Podcasts about power up podcasting

#840 Some people think they're at s a poker table. They believe that if one person wins, everyone else loses. I've never agreed with that, and I'll tell you why in today's episode! Listen in because having an abundance mindset is one of the best ways to set yourself up for success in entrepreneurship. The reaction to me launching my Power-Up Podcasting course perfectly illustrates this. From support to anger, other educators in the space had a lot to say about it! So, is it too late to enter a niche if other creators are already serving your target audience? Instead of being discouraged, you should see this as proof that you've found a viable market. Your perspective can make or break your success because there's always room for quality content and your unique voice in any space. Join me today to break free from the scarcity mindset! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session840.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#836 Overcoming impostor syndrome is often the key to building your business and unlocking more sales. But how do you prove your expertise and become an authority in your space? Join me because, in today's episode, I continue the trip down memory lane I started in session 834! Going into the online course boom, I faced a pivotal moment in my entrepreneurial journey. I reveal how my friend and mentor, Chalene Johnson, helped me overcome impostor syndrome and embrace selling through service. This was a game-changer because the course she pushed me to create, Power-Up Podcasting, generated over $250,000 at launch alone! I now had the confidence to take on bigger projects to help my students and audience. You'll hear about FlynnCon, my in-person conference, and how that led to the creation of our SPI Pro and All-Access Pass communities. I also want to give you a sneak peek at the future of SPI, so listen in! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session836.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#716 I bought the equipment to start a podcast in 2008—but I was scared. In fact, putting my voice out there was so frightening that I didn't publish anything until 2010. But it wasn't long before I realized this show would become something special. Today, I want to take you back to that life-changing moment. Tune in because this session highlights why now is still a great time to create a new show around your brand! And with YouTube becoming a big player in the space, podcast discovery is about to change forever! That's why we added a video module to the upcoming Power-Up Podcasting 3.0. This newly overhauled version of our flagship course is the step-by-step solution you need to launch a successful show that gets found and grows your business! So check out SPI's All-Access Pass to unlock our community-powered course library! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session716.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mobile podcasting has the power to level up your podcasting and positioning. I will showcase the different ways you can work with organizations–both local and otherwise–to position yourself as a thought leader in the industry. And, my lessons for you will include sharing how I have used these methods over the years and the incredible results they have garnered me. Let's really drive home the opportunity for any mobile podcasting you implement and inspire your future content creation on the go. It's my next Podcasting 102 topic ready to roll for you today. Listen in and let's do this...! Host, Lead Editor, and Executive Producer: Producer Jaime ("Jemmy") Legagneur | Email Me! (Jaime@FlintStoneMedia.com) My Workshops: Launch Strong and/or Maximize Your Podcast's Potential with my Workshops! Tip #21 from 3/1/2023: Using a Template for Your Editing Projects (Instagram | TikTok) Tip #58 from 4/21/2023: Edit Audio-Only Version More than Your Video Version (Instagram | TikTok) Link: Curve the Cube Podcast | Episode 110: Podfest 2017 Link: Finding Florida Podcast | Episode 4b: Around the State in 1 Day – Jaime & Glenn Tackle Florida Huddle | Episode Episode 16b: Sailing into the Miami International Boat Show Connect with the Show and Leave a Voice Message: PodcastingYourBrand.com Follow me on social media: Instagram: @FlintStoneMedia Tik Tok: TikTok.com/@producerjaime Clapper: @ProducerJaime | Join My Group on Clapper: Podcasting with Purpose Facebook: Facebook.com/FlinttoneMedia Twitter: @FlintStoneMedia LinkedIn: Producer Jaime | Flint Stone Media Clubhouse: @ProducerJaime Already Have a Podcast? Check Out My FREE Tips | Producer Jaime's Equipment Guide | Launch Strong and Maximize Your Podcast's Potential with my Workshops! | Let me coach you 1 on 1... | Download My Top Tips Pack Working on Your Business Expertise? Monetize Your Expertise with Owwll App (Referral Code: PL954123 for a $10 credit!) Favorite Tools I'm Affiliated with: Canva | 1SheetPRO | Riverside FM | Podopolo | PodPros Additional Support Provided by: Flint Stone Media and Listeners Like You!! Remember: "The only thing more powerful than your voice is your spirit to use it." So, turn that mic on. ~ Producer Jaime ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Flint Stone Media LLC 2023.

Mobile podcasting has the power to level up your podcasting and positioning. I will showcase the different ways you can work with organizations–both local and otherwise–to position yourself as a thought leader in the industry. And, my lessons for you will include sharing how I have used these methods over the years and the incredible results they have garnered me. Let's really drive home the opportunity for any mobile podcasting you implement and inspire your future content creation on the go. It's my next Podcasting 102 topic ready to roll for you today. Listen in and let's do this...! Host, Lead Editor, and Executive Producer: Producer Jaime ("Jemmy") Legagneur | Email Me! (Jaime@FlintStoneMedia.com) My Workshops: Launch Strong and/or Maximize Your Podcast's Potential with my Workshops! Tip #21 from 3/1/2023: Using a Template for Your Editing Projects (Instagram | TikTok) Tip #58 from 4/21/2023: Edit Audio-Only Version More than Your Video Version (Instagram | TikTok) Link: Curve the Cube Podcast | Episode 110: Podfest 2017 Link: Finding Florida Podcast | Episode 4b: Around the State in 1 Day – Jaime & Glenn Tackle Florida Huddle | Episode Episode 16b: Sailing into the Miami International Boat Show Connect with the Show and Leave a Voice Message: PodcastingYourBrand.com Follow me on social media: Instagram: @FlintStoneMedia Tik Tok: TikTok.com/@producerjaime Clapper: @ProducerJaime | Join My Group on Clapper: Podcasting with Purpose Facebook: Facebook.com/FlinttoneMedia Twitter: @FlintStoneMedia LinkedIn: Producer Jaime | Flint Stone Media Clubhouse: @ProducerJaime Already Have a Podcast? Check Out My FREE Tips | Producer Jaime's Equipment Guide | Launch Strong and Maximize Your Podcast's Potential with my Workshops! | Let me coach you 1 on 1... | Download My Top Tips Pack Working on Your Business Expertise? Monetize Your Expertise with Owwll App (Referral Code: PL954123 for a $10 credit!) Favorite Tools I'm Affiliated with: Canva | 1SheetPRO | Riverside FM | Podopolo | PodPros Additional Support Provided by: Flint Stone Media and Listeners Like You!! Remember: "The only thing more powerful than your voice is your spirit to use it." So, turn that mic on. ~ Producer Jaime ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Flint Stone Media LLC 2023. Partner with FPN: Become the voice of YOUR segment of Florida!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! FPN Media Kit We are currently boarding shows to build out our network. And, you don't want to miss ANY of the new hosts and podcasts were have joining us. Search for and subscribe to “Florida Podcast Network” on iTunes and all your favorite podcast players to get more of this and ALL our shows. Become a Patron: Have a suggestion for the Network? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know!    FPN:  Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network

#659 Today's guests have built something absolutely incredible. They run a community of over fourteen thousand members and generate passive income from in-person meetups. That's right—their event system is fully automated! The key to all this is an exquisitely designed funnel and the podcast that started their inspiring journey. Liz Faircloth and Andresa Guidelli help women in real estate achieve financial freedom. Their brand, The Real Estate InvestHER, has seen massive growth in the four years since enrolling in SPI's Power-Up Podcasting course. Liz, Andresa, and I discuss building long-term business partnerships, organic audience growth, managing an influx of over one hundred new community members per week, and creating events that run themselves. Their insight into these topics is truly priceless! We also discuss the core principles behind their success that are both vital and universally applicable. So listen in for a masterclass in community creation and business development! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session659.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#653 Starting from nothing and working hard to build a business is relatable. But what happens when you finally "make it?" My returning guest, Sophie Walker of the Australian Birth Stories podcast, is the perfect example of someone who has built a brand from scratch and turned it into a vast empire. We last spoke in episode 432. Her show has since amassed over ten million downloads, and sponsors are lining up to support her work! She was one of our star students in Power-Up Podcasting, so I'm not surprised. But the responsibility of running a brand that's changing lives and the massive financial decisions involved can weigh anyone down. Join Sophie and me for this incredible conversation about podcasting, business growth, work-life balance, and building a team with a shared vision. We also discuss Sophie's first book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, and much more. Listen in and enjoy! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session653.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let's get to my 12 favorite business tools with some free trials. If you subscribe to any of these, I may receive an affiliate commission.First, make sure you grab my FREE PDF to make it easier than ever to become a contributor to a top website at 16Places.com.1. AgorapulseAgorapulse is my absolute favorite social media management tool.2. ConvertKitThis is what I use to build my email list and stay in touch with people. 3. CanvaI'm in Canva every day either creating pins, using their photo library for blog post images, creating YouTube thumbnails, etc.4. SwitchPodThis tripod was created by my mentor, Pat Flynn, to help content creators keep a phone on a level surface to take photos and videos.5. TeachableMy online course is here and makes managing The Media Mentoring Program drag and drop easy.6. GrowBotsWhen it comes to finding the right people to contact and sending outbound emails for business development, GrowBots makes it super easy and personal.7. SEMRushSEMRush has all the SEO bells and whistles.8. RankIQThis is perfect for keyword research because it considers your ability to rank for a phrase based on searches, traffic, competition, domain authority, and more.9. Power-Up PodcastingBefore I started my podcast, I didn't know where to begin. Power-Up Podcasting walks you through every little thing you need to do step by step.10. AMP'd Up PodcastingOnce your podcast is created, it's time to grow it!11. The LinkedIn Operating SystemIn this course, you will learn how Justin Welsh used LinkedIn to go from zero to 335K+ followers and over $3.2M in income with zero ads.12. The Content  Operating SystemLearn Justin Welsh's highly systematized approach to producing 475M+ content impressions across LinkedIn and Twitter.Join Christina's 3-day bootcamp Pitch Publicity Profit: MediaMavenAndMore.com/Publicity If you liked this episode, please subscribe to this podcast to hear more like it. Tell your colleagues, friends, and family… and don't forget to tap that subscribe button. For more, visit MediaMavenAndMore.com/podcast.Follow Christina on social media at: Website: MediaMavenAndMore.com Facebook: https://Facebook.com/MediaMavenAndMore Twitter: https://Twitter.com/ChristinaAllDay Instagram: https://Instagram.com/ChristinaAllDay LinkedIn: https://LinkedIn.com/in/ChristinaAllDay YouTube: https://Youtube.com/c/MediaMavenAndMore TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christinaallday

