the softer cast: podcast advice for small-business owners & creatives

Feb 11 2025 21 ep. 15 mins 4
the softer cast: podcast advice for small-business owners & creatives artwork

Podcast support for beginners & pros from your favorite feminist podcast studio. Our host, Softer Sounds founder Amelia Hruby, answers your questions about podcasting topics like — Should I put my show on Youtube? How much do editors really cost? and Why isn’t anyone listening to my podcast?? Submit your questions at speakpipe.com/softercast then tune in to join us on the softer side of podcasting. 🏆 Named one of the 25 Best Business Podcasts for Beginners by Feedspot.

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How often should I release my episodes? & Do I need to be consistent every week?

Feb 11 2025 16 mins  
Sometimes I joke that half my job is giving people permission to skip a week of their podcast. So in this episode, I'm diving into the questions I hear most often as a producer:How often should my podcast episodes release? Does it need to be every week? And what if I'm not consistent...? Tune in for clear advice on the pros and cons of weekly, biweekly, and monthly release schedule

What’s the best way to invite guests onto my podcast?

Dec 10 2024 12 mins  
Today’s question comes from Charelle. She’s starting her second podcast and wondering how to invite people onto the show when she doesn’t have any episodes live yet. 🤔Tune in to hear Amelia’s advice on:The best guest invitation processHow to write a guest invite emailWays to share your show before it’s liveHow to pitch when you do have episodes publishedThe worst thing

Should I host my podcast on Substack?

Sep 24 2024 19 mins  
Today I'm answering the question — should I host my podcast on Substack? Or if you already have a show — should I move my podcast to Substack? If you've been considering podcasting on Substack, you'll definitely want to tune in to learn:What Substack is (in case you don't know!)Why cost is a major factor in choosing Substack to host your podcastHow to think about email in relat

How do I come back from podcast burnout?

Aug 01 2024 15 mins  
If you’re feeling podfade, we can help! Tune in to this episode to learn six ways to avoid, heal, or come back from podcast burnout, including:Advice on changing your release scheduleTips for taking a break from your showHow to know if you need to hire supportWays to get more listener support & feedbackWhy you might want to move to a seasonal scheduleHow to have more fun with

How do I get my podcast featured by Apple & Spotify?

Jun 04 2024 12 mins  
Do you wish your show could be featured in Apple’s “New & Noteworthy” or Spotify’s “Episodes You Won’t Want To Miss”?In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to be featured in Apple & Spotify, why you might want that for your show, and how to make it happen.Listen and learn:The top Apple & Spotify featuresWhy you might want to be featured there

What's the best way to monetize my podcast?

Apr 16 2024 9 mins  
Do you wish your podcast could make you money, instead of costing you money? 💵And is that really possible if your show doesn’t have thousands of listeners?? 🤷‍♀️In this episode, we’re talking about the three most popular methods for podcast monetization — including what audience size you’ll need for each one, and how to decide which method is right for you.Liste

How do I grow my podcast audience?

Mar 19 2024 11 mins  
Do you wish your podcast had a few (or a lot) more listeners? 🧐Well you're in luck. Today we're tackling everybody’s favorite topic — podcast growth.In our opinion, there are two key components of podcast growth — having a great show and having a consistent marketing practice.So in this episode, Amelia guides us through:How to create a podcast that always attracts new list

Is it too late to start a podcast?

Jan 09 2024 15 mins  
Happy New Year, Softer Cast fans! Today on the pod, we're tackling a question that’s been landing in our inbox a lot lately — It seems like everybody has a podcast now. Is it too late to start mine? We hear this question too often, and we want to help you decide if it’s the right time to start your show. So in this quick episode, Amelia will walk you through:If it’s too lat

Can I record my podcast on Zoom?

Sep 19 2023 13 mins  
Welcome back to The Softer Cast! Today we’re popping in between seasons to answer a question that's been landing in our inbox a lot lately — can I record my podcast on Zoom?So in this episode, Amelia's exploring the pros & cons of recording on Zoom, as well as some great alternate recording platforms.Tune in as she shares:The best & worst things about recording on ZoomT

How do I pitch podcast sponsors when I have a small audience?

Jun 20 2023 14 mins  
Welcome to final episode of season one of The Softer Cast!This month’s episode explores how to pitch sponsors for your show — even if you don’t have a large audience.Tune in as Amelia shares:Why relationships matter more than metricsThe power of the personal endorsementWhy right-fit is more valuable than a large audienceHow to pitch multi-channel sponsorships FREE SUPPORT