Best Brenden And Jonathan Podcasts (2024)

As NFT’S become more popular and begin to take over the world, we give our two cents on if they’re worth the hype. In this episode, we talk about NFT’S, the blockchain, and Mark Suckerberg’s Metaverse

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2020two 30:42

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In 2022, we return ready to bring Y.D.S back from the dead. Having been gone for so long, we haven’t had the time to hear about Brenden’s interesting (boring) life stories and JP’s impatience. In this episode, we talk about the situation of the world, important events in our lives, and we even mention our best friend Joe Byron. Stay tuned!…

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You Need To Keep Your Audience Informed 6:32

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#078 - If you're starting something new, tell your audience about it. If you're stopping something, let your listeners know. If you're taking a break, you guessed it, keep your audience informed. They'll appreciated it. Show Contact Info Twitter (@podbetterpod) Instagram (@podbetterpod) Facebook (@ThePodcastersGuild) Host Contact Info Twitter (@asa…

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How To Improve Your Interview Skills | Jonathan Collaton 30:38

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#077 - If you're a podcaster and you have guests on your show or are planning to have guests on your show then you'll want to listen to this episode. Becoming a better interviewer is a skill just like any other. So if you're ready to improve your interview skills, I hope you can take a few tips from Jonathan. Mentioned in this Episode: Eric Nuzum I…

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The Many Hidden Features of Podchaser | Bradley Davis 31:09

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#076 - If you've heard of Podchaser, you likely know it for one of two things: a place to leave reviews or a place to track your show credits. While both of these are fantastic reasons to use Podchaser, there is so much more available of which I believe more people should be aware. Join me as I talk with the CEO and co-founder of Podchaser, Bradley…

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Putting Our Own Podcast Under the Microscope | Brent Allen 1:08:21

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#075 - Brent joins me again for a different type of episode. This is the beginning of a long-term experiment or case study. Brent and I will be examining one of our own live podcasts to see what we can do to improve the show and get more listeners. I hope you'll join us on this journey. Mentioned in this Episode: Beam Me Up Follow Beam Me Up on Twi…

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Discover Why Podpage Has So Many Passionate Fans | Brenden Mulligan 30:22

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#074 - If you've asked someone for a podcast website recommendation in the past six months, you've likely heard about Podpage. Join me for a behind-the-scenes look at Podpage with the founder, Brenden Mulligan. I think you'll quickly see why Podpage has become a fan-favorite and why it naturally has so many evangelists. Mentioned in this Episode: B…

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If You're Thinking About Starting a Podcast, Start Here 13:43

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#073 - Every day I see people asking for tips and advice on starting a podcast. My answer is always the same. In this episode, I elaborate on that answer. If you know someone who is thinking about starting a podcast, please share this episode with them. Mentioned in this Episode: Samson Q2U (Affiliate Link) ATR-2100x (Affiliate Link) Buzzsprout (Af…

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It's Okay to Make Changes 11:41

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#072 - From time to time there may be changes or adjustments you want to make to your podcast. Go for it. Nothing is set in stone and you don't need permission from anyone. Make whatever changes are in your best interest. In fact, I'm about to make some changes to this show... Mentioned in this Episode: Podcast Audit Beam Me Up Free Consultation wi…

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How To End or Leave a Show the Right Way | Brent Allen 42:22

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#071 - No, I am not ending Podcast Better, but it is a topic I want to talk about. I have personally, left two shows in my career and my guest today is leaving his first. We're going to dive into what that looks like, how it feels, and the best way to go about it. Mentioned in this Episode: The PewterCast Tales From Godric's Hollow Need More Buffs …

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Use Streamyard Even If You're Not Streaming 14:20

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#070 - I've tried many remote connection solutions over the years. Everything from Google Hangouts to Zoom to Discord and more, but none of them compare to the simplicity and reliability of Streamyard. I always like to make things as simple and easy as possible for my guests and Streamyard helps me do that. Mentioned in this Episode: Streamyard (Af…

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A Look Inside Buzzsprout Download Numbers and Stats | Tom Rossi 35:37

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#069 - Buzzsprout co-founder, Tom Rossi joins me today to discuss how Buzzsprout tries to help you understand and utilize your statistics. Together we'll discover exactly how Buzzsprout defines a download and how all the numbers are calculated. But as exciting as download numbers can be, Tom also reminds us that podcasting is about more than the nu…

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Bad Connection, Bad Recording - It Happened To Me 15:00

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#068 - No one is immune to disaster, but if you're prepared, you can mitigate the damage. My last episode, the interview with Melissa Monte (Mind Love), was the worst technical recording I've dealt with in six years. However, we worked together and turned it into my best episode yet. Mentioned in this Episode: Marketing Your Way to a Million Downlo…