#546 I'm gonna be honest. What you're about to hear in today's episode might be a little disturbing. Okay, I'm kidding (mostly). You might cringe a little, though. That's because you're going to hear clips from my very first podcast episode ever, from July 2010. Podcasting was very difficult then. It was not just technically difficult, but hard because there were fewer people making shows and proving that this thing actually worked. It was also hard because I was very much in my own head, and the thought of putting my voice out into the world was scary. But I also knew a little bit about the power and potential of podcasting. And I knew I wanted to help people change their lives through podcasting as well. That's why I also want to share a special offer on our Power-Up Podcasting course. It's the best resource out there to get you up and running with the podcast of your dreams. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session546.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus episode, Pat Flynn shares his top tips for creating a successful podcast, building a tribe of Superfans, and how to monetize with a small audience.More resources from Pat:"Power Up Podcasting" Course"Superfans" BookSmart Passive Income PodcastPat Flynn's YouTube ChannelReview Buzzcast in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show.

Want to know how to be a podcast guest?   It’s easier than you think… all you have to do is ask!   Okay, there is admittedly MORE strategy than that, but you don’t get what you don’t ask for. Oftentimes, we’re so afraid of rejection that we don’t even bother asking for what we truly want. So the first key to pitching yourself is to actually DO it and ask for the interview!   From there, we’ve got lots of practical, tangible advice in today’s episode for not only how to land spots as a podcast guest, but how to form genuine, lasting connections.   As a podcast visibility expert and host of the Go Pitch Yourself podcast, my guest today Angie Trueblood knows that the only ‘perfect pitch’ is the one that leads with value and focuses on building a genuine connection. Whether she is teaching entrepreneurs how to pitch themselves or working behind the scenes to secure opportunities for others, Angie leverages her super-connector powers to grow businesses and build long-lasting relationships.   When she’s not working with her clients or being active in her local community, she loves exploring Richmond, Virginia’s parks and playgrounds with her two kiddos, checking out new restaurants with her hubs, and laughing about motherhood over cocktails with friends. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why are podcasts the best outlet to increase visibility and grow your business? How to create genuine connections and friendships online How you can pitch yourself for podcasts when you don’t have the time Why you shouldn’t just go to iTunes and search for podcasts in your industry to pitch WHO to pitch, HOW to pitch, and WHAT to pitch to land an interview on your ideal podcasts   Subscribe and Review Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you liked what you heard, please leave an honest review for The Success with Soul Podcast on Apple Podcasts so we can improve and better serve you in the future. Plus, you could be featured on a future episode during our listener spotlights. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them.   And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic updates. My goal for this podcast is to inspire those who seek flexibility and freedom in their lives by making something happen with holistic, soulful, step-by-step strategies from me and other experts.   Links + Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  If you’re ready to stop thinking about starting a podcast and actually want to get started today, join Pat Flynn’s podcast course Power Up Podcasting! When you sign up through our link, you’ll get a bonus from me: access to the exact Podcast Plan I created before launching Success with Soul, so you can get inspiration and see an example of how I did it! Simply email our team at hi@katekordsmeier.com with a screenshot of your receipt and we’ll send you this bonus! The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Hunter.io chrome extension Want to start your blog from scratch the right way? Watch my free video training series to show you how to get your blog idea into the world–sign up here! Learn the biggest mistakes people make, and what to do instead! Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run Itself by Mike Michalowicz Traction by Gino Wickman Get Angie’s roadmap for podcast pitching success that details the 6 steps needed in any effective podcast pitching strategy, plus the most common mistakes to avoid. Follow Angie on Instagram @angie_trueblood and visit her website here Follow me on Instagram @katekordsmeier and @rootandrevel   More Ways to Enjoy Success with Soul Download a transcript of this episode Download on Apple Podcasts Email me new episodes Don’t forget to join our free Success With Soul Facebook community for follow-up conversations about the podcast episodes and where I also often go live to answer your burning questions. Hangout with like-minded bloggers and heart-centered online business owners exchanging priceless feedback, encouragement, and other golden insights from the trenches.   EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by Danny Ozment at https://emeraldcitypro.com

LINKS IN THIS EPISODEThe Smart Passive Income Pro (membership community) https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/pro/Pat's latest book: Superfans -  https://amzn.to/3gtaR2xPat's course on how to podcast: Power-Up Podcasting https://courses.smartpassiveincome.com/p/power-up-podcastingMicrophone Pat recommends - Samsung Q2U https://amzn.to/2VJmMQ3 Smart Passive Income Blog featuring me https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/success-story-kolarele-sonaike/When Pat interviewed me - https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/podcasts/become-a-better-communicator/Book a complimentary coaching session with me - https://www.greatspeech.co/get-started/My FREE workshop - https://www.greatspeech.co/workshop/Pat Flynn is a God. Seriously! In the world of podcasting, there is almost no one bigger and more celebrated. His podcast has been downloaded over 65 million times, and his Smart Passive Income blog is the bible for all entrepreneurs looking to build a residual income through entrepreneurship.In this episode, we coverhow he started his podcastwhy it is a great time to get into podcasting right nowhow to start your new podcastwhat equipment you need to get goingA simple formula to identify your podcast USPWhy you don't need to worry about having 1 million subscribersIt's a great episode.

