Learn how to grow your podcast, find quality equipment on a budget, and make your show truly matter in this episode of Build a Big Podcast!
Main Objectives of this EpisodeGrowing your podcast audience
Making a podcast that sponsors are interested in
Creating a podcast that people will miss if it's gone
Building a Successful Podcast
Importance of perception in life and podcasting
Example of the podcast "20VC" and its growth journey
Realistic expectations about the time it takes to succeed in podcasting
David's first radio experience and its evolution
Coming soon ... 30-day Solo Podcast Challenge to improve hosting skills
Big Podcast AMP (Audio Monetization Program)
The $99 Miracle
Reduction in costs for quality podcasting equipment
Example of Shure SM 57 and SM 58 microphones
Cost comparison of recording equipment over the years
What's your "$99 miracle" story?
Exclusive Podcast Deals
Historical example of exclusive deals in media ... MTV and Friday Night Videos
Potential pitfalls and benefits of exclusive deals
David's personal experience with CBS offer
Joe Rogan's Spotify exclusive deal and its evolution
70,000,000 Listeners Can't Be Wrong
Marketing vs. product quality
The importance of editing and making content look effortless
Example of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and the extensive effort put into the final product
Reference to an NPR-style narrative piece David is working on
Free Productivity App: Twos
Features and benefits
Collaboration capabilities
Comparisons to other productivity apps like Things and Marvin
Free Sound Effects: Audio
Website for high-quality, free sound effects
Encouragement to utilize sound effects to enhance podcast production
A Light-hearted Joke
Instagram model and soldier on Call of Duty joke
Analogy about the importance of real-world experience and engagement with the audience
Episode Timestamps
The Newsletter for Podcasters
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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:
This is the audio companion to Issue 196 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.
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