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Marketing Your Way to a Million Downloads | Melissa Monte 34:24

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#067 - What would you say if I told you I had a plan to get one million downloads in your first year as a podcaster? Well, I obviously can't guarantee your numbers, but I can share the path that Melissa Monte of the Mind Love Podcast took to get there. Let's start you down the right path today! Mentioned in this Episode: Mind Love (Website) Mind Lo…

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Should I Create a Second Website for My Podcast? 15:05

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#066 - One big question I want to answer today: If you already have a website, should you start a secondary website just for your podcast? Well, it depends. Let's explore it together. Mentioned in this Episode: Your Podcast Needs a Website (Episode 23) Podpage (Affiliate Link) Fusebox (Affiliate Link) Buzzsprout (Affiliate Link) Show Contact Info T…

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How Podcasters Can Get the Most Out of Clubhouse | Mark Savant 26:27

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#065 - Mark Savant joins me to explain how the new, audio-only social media app, Clubhouse can benefit podcasters. Get an overview of the platform and its uses here, then come and talk with us on Clubhouse. Mentioned in this Episode: Clubhouse App After Hours Entrepreneur Mark Savant Media YouTube Channel (@MarkSavantMedia) Guest Contact Info Twitt…

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Don't Get Overwhelmed, Keep Moving Forward 12:24

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#064 - In today's world it's easy to get overwhelmed by all the knowledge available to you. However, rest assured that you do not need all the knowledge right now. Take a deep breath and take the first step with me. Mentioned in this Episode: Buzzsprout (Affiliate Link) Show Contact Info Twitter (@podbetterpod) Instagram (@podbetterpod) Facebook (@…

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5 Proven Methods to Get More Podcast Guests | Nick Nalbach 34:19

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#063 - Nick Nalbach of the Nine Five Podcast shares the tips and tricks he uses regularly to get guests on his podcast. While I was familiar with some of the methods, I certainly learned a few new tactics and I hope you do too. Mentioned in this Episode: Podcast Better Origins: Nick Nalbach (Episode 45) PodMatch Podcast Guests Podcasting You Podcas…

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One Story To Rule Them All 10:34

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#062 - Do you keep a catalogue of stories? Do you actively think about retelling stories? Storytelling is a skill, but it starts with having stories prepared to tell. Let's work on finding your story. Quotes "Marketing is no longer about the stuff you make, but the stories you tell." - Seth Godin "Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas …

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Is Your Media Social? | Ken Pescatore 37:07

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#061 - Ken Pescatore of the Pokemon Professor Network joins the show to explain his social media promotion methods. Social media remains his number one source of new listeners, but he has been branching out into a few other podcast promotion methods. Mentioned in this Episode: Pokemon Professor Network Audiograms (Episode 56) Podpage (Affiliate Lin…

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Do You Know Who Your Listeners Are? 15:06

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#060 - It seems like a basic question, but a lot of podcasters have a hard time answering it. Who are your listeners? Who is your avatar? I'm not talking about the 2009 James Cameron epic. I'm talking about your ideal customer or your ideal listener. Discover who these people are and everything becomes easier. Mentioned in this Episode: Do Not Prom…

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How To Prepare For A Guest Interview Episode 17:42

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#059 - As a follow-up to Episode 58, I wanted to address the differences in preparing for an episode with a guest interview. While some of the preparations are similar, there are definitely some things that are unique to interview episodes. Mentioned in this Episode: Do My Guests Need To Sign A Contract? (Episode 14) Podpage (Affiliate Link) Show C…

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How To Prepare For A Solo Podcast Episode 12:55

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#058 - The more you prepare for your show, the less time you will spend recording and editing your show. It's good for you and it's good for your listener. Let the preparation begin! Mentioned in this Episode: Never Edit Filler Words Again! (Episode 3) Podpage (Affiliate Link) Show Contact Info Twitter (@podbetterpod) Instagram (@podbetterpod) Face…

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Well it’s been 5 months since we’ve made an episode and we’re back with more ridiculousness to entertain your quarantine minds. In this episode, we talk about what’s going on in the world, as well as the very incredibly (definitely-not-terrible) successful presidency of our longtime best friend Donald Trump…

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The ONLY Reason I Would Make A 2-Part Episode... 13:10

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#057 - It will happen from time to time that you create an episode that is significantly longer than your average episode. What do you do? Edit? Make two episodes? Make three episodes? Let's talk through it. Mentioned in this Episode: What Is The Ideal Length For A Podcast Episode? (Episode 15) Tales From Godric's Hollow Show Contact Info Twitter (…