What if I told you that there was a highly effective, simple, and cheap way to grow your business? You’d want to try it, right? I would. But a huge number of side hustlers are ignoring this essential piece of expanding their reach and customer base. It’s called “Content Marketing” What is content marketing?  Well, simply put, content marketing is when you share useful information on your blog, your youtube channel, your social media, what-have-you that does not explicitly promote what you sell. Some examples include if you’re running a food blog you could share recipes, tips on kitchen organization, or something like how to choose an Instapot. Again, something that your audience would find useful that has no push to sell anything. If your niche is health and fitness, maybe share your workout routine, or a routine you’d like to try as well, a daily menu, or even mindset journal prompts to help your readers with their fitness journaling. In the makeup niche, try giving a 5 minute face, tips for picking out the perfect shade of lipstick, or common mistakes beginners make. Notice that none of these examples mention selling anything.  The content needs to be interesting and relevant. Keep it interesting and relevant, even if they don’t buy anything. Here’s the other thing, it needs to be sharable. This helps because it makes you known as an expert (for more on that you can listen to episode 40), or someone they can go to for their specific situation. It also expands your reach past your immediate circle.  A problem many people run into is that when they share content is that it only reaches your mom and aunt, then some people you work with, and then maybe a person or two in their social circles but then it just plateaus or stops. You can’t find a way to break that circle. Just sharing content helps you expand your reach.  Think of how many times you’ve seen recipes shared on facebook. When this is shared it can move to your friends full list of friends, and then their whole list of friends, and so on. Ideally everything we write will become a viral sensation, but even if your content only reaches a few new people each time, isn’t that worth it? The answer is a solid YES.  Content marketing allows you to have a “Know, Like, and Trust” factor with your audience. This allows your audience to feel connected to your or like they know you. If you’ve ever followed a celebrity on twitter and you feel like you could be friends with them in real life, you get it, because you feel like you know who they are. Content, like interviews for the press, or even roles they play make you feel that connection and get you on “their team,” or liking them.  Then there’s the trust side. Do I feel like this person has my best interest at heart or do I feel like they’re just pushers of a product? We all know that person who is always selling their thing. We might know them and like them, but we do trust that they are looking out for us? No, because they are skipping the first two steps to be invited into our world. A question I’m often asked is: Can’t I just post on social media? Well, no. While social media provides a vehicle you and others can use to share your content, and you can certainly use it to repurpose your content, it should not be the primary home for your content. Why? It is rented land. If you’re only creating content on Facebook, you’re leaving your business in the hands of a strange, fickle digital landlord who can choose to censor your posts, ban you from the platform, change the entire format of the site, or just wake up and decide he’s done with this and burn the whole thing down. Mix and vary your means of content delivery. When you create content on your own website, you can’t get shadow banned. How do I get started with content marketing? Choose an output format. Are you going to blog, podcast, or produce your content with a video channel? This is all up to you and what you like to do. Next, you need to start thinking of what your audience wants to know about? Think about who you want to talk to. Then, start writing or recording. Get out there and make that content. Just remember, provide value first. Providing great content makes selling easier.  I know your time is limited and you want to spend it on things that are going to get you results. That is why I am so passionate about content marketing. I believe with all of my being that this works. It takes time, and there is a bit of a learning curve, but it is worth it. Content marketing gets you in front of more people. It builds you up as an authority that people can go to because you are the person to go to on that topic. Your content is there as long as your website is up. They will live on after you post them. People will continue to find them and you will continue to build your audience years later.  Recommended Programs To learn more about blogging, check out Built To Blog  To learn more about podcasting, check out  Power-Up Podcasting  To learn more about YouTube, check out The Search & Rescue Method  Take our new quiz to find out which business idea fits best with your interests, talents, and lifestyle at sidehustleteachers.com/quiz

Maybe starting a podcast has crossed your mind, but you’re still on the fence about if it’s worth it. But did you know there are only 1 million podcasts, vs. 500 million blogs and 50 million YouTube channels? And did you know that podcasting is one of the best ways to build an audience, connect with others in meaningful ways, and build your brand–even from scratch?   My guest today, Pat Flynn, is a father, husband, and entrepreneur who lives and works in San Diego, CA. He owns several successful online businesses and is a professional blogger, keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and host of the Smart Passive Income and AskPat podcasts, which have earned a combined total of over 60 million downloads, multiple awards, and features in publications such as The New York Times and Forbes. He is also an advisor to ConvertKit, LeadPages, Teachable, and other companies in the digital marketing arena.   What you’ll learn in this episode: Why podcasts are the best platforms (even if you don’t have an audience!) How to bust common myths about podcasting Tips and practical strategies on how to engage and grow your audience and create superfans (and thus create a sustainable business) Why ‘the riches are in the niches’ and how you can make six-figures with only 1000 true fans How to use podcasting and blogging in tandem   Subscribe and Review Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you liked what you heard, please leave an honest review for The Success with Soul Podcast on Apple Podcasts so we can improve and better serve you in the future. Plus, you could be featured on a future episode during our listener spotlights. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them.   And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic updates. My goal for this podcast is to inspire those who seek flexibility and freedom in their lives by making something happen with holistic, soulful, step-by-step strategies from me and other experts.   Links + Resources Mentioned in this Episode:   If you’re ready to stop thinking about starting a podcast and actually want to get started today, join Pat Flynn’s podcast course Power Up Podcasting! When you sign up through our link, you’ll get a bonus from me: access to the exact Podcast Plan I created before launching Success with Soul, so you can get inspiration and see an example of how I did it! Simply email our team at hi@katekordsmeier.com with a screenshot of your receipt and we’ll send you this bonus! Fusebox Speakpipe The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier Visit Pat Flynn’s website, his site Smart Passive Income, follow him on Twitter @PatFlynn, on Instagram @PatFlynn, and on YouTube here Follow me on Instagram @katekordsmeier and @rootandrevel   More Ways to Enjoy Success with Soul   Download a transcript of this episode Download on Apple Podcasts Email me new episodes Don’t forget to join our free Success With Soul Facebook community for follow-up conversations about the podcast episodes and where I also often go live to answer your burning questions. Hangout with like-minded bloggers and heart-centered online business owners exchanging priceless feedback, encouragement, and other golden insights from the trenches.   EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by Danny Ozment at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Julia unleashes the topic of failure. She supplies her audience with tips on how to learn to move through them. She also talks about how important it is to remain focused on moving through feelings associated with failures instead of bottling them up forever. It is very important to acknowledge that we often stay in our comfort zones in hopes to avoid failures in our lives. Julia talks openly about how to face your feelings after a failure arises in your life.Questions & Tips 1. Why is it important to fail?2. Accept your feelings that arrive with your failure and sit with them.3. Learn from the situation. What did you see? What can you do differently next time? What things can I put in place next time to meet my goals?4. Reach out to someone for support. Learn about their wins and fails. Get their perspective on your challenges and epic failure. Remember, all humans experience failures in their lives. The most important piece of moving through failures is to evaluate and look at your failure through a lens of construct so you can apply changes and try again when you are ready. Successful people in life have managed to use this as a way to grow personally and professionally.We are not immune to failure, it is a part of everyday life.Quotes from today's show:" Failure can become our most powerful path to learning if we're willing to choose courage over comfort".- Brene Brown" Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly." -Robert F. Kennedy" Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement."- C.S. LewisPlease continue to help spread awareness in normalizing talking about mental health within our communities. You can help me by sharing the show with one person or leaving a review on your favorite podcasting platform. I created a course Power Up Podcasting and launched it last night! I am so pumped to get this community rolling on creating your own podcast. I created an 8 module course that breakdown how to create and publish a podcast with easily digestible pieces in a community for support. The best part is I will be spending time there each week to answer your questions LIVE. Yep! To learn more about my course visit www.juliabusby.com/power.code for the course: save200 for one-time payment option 200off for payment plan optionUntil Sunday 11/1 at Midnight you can receive $200 off on either payment option!!Enter at checkout for monthly payment option or one-time payment optionFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/juliambusby

Have you ever considered starting a podcast to market your business?Not only am I the host of the Jasmine Star Show, but I have found that doing 6-8 podcast interviews per month has grown both the Jasmine Star and Social Curator brands immensely. >>If you love listening to podcasts, chances are you know podcasts are a great way to get your name out into the world, even if it’s only through a listener’s headphones.

In this episode of AskPat 2.0, we're speaking with Krista Karpowich who, thanks to one of our courses, Power-Up Podcasting, started a podcast. It's taking off right now, so fast, in fact, that she quit her full time job. We discuss monetization opportunities. She asks: "How do I get podcast sponsors?" We get into some of the nitty-gritty for sure. If you enjoyed today's episode and you love the format of this show and helping other entrepreneurs, can you help me convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating on iTunes (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to me, so thank you so much!Today’s sponsor is FreshBooks, who make the best financial management software out there. It’s ridiculously easy to use and their interface is highly-visual and super-intuitive. You can actually get an unrestricted, thirty-day trial for free; just go to FreshBooks.com/askpat and enter “Ask Pat” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.Buy my new book Superfans!

This Where Are They Know? episode is kind of a crossover, if you will, because we originally talked to this guest on the Smart Passive Income Podcast. In Episode 311, “How to Build an Audience with Your Hobby,” we talked to Phil Lichtenberger from Scanner School. He was a Power-Up Podcasting student who had taken what he learned and used it to build a strong following in a niche topic about his passion—radio scanners. For this episode of AskPat, we explore finding more time in your business to level up success.If you enjoyed today's episode and you love the format of this show and helping other entrepreneurs, can you help me convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating on iTunes (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to me, so thank you so much!Today’s sponsor is FreshBooks, who make the best financial management software out there. It’s ridiculously easy to use and their interface is highly-visual and super-intuitive. You can actually get an unrestricted, thirty-day trial for free; just go to FreshBooks.com/askpat and enter “Ask Pat” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.Buy my new book Superfans! Get tickets for FlynnCon2!

