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I’m especially stoked to share today’s podcast with you because today I’m announcing something that’s been in the works for a bit and is finally available to you! Introducing: Podcast Newsroom, our new private, exclusive podcast about the news you need to know for a more profitable podcast. This is your go-to podcast for actionable steps to grow your podcast, see the results you want, and stay up to date on podcasting trends. It’s going to come out about monthly, but we’ll be adding in bonus episodes as news breaks or there are updates that are especially timely for you. This podcast is part of a larger free training resource we want to make available to you. When you sign up for this private show, you’ll also gain access to a growing resource library full of bonus content like worksheets and articles and PDFs to go over so you can fully maximize your training. This is going to be the first place we show up with news and is private because we really want to make it a tailored experience. You can still access

Welcome to episode 502! I want to talk about three ways you can grow your podcast in the next 90 days. I really want to get through the wash and repeatedness of this because I think oftentimes we're looking for the next thing. "Okay. We tried A now B and now C and now D and all the way to Z or Zed." Which sounds way cooler, but that's a show for another day. But we forget about the other side of this, which is the importance of repeating those actions. Full Transcript -https://uncommonlymore.com/3-ways-to-grow-your-podcast/Send us a textTake your show from content machine to conversion machine with strategy-driven podcast production. Our team has TWO spots available right now.Learn more and book your free call with Stacey at Uncommonlymore.com/Production.Support the show

I want to fill you in on a secret in podcasting… Sometimes support isn’t the answer.  Shocking, I know.  But the truth is, not everything can be outsourced (telling you what can’t be in this week’s podcast episode).  BUT WHEN IT CAN be outsourced - you have to make some educated hiring decisions.  What will make your hiring decisions educated you ask? This is pretty simple.  Prior to hiring, you need to know if your need for support is around problems with your Purpose, Process, or Production.  Sound simple? It is. With a few caveats that I’m getting into in this new episode.  Take it from me, the difference between a podcast editor and an agency is huge, ESPECIALLY if you know what you are looking for. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/podcast-editor-vs-podcast-agency-which-is-better/Send us a textTake your show from content machine to conversion machine with strategy-driven podcast production. Our team has TWO spots available right now.Learn more and book your free call wit

You drive me crazy right now. I've heard a lot of conversations and comments on the internet, with friends, etc. The batching is just this stifling, creativity-killing apparatus just built to destroy your podcast. Okay. I might be a little dramatic there at the end, but it's true. So, so many podcasters really think that batching is about giving up everything that's great about their voice and their creativity, and their show. And reality, it's the opposite. It's about harnessing all of those things and using them incredibly efficiently. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/the-hard-truth-about-why-you-not-batching-your-content/Send us a textTake your show from content machine to conversion machine with strategy-driven podcast production. Our team has TWO spots available right now.Learn more and book your free call with Stacey at Uncommonlymore.com/Production.Support the show

You’ve probably heard me talk about my right hand, Cali - well, she’s on the show this week! That’s right, after 2.5 years working together, we finally did a show together.  I’m thrilled to share more of her with you in this way. She is really the air traffic controller behind all our client production and internal projects (and I’ve just started calling her an air traffic controller since this show, but it’s going to stick

It's all about timing, and sometimes the best way to know it's the right time is to look at how we're feeling. So this week we're breaking down 3 signs it's time to get some help with your show (and one is completely pain-free). Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/signs-its-time-to-hire-support-for-your-podcast/Send us a textTake your show from content machine to conversion machine with strategy-driven podcast production. Our team has TWO spots available right now.Learn more and book your free call with Stacey at Uncommonlymore.com/Production.Support the show

If sales is your goal, let's make it super simple to start getting more. There's one supercritical piece that is so frequently missing in shows.  And, trust me now when I say that even if you THINK you're doing this, there are ways you can change it up and make it more effective. See the whole transcript at https://uncommonlymore.com/the-absolute-easiest-way-to-increase-sales-from-your-podcast-that-gets-skipped/Send us a textTake your show from content machine to conversion machine with strategy-driven podcast production. Our team has TWO spots available right now.Learn more and book your free call with Stacey at Uncommonlymore.com/Production.Support the show

Looking to get leads this summer but feel underwhelmed by cranking out new episodes? I get it. You're 100% not alone.  In this episode, we walk through the questions you need to be asking so you can set your summer up for lead generation without as much content creation as you usually kick out. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/how-to-take-time-off-and-still-get-leads-from-your-podcastSend us a textTake your show from content machine to conversion machine with strategy-driven podcast production. Our team has TWO spots available right now.Learn more and book your free call with Stacey at Uncommonlymore.com/Production.Support the show

