Synopsis
Build your authority, turn customers into evangelists, and unleash the hidden money in your business. How to take your idea and make a name for yourself, within your industry and beyond. RED is for entrepreneurs who want impact, influence, and income.
Episodes
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Mr. Dumas and Other Podcasting Mistakes
30/07/2024 Duration: 08minIn this episode of Build a Big Podcast, David Hooper emphasizes the importance of getting guest names right and maintaining respect and accuracy for a successful podcast interview. Bullet Points: Respectful Podcasting Practices - The importance of being respectful to your podcast guests, ensuring you represent them accurately without manipulative edits Audience Priority - Ensuring that your audience comes first by not spreading propaganda, misinformation, or disinformation on your podcast Name Pronunciation Verification - The significance of verifying the pronunciation of your guest's name to avoid mistakes and show respect Cultural Sensitivity - Understanding that different cultures may feel uncomfortable correcting the host, hence the need for the host to create a welcoming environment for corrections Handling Corrections - Encouraging guests to correct any mistakes (names, dates, etc.) during the podcast to avoid extensive editing later Guest Experience - The impact of repeated corrections on the flow of
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Podcast Interview Cheat Sheet (Big Podcast Insider Issue 191)
29/07/2024 Duration: 23minDiscover essential insights on storytelling, monetizing your podcast, leveraging YouTube and AI tools for podcast growth in this episode of Build a Big Podcast! Topics covered in this episode: Podcasting Competition and Challenges Importance of Good Storytelling Monetizing Your Podcast YouTube vs. Audio Podcasts AI Tools for Social Media Listener Interaction Strategies Creating and Using Podcast Websites Personal Coaching Program for Podcasters (Big Podcast AMP) Tools and Services to Improve Podcasting Efficiency Episode Timestamps 06:06 Monetizing audio skills, secrets of entertainment industry 09:16 Podcasters can make six figures diversifying income 11:45 YouTube reaches many, but audio fosters loyalty 13:58 YouTube can attract new podcast listeners 16:54 Educate followers, use direct RSS for outreach 22:02 Podcast Growth Toolkit 22:53 Grow your podcast, make mom proud, subscribe The Newsletter for Podcasters Big Podcast Insider - Weekly Podcasting Newsletter This episode of Build a Big Podcast
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Do This for Audience Growth (Big Podcast Insider Issue 190)
23/07/2024 Duration: 21minDiscover the latest podcasting tools, tips, and updates on accessibility, Audacity 3.6, Overcast's upgrade, and how to turn your podcast into engaging social media content in this episode of Build a Big Podcast! Topics covered in this episode: Accessibility equals audience growth Audacity 3.6 is out (with new features!) Overcast podcast player gets a big upgrade AI-generated social media content to help you grow your podcast Protecting your podcast data (and reputation) Amazon Prime Day deals for podcasters Personal Coaching Program for Podcasters (Big Podcast AMP) Tools and Services to Improve Podcasting Efficiency Episode Timestamps 04:55 Accessibility important for reaching diverse podcast audience 08:34 Podcast hack? Use password manager ... 10:13 I lost a lot of data this week 15:54 AI quizzes, press releases 17:41 Get Audacity 3.6 free, great podcast deals 20:02 Podcast Growth Toolkit The Newsletter for Podcasters Big Podcast Insider - Weekly Podcasting Newsletter This episode of Build a Big
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How to Pitch Your Podcast (Big Podcast Insider Issue 189)
19/07/2024 Duration: 16minDiscover insider tips on crafting compelling podcast intros, leveraging video on Spotify, and mastering pitch techniques on this episode of Build a Big Podcast! Topics covered in this episode: Effective Podcast Intros Techniques Pitching Podcast Like Pixar Producers Leveraging Video Content on Spotify The Importance of Backstory and Logical Structure Turning Voice Notes into Text Automated Podcast Episode Notes Solutions Personal Coaching Program for Podcasters (Big Podcast AMP) Tools and Services to Improve Podcasting Efficiency Episode Timestamps 05:20 Seeking captivating podcast intros to talk about in my upcoming book 08:36 Craft brief podcasts, leverage videos, attract more viewers 12:34 Turn podcast ideas into written content easily 14:46 Personalized coaching for podcast growth The Newsletter for Podcasters Big Podcast Insider - Weekly Podcasting Newsletter This episode of Build a Big Podcast is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for po