See all the Cyber Monday Deals hereSPI-Ber Monday from Pat Flynn (click here to see all deals here)Remember to put in the coupon code Holiday2019 to get the discount and free limited-edition t-shirt. Here is the pricing:Smart from Scratch: $149 (regular price: $249)1·2·3 Affiliate Marketing: $399 (regular price: $699)Power-Up Podcasting: $599 (regular price: $799)Amp’d Up Podcasting: $699 (regular price: $999)Sign up for any of the above or the 4-course bundle here!Smart Podcast Player (limited time lifetime license w/ early access to Podcast Transcripts plugin)99Designs $149 off Cyber Monday DealFull disclosure: I may receive compensation if you purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. Win-win.Support the show (https://www.podcastinsights.com/support)

Can you believe it’s been a full year since we launched the Confident Communications Podcast? Well, here we are! One year later and one year wiser. It seems like just yesterday I was sitting at Pat Flynn’s Power-Up Podcasting boot camp (Pat was also a guest on this podcast in episode 40) which played a major role in helping me get this podcast out into the world. I wanted to celebrate this year of helping people become better communicators by highlighting some of our top podcast episodes and a major takeaway from each of them. I chose episodes and guests that were not only top downloads but left my listeners with some quick and easy tips they could take away and start implementing immediately. Here’s what you can look forward to... [4:45] The JFK Jr. Plane Crash: A behind-the-scenes account from July 1999 Most of my most popular episodes feature guest interviews, but this unique solo episode got a lot of great feedback because the story is just so memorable to most people. It was released 20 years after JFK Jr.’s plane went missing, and gives listeners a behind-the-scenes perspective from insiders who were there - including me.   [8:18] Episode 18: The Secret to Being a Great Speaker with Gina Razon  One of the tips that Gina shares in this episode is literally something that I use every single time I get up in front of a room. It’s a way to help reset your brain back to calm because as we all know, anything can happen when you’re up there behind that podium. This episode is like a free session with a speech coach, so if you’re among the 75% of the public who has a fear of public speaking, you have to give it a listen. [11:36] Episode 22: How to Handle a Difficult Conversation with Lara Currie If you’ve ever had to deal with conflict in the workplace (and who hasn’t), you’re going to love these tips on how to slow down and remain calm that Lara teaches. We explore how to ask yourself the right questions before responding to someone, and she helps you be less emotional in your reactions. We also talk about triggers and how they affect the different genders, and how they are a visceral reaction that can show up physically. [14:14] Episode 30: How to Nail Your Next Media Interview with Brad Phillips Mr. Media Training himself, and author of The Media Training Bible: 101 Things You Absolutely, Positively Need To Know Before Your Next Interview, chats with me about the qualities that people need, and sometimes lack, to be engaging on camera. We talk about how oftentimes the people we work with are extremely engaging off-camera, but something switches once that little red light comes on. He gives us some remedies on how to still be YOU on camera and talks about the importance of striving for connection, not perfection. [18:37] Episode 26: How to Be a Great Spokesperson: A Reporter’s Perspective with Jeanne Meserve Jeanne and I discuss the state of the media as it is today and try to take some of the fear out of talking to the press. She goes through some specific flags to notice when someone is lying. There’s a shift in their demeanor, specifically in the eyes. If you see a person being shifty-eyed or have a glazed-over look, for example, they could be reciting something they’ve memorized. Truly fascinating stuff in this episode! [21:18] Episode 16: How to Spot a Liar  Lying… who does it? Which gender does it more? What are they really lying about? I dig into all of the questions during the episode that garnered a lot of feedback and attention after its release. There actually is a difference in the types of lying that the different genders typically partake in, and I reveal a major give-away in how to tell when someone is lying by paying attention to their body language.  Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? You’re not? Really??

Amy Smith is known to the world as The Joy Junkie — a confidence coach and personal empowerment expert. She brings her irreverence, humor, and wisdom to the task of helping others stand up for themselves with grace and kindness. Today, she and Lisa talk about powerful ways to attract what you want, say no what you don’t, the importance of vulnerability and the real key to long-lasting life changes. She also gives advice for those looking to get into the podcasting field, as her own show The Joy Junkie Podcast has been going strong for over six years. Starting a Podcast?  Get it launched quickly with Power Up Podcasting! The Joy Junkie Podcast The Joy Junkie Super Power U Facebook PageLisa Betts-LaCroix on Twitter — @LisaBL Super Power U Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google PlayLisaBL.com

We're back this week with another Where Are They Now? episode, this time featuring Meg Brunson from Episode 1009! That was recorded seven or eight months ago when Meg was having some issues related to decisions around her branding—whether to put her projects under one brand or many. This week she'll tell us what's happened since then, what she's learned, and what her plans are for the future. You can find out more about Meg at MegBrunson.com.Let me know how you feel about the new Where Are They Now? episodes! Give me a shout on Twitter @PatFlynn and use the hashtag #AskPat1041. Don't forget to listen in next week, because I'm bringing back the very first person I ever coached using this new format, back in Episode 1001.In this episode I mention my course, Power-Up Podcasting. If you're looking to launch a successful podcast that helps grow your brand, this course will walk you through everything you need to know, from equipment and technical stuff to marketing and beyond. Check it out!If you want to be considered for a coaching session, apply via the form at AskPat.com.If you enjoyed today's episode and you love the format of this show and helping other entrepreneurs, can you help me convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating on iTunes (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to me, so thank you so much!Today’s sponsor is FreshBooks, who make the best financial management software out there. It’s ridiculously easy to use and their interface is highly-visual and super-intuitive. You can actually get an unrestricted, thirty-day trial for free; just go to FreshBooks.com/askpat and enter “Ask Pat” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.

This is going to be the first of many Where Are They Now? episodes, where I actually bring back a guest I've coached in a past episode. It's been about six months since I talked with Lisa in Episode 1019, who had some issues with taking her coaching practice online. She helps parents deal with troubled teens, and her site's called BratBusters.com. Today we're going to see what Lisa's been up to, what pains or problems I might be able to help her with next, and what's on the horizon. Let's get started!In this episode I mention my course, Power-Up Podcasting. If you're looking to launch a successful podcast that helps grow your brand, this course will walk you through everything you need to know, from equipment and technical stuff to marketing and beyond. Check it out!If you want to be considered for a coaching session, apply via the form at AskPat.com.If you enjoyed today's episode and you love the format of this show and helping other entrepreneurs, can you help me convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating on iTunes (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to me, so thank you so much!Today’s sponsor is FreshBooks, who make the best financial management software out there. It’s ridiculously easy to use and their interface is highly-visual and super-intuitive. You can actually get an unrestricted, thirty-day trial for free; just go to FreshBooks.com/askpat and enter “Ask Pat” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.