In this episode Stacey shares some inside looks at how we contribute to our own fatigue when we skip making the choices early that prevent us from having to make last-minute decsions. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/how-exhausted-business-owners-are-investing-in-their-own-decision-fatigue/Send us a textTake your show from content machine to conversion machine with strategy-driven podcast production. Our team has TWO spots available right now.Learn more and book your free call with Stacey at Uncommonlymore.com/Production.Support the show

If you haven’t heard, both Apple and Facebook released some podcast related news recently.  These announcements could impact some things with your podcast, how you set things up on the backend, and how you release certain content.  We walk you through all the updates and what they mean for you in this week’s episode, but here’s a quick summary:  Apple has some new things rolling out, namely the ability to offer subscriptions and something called a Smart Play button - both of these may affect how you set up your content.  Facebook is jumping on the audio bandwagon and announced some new tools for us to use.  This episode is an important one if you want to stay up to date with podcasting and could have some real implications for how you structure your show moving forward.  Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/do-you-need-to-care-about-facebook-apples-podcast-news/Send us a textTake your show from content machine to conversion machine with strategy-driven podcast production. Our

I don't care about clean audio on your podcast. There, I said it. And I bet that’s shocking to a few of you since I run a podcast production agency and have a degree in audio engineering. But the truth is that often we get caught up in the audio as if that’s what needs to be fixed about our shows. That’s why they aren’t converting or growing our business. And that’s BS. There are really only 2 things I care about when it comes to your show. Want to know what they are (you should, they will help your show actually work too) Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/why-i-dont-care-about-cleaning-up-your-podcast-audio/Send us a textTake your show from content machine to conversion machine with strategy-driven podcast production. Our team has TWO spots available right now.Learn more and book your free call with Stacey at Uncommonlymore.com/Production.Support the show

Let’s talk about making changes to your podcast. Should you or shouldn’t you? We work with a lot of clients that want to change up things about their show - their cover art, intro music, if they have guests or not, etc.  In our opinion, your show should be always evolving.  You should be growing and shifting as your business and client needs change.  With that being said, not all changes are needed or right.  Over the past 7 or so years of podcasting we’ve made 5 changes that have really made the difference.  The first one? We started answering CLIENT questions on the show instead of listener questions. There is a difference.  This has made a huge impact on our downloads, new clients, and overall business.  The point is, the changes you need to make may not be what you think or as many as you think.  To help you decide, we’re sharing the 5 major changes we’ve made on this week’s episode. https://uncommonlymore.com/the-five-changes-i-made-that-made-the-difference-with-my-podcast/Send us a textTake your show fr

Let’s talk about having guests on your show.  It can be a huge asset to your podcast to have guests on, BUT only if you’re not making the 3 common mistakes we’re mentioning on our show this week.  Don’t worry, the 3 mistakes we’re sharing with you are pretty simple to fix if you do find you’re making them - don’t be discouraged.  We share these this week because we’re seeing more and more shows have guests just for the sake of it.  That’s the OPPOSITE of what we want. We want everything in our show to be strategic, intentional, and SERVE A PURPOSE.  Let us help you make that happen. Tune into episode 524 to learn more about this when it comes to guests on your show Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/3-mistakes-podcast-hosts-make-with-their-guests/Send us a textTake your show from content machine to conversion machine with strategy-driven podcast production. Our team has TWO spots available right now.Learn more and book your free call with Stacey at Uncommonlymore.com/Productio

Alright, we’re one quarter into the year, how are you feeling about your podcast?  If you’re anything like many of the people I’ve been hearing from, you’re not feeling super fired up about it. You’re itching to make it better. To make it simpler and more effective.  Well guess what.  There are 3 SIMPLE ways you can improve your show in the next month.  They are easy, take very little effort, and I suspect are not something you have thought of. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/3-ways-to-improve-your-podcast-in-30-days/Send us a textTake your show from content machine to conversion machine with strategy-driven podcast production. Our team has TWO spots available right now.Learn more and book your free call with Stacey at Uncommonlymore.com/Production.Support the show

