In this episode: When enhancements are not enhancements, and using ChatGPT for Swift development. Be sure to check out Swift Remote Studio too! Show Links Swift Remote StudioBy Evan K. Stone

Welcome to another exciting episode of Profit From Your Podcast! I'm your host Dave Jackson, and today we're diving deep into affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is your answer if you want to generate income from your podcast but don't know where to start (even if you have a smaller audience). In this episode, I share a fantastic tool that tak…

In this edition, we're diving into the episode featuring Evans Putman, who managed to attract an astonishing 4.5 million listeners without relying on paid ads. Let's uncover the key takeaways from Evans' journey and how you can apply them to your own podcasting endeavors. Evans Putman shared his experience in building a thriving community group coa…

Chris Stone is a behind-the-scenes expert in managing the technical aspects of content creation. With a background in the music industry, he realized that many creative individuals only wanted to focus on their craft and not worry about the technicalities. This led Chris to transition into the podcasting space, recognizing that podcasters, like mus…

We're back! Evan relates what he can about his experience with the Apple Vision Pro labs held at Apple, and discusses the Apple September "Wonderlust" Event and the Swift Remote Studio viewing party taking place that morning! Show Links Inside the Apple Vision Pro labs Swift Remote Studio Apple September "Wonderlust" Event…

Years ago there was a course builder called Member Vault that had a fully functional free plan that enabled you to sell your course. This was a great way to get proof of concept. Once you had people buying your course/community, you could then upgrade to a higher plan (which you could afford). Unfortunately, they turned off their free version. Rece…

Evan is joined by Josh Hrach from Random Projects and developer of DoMarks! Listen as they give their reactions to all of the exciting new releases from Apple's WWDC 2023 Keynote. Show Links WWDC 2023 - Apple DeveloperBy Evan K. Stone

WWDC 2023 is next week! In this episode, Evan shares a couple of the things that he would like to see from next week's Keynote and SwiftUI. Also a quick tip to prepare for next week's event, and a Swift Remote Studio watch party! Show Links Apple Developer App Bookmark Removal - Leo G. Dion Twitter Post DetailsPro - Apple App Store Anticipation and…

On this episode of Profit From Your Podcast, Dave Jackson delves into the topic of monetizing podcasts beyond just sponsorships. Guest Michelle Jackson shares how she started the project Podcasters Getting Paid to address the reluctance of podcasters to spend money on learning how to monetize their shows. Michelle predicts that the industry will ch…

Podcasting has become a popular way to make money and share your voice with the world. It's no secret that many people have used podcasting as a way to monetize their content and make a living. But creating a successful podcast takes time and dedication, making it difficult for those just starting out to see success quickly. In this article, we wil…

RayWenderlich.com becomes Kodeco. Plus, helpful resources for iOS Development, the Rise of Mastodon (again), and the return of Swift Remote Studio (which never really went away)! Show Links Xcode Tips by Dominik Hauser Indie Apps Catalog Kodeco Evan K. Stone on Mastodon Swift Remote StudioBy Evan K. Stone

Unlocking the Secrets of Podcast Monetization So many webinars are boring, and let's face it you never watch those replays. What is the answer? A laser-focused workshop that helps you take the steps to come up with a strategy for your show. It's happening on December 17th see https://podcasttalentcoach.com/sop You will build your monetization strat…

Volley Introduces Monetization I talk with Josh from Volley back on episode 55 and I mentioned that I wanted Volley to have a business plan. They launched Volley pro (where you get additional features) but for those who do coaching and consulting and want to get PAID, they just launch "Consult with me on Volley" and it is SO EASY. It works with Str…

Mark Des Cotes is a podcaster, graphic designer, and friend (he's the guy behind the School of Podcasting, Ask the Podcast Coach, and Podcast Rodeo artwork. You can find him atl Rings of Power Podcast ringsofpowerpodcast.com Resourceful Designer resourcefuldesigner.com Podcast Branding podcastbranding.co Today you will hear how just changing the an…

One of the first ways I made money with my podcast is when a member of the School of Podcasting asked if I knew an editor. Who did I recommend? Me. They just wanted to talk into the microphone and hand it off to someone. That was back in 2005, and things haven't changed. Some people love editing, and other people "just want to talk into the microph…

Tips and reminders as we enter this year's "Beta Season" after the floodgates were opened at WWDC 2022! Show Links Xcodes - Robots and Pencils (GitHub) MartianCraft Blog - Removing Mental Blocks Hacknicity - SF Menu Bar DoMarks - The To-Do App for BookmarksBy Evan K. Stone

We all love customers, but there are some people who are NOT your target audience, and yet we create strategies that cause unrealistic expectations in your customers, or we get a great customer who can be a little forgetful. The Black Friday Sale When you do one of those HOLY COW - UNBELIEVABLE DISCOUNT Black Friday kind of sale, you get two types …