This week I'm going to give you some lessons I learned from Speaking at We Are Podcast 2018 in Brisbane Australia. We also talk about the effectiveness of Audiograms. Sponsor: PodcastGuests.com – Get More Guests -Be Featured on More Podcasts PodcastGuests.com helps you find guests for your podcasts for free PodcastGuests.com will feature your podcast to its over 6,500 users to find qualified guests that meet your requirements You can also find 200 expert guests anytime in the directory at podcastguests.com/directory Sign up at PodcastGuests.com/sop Get a Mentor - Ask For Help I know a few people who love to travel. Monica Rivera from the You Wanna Do What? podcast gave me a great tip to download any episodes from Netflix to my iPad. George Hrab from the Geologic podcast (who gets to go to all sorts of cool stuff because of his podcast) gave me some heads up on a voltage converter. It's Rarely as Bad as It Seems When I heard the phrase "17 hours on a plane (along with some shorter flights for a total of 20 hours)" I thought it sounded like a horror story. I pictured some little punk behind me kicking my kidneys while their parents order another jack and coke from the flight attendant. In the end, even in coach, I was able to stretch my legs. I had two seats between my fellow passenger in my row and slept off and on. There were probably 3-5 small children who would occasionally cry, but it was not the nightmare I had envisioned. When I think of things that I have dreaded in the past, they are rarely as bad as you think you're going to be. Erode Your Comfort Zone I can be shy. When I go to a restaurant I'm not looking to think outside the box. When I was told that a large chunk of my schedule was planned for me, I got nervous. I didn't know where I was going, and except for a few people, I didn't know who I was with, what we were doing, and what I needed to be ready. We had assigned seats both days including assignments on who to go to lunch with. One day, Sean Desouza was going to cook authentic Indian food (I have never had Indian food). The Know Like a Trust Factor I talk about this all the time. When you create valuable content on a consistent basis, your audience trusts you and likes you. If you can share a bit of yourself, they get to know you. When people know, like, and trust you then you have influence. I know Ronsley Vaz from his "Should I Start a Podcast" show. We may have bumped into each other. I finally got to talk to him at Social Media Marketing World where I was speaking. He asked me if I would speak at We Are Podcast. I said yes on the spot. Who doesn't want to go to Australia? I saved up my pennies (and busted out a charge card) and made it happen. As I mentioned above, I was nervous. This was a new country, a new conference (for me), with new people. The first day was very good. I got to meet a lot of people. It was somewhat of the "warm up act" for the main event happening the next two days. Every speaker at this event was awesome.  Every person I met was super friendly and shared my love of podcasting. The hotel I stayed at was great.  By the end of day one, you could color me impressed, and I was ready for day two. By the end of day two, I believe I had met about 95% of the people there including Jules from Hong Kong Confidential. By the end of day two, where I once felt uncomfortable I now felt relaxed. The Speakers Retreat When I realized that I was going to be living with a bunch of people I had never met, previously this would have put me way outside my comfort zone. By this point, Ronsley had not let me down and I just went with the flow. Here again, it was not as bad as it seemed and was actually kind of fun (in the end we just slept here, and all the speakers hung out at a second house). I would start the day with some sort of healthy pancakes made from buckwheat and for toppings I had some sort of berries instead of maple syrup. Different? Yes. Delicious? Absolutely. The conversations were awesome, and the jokes and laughing were endless. More New Things The following day I had Indian food for the first time. As I was told I was a "Picky Eater" growing up, I assumed I would not like this. I loved it. Sean is launching a course in the future to show people how to cook these types of meals quickly. I'm in. I was scheduled for a session of Holographic Kinetics. I had no idea what it was, but I had heard that "it was a bit woo-woo." All I knew was Ronsley had selected a few people to do it, and I was one of them. I was not here to judge. I was all in. Holographic Kinetics is an advanced Aboriginal healing technique based on an ancient understanding of Lore, the universal laws that govern the creation, and the knowledge that everything in nature is alive and can be communicated with. Thoughts and emotions from difficult experiences in the past can become trapped in a person’s body to create realities. When experienced in the past they affect the present, which in turn affects the future. Once trapped, these energies are carried through time, negatively affecting people’s lives. These trapped energies interact with the external world, and following the law of attraction, like attracts like, they will attract to themselves similar negative experiences. More Info This was the first time I had ever tried it, and it did help me connect some dots from my past. If I'm a better, more confident person, I don't care how I got there. My New Australian Family For me, this was an experience that was truly hard to put into words. I rarely checked email, got almost no sleep, and just enjoyed the beauty of Australia, and the friendship of some truly great people. Jordan Harbinger is hilarious and his wife Jen is a walking firecracker of energy. Check out Jordan's show ( I love feedback Friday) and I went through his level 1 (free) of his Human Dynamics course. Jordan is all about learning and he shares some great insights in his course. Nicole Baldinu and Omar Zenhom are the team behind $100 MBA which I had heard of, and I had also heard of Webinar Ninja software. These two are the brains behind both those entities. I enjoyed talking books with them at breakfast one day and Omar's talk on building teams really opened my eyes Steph Taylor creates the podcast Socialite. She is always smiling and with her accent its a bit like learning about Instagram from Mary Poppins. I LOVED her presentation on having a plan for your podcast launch. Sean D'Souza - Sean is not a know it all, but yet, he seems to know everything (he is the man behind Psychotactics). His presentation on developing skills was very cool ( Energy + Confidence = Skill) and has me rethinking how I present things at the School of Podcasting. He has a podcast called Three Month Vacation. I can't wait to learn how to cook from this guy. Leanne Hughes was the Co-MC of the event and has a smile that will light up the room. She was also my hero as the volunteered to take myself, Ally, and Pat to the airport at six AM. I wish I had more time to pick her brain as she is all about making great presentations. Check out her podcast First Time Facilitator Byron Dempsey is another hero. I had plugged my iPad into to keep it as charged as possible and then forget to put it back in my book bag. Bryon was nice enough to ship it back to the States for me. Byron is a super talented videographer and helps people grow their brands with video. Laura Peterson is someone I kind of knew as I listen to her Copy that Pops podcast. She was the trooper who had to deal with a presentation clicker that did not want to participate. She is super funny and if you are in front of her, please have her to her "California Girl" imitation. If you are thinking of writing a book, she's your gal. Ange Henderson is a business consultant that is super friendly, outgoing, and was always there when we needed a food run. THANKS ANGE! She's worked with huge companies like Netflix and I could go on, but just know she's done it all. Travis Chappell dropped knowledge bombs during his presentation on how to follow up without being a pest. He's one of those guys that doesn't say much, but when he does it is hilarious. Carl Taylor seemed like a nice guy and was in a pretty good mood considering he had just had his wisdom teeth pulled. This mild-mannered guy had sold three businesses and wrote a #1 business book by the age of 25. Every time I hear the phrase Koala Bear, I will think of Carl who let me know Koala's are not bears. They are marsupials. Allison Melody is someone I had met at other conferences, but just getting to chill with people builds that relationship deeper. Her presentation on monetizing you podcast had some new strategies I had not heard of. Check out her Food Heals Podcast. Shannon Morrison is the head of operations at Amplify Media and the founder of Mighty Social World. A super nice guy, and always willing to help with anything and everything. Jason Malouin is nuts. He has a great laugh and was the co-MC of the event. Jason was a great American to Aussie translator and stopped me from getting a sunburn that would've been on a whole new level. If you're in Australia and need a portrait photographer, he's your dude. Check out his Communicator podcast. Harry Duran and Natalie Jenkins are my partners in crime at many conferences. They both make me laugh, and occasionally snort. I love them both very much. You know Harry from Podcast Junkies, and Natalie is often taking head shots at events you attend. If she can make me look good, she can make you look amazing. When I found out I was going into the Hall of Fame, Natalie was one of the first people I called to see if she would photograph it. James Cridland is another person who has been on the show and his the host of the Podnews podcast (And newsletter which has more stories). James was the one who said, "I know a place where you can pet Koala's and Kangaroos" for which I will be eternally grateful. Check him out at www.podnews.net  Pat Flynn - I've had Pat on my show. I bump into him all the time at events, but never really got a chance to hang. Pat Flynn (much like Harry and Natalie) makes me laugh a lot. I'm here to tell you the guy is hilarious. He is super chill, and he turned the groups on to some great games such as Psyche! and SpaceTeam. Both games are a lot of fun. He has Smart Passive Income, his book Will it Fly is a MUST READ, his Smart Podcast Player, and he is now teaching people how to podcast with his Power Up Podcasting. Shayde Furlong was the "Audio Engineer" for the whole week, and was cool enough to BRING A GUITAR! I enjoyed all out talks, super nice guy. Ronsley Vaz - The man behind the whole thing. The man behind Amplify media. If I am the Gandalf of podcasting, you are the Jared Easley of Australia. EVERYBODY KNOWS YOU. Check out his Content Amplifier it's amazing (and it's free) as well as his podcast "Should I start a podcast" at http://wearepodcast.com/shouldistartapodcast/ Rochelle Fernandes is always happy. How do you do that? Anytime we needed something, there she was. Amazing. Katherine Maslen of Brisbane Natural Health - Thanks for sharing your team. Your passion for helping people lead healthy lives is amazing. You're a great Mum. Quick Hits Jackie Campbell of Breaking Business podcast had a great story that sometimes you have to STOP to start Every author/artist has the same keyboard Viral Sweep looks like a cool tool for growing your list if you have $49/month UTM Links in Google Analytics allows you to track where your listeners are coming from (kind of) Laura's link to her Show notes template Check out his Content Amplifier If you use Stripe for payment processing you won't believe the information you get from Profitwell (free) Conclusion Sometimes you have to stop gathering data and start with what you know It's rarely going to be as bad as you think it is Where I Will Be November 5th Libsyn Podcasters Meetup 5-8 PM ET  November 9-10 DC Podfest - Keynote Speaker How Effective are Audiograms at Growing Your Audience? Check out the previous episode where we discuss how to use an audiogram (Episode 616 ) Elikqitie from Travel Gluten Free - has not found shows through audiograms Daniecae Next to Nothing Podcast (gaming Podcast) twitch.tv/danicae Vanessa from Vanessa's View Podcast  Garret Godfried - Good Patron Emily Prokop from the Story Behind Podcast - and the Hate to Weight Podcast Jonathon from Weekly Awesome  Steve Stewart from Stevestewart.me mentioned Powtoons and Bobbi Rebell here is her tweet example Bryan from  engagingmissions.com  Mentioned: Episode 616 on Three Audio Gram Tools Ready To Start Your Podcast? Are you lost in a sea of noise when it comes to podcasting? Are you watching old YouTube Videos that may be outdated? Do you ask a question and get 14 responses (but no answers ) when you post on Facebook?  I can help eliminate the noise, and listen to what you want, and help you get what you need. Join Today to take my step by step tutorials on your own schedule If you are looking for a one on one podcast mentoring program, I can do that as well . Testing the Payment Link for Next Week's Show http://www.patreon.com/davejackson"> Support this podcast

