18: 10 Common Podcasting Mistakes and How to Avoid them.

Oh My Pod | Grow Your Podcast

In this podcast episode, Celine and Justin discuss common mistakes made by new podcasters. They emphasize the importance of authenticity, personalization, and content over production quality. They advise against focusing too much on sponsors and instead suggest exploring alternative ways to monetize the podcast. They also highlight the benefits of utilizing solo episodes and incorporating video into podcasts for wider reach. The hosts stress the value of outsourcing certain tasks and creating additional content from the podcast. They encourage podcasters to be patient, trust the process, and demonstrate dedication through consistent episode releases. What we discuss: [00:01:14] The hosts share that podcasters should focus on creating a personal and authentic experience for their audience, avoiding formal and overly professional tones. [00:02:47] The hosts advise that new podcasters should not prioritize sponsorship as the main source of income, but explore other ways to monetize their podcast. [00:05:09] The hosts think podcasters should prioritize the quality of their content and ideas over perfect production, as long as the message is clear and engaging. [00:10:56] Discussion on the advantages of solo shows for podcasters to showcase their expertise and ideas. [00:12:25] The hosts explore the significance of incorporating video into podcast episodes for better content engagement and reach. [00:18:08] Highlighting the importance of creating additional content from podcast episodes to maximize reach and engagement, and the potential consequences of not doing so. [00:21:46] How guests sharing podcast episodes exponentially increases downloads and audience reach. [00:22:43] How not sharing content with guests is a huge mistake that limits audience growth and engagement. [00:22:55] The Hosts explain that Podcasting is a marathon, not a sprint. Patience is necessary for building an audience and achieving success. Episode Resources: Podigy | Website Podigy | Youtube Podigy | Facebook Podigy | Instagram Podigy | Podcast