You have a product, service, or potential sponsor and you have no idea what to charge. Some questions you may want to ask How niche is your audience? (the more niche - the more you can charge) What problem does your product solve? Can you make money with your product/service? How will you charge (avoid CPM for sponsors) Whatever you first land on f…

I haven't been this excited about a tool in a while. It's so powerful, and yet so early to use. I also love that it works on EVERYTHING and that is what Volley does. It works on PC, Mac. Andoid, or iPhone and it has revolutionized how I'm handling questions with my community. Josh Little Interview Josh is an experienced CEO launching multiple succe…

At Podcast Movement Evolution in LA people kept pitching me, and in a matter of seconds, I was able to tell if this person understood the podcasting market or not. Most did not. TWO TYPES OF PODCAST BUSINESSES My friend Paul Colligan from the Podcast Partnership said, "There are two types of podcast companies. One that cares about podcasting, and t…

Swift Remote Studio launches! Also: "Xcode through the years." Show Links Swift Remote Studio Xcode Through The Years - MartianCraft Xcode 13 Missing Info.plist - Use Your Loaf Support The Podcast! Patreon - iOS Dev BreakBy Evan K. Stone

Dynamic Content Flavors Pre and Post Rolls This enables you to add dynamic content (ads, or other promotions) at the beginning and end of your show/ Mid Rolls This enables you to content (ads, or other promotions) anywhere in your show (you select where, and the content is inserted) The dynamic part is you can change the content later and it will u…

Last episode of 2021! Show Links WWDC 2021 - It's like ARC for Threading 360|iDev Session Videos Asset Catalog Creator on Mac App Store Speculid - Easily Manage Graphics in Xcode Projects Bakery - Simple Icon Creator Introducing Swift for Visual Studio Code XcodesBy Evan K. Stone

There are some things you may regret doing in podcasting. Compare your show to others (always a bad idea - instead focus on your podcast Track how much time you are actually spending creating an episode (it's longer than you think) Use "Shoutouts" as a reward. This takes up time in your episode that used to be content, and in my case, I hadn't stip…

You've come up with an idea for a course. You put together some videos, pdf, and more, but you're worried about putting out the money for something like Teachable. You are pondering using something like Udemy, but then the only way you can contact your customers is through Udemy. I found out about Membervault and I love their business model. You ca…

Selling is 90% mental. I used to teach sales many moons ago. When I work with clients who have products and services to sell, when I listen to their podcast their pitch sounds like this: "Hey, like if you need, I mean you don't have to, but, like, if you kinda want to, you can maybe, like, go to, you know, my website (then said so fast you can't un…

Today I talk about an income stream that didn't exist when I wrote the book and that is bitcoin. It doesn't cost anything to get set up, and depending on your audience, this could end up being another source of income. Without really promoting the value for value model on the School of Podcasting and yet I've made $85 since June. Now I'm OBVIOUSLY …

Mellisa Guller has a background in Marketing, Project Management, and Podcasting. Today I brought her on as she has a wealth of knowledge (after working for Teachable for four years) on online courses. You can hear more from Melissa on her Wit and Wire Podcast (also the name of her company). MELISSA GULLER INTERVIEW Today I get all your questions a…

We are back! In this episode, we'll explore some benefits of SwiftUI and see how you can improve your skills in simple ways. Also a productivity tip/pick for helping you create and export all the app icons you need for your app! Show Links Apply Pixels iOS 14 Icon Template How to use the iOS App Icon Template for Sketch Swipe up to bring up the doc…

Today I am joined by Agnes Kozera from Podcorn.com Porcorn can be used to find sponsors for your show, but also if you are trying to get in front of your target audience, you might consider being a sponsor/brand and sponsor other similar podcasts. SPONSOR: Check out the Book Profit From Your Podcast: Proven Strategies to Turn Listeners into a Livel…

Jordan Harbinger has all of his ads listed under a "Deals" page. Here is why this strategy makes sense. Your audience only has to remember one website address Your audience may go there to look at one advertiser and end up purchasing from multiple Your audience doesn't have to remember coupon codes People may share that page with their friends boos…

More podcast money is going to go through a rebrand and be called Profit From Your Podcast to coincide with the release of my book Profit From Your Podcast. You're going to see the album art change and things turn from green to red. Please note nothing is wrong with your device. Everything is fine. I'm just rebranding it kind of like back when Kent…

In this episode: Do App Clips have a place in the iOS ecosystem? Can SwiftUI improve productivity? Clicking and dragging got you down? Listen and find out more! Show Links Transformation Apps Website Cult of Mac - App Clips and Phoenix 2 Phoenix 2 - Official Site (with App Clip) Jesse Squires - How to fix the incomprehensible tabs in Xcode 12 Suppo…

