Time-bending interview moments, 20 years in radio, using Cameo for podcast promotion, growing your email list with giveaways, and why your audience is your invisible co-host in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ...
Big Ideas in This Episode
Celebrate podcast milestones—what 20 years brings
Tap celebrity power: Cameo for podcast buzz
Forget the crowd, seduce listeners one-on-one
Make your audience your secret co-host
Grow your email list—get greedy with giveaways
Want clout? Invest in stories, not gear
Burnout or "rust-out"—hustle wins every time
Why You Should Listen
How "being present in the moment" can make your interviews fly by—and your listeners lust for more
The 20-year secret to podcast longevity most podcasters don't want you to know
The "one to one method" proven to turn every listener into a passionate fan hanging on your every word
Why celebrating your wins (even if you hate celebrating) gives you unstoppable momentum
How a Hollywood celebrity can promote your podcast—without blowing your budget or your mind
A D-list hack: Let forgotten stars lend you their fame and turn envy into audience growth
The invisible co-host trick that makes your audience feel like they control your podcast (and love you for it)
The "audience as puppet master" principle for harnessing feedback and steering your show straight to profit
How to build a cult-like following by getting listeners to connect, collaborate, and crave each other's attention
The single easiest way to supercharge your email list … with contests so addictive people beg to get in
The ruthless email-gathering secret no major podcaster will talk about in public
How to cut promotion effort in half by riding the power of giveaways and instant gratification
The tools you need to conquer your niche and devour your competitors—without spending a fortune
Why obsessing over the perfect mic is a sucker's game—and where the real riches are created
The $60 setup that makes you sound like a broadcasting god while lazy podcasters waste thousands on gear
Episode Timestamps
[00:03] Why time speeds up (or slows down) on memorable podcast interviews—and how being "present in the moment" changes everything
[04:03] The accidental moment that launched David Hooper's 20-year podcasting career and what you can learn from it
[05:23] How celebrating milestones—or not—can secretly impact your podcast longevity and mindset
[06:59] Lessons from joining SiriusXM: Why jumping into live national radio after years of syndication is a game-changer
[08:13] How to use celebrity shout-outs from Cameo to instantly boost your podcast's credibility and listener buzz
[11:56] The "one to one method"—why podcasts fail when hosts talk to a 'crowd' instead of an individual listener (and how to fix it)
[17:58] The truth about spending money on your podcast—why upgrading your microphone probably won't get you more listeners or credibility
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This is the audio companion to Issue 238 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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