I want to fill you in on a secret in podcasting… Sometimes support isn’t the answer.  Shocking, I know.  But the truth is, not everything can be outsourced (telling you what can’t be in this week’s podcast episode).  BUT WHEN IT CAN be outsourced - you have to make some educated hiring decisions.  What will make your hiring decisions educated you ask? This is pretty simple.  Prior to hiring, you need to know if your need for support is around problems with your Purpose, Process, or Production.  Sound simple? It is. With a few caveats that I’m getting into in this new episode.  Take it from me, the difference between a podcast editor and an agency is huge, ESPECIALLY if you know what you are looking for. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/podcast-editor-vs-podcast-agency-which-is-better/Send us a textTake your show from content machine to conversion machine with strategy-driven podcast production. Our team has TWO spots available right now.Learn more and book your free call wit

Remember how last week we shared that we didn’t quit podcasting (see, we’re posting to you right now about a new episode!). Well...there was a time that our CEO @thestaceyharris did quit a show. And we think it will be good for you to hear the story of how that went down. Not because there was any drama, but because it may help you understand when it’s time to let go. The truth is, not all podcasts should keep going. Sometimes, like we mentioned in last week’s show, we just need to fix a process or our production to make the show “worth it” again to us. But sometimes they are just meant to stop. We’re going to help you tell the difference in this week’s episode through a little flashback and the story of when Stacey did quit. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/the-time-i-did-quit-podcasting/Send us a textTake your show from content machine to conversion machine with strategy-driven podcast production. Our team has TWO spots available right now.Learn more and book your free call

Have you ever just wanted to quit your podcast?  If you had a little “yep” inside, you’re not alone.  In fact, MOST podcasters give up on their show at some point.  Why?  Because they are a LOT of work. There’s no way around it, producing a show consistently takes a lot of time and energy.  And the truth is, many of the podcasters who quit do so because they feel disconnected from the intention of their show.  They lose sight of WHO they are talking to, WHAT they have to say, and if anyone is even listening.  We had this experience too. We had a time where we felt disconnected and almost quit.  But we didn’t quit. And now we can share what helped us pull it together. What helped us get clearer on the show’s intention, streamlined in our production, and super connected to who was listening (hello actually paying attention to show stats…). We’re sharing this with you this week on the podcast (see, it’s still going!) so you can evaluate for yourself if it’s time to stop podcasting or if you are just disconnected

Let’s have a quick chat about organization...I know, I know that sounds boring, but TRUST ME, it’s what makes the success and growth of your podcast possible.  Take this from someone who is a bit more “go with the flow” - organization has helped us at Uncommonly More and our clients IMMENSELY.  In fact, helping clients organize their podcasting process is the most important piece of what we do. When I talk about our dashboards (the way we organize everything) to potential clients, that’s always something that steals the show.  Why?  Because they are just like you, just winging it and piecing things together.  But what if it COULD feel organized and simple and just flowed?  That’s where we are today, and you can be there too.  I’m sharing how we do it and what becomes possible when a little organization is put in place on this week’s podcast episode. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/you-arent-disorganized-youre-not-in-your-lane/Send us a textTake your show from content machin

There has been A LOT going around about scaling and nurturing and growing these days.  And while I’m all for these, I think way too often we lose sight of how we can do these most effectively.  I’ve found that for my business, emailing and podcasting for BY FAR the best scaling nurture aspects of my business.  That’s somewhat because of who my audience is and mostly because I have found ways to nurture in those ways effectively.  I’ve learned that there are really TWO pieces that you need to nail down to get results (results meaning that your audience gets results AND that you move your audience down the customer journey, win-win).  If you can nail down these 2 things, I’m telling you, you’ll see results.  I break them down really simply on this week’s podcast. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/how-to-effectively-scale-your-nurture-process-with-your-podcast/Send us a textTake your show from content machine to conversion machine with strategy-driven podcast production. Our tea

Is it still feeling hard to get your podcast out into the world?  Does your process or team flow just feel off?  We hear you - and have GOOD NEWS.  Improving your production flow (which is what we call these steps it takes to edit, create show notes, post your show, etc.) is one of the easiest areas of your podcast to work on.  Whether you are DIYing it, have a VA or freelancer helping, or have hired out a team/agency like us, there are TWO areas you can look at to make simple, but effective changes.  We’re laying them out in this week’s quick podcast episode. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/how-to-get-better-results-from-your-podcast-team/Send us a textTake your show from content machine to conversion machine with strategy-driven podcast production. Our team has TWO spots available right now.Learn more and book your free call with Stacey at Uncommonlymore.com/Production.Support the show