of managing time and all the "tasks" associated with a podcast, as well as picking up a podcast after an 18 month break. Plus you'll hear the ONE STRATEGY I share with Desiree that made her basically say, "wow...that makes my podcast so much easier! I can breathe now!" Link to Slightly Unfiltered Podcast Follow Desiree on Instagram Download the Podcast Roadmap here.  

Vulnerability.   Authenticity.   If you're going to do a podcast, a willingness to be both is key.   With Steven Murphy and The Nook Podcast, these two traits are front and center!   In this episode, Steven shares how faith is often misconstrued, how his biggest episode to date almost didn't happen, plus we discuss key strategies you can use to get your own podcast soaring even farther.   And one of the big takeaways from this episode is having the courage to publish some of the more vulnerable moments in your life.   Link to The Nook Podcast here.   Follow Steven on Twitter here.   Download the Podcast Roadmap here.  

In this episode of Your Podcast Coach, we dive into a brand new podcast focused on mental health, but through a millennial lens. Liana Ross, host of Let's Be Honest, shares how she is structuring her new podcast, as well how she is embracing her first solo podcast. We talk growth strategy, quick monetization and why it's so important to have a strong passion for what you do. Thanks for listening and sharing! LINKS: Let's Be Honest Podcast - Spotify Liana's Instagram The Podcast Roadmap  

How can it be, that one of the best pieces of guidance I've ever heard about creating podcasts is, "STOP CREATING CONTENT"? Because when you look at your podcast, or vlog, or blog as "documenting" (versus creating), a whole new perspective comes in. In this first episode of season 7 of Your Podcast Coach, I share the beginning of a journey. A journey, for at least the next 8 weeks, will feature entrepreneurs just like you, sharing their struggles and triumphs with their podcast. To give credit where it's due, this episode is inspired by two quotes, both featuring in Russell Brunson's book, Expert Secrets. These two quotes, from Russell and Gary Vee, speak to the importance of creating a lot of content and putting yourself out there. This episode begins this season's journey, but it also marks a shift in how I create. I know the next 8 Monday's will feature coaching calls, but I don't know what's coming after that.  I just know, I will be here to document and hit "publish"! Thank you for joining me in this journey! Links I Mention: Russell Brunson's Expert Secrets The Podcast Roadmap Your Podcast Coach Website Instagram

"I gotta get my butt back on the horse" I say this very line in this very episode. Why? Because that's exactly what I am doing.  After a longer-than-expected break, I am taking ACTION and getting back on the horse for my 7th season of Your Podcast Coach And in this return episode, I have an ask: I would like to interview you. I want to know your struggles, challenges, goals and all things you want accomplish with your podcast and your business. If you're interested, please email me here:  hello@yourpodcastcoach.com Thanks for listening to this update and I look forward to hearing from you and sharing your story for my next season!  New season (featuring you), starts August 1st.    

(Season Finale) All season, I've been sharing with you tips and strategies to help you feel great when you record your podcast. Sharing tips and strategies I've learned from coaching podcast hosts, as well as radio talk show personalities. And the secret to all of it, is simply be yourself. In this episode, I share the simplest, yet absolutely most effective way to have a great sounding podcast. Just Be You. thanks for listening and sharing!  

In this season of Your Podcast Coach, we are talking all about helping YOU sound amazing with your podcast. From preparation, to tech, to execution, this season is all about strategies to help you feel great behind the mic. In this episode, it's all about podcast interviews. While I've taught multi-week courses on podcast interviews and built multi-video presentations, In this episode, I boil down everything you need to know, in one podcast episode. In this episode, you will learn the ONE THING you need to know if you want sound AMAZING with every podcast interview you do! Plus, I share at the end of this episode, the most controversial thing I've ever shared in this entire podcast! Thanks for listening...and sharing!  

What I want...maybe more than anything is for you and your podcast to sound amazing. But when I dive a little deeper, I really want you to feel confident when you press "record" for your podcast. All season, I'm sharing tips and strategies to help you sound amazing with your podcast. And all of these insights point to helping you feel confident when you record. This episode brings it all together. These are very simple things you can do every episode so you sound EXACTLY like you should sound:  Your most authentic and natural self. Listeners engage with hosts who are comfortable and confident, and you can feel and sound this way with every episode you record! Thanks for listening and sharing!

All season on the Your Podcast Coach podcast, I am giving you tips and strategies to help you sound amazing. These are insights gained from 25 years training talk show hosts and the last 8 years working with podcast host. And all these tips point to one thing when you record your episodes. Confidence. This episode, (and next week's) are the foundation work for sounding confident. And that comes down to two very important things: Preparation and Execution. Sounding amazing with your podcast is everything we've talked about this season. All of it sets up for these two episodes. Sounding confident every time you record. Thanks for listening and sharing!

