Episode #
How to Succeed in Podcasting in 2021 #1756
June 05, 2021

In episode #1756, we talk about how to succeed in podcasting in 2021. Neil and Eric have been in the podcasting game for a long time and have learned a lot since this podcast sounded like it was recorded in a bathroom! Tune in and learn how to assess the success of your show, how to  improve it based on the data, and a whole lot more!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Succeed in Podcasting in 2021.
  • [00:28] How long we have been doing podcasting for.
  • [01:18] Aim for a daily podcast and be sure to repurpose it.
  • [01:53] How to push the marketing of your podcast hard at first.
  • [03:01] Play around with your calls to action.
  • [03:10] Show as many episodes as possible on the hosting page.
  • [03:35] Working out how to keep retention rates up.
  • [04:03] Why Neil and Eric upgraded their mics.
  • [05:05] Be sure to watch your analytics and optimize based on your insights.
  • [06:48] Advertising your podcast by doing collaborations.
  • [07:14] Why lots of downloads aren’t an indicator of success.
  • [07:45] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.

 

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Heil PR40

RØDEcaster Pro

Libsyn

 

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