I Think This Is Great! with Clay N. Ferno For Immediate Release Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Boston, MA — Today marks the launch of "I Think This Is Great! with Clay N. Ferno" podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn or wherever you get your podcasts. #ITTIGPOD is free and available for streaming or download at http://www.ithinkthisisgreat.com/ now. Season 1, Episode #1 (S1E01) of this productivity, wellness and creative inspiration podcast is an interview with LJ Malberg, the Compassionate Muse. This executive coach shares her inspiring journey about redefining compassion in the workplace. Clay and LJ talk about listening, offering feedback and asking permission to give feedback. The goal of "I Think This is Great! with Clay N. Ferno" is to motivate and inspire and LJ's story is one that needs to be heard. The mission statement of #ITTIGPOD is simple. The podcast is about connecting with people about stuff that is great and the great things these people do! "I Think This Is Great! with Clay N. Ferno" is an interview podcast about people doing and being their best. The talk revolves around, but is not limited to, compassionate work, working on teams, getting over hurdles and doing great things even when the chips are down. This is part productivity podcast, part interview show, and a place where creativity is celebrated from fascinating people. Today marks the culmination of nearly a year of preparation and (re)learning about podcasting from the ground up for the host of the bi-weekly program. Listeners can join the conversation on social media about the launch of this new show with "#ITTIGPOD" (get it? "I Think This Is Great Pod". No new twitter or instagram, you can follow Clay directly on social at @claynferno. Please like the Facebook Page at https://facebook.com/ithinkthisisgreat/ Listeners can subscribe at http://www.ithinkthisisgreat.com/rss or search your podcast player of choice. #ITTIGPOD endorses the use of overcast.fm for iOS podcast subscriptions. Support #ITTIGPOD on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ithinkthisisgreat. Find a follow up call and bonus "After Dark" episode on Patreon and ithinkthisisgreat.com for the first episode. -- SUBSCRIBE: https://ithinkthisisgreat.com or search "I Think This Is Great" in your podcatcher of choice. FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/ithinkthisisgreat/ PATREON: https://patreon.com/ithinkthisisgreat TWITTER #ITTIGPOD: https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ITTIGPOD THEME: House of Harm - https://houseofharm.bandcamp.com/ ART: Sam Furst Monsters Are Good. - https://monstersaregood.storenvy.com/ PRESS INQUIRIES - Available for Interviews: claynferno@gmail.com SPONSORSHIP SPOTS AND ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES: claynferno@gmail.com About Clay N. Ferno Clay N. Ferno is a social media and music-business professional living in Boston, MA USA. Accomplishments include landing on the cover of The Boston Phoenix in 2005 for being the ‘Most Popular Man in Boston’ — according to the social networking site MySpace. In 2015 he interviewed Stan “The Man” Lee for a DigBoston cover story. He spends his time producing concerts and live podcast events when he’s not chasing a deadline. Clay is one of the co-hosts of weekly pop culture podcast at LeaguePodcast.com. #ITTIGPOD is a topical departure from media covered at the LeaguePodcast network (recently The League celebrated the highly anticipated return of Curb Your Enthusiasm with #CURBCAST). Get caught up on nearly 350 episodes about comics and so much more over at http://leaguepodcast.com/jumpingon. About The First Guest - LJ Malberg Hi!  My name is LJ Malberg and I am the Compassionate Muse.  I am an organizational design consultant, trainer and executive leadership coach and CEO of The Reliance Company.  I believe that leading with compassion creates the most successful work environments and contributes both to the welfare of the individual and continued growth to the organization's bottom line.  There are countless studies that prove that happy workers are far more productive, inclusive contributors to their companies than their unhappy counterparts, and that these positive behaviors spill over affecting home and family life as well.  We live in a precarious time where compassion is needed now more than ever, and my work is to spark change in the way organizations and individuals work together. P.S., Acknowledgements The host wishes to take this rare launch day opportunity to thank and acknowledge the following people and services that have made this day possible. To Stacey who deals with the piles of books, comics and boom mic stands in our tiny Brighton apartment. To LJ, who is more than the spirit of #ITTIGPOD, more like direct inspiration. To all of my guests in Season 1, recording has been such a joy. To Sam Furst from Monsters are Good. for making me look great! To Cooper and House of Harm for offering tracks for the intro music. To our first sponsor, MMMMAVEN, a place where creativity blooms. To Dan Benjamin at fireside.fm for making a sensible and professional podcasting CMS that works better than I could have imagined. To Pat Flynn and Power-Up Podcasting (and I'm not just saying that for you to force a passing grade)! And to you, the listener if you are family, friend or perhaps foe, please spread the word on this show! Special Guest: LJ Malberg, the Compassionate Muse/The Reliance Company.

#318: Power-Up Podcasting student Melissa Monte shares the strategy behind the successful launch of her show, Mind Love, tips for taking action, and what she's learned in her journey so far. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session318

Episode 5 Growth Strategies Welcome back to the DAC Podcast, I am thrilled that you are here and that you are wanting to grow your business. In this episode we are talking about growth strategies with our current products and new products. You probably already know this just by running a small business, but I always find if something is broken into pieces and categorized that I understand it better and can see where I am headed next. But before we get into the content, I want to let you know something that I am really excited about. I’ve had a lot of downloads for this podcast, which is amazing, but I feel like I haven’t gotten to connect with you yet. If you go to my website at lydiagmiller.com and on the right is a join our community button. You can sign up there and get access to a private FaceBook group where we can discuss things on the podcast, and a lot more. I have lots of ideas on how I can give more content there. So if you would, please join! I’d love to have you. Now, let’s get into the content! We are going to break this down into two pools of products or services. Current product and new products and we will start with current products. Current Products/Services If you already have something that you’re selling, then you are probably going to have an easier time with this. Creating new products is a lot harder. Don’t give up on your current product if it’s not doing super well. You may just need to tweak it a little for it to be a star product. If you’re trying to get more sales for your current product you can sell more to your current clients. They already like what you’re doing with your product! I run a bookkeeping business, and the next step for a lot of my clients would be for me to do their tax return or to take over more of their bookkeeping. For me, this is not something that I want to do right now. I don’t have the right credentials to do tax returns, and I am looking to get new bookkeeping clients, because the ones that I have don’t need any more services. Another idea for a bookkeeping client would be to add on payroll services, or do their 1099s if you already aren’t, or also handle their hr. Find another problem that they are having in their business and solve it for them. That could be a way that you sell more to your current clients. Another way to sell more current products would be to sell your current products to new customers. New customers can be expensive to acquire. There is always a cost to educate, remind, and motivate a client to become a client of yours, but it is something that can be done. You want to see if you can expand the appeal of your product, or maybe find a new place to sell your product. Maybe you have an affiliate program where someone else promotes your product for a commission, or you find someone to co-brand with. Remember, if the product or service that you have isn’t selling as much as you want it to, the ideal thing is not always to make a new product. That can be really tempting, especially since we have a grass is always greener mindset sometimes. But I want you to try some of those strategies with your current product first before creating something new.   Now we are going to talk about creating new products/services for your business. Any time you make something new, you want to know the investment it will take to get there, what you want your return to be and how it fits into your business model. This podcast is a great example of that! I decided last year that I wanted to do this podcast and share this content. But I was having problems with the technical side of it all. I finally had to make a investment into an online course to walk me through step by step how to create it and get it working seamlessly. I used Pat Flynn’s Power UP Podcasting course if anyone is wondering or interested. I would recommend it 100%. You can also got to the resources page on my website to find the link for it. So, new products. First, you could create a new product for the audience that you already have. This seems like the most logical first step. The people who buy from you already know like and trust you and if you are solving a problem for them, they’re more likely to buy from you. This could be a product line extension or a premium version of what you already have. The second way is through diversification. This is the hardest thing to do. It would be like me going from offering bookkeeping services to offering photography as well. Very, very different fields with different customer bases and different challenges. I wouldn’t recommend doing this. Make sure that the ideas you have don’t fall under this category, because you will probably loose time and money on this and become very frustrated, just my guess. Big corporations have tried this, and unless you hire someone to run that part of their business who has done it before, it’s not going to work. Two more ways that you can grow using new products are vertical and horizontal integration. So vertical integration is when you own businesses in the chain of what you’re doing. So, let’s say you create hand painted wooden signs. Right now you’re buying paint and wood pre-sanded and having a professional seal your signs. Vertical integration is when you buy what you need to sand the signs, buy wood wholesale and buy the equipment to put a seal on the signs. It can save you money, but may cost you some time if you’re not hiring someone else to do it. If you use horizontal integration, you would buy out all of the hand painted wooden sign companies. So really, that is expensive. For my bookkeeping business, that would be like me supporting QuickBooks Online, and Xero and FreshBooks. You’d have larger audience to appeal to, but you would have to know a lot more and have more time on your hands. I want you to think through the new ideas that you having and see where these ideas fit. If you run a business and are looking to expand, try to find something in the current products/services that you can offer to the audience that you already have. At least test it there and see if your target audience is interested in it. I would stay away from entering an entirely new industry and starting completely from scratch. This isn’t like adding a podcast to talk about what you’re already doing, it would be like me adding a jewelry line to my bookkeeping business. Totally different industries! I’d love to hear what you think about this and to hear what your ideas are on how you can expand your business. Remember, you can join us in the DAC community on Facebook. Go to my website to find the button to join on the right hand side. Well your action steps this week is to think through your new ideas and see where they fall in each of these categories and to join our community. I can’t wait to hear from you! Thanks for joining me today! If you would, please subscribe on iTunes. That helps other people find this podcast. Keep it up, you’re doing a great job. Talk to you next week!