This season on Your Podcast Coach, we are discussing all the things you need to know to sound amazing with your podcast. And if you're talking podcasts, you gotta talk microphones! In this episode, I run through the top 5 microphones you can use to record your podcast. And this isn't just comparing microphones, these are the top five ways to record your podcast regardless of your budget or situation. While I've consulted with broadcast engineers who build multi-million dollar studios, I share in this episode that you can sound just as good, and do it under $100. However, if you've got the budget, I share two of the best microphones for podcast that are on the market. Here are a few quick links for the microphones mentioned in this episode: The Samson Q2U Microphone The Heil PR40 Microphone with Mic Boom The Shure SM7B Microphone And don't forget to grab the Podcast Roadmap Here!

This season is all about helping you sound amazing with your podcast! Tips, strategies and insights you can implement now to help you gain confidence behind the mic. In this episode, we zero in on the "ideal listener" that you talk to every single episode. This person (avatar, ideal listener, etc...) you will define by deciding gender, ethnicity and other details. But you will also dive into what makes this person "tick". What do they enjoy? What are their passions? And once you zero in on this person, you will name her or him and I share strategies on how to really communicate with this person. Thanks for listening and sharing! Grab the free podcast roadmap here!

This season is all about helping you sound AMAZING as a host of your podcast. The foundation, tips and strategies all to give you confidence behind the mic and create the best sounding podcast for you! In this episode, we get into it with the very first thing you have to make sure:  Are you talking about what you really want to talk about??? This is your passion and it is the foundation of your podcast. Gaining confidence behind the mic all starts with making sure you're talking about what you are most passionate about. And the more you focus on your passion, the result it authenticity. As you think of your favorite podcasts and those hosts, regardless of content or subject matter, we love hosts that are authentic. Thanks for listening and sharing! Grab the free podcast roadmap here!

Happy new year! Starting off 2022 with your podcast, there are three important questions for you to ask: 1.  Are you REALLY ready to do your podcast? 2.  Are you REALLY talking about what you want to? 3.  Are you planning for success? In this episode, I break these questions down for you and share success stories to get you inspired and ready for success with your podcast! Grab my free podcast roadmap now!

Happy New Year!  As we wrap up 2021, and look ahead to 2022, this is the time of the year when we reflect and prepare. Part of the preparation is setting GOALS! In this episode, I share with you a concept that you are probably familiar with, S.M.A.R.T. Goals. I break these down for you as well as the most important part of setting these goals: Setting goals with INTENTION! Thank you for supporting Your Podcast Coach in 2021 and here's to an even bigger and better 2022! Links mentioned: Click here to read Atlassian's SMART goals blog. Click here to grab the FREE Podcast Roadmap.  

This episode features the replay of this past week's workshop, "Your First 1000 Listeners". In this workshop, I share simple strategies to gain new audience and how to keep them engaged...ultimately turning your new listeners into paying customers. Links mentioned: The new Samson Q2U Microphone Giveaway Watch this presentation with slides. Thanks everyone! Have a great holiday season!!!

Going into 2022, I really want to focus on keeping things SIMPLE. As I mentioned in the last episode, the one area where I've wasted the most TIME and MONEY, is when I've made things more complicated than they needed to be. And many times, with your podcast and your business, if you keep it simple, that makes life easier, and makes your business more profitable. In this episode, I share three key themes to help you get ready for 2022 so you can focus on just what's important. (and get the most return!) Thanks for listening and sharing! Fill out my coaching questionnaire here!  

It's the holidays... so time to give away some good podcast freebies!!! First, I have my final free workshop of the year happening this Wednesday (December 15), and I am going live with my most popular workshop of the year, "Your First 1000 "List"eners. AND... I am giving away a brand new, Samson Q2U microphone!  In this episode, I let you hear just how great this microphone sounds! Use the following links...and good luck!!! Register for "Your First 1000 "List"eners" Workshop (before 12/15) Enter for the Free Microphone Giveaway (before Christmas Eve!) Watch me "unbox" and test out the new Samson Microphone Click to purchase the Samson Microphone  

As we all get ready for 2022, one theme keeps showing up again and again for me. Keep it SIMPLE!!! Goodness knows, over the years, I have complicated things with my podcast and my business. And these “complications” have cost me time, energy and money.  In today's episode, I go through three themes you can do to help you, the solo entrepreneur and podcast host, keep things simple. Plus, you'll get the most benefit for the work you do. These three themes:  Don't turn your podcast into a business, turn your business into your podcast. Stop comparing your podcast to the big names. (Just sound as good as them!) If you're going to do interviews, talk to people you WANT to talk to. These concepts will help you build great sounding episodes, and promote them with the least amount of effort, to get the most gain. Thanks for listening and sharing! Links I mentioned: Podcast Roadmap The New Samson Q2U Microphone Podcast Coaching Application