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21 Simple Episode Ideas (Big Podcast Insider Issue 188)
15/07/2024 Duration: 19minDive into this episode of Build a Big Podcast for insights on podcast marketing, equipment tips, content ideas, and monetization strategies to elevate your podcasting game! Topics covered in this episode: Heatwave and Recording Environment Challenges Recommendations for a Desktop App for Podcast Listening 21 Unique and Useful Ideas for Podcast Content What to Do with Old Podcast Equipment Content Licensing for Podcasters Classified Ads and Resources for Growing Your Podcast Personal Coaching Program for Podcasters (Big Podcast AMP) Tools and Services to Improve Podcasting Efficiency Episode Timestamps 03:40 Assumed cheap A/C repair turns costly. Lesson: assumptions 09:16 The wrong microphone ... it happens (a lot) 11:51 Adding humanity to guests, challenging stereotypes 16:05 Unrecognized voice leads to surprising connections 18:12 Personalized coaching, free resources to grow podcast. The Newsletter for Podcasters Big Podcast Insider - Weekly Podcasting Newsletter This episode of Build a Big Podca
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The Secret to Great Podcast Hosting (Big Podcast Insider Issue 187)
09/07/2024 Duration: 17minDiscover why being a good conversationalist isn't enough for podcasting success and learn actionable tips to grow your show in the latest episode of Build a Big Podcast. Key Themes Charisma vs. Effective Podcasting The Importance of Focused Interviews Listening Skills for Hosts AI Tools in Podcasting Podcasting Vs. Traditional Media Podcast Growth Strategies Holiday Breaks for Podcasters Topics covered in this episode: The distinction between being a charismatic conversationalist and a great podcast host The importance of really listening to podcast guests Inbox zero strategy for managing email effectively Insights and ethical considerations regarding AI tools and content scraping, specifically involving OpenAI Encouragement to take breaks during holidays and manage listener expectations Podcast advertising's high return on investment (ROI) compared to traditional media Episode Timestamps 05:05 Create respectful, understanding environment; ask, then listen 08:03 Achieve inbox zero for better productivit
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How to Make Better Podcast Ads (Big Podcast Insider Issue 186)
03/07/2024 Duration: 19minDavid Hooper shares expert tips on indie podcast production, podcast advertising, crafting effective podcast titles, and leveraging AI tools for episode notes ... Key Themes Indie podcast production tips Writing effective podcast titles AI tools for episode notes Strategies to cool down a hot podcast studio Podcast advertising insights. Live ad reads ... always Personalized podcast coaching Topics covered in this episode: The Importance of Relatability and Quality in Indie Podcast Production - Why indie podcast listeners seek authentic and unfiltered hosts - The significance of specialized information over general topics Effective Podcast Titles and Subtitles - The benefit of direct and clear titles over clever or pun-filled names - A three-step process for crafting impactful podcast titles Generating Visual Episode Notes - Introducing tools that transform podcast audio into mind maps and other visual notes - Benefits of using visual elements to engage and inform listeners Impact of Heat on Po
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Podcast Monologuing Is the New Mansplaining? (Big Podcast Insider Issue 185)
28/06/2024 Duration: 24minDiscover essential tips on podcast branding, audience growth, and monetization, plus insights into maintaining consistency and mental health as a podcaster on this episode of Build a Big Podcast ... Key Themes Podcast Marketing Strategies The Importance of Taking Breaks from Podcasting How to Choose Your Podcast Brand Colors Eliminating Filler Words How Much "Political Content" is Too Much? Mental Health and Podcasting Topics covered in this episode: How to Avoid Podfade: David discusses taking breaks and the importance of communicating with your audience during downtime Choosing Brand Colors Strategically: Insights on how to pick brand colors that resonate with your podcast's identity How to Eliminate Filler Words Like "And" and "You Know": Tactics to improve your speech clarity and professionalism Spotify's Efforts in Protecting Election Integrity: How podcasting platforms are addressing election-related content ... and things for you to think about The Problem with Long Podcast Monologues: Why excessiv