#311: Hear a conversation with Phil Lichtenberger, who built a podcast and audience out of a niche hobby, scanner radio. Phil and I discuss his experience with Power-Up Podcasting, why podcasting was helpful for his business, as well as tips and strategies for taking your own podcast to the next level. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session311

Today’s question comes from James: How he can get more traction on his site in a bootstrapping kind of way? James’ website is http://lasercutterfaq.com. Starting at Episode 900 and leading up to (and including) Episode 1000, I’ve been leaving clues to a puzzle. Next week I’m giving away $1,000 to a random person who solves it, every day! You can also get multiple entries for sharing the podcast. To enter into the drawing go to AskPat.com/solve. In this episode I mention my new course, Power-Up Podcasting. In it, I’ll show you how to launch a successful podcast. Check out http://poweruppodcasting.com to sign up for the waitlist. Do you have a question about online marketing? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today’s sponsor is FreshBooks. Go to http://www.freshbooks.com/askpat and enter “Ask Pat” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section for more information.

This episode is a milestone for the show because we have reached episode number 10! I appreciate each of you for being on this journey with me, and I'm also so grateful for the opportunity to chat with the guests that have so generously shared their time and knowledge with us over these first 10 episodes. Today's guest is Christa Biegler, who I met through our podcasting community, Power Up Podcasting, created by our mentor, and one of my favorite podcasters of all time, Pat Flynn. Christa and I immediately hit it off, when we noticed common interests in building health with food as medicine, geeking out on food intolerances and lab testing, and also, musings about the importance of mindset. Youll find in this interview, great examples of those amazing coincidences and synchronicities that show up in life. As Christa likes to say, there are no coincidences, and things often happen for a reason. In this interview, Christa also shares a bit about her health journey and how she started helping clients rebuild health, even through they were considered complex or incurable cases. Here's Christa's official bio: she is an integrative dietitian nutritionist that specializes in food sensitivities and reversing symptoms of IBS, migraines, fibromyalgia, and autoimmune issues. She loves tough cases, and is host of The Less Stressed Life podcast. Here's a fun fact: she coordinates the local unicycle club with her husband and 3 kiddos! Thanks for listening! To Find Christa:  Listen to her podcast, The Less Stressed Life Podcast Visit Christa's website: https://www.christabiegler.com

Today, Amy has a question about podcasting. She’s about to relaunch her podcast—is there a way to get into the New and Noteworthy section on iTunes when she does? Amy’s website is http://makermama.com/. In this episode, I mention my new course, Power-Up Podcasting. It will take you from no podcast to a vibrant, thriving podcast in just weeks. You can sign up for the waitlist at http://poweruppodcasting.com. Do you have a question about podcasting? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to ZipRecruiter for sponsoring today's episode. Go to http://www.ziprecruiter.com/pat to get started posting jobs today.

Today’s question comes from Walter and Francis. Do I write my blog posts based on podcast episodes, or vice versa? Find Walter and Francis online at https://activerecall.co/. If you want to go deeper in your own podcasting journey, check out my course, Power-Up Podcasting. You can sign up for the waitlist at http://poweruppodcasting.com. Do you have a question about content strategy? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today’s sponsor is FreshBooks. Go to http://www.freshbooks.com/askpat and enter “Ask Pat” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section for more information.

Today’s question comes from Jonathan who has a question about podcasting. How many podcast episodes should he have cued up before he launches his podcast? Jonathan’s website is http://jonathangaby.com. If you want to go deeper into podcast strategy, check out my course, Power-Up Podcasting. You can sign up for the waitlist at http://poweruppodcasting.com. Do you have a question about podcasting? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today’s sponsor is FreshBooks. Go to http://www.freshbooks.com/askpat and enter “Ask Pat” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section for more information.

Today’s question comes from Paul, who has a question about podcasting. Should he do a podcast and a YouTube channel? One or both? Paul’s website is http://DigitalIntervention.com. If you want to go deeper into launching a podcast, check out my course, Power-Up Podcasting. You can sign up for the waitlist at http://poweruppodcasting.com. Do you have a question about content strategy? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is DesignCrowd: A website that helps businesses crowdsource designs from over 500,000 designers worldwide. AskPat listeners can receive a free download and $100 off their next design by visiting https://designcrowd.com/askpat and entering the promo code "AskPat".

Advice from Pat Flynn on How to Create a Successful Podcast Today I have a treat for anyone who has ever considered starting a podcast (or already has one), because I’ve just finished a Skype call with Pat Flynn about the art of podcasting.   As I’ve mentioned in the past, Pat’s teaching on podcasting is the number one thing that helped me as I was starting the ProBlogger podcast two years ago. If it wasn’t for him, I probably wouldn't have started at all. And so I was very excited when he launched his Power-Up Podcasting course earlier this year, because I knew it would help many more Pre-Podcasters get into this amazing medium. Pat spoke at our Aussie ProBlogger events earlier in the year (he'll also be speaking at our Dallas event in October), and during that event we talked about how often I heard ProBlogger readers say things like "I really should start a podcast". It’s a statement I hear all the time. But it's almost always followed up with something like "But I don’t know where to begin"’ or "But I don’t have the right gear" or "But it all seems so overwhelming". So I asked Pat if he’d be willing to come on the show and help those in our audience interested in podcasting take their first steps. Today we jumped on Skype, and I put a lot of your questions and challenges to him in this interview. Not only that, Pat has also opened up his Power-Up Podcasting course exclusively for ProBlogger listeners. His course opened for just a week in July when a couple of hundred students signed up, but then he shut the doors so he could concentrate on serving that first intake of students. So this is pretty special. He’s opening it back up for only one week, and only for ProBlogger readers and listeners. You can see what it’s all about over at ProBlogger.com/powerup. Whether you enroll in the course or not, I encourage you to stay tuned to today’s interview. In it Pat and I talk about A tip for growing your podcast audience through Facebook Groups (it’ll help you grow your blog too) What two of his most successful podcast episodes have been What microphones he recommends if you’re on different budgets Working out which format of podcast is right for you Interviewing techniques to help you get conversations flowing Surfacing stories in those you interview Editing podcasts The pros and cons of seasons vs ongoing episodes, How to make your episodes sound more alive and energetic Much much more. Pat is incredibly generous with his advice in this episode. So whether you take his course or not, you’ll get a lot of inspiration and ideas from staying with us. Again, if you’re interested in checking out the Power-Up Podcasting course head to problogger.com/powerup where for the next seven days you can enroll. If you’re listening after that seven-day period there will be an option to join his waitlist until the next time he opens the doors. Links and Resources Pat's Course  (Disclaimer: I am an affiliate for Pat’s course but as you'll hear I’m a genuine fan of what he does.) Dallas Event Audacity Garageband Libsyn Buzzsprout Microphones ATR2100 from Audio Technica (affiliate) Heil PR40 (affiliate) Full Transcript Expand to view full transcript Compress to smaller transcript view Darren: Hi there. My name is Darren Rowse and I’m the blogger behind problogger.com, a blog, podcast, event, job board, and a series of ebooks all designed to help you as a blogger to grow a profitable blog. You can learn more about what we do at ProBlogger over at problogger.com. Today, I have a real treat for anyone who has ever considered starting a podcast or anyone who’s already got one, because I’ve jumped on a call today with Pat Flynn to talk about the art of podcasting. As I mentioned in past episodes, Pat’s teaching on podcasting is probably the number one thing that...

Today, Denaye has a question about podcasting. Her podcast has grown much faster than she anticipated. At what point should she start seeking sponsorships, and where should she look for them? Denaye's website is http://www.simplefamilies.com/. In this episode, I mention https://www.patreon.com/, a website that helps you get paid for your podcast content. You can hear my interview with Patreon founder Jack Conte on The Smart Passive Income Podcast at https://smartpassiveincome.com/session188. My brand-new course, Power-Up Podcasting, is open. Check out http://poweruppodcasting.com to enroll. You can also choose to enroll in a 2-day, in-person course with me in San Diego this September. Do you have a question about podcasting? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/.

#275: Joining me today are three star students from my latest course, Power-Up Podcasting, to share their incredible journeys from newbie to podcasting pro. We talk about strategies for using a podcast to grow your audience, obstacles they had to overcome, and strategies for launching when you haven't got an existing audience. Podcast show notes available here: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/session275

On today’s episode, Michael has a question about serving his audience. He is a pastor and a trainer, and wants to help serve his pastor friends who are out of shape. Should he start a podcast, video course, ebook, membership site, or all of the above? My brand-new course, Power-Up Podcasting, is open. Check out http://poweruppodcasting.com to enroll. You can also choose to enroll in a two-day, in-person course with me in San Diego this September. Do you have a question about audience engagement? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today’s sponsor is FreshBooks. Go to http://www.freshbooks.com/askpat and enter “Ask Pat” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section for more information.

