Episode #231
Is it a Good Time to Start a Podcast?
March 19, 2017

In Episode #231, Eric and Neil discuss whether it’s a good time to start a podcast. Tune in to learn if the best time to plunge into podcasting is now and the ways that will help you be successful in this channel.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

  • 00:27 – Today’s topic: Is it a Good Time to Start a Podcast?
  • 00:33 – Yes, because now is an inflection point for podcasts
  • 01:01 – Podcasting has helped Eric’s business grow
  • 01:22 – If the channel is popular, you should go after it
  • 02:06 – Russell Brunson mentions that podcasting is the best thing that has happened to his business
  • 02:14 – Podcasting takes time
  • 03:18 – Some are also hitting millions of downloads a month
  • 03:38 – Look for the unsolicited response rate
  • 04:10 – If you’re going to enter a new market, make sure you know how to attack it
  • 05:00 – Also think of a channel where you can market
  • 05:13 – Subscribe, rate and review and get a chance to win a free copy of Authority Labs
    • 05:26 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444
  • 00:00 – That’s it for today’s episode!

3 Key Points:

  1. If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, you should—now is an inflection point for podcasting.
  2. If you enter a new market, make sure you learn how to attack it.
  3. Find a market that can help you leverage your podcast.

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