We all procrastinate at one time or another.   Before you judge yourself and feel bad, procrastination is pretty easy-to-spot and easy to correct when you know it's coming. In this episode, I take you through the five-step cycle from the excitement at the beginning, to the inevitable procrastination. I am releasing this episode right now, because so many entrepreneurs and coaches are excited (step two) with growing a podcast and their business in the new year.   To keep that excitement from turning into overthinking (step 4), may I suggest hiring a coach. You can apply for a Your Podcast Coach coaching program here. Thanks for listening and subscribing!

It's the week of Thanksgiving...possibly my favorite holiday of the year! What's so wonderful about this holiday is it's truly centered around gratitude.  In this short episode, I share a story about attracting the "right" clients into your business and listeners to your podcast. And giving thanks, as I discover the very wonderful and unique quality, of the clients I have attracted into my business in 2021. Enjoy and give thanks!

It's all about getting your podcast and your business ready for 2022!  Last week, I went through the 5 keys you should be thinking about to get ready in advance of the new year. This episode, I revisit #1 - "sounding good" and make sure you are talking about the very right thing for you! Plus I share the story of Agnes' podcast and how she got super clear on her mission and what she really wants to talk about! Register for this week's workshop here. Check out Agnes' podcast here.

I know a lot of entrepreneurs, like you, are thinking about how to launch or grow a podcast in 2022. I'm having more and more conversations every week about it!   So, this episode are 5 important keys to keep front and center if you want a successful podcast and business throughout next year. Thanks for listening! Links: Book a strategy call Amazing sounding Microphone I mentioned. Free Podcast Roadmap

Continuing the conversation from last week's episode, where I encouraged you to think about your podcast interviews differently... as partnerships. Here is an example of a partnership I did with Travis Brown, host of Podcast Builder Club. In this episode, I share with you why this was an effective partnership for both Travis and myself. But also, listen to Travis' podcast production style. He is transforming his interviews... into stories. I hope you enjoy this conversation, and you can learn more about Travis' and his entire podcast offering at www.poddecks.com  

For a moment...think about the podcast interview. You might think of them as this "thing" you "have to do" for your podcast.  But, I would like to invite you to think differently about the podcast interview and realize that this ONE TOOL can be the driver of huge growth for your podcast and your business. In this episode, I share strategies to make MORE out of your podcast interviews, and other partnership possibilities for growing your podcast... and your business!

In the conversation around getting your first 1000 "list"eners, there are two things that you must remember: Your podcast… gives value Your lead magnet… gives value And when you create value for both of these, for your podcast listeners and your email list, DON'T HOLD BACK! When you give incredible and immense value (for free) with both of these, you will ATTRACT the best customers and clients for your business. Thanks for listening!!!

This episode is for you if you're looking to grow your podcast AND your business. The most effective and powerful 1-2 punch is using your podcast audience to give value and build your email list. Today I talk about what really happened when FB went down last week, why you can't rely on social media and the most powerful tool to grow your business is... Your Email List!!! You'll learn the three step process to starting and growing your list today! Thanks for listening!

Imagine having access to 41 podcast experts all teaching unique aspects of launching, growing and monetizing a podcast. That is Podcasters Kit 2021 and I am thrilled to be part of it. This amazing offer is only $47 and it expires Saturday night at midnight. Check it out at www.yourpodcastcoach.com/pkit Here's my conversation with the founder of Podcasters Kit, Dan Morris on how he brought together all these amazing people from podcasts!

This episode is for you if you're just getting started with your podcast. Is this you? You've answered some questions, but only have more... You have a great podcast idea, but no idea where to begin. This is a workshop I just completed with a bunch of great questions at the end.  I hope this workshop gives you the answers you need and the inspiration to take ACTION!

I am returning after a long summer break with five things I am taking away from this summer. And how I hope I can help you keep your podcast growing with these FIVE things I am taking away from this summer. Remember, YOU ARE A CREATOR! Sometimes that is for your podcast and sometimes how you create in other places (like workshops or IG lives!) I am so excited to get back "on this horse" with my podcast and keep giving you value to help you with your business and your podcast. Interested in my podcast roadmap to help you with your podcast? Click here to get it for free!

