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Send us a textIn this episode, I'm recording from my car sharing my recent experience of driving for Lyft to make extra money for Christmas and marketing expenses. I discuss the importance of documenting and sharing the journey of building a business, rather than just the successes. Tune in to hear insights about growing an email list, the benefits of regular communication, and how

Send us a textIn this episode, I dive into the nitty-gritty of podcast intros and outros. Do you really need them when you're just starting out? Spoiler: Not really. I talk about the importance of a good trailer and keeping things simple in the beginning. You'll also hear my own experiences, including hiring someone on Fiverr and using royalty-free music from Pixabay. Whether to us

Send us a textIn this episode, I focus on strategies for using podcasting and Facebook pop-up groups to launch your book online successfully. Building on part one, which covered in-person book launches using podcasts, this part delves into a five-day Facebook group book launch party. Key steps:Pre-recording excerptsScheduling postsEngaging with your audience via live Q&AsAnd of

Send us a textIn this fun and insightful episode, I dive into how authors can leverage podcasting to supercharge their in-person book launch events. Whether you’re self-published or traditionally published, discover genius strategies to record and promote excerpts of your book through a podcast and create immersive content for your readers. I share tips on using QR codes and Canv

Send us a textIn this episode, I'm spilling the beans on how to make your podcast not just a passion project, but a cash cow! We'll chat about syncing your offers with your podcast episodes, weaving in call-to-actions without sounding like a robot, and making good use of pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll ads. Plus, I cover why bringing in client testimonials is pure gold and how to

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the number of episodes to launch with when starting your podcast. I share my recommendation to start with four episodes to prevent burnout, compared to the more commonly suggested eight episodes. Additionally, I provide strategies for repurposing content from your Facebook lives into podcast episodes and outline the content for your first f

Send us a textIn this, I address a common question from my recent Facebook group challenge-turned-bootcamp: 'Do you need new graphics for each episode?' I advise using a set template and only changing essential details like the episode title and number. It's essential to keep a streamlined process, especially when you're managing graphic creation alone. I also share tips on using C

Send us a textIn this episode, I address a common question: 'How long should your podcast episodes be?' I explain that the ideal length varies depending on the type of podcast and audience preference. I recommend around 45 minutes for guest interviews, but my preference is to keep them to 25 minutes to ensure they are focused and actionable. Health-related podcasts might benefit fr

Send us a textIn this episode, I discuss common reasons individuals struggle with starting a podcast, emphasizing the importance of a clear objective and purpose. I share my journey into podcasting, motivated by a desire to have deeper conversations with authors and highlight the long-term value and fun of creating evergreen content. 00:00 Introduction: Struggling to Start Your Pod

Send us a textIn this episode, I return from an inspiring five-day podcast launch challenge and introduce my new program, 'Overwhelmed on Air.' I'll be sharing valuable insights over the next few episodes, starting with how to record a podcast during your lunch break. Discover five simple tips to make the most of your lunch hour and create engaging content without overspending on e