On today’s episode, Win has a question about podcasts. What is the key to success on a podcast? Download numbers? Featured interviews? You can find Win’s podcast, Butterflies of Wisdom, at http://butterfliesofwisdom.weebly.com/. My brand-new course, Power-Up Podcasting, is open. Check out http://poweruppodcasting.com to enroll. You can also choose to enroll in a two-day, in-person course with me in San Diego this September. Do you have a question about podcasting? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to ZipRecruiter for sponsoring today's episode. Go to http://www.ziprecruiter.com/pat to get started posting jobs today.

Today’s question comes from Stephane. He has a photography podcast, but wants to add a business podcast to his offerings as well. Should he alternate weeks to accommodate the new podcast, or should he start releasing an episode of each every week? Stephane’s website is http://bazinphotography.com/. My brand-new course, Power-Up Podcasting, is open. Check out http://poweruppodcasting.com to enroll. You can also choose to enroll in a two-day, in-person course with me in San Diego this September. Do you have a question about podcasts? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today’s sponsor is FreshBooks. Go to http://www.freshbooks.com/askpat and enter “Ask Pat” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section for more information.

Today, Bree has a question about confidence. What are three tips for having the confidence to do the things you are afraid of? Bree’s website is http://breearmstrong.com/. My brand-new course, Power-Up Podcasting, launches today! Check out http://poweruppodcasting.com to enroll. You can also choose to enroll in a 2-day, in-person course with me in San Diego this September. Do you have a question about personal growth? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/.

Today, Michelle has a question about niche websites. Her niche is very specific. Where does she find out where her target audience is hanging out? Where does she look in addition to Facebook? Michelle’s website is https://collegeswimmingguide.com/. Michelle talks about my lessons on http://NicheSiteDuel.com, and you can also find them in my book Will It Fly? My brand-new course, Power-Up Podcasting, launches on Monday, July 17. Check out http://poweruppodcasting.com to sign up for the waitlist. Do you have a question about niche websites? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/.

Today, James has a question about websites. He has twenty or so articles on his site, but they haven’t received much love. Should he take a break and focus on growing his email list? You can find James’ site at http://godspeeddevelopment.com. In this episode I mention Session 263 of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, a great episode about laddering up in your business https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/podcasts/how-to-build-a-7-figure-business/. I also mention Session 145 of The Smart Passive Income Podcast, about becoming a contributing writer on large media sites https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/podcasts/how-to-become-a-contributing-writer-on-large-media-sites-kimanzi-constable/. My brand-new course, Power-Up Podcasting, launches on July 17. Check out http://poweruppodcasting.com to sign up for the waitlist. Do you have a question about websites? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/.

Today, Stephen asks: Why do you use SamCart for enrollment and collecting payments for Teachable, rather than its native integration with PayPal or Stripe? In this episode I mention SamCart (http://askpat.com/samcart) and Teachable (http://askpat.com/teachable), which I use for selling my online courses. My brand-new course, Power-Up Podcasting, launches on July 17. Check out http://poweruppodcasting.com to sign up for the waitlist. Do you have a question about ecommerce? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to ZipRecruiter for sponsoring today's episode. Go to http://www.ziprecruiter.com/pat to get started posting jobs today.

Today, Borja asks: If you could make the same amount of money, would you rather continue working with a team or would you rather be an solopreneur? Borja blogs online at http://BorjaGiron.com. My brand-new course, Power-Up Podcasting, launches on July 17. Check out http://poweruppodcasting.com to sign up for the waitlist. Do you have a question about entrepreneurship? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/.

Today, Claire has a question about collaboration. She has a podcast and wants to collaborate with other entrepreneurs in her niche to serve their shared audience. How can she do so in a way that’s positive for both parties? You can find her podcast at https://www.thecatholicfeministpodcast.com/. My brand-new course, Power-Up Podcasting, launches in a couple of weeks. Check out http://poweruppodcasting.com to sign up for the waitlist. Do you have a question about collaboration? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today’s sponsor is FreshBooks. Go to http://www.freshbooks.com/askpat and enter “Ask Pat” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section for more information.

Jordan has a question about podcasting today. How many downloads does he need in order to entice potential sponsors? My brand-new course, Power-Up Podcasting, launches in a couple of weeks. Check out http://poweruppodcasting.com to sign up for the waitlist. Do you have a question about podcasts? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to ZipRecruiter for sponsoring today's episode. Go to http://www.ziprecruiter.com/pat to get started posting jobs today.

Today, Michael has a question about video content. Should he edit multiple takes together or use full, unedited takes for the sake of authenticity? Michael’s site is http://stillfeel21.com. In this episode I mention Philip DeFranco, a blogger and YouTube personality whose editing style I recommend checking out. https://www.youtube.com/user/sxephil. My brand-new course, Power-Up Podcasting, launches in a couple of weeks. Check out http://poweruppodcasting.com to sign up for the waitlist. Do you have a question about content strategy? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is DesignCrowd: A website that helps businesses crowdsource designs from over 500,000 designers worldwide. AskPat listeners can receive a free download and $100 off their next design by visiting https://designcrowd.com/askpat and entering the promo code "AskPat".

Manv is a translator, editor, and copywriter. Should he create separate websites for his services, even though he’s been trying to see himself as a brand? How can he transform these very active tasks into sources of passive income? You can find Manv online at http://manvgomez.com. In this episode, I mention Episode 158 of The Smart Passive Income Podcast: How to Productize Your Service-Based Business, https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/podcasts/how-to-productize-your-service-based-business/. My brand-new course, Power-Up Podcasting, launches in a couple of weeks. Check out http://poweruppodcasting.com to sign up for the waitlist. Do you have a question about websites or productization? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to ZipRecruiter for sponsoring today's episode. Go to http://www.ziprecruiter.com/pat to get started posting jobs today.

Today, Tina asks: How difficult was it to learn internet marketing on your own? What advice would you give to a college grad interested in generating passive income online? In today’s episode I mention my new course, Power-Up Podcasting. Sign up for the waitlist at http://poweruppodcasting.com Do you have a question about entrepreneurship? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today’s sponsor is FreshBooks. Go to http://www.freshbooks.com/askpat and enter “Ask Pat” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section for more information.

Today, William has a question about the content he provides to his audience. How can he provide the right amount of value without giving too much information? How does he find that balance? Williams site is http://fitness4backpain.com/ In today’s episode I mention my new course, Power-Up Podcasting. Sign up for the waitlist at http://poweruppodcasting.com Do you have a question about content strategy? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is DesignCrowd: A website that helps businesses crowdsource designs from over 500,000 designers worldwide. AskPat listeners can receive a free download and $100 off their next design by visiting https://designcrowd.com/askpat and entering the promo code "AskPat".

Today’s question comes from Mark, who asks, how far in advance do you plan your content? You can find Mark’s websites https://podcastwebsites.com/ and http://excellence-expected.com. In this episode I mention my course, Power-Up Podcasting, which launches next month. Check it out at http://poweruppodcasting.com Do you have a question about content management? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is DesignCrowd: A website that helps businesses crowdsource designs from over 500,000 designers worldwide. AskPat listeners can receive a free download and $100 off their next design by visiting https://designcrowd.com/askpat and entering the promo code "AskPat".

Today's question comes from Cesar, who has a question about creating calls to action to convert podcast listeners to subscribers. How do you craft the perfect call to action? What calls to action should I use to acquire more email subscribers? In this episode, I mention Amy Porterfield’s podcast, Online Marketing Made Easy at AmyPorterfield.com/amy-porterfield-podcast. I also mention Power-Up Podcasting, my new online course which will be launching soon at http://PowerUpPodcasting.com. Join the waitlist today. Do you have a question about creating calls to action? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to ZipRecruiter for sponsoring today's episode. Go to http://www.ziprecruiter.com/pat to get started posting jobs today.

Today's question comes from Michael, who has a question about incorporating ecommerce into a WordPress website. What ecommerce tools should he use on his WordPress website? How should he add ecommerce into his website? What are some ways he can take payment? In this episode, I mention my brand new course, Power Up Podcasting. It’s a podcasting course to help you level up your podcasting power. Join the waitlist at PowerUpPodcasting.com. I also mention Shopify, a very well known ecommerce platform you can check out at Shopify.com. As well as WooCommerce, another ecommerce tool you can use on your WordPress website. You can find WooCommerce at WooCommerce.com. Lastly, Stripe is another ecommerce tool I’d recommend on the show. Learn more at Stripe.com. Do you have a question about ecommerce solutions for your website? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/.