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Audiograms, Visual Sound Bites, Video Promos - The What, Where, and How 14:54

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#056 - Audiograms, visual sound bites, and video promos are all the same thing. I'm sure you've heard about them or at least seen them in your social media feeds. Now let's talk about how to create them and what content to include in them. Mentioned in this Episode: Do Not Promote Your Podcast (Episode 52) Headliner Wavve Buzzsprout (Affiliate Link…

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Content vs. Listener - Where Should My Focus Be? 9:30

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#055 - An intriguing question came across my Facebook feed: Should I focus on my content or focus on my listener? I wasn't sure what to make of it at first, but I have some thoughts on it now. Mentioned in this Episode: Subscribe to Podcast Better Show Contact Info Twitter (@podbetterpod) Instagram (@podbetterpod) Facebook (@PodcastBetter) Host Con…

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Should I Take A Break During The Holidays? 14:39

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#054 - Podcasting can take a lot of time and effort. The holidays tend to be a time for family and relaxation. Do you take a break or keep production up and running? Or can you have the best of both worlds? Mentioned in this Episode: What Is The Best Time To Release A New Podcast Episode? (Episode 19) How Often Should I Release New Episodes? (Episo…

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Buzzsprout Introduces Dynamic Content (An Overview) 16:55

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#053 - Dynamic Content has finally come to Buzzsprout. Even better, it's included in all of their packages with no extra charge. If you want to discover what dynamic content is, how it's handled on Buzzsprout and what it can do for your podcast, this is the episode for you. Mentioned in this Episode: 3 Content Sections (Visual) Buzzsprout (Affiliat…

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Do Not Promote Your Podcast 12:30

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#052 - This probably sounds like a crazy idea, but stick with me. Do not promote your podcast. This is going to be the key to getting more people to listen to your podcast. Mentioned in this Episode: The Best Place To Promote Your Podcast (Episode 46) Do I Need Transcripts For My Podcast? (Episode 22) Show Contact Info Twitter (@podbetterpod) Insta…

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How Podcasting Has Changed My Life 35:28

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#051 - Podcasting has had a profound and lasting effect on my life. I didn't realize how many events were interconnected until I sat down and thought about it. I want to share my journey thus far so that I can continue my journey with you by my side. Mentioned in this Episode: Never Edit Filler Words Again! (Episode 3) Toys For Games Skylanders Cha…

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The Power of Podcasting 22:05

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#050 - Podcasting has a lot of powerful, positive effects on the world, the listeners, and even the podcast hosts themselves. In this episode I start to explore some of those effects with the help of a few guests. Mentioned in this Episode: Diann Wingert - The Driven Woman Eliezer Torres - What Would a PK Say? Erica James - The Erica James Travel S…

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Matt's Rules For Podcast Cover Art 16:31

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#049 - If you're looking for feedback on your podcast cover artwork, I have four simple rules/guidelines/tests you can put your art up against. If you follow these rules you'll be off to a good start. Mentioned in this Episode: Apple Podcast Image Requirements Creating Effective Podcast Artwork with Carl Huber (Episode 5) Free Podcast Consultation …

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Why and How To Get Podcast Reviews 16:37

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#048 - I've been seeing a lot of experienced podcasters say reviews are worthless, yet all new podcasters want to know how to get more reviews. I'll address both of these issues today. Mentioned in this Episode: iTunes Podchaser Podcast Addict Castbox Free Podcast Consultation Show Contact Info Twitter (@podbetterpod) Instagram (@podbetterpod) Face…

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Solo vs Co-Host vs Guest - Which Should I Use? 20:30

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#047 - I've spent a lot of time discussing the what and even the how of podcasting. Now it's time we take a look at the "who". Who is going to be on your show? Is it just you? Is that the best choice? Mentioned in this Episode: Streamyard (affiliate link) Need More Buffs Tales From Godric's Hollow Beam Me Up Free Podcast Consultation Show Contact I…

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The Best Place To Promote Your Podcast 12:50

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#046 - I'm done sitting idly by. Podcast promotion is a big deal, but so many people are doing it wrong and then wasting even more time complaining about it. Let's see if we can change that. Mentioned in this Episode: Free Podcast Consultation Show Contact Info Twitter (@podbetterpod) Instagram (@podbetterpod) Facebook (@PodcastBetter) Host Contact…

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Podcast Better Origins: Nick Nalbach 21:55

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#045 - This is the final entry in my test run of the Podcast Better Origins series. Today's episode features Nick Nalbach who always knew he wanted to start a podcast someday, but someday turned out to be sooner than he thought. Mentioned in this Episode: Expeerent (Nick's first business) Nick's YouTube Channel Nick's TikTok Nine Five To Freedom (W…