In this episode: Migrating away from storyboards, app delegate, and table views. Swift on Windows! IoT with Swift! Also, dealing with Apple's requirements for review when it comes down to you versus the HIG. Show Links Transformation Apps Website Introducing Swift on Windows MadMachine - SwiftIO RECaf - Effortless Caffeine Tracking Support the Show…

The Apple Event introducing the Apple Watch SE and Series 6 just landed, and with it, iOS 14! Are you ready for it? Show Links Transformation Apps Website September 2020 Apple Event 360|iDev Become a Simulator expert Rocket - Emoji App for Mac Support the Show! iOS Dev Break Patreon PageBy Evan K. Stone

WWDC 2020 is starting June 22, and Apple has a very nice surprise for you and your Mac. Also: do you like to dive right into coding when solving a problem? Have you tried sketching it out?By Evan K. Stone

Selling Advertising in Your Show When it comes to sponsors, there are four types of advertising campaigns. These are: CPM = Cost Per Thousand. You earn X amount per 1,000 downloads. CPA = Cost Per Action. You get paid when your audience makes a purchase. Flat Rate = You get paid a specified amount per episode(s) or time. Hybrid = You may get a smal…

There are many different ways to make money with a podcast. Depending on your topic and your audience, different strategies may work better than others. Additional Content Selling your back catalog Turn Your Show Notes Into a Book Advertisements Don’t Have to Be Pollution Selling Advertising on your Website Text Link Ads Link Worth adBrite (now adr…

Today we are talking about Presentation is the queen of podcasting. We also talk about Is your podcast advertiser friendly? Nobody likes a bad infomercial. Howard Stern is more than the seven dirty words. More Touches Equals More Sales Feeding Search Engines The way to stand out and get people talking about you is to deliver great content. While po…

To get an audience you need good content. What is good content? For me, I see it as content that makes you laugh, cry, think, groan, educate, or entertains you. If you to can more than one of these at a time you're on the right path. Today I share some example of people doing this, and point out that good content rises to the top. I also point out …

Today as I prepare to release the new version of the book, I'm going to read for free More Podcast Money. This book as available on Amazon. If you enjoyed the content, but don't read, you can show you appreciation with a donation. Mentioned in this episode: Don't forget to sign up for the free book launch secrets webinar using the link below. Book …

Mentioned in this episode www.askthepodcastcoach.com http://www.wpauctions.com/ www.podcastbranding.co More Podcast Money Book Mentioned in this episode: Free Book Launch Secrets Webinar Want proven methods to make your next book launch more successful? Then you need to know about a webinar I’m co-hosting that will do exactly that. In the webinar, …

In this epsisode: Fabric is shutting down—is it time to make the jump to Firebase? Support indie developers during the coronavirus pandemic! WWDC 2020 goes remote? Show Links CocoaHub App iOS Dev Weekly Apple Developer - Deadline for App Updates Has Been Extended Indie Support Weeks in the Apple Developer Community Apple Developer - WWDC20 Reveal b…

In this episode: The perils of migrating from Swift 2 to Swift 5, plus two excellent picks to help you keep your edge as an iOS developer! Show Links Hacking with Swift - Xcode in 20 Seconds Parallels How to upgrade to macOS High Sierra Run older versions of Mac OS X seamlessly with macOS Sierra Apple has locked me out of my developer account Cocoa…

Another version of Xcode released? Learn how to wrangle the rapid-fire releases of Apple's development tools. Show Links ATP - No One Else Had Calipers iPhreaks Podcast 277: 100 Days of SwiftUI with Paul Hudson Independence Podcast iOS Developer Tips - Managing Multiple Versions of Xcode 9to5Mac.com - PSA: Apple releases critical Xcode 11.2.1 updat…

Feeling like you're falling behind all the cool kids who are diving into SwiftUI? Fear not! You're doing just fine. Show Links WWDC 2019 #100DaysOfCode - The Official Website for the ChallengeBy Evan K. Stone

What is Brand Experience? Why you should care as an iOS developer? Find out in this week's episode of iOS Dev Break! Also: MacBook Pro news, GDPR and CloudKit, a macOS Mojave tip, and a new pick for this week's show! Show Links What makes your Brand Experience better? UX or CX? Apple announces new MacBook Pros with a keyboard fix, oh, and more powe…

In this episode: Nest is dead, long live Google Nest. MongoDB acquires Realm. Breaking the Fabric Umbilical Cord. Plus an experiment in CX, and a pick of the show from App Builders 2019!By Evan K. Stone

WWDC dates have been announced for 2019! It may be too late to get your ticket, but you can still plan to be there. Also hear topics like simplified Auto Layout and the tricky task of App Pricing, courtesy of Soor, the recently released Music app that's challenging the norm.By Evan K. Stone

Tired of Xcode Playgrounds crashing on you? We've got something you're going to like! Plus: Can Apple really pull off a CloudKit and Core Data persistence solution? Also some great news and a podcast recommendation!By Evan K. Stone