Just a quick update from Your Podcast Coach... I am taking a few weeks off from my normal Monday podcast because I am working on workshops for you! You have told me that there are two areas you would like help with... Interviews on your podcast And how to grow your podcast. These workshops are FREE and will be starting in the next couple of weeks. If you haven't done so already, grab my free Podcast Roadmap and you'll be notified when these workshops are live! Thanks for listening and subscribing!

I'll say it again... The fastest way to grow your podcast, is to be a guest on another person's podcast. That works for you, just the same as it works for me. Today's episode is a conversation Tayo Rockson and I had on his amazing podcast, As Told By Nomads. Tayo is an cultural translator, activist and storyteller. And he has a very successful and engaging podcast. Thanks for listening!

In a recent strategy session, a successful entrepreneur who had published 400 episodes wanted to start a new podcast. The question was... should he just keep going with his existing podcast, or rename and rebrand it and start anew? Yes. And Yes. Start new but in the same podcast as you've been doing. While this might seem a little confusing, in this episode we discuss how your podcast will ALWAYS evolve.  And sometimes, it makes the most sense, to rebrand and redo all elements to embrace this evolution. Enjoy!

Just a few months ago, Andy Lack, host of Pick The Pup, knew nothing about podcasts. He didn't know how to start, how to get published and he was terrified of tech. What he did know, was how to make money betting on golf. He was a "rain man" of sorts when it came to research and analysis of golf. Studying players, stats, courses and more...all to make money betting on golf. As you will hear in today's episode, Andy overcame all of this, and in an incredibly short amount of time, because the one source all major golf outlets were coming to for info. Enjoy!

SUCCESS STORY EPISODE Michael Caz (Cazayoux) is a beast. He has two incredibly successful podcasts with tens of thousands of monthly listeners, a 7-figure fitness/nutrition biz with his wife, Adee, and a beautiful new family. Michael is also one of my clients. Starting with this episode, I want to share these success stories...bragging on these individuals. The hope is that as you hear what these entrepreneurs have done, that you find the courage and inspiration to launch your own podcast. Thanks for listening!

Starting off my next 100 episodes with the number one conversation around podcasts...money. Money! Money! Money! Can you make money with your podcast?  Is there any return on investment? What’s the best path to make money with your podcast? In this episode, I break down five podcast money myths surrounding starting and growing your podcast. From sponsorships, audience size to the fastest way to make money and build customer loyalty, this episode will give you clarity around making money with your podcast. Thanks for listening and subscribing!

Wow! Episode 100 of Your Podcast Coach! Let's celebrate! I’ll start by saying a big “thanks” to everyone who listens regularly. Without you...i’d just be talking to myself! In this episode, I highlight some of the key learnings from these first 100 episodes. I break it down into four episode categories:  Tactical, Coaching, Vulnerability & Making Money. My goal is to give you an easy reference if you want to go back and listen again (or for the first time). Thanks for listening, sharing and subscribing!

What do you do when your podcast drops off? Picture this, your podcast is going strong, you're regularly recording episodes, and BOOM! Life happens, things get in the way, and before you know it you’ve “pod-faded”, and your podcast has been in the dark for 6 months.  In today’s episode I’m going to give you four steps to getting back on the wagon, getting your podcast going strong, and what you can do to prevent this from happening again in the future.  Thanks for listening and subscribing! Four steps to bring your podcast back to life: Get back on the wagon Ask yourself, what can I really do? Get 6-8 weeks ahead before you relaunch Make a big deal out of it!

Creating a truly unique podcast is easier said than done. In today’s episode I'm dissecting what might very well be one of the best podcast episodes I’ve ever heard. I’ll be taking you through my three pillars as to why this episode stands out, and how you can apply them to your next episode.  Thanks for listening and subscribing! 3-tips for your next podcast: 07:30 - Step away from your normal recording environment  09:00 - Be authentic; be you 13:00 - Never lose sight of the purpose of your podcast Resources mentioned: Amber Lilyestrom Podcast

We venture further down The Podcast Roadmap in today’s episode of Your Podcast Coach! Last week, and this week, I share with you the detailed roadmap that will take you from exactly where to begin with your podcast all the way to publishing 100+ episodes. Today's episode starts with your podcast launch through how to grow quickly and ultimately making money with your podcast. (if you have not done so, please listen to the previous two episodes. (#95 and #96)) Thanks for listening and subscribing!  

“I want to start a podcast...but WHERE DO I BEGIN?” Possibly the MOST COMMON QUESTION I get from entrepreneurs and coaches who want to start a podcast. For today’s episode, we start down The Podcast Roadmap. A complete roadmap that has the exact order you need to take for the life of your podcast. Today, I talk about the place to start with your podcast and navigate the tech as well as what to do in the first few days of your podcast. Download your FREE Podcast Roadmap: www.yourpodcastcoach.com/podcastroadmap