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What Should I Name My Podcast? 16:25

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#044 - Many beginners put too much pressure on themselves to find the perfect name. Again, I could tell you to focus on the content and your listeners won't care what you call the show, but instead I'll share with you a more practical method I use to name podcasts. Mentioned in this Episode: Need More Buffs Tales From Godric's Hollow Beam Me Up Fre…

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Podcast Better Origins: Dr. Laura Jaget 23:03

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#043 - Continuing my series on podcaster origin stories I invite Dr. Laura Jaget on to the show. She is a chiropractor by trade, but how does that translate into a podcast? You'll have to listen to find out... Mentioned in this Episode: Pat Flynn's Podcasting Tutorial How To Life (Dr. Laura's website) How To Life Podcast How To Life Mominars The En…

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How To Deal With A Bad Recording 17:32

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#042 - Bad recordings will happen to every podcaster. The question is: How will you handle it? What options do you have when you run into problematic audio files? Hear about my personal experiences and my recommendations for what you can do. Mentioned in this Episode: Free Podcast Consultation Show Contact Info Twitter (@podbetterpod) Instagram (@p…

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Podcast Better Origins: Eliezer Torres 22:57

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#041 - The first episode in an experimental series where I visit with fellow podcasters about their origin story. Together we explore their struggles, motivations, and lessons learned through the process. Mentioned in this Episode: Episode 10 - Your Download Numbers Don't Matter Buzzsprout Statistics What Would A PK Say? Free Podcast Consultation G…

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Podcast Monetization - Podcast Networks | Brent Allen 37:34

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#040 - In the final episode on podcast monetization (for now) it's time to discuss podcast networks. But this week I'm not alone. Please join me in welcoming Brent back to the microphone to share his experiences. Mentioned in this Episode: Episode 14 - Podcast Legal Info Megaphone Podcast Network The PewterCast Beam Me Up Rate the Show Guest Contac…

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Podcast Monetization - Patreon 21:42

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#039 - Podcast monetization talks continue in this episode as I discuss my experiences with Patreon. This is actually how I've made the most money directly from podcasting. Mentioned in this Episode: Patreon Donate to Podcast Better Rate the Show Show Contact Info Twitter (@podbetterpod) Instagram (@podbetterpod) Facebook (@PodcastBetter) Host Cont…

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Podcast Monetization - Sponsorships 14:47

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#038 - It's time to talk about podcast sponsorships and I have some good news for you today. I'm here to tell you, you don't need thousands of listeners to get sponsors. Are you ready? Mentioned in this Episode: Donate to Podcast Better Rate the Show Show Contact Info Twitter (@podbetterpod) Instagram (@podbetterpod) Facebook (@PodcastBetter) Host …

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Podcast Monetization - Donations 14:29

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#037 - Continuing our talks on podcast monetization, today we will explore donations. This particular topic is a bit more lightweight than the affiliate marketing I talked about last week, but there's still points worth discussing. Mentioned in this Episode: PayPal Ko-Fi Buy Me A Coffee Donate to Podcast Better Rate the Show Show Contact Info Twitt…

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Podcast Monetization - Affiliate Sales 26:31

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#036 - After the overview of podcast monetization in the last episode, it's time to get specific. In this episode I'll be talking specifically about affiliate sales or affiliate marketing and how it can be used in podcasting. Mentioned in this Episode: Furby (Affiliate Link) Amazon Associates Program Rate the Show Show Contact Info Twitter (@podbet…

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Podcast Monetization From Day 1 16:44

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#035 - Although I warned you about it back in Episode 1, we do need to talk about it. It's time to talk about podcast monetization. Mentioned in this Episode: Buzzsprout (affiliate link) Donate to Podcast Better Rate the Show Show Contact Info Twitter (@podbetterpod) Instagram (@podbetterpod) Facebook (@PodcastBetter) Host Contact Info Twitter (@as…

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Avoid Perfection 14:07

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#034 - Perfection is the enemy of good. Stop making excuses. It's time to get you on the mic. It's not as hard as you might think. Let's do this together. Mentioned in this Episode: Buzzsprout (affiliate link) Samson Q2U (affiliate link) Eliminate Filler Words (Episode 3) Record a Pilot Episode (Episode 4) 5 Tips to Get to Episode 100 and Beyond (E…

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YouTube Is Not A Podcast Directory 12:58

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#033 - YouTube is not a podcast directory yet many people like to treat it that way. Here's what you need to know and why you might want to give your decision a second thought. Mentioned in this Episode: Podcast Resources Donate to Podcast Better Ko-Fi (direct link) Show Contact Info Twitter (@podbetterpod) Instagram (@podbetterpod) Facebook (@Podc…

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