If you are feeling frustrated or burned out with your podcast and ready to chuck it all, I want you to hit the pause button, hit the pause button. Not the delete button, the pause button. And I want to talk through some things to consider when looking at getting support for your podcast. Whether that's a podcast manager or producer and editor, whatever, I want to dig into that today. We're going to talk about signs you're ready for, but also how to evaluate and decide on what support you want or need right now. So let's get into it.

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Listen to This if You're Feeling Burned Out By Your Podcast

Don’t skip this one, you’ve got episode and whole series ideas in this episode, you’ll want to revisit this one. I'm super stoked to sit down with Racheal Cook today. Racheal is one of my favorite people, she is a business strategist and she’s got a great podcast called Promote Yourself to CEO, which is produced by our team here at Uncommonly More. I invited Racheal to join me because, well honestly, I just like nerding out with her about all things marketing and it was time we looped you in on some of these chats. AND we both have a really deep belief and commitment around using your podcast as an asset, building episodes that can be repurposed, that can be reused, that can be shared again and again. In this episode, we’re specifically talking about the differences in two strategies she uses on her show to leverage challenge content to engage her audience. If this is something on your radar for 2022, or even if it’s on your radar for the fourth quarter of this year, we need to talk. It’s time for you and I to sit down because this is the kind of show we produce. This is the kind of work we want to help you create, these are the assets we want to help you build. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/using-your-podcast-as-a-sales-tool-with-racheal-cook/

Using Your Podcast As A Sales Tool with Racheal Cook

Since we launched the Podcast Newsroom in August we’ve had a blast, but also we’ve received A TON of questions around how business owners can incorporate private content into their business.  Today we’re answering that with three ways you can use a private podcast to serve your existing clients, your team, and your leads. It’s a BIG one today so jump right in and listen here. We’ve got another double feature for you this week because we’re doing something EXTRA special over on The Podcast Newsroom if after you listen to today’s episode you’re like, YES, please me next! I’m breaking down the tools we use and walking you through a bit of training around what you need to get this implemented in Q4. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/private-podcast-feeds-3-ways-to-use-your-them-to-grow-your-business/

Private Podcast Feeds: 3 Ways to Use Your Them to Grow Your Business

One of the biggest questions around starting a podcast is about gear, getting that almighty audio quality, which is granted, very important, but not the MOST important. Today’s guest on the show is PROOF of that.  In fact, my friend (and UM Podcast Production client) Lisa, is my go-to example for A LOT of things around starting your podcast and you’re going to hear why in this episode. We even tell my all-time favorite Lisa podcasting story which involves chicken… seriously. You have to hear it. Fair warning, this one sounds different, because we actually recorded it for Lisa’s show, she released it over the summer and I’m excited to share it here with you now because it’s a fantastic example of really leveraging your time + doing more with the content you’ve already made time to create. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/imperfection-action-still-gets-results/

How Imperfection Action Still Gets Results with Lisa Carpenter

We have been neck deep in doing one of my favorite things this month… PLANNING!  Yep, we’ve been sitting down with our clients to work through their Q4 plans and a few things have come up on every single call, and it’s because this time of year we have a bit of nuance. With holiday and end of the year sales and time off there are some factors that just aren’t there any other time of year.  In this episode I want you to dig into some of this nuance and because of that I really want you to take some time and take action alongside this episode. That could mean listening and then doing some writing, or having a friend or team member listen and then get together to plan together OR it could mean listening and then reaching out so WE can do this work together.  Whatever it is, this is a must listen because you need to be clear on these pieces as you wrap up your content so that you not only see results in 2021, but you’re setting yourself up for what you need in 2022. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/end-of-the-year-marketing-content/

3 Things to Consider When Planning End Of The Year Marketing Content

What's funny is one of the things that comes up a lot when it comes to hiring our agency or when someone is talking about having hired an editor before, they'll say that they didn't see a direct increase in their downloads. Today, I want to just, for once and for all, squash this idea that hiring an editor or upleveling the sound of your podcast automatically means more downloads, and what you're going to want to do instead to get more downloads and more importantly, how that investment and support can pay off on their download side. All right, let's get into it. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/why-hiring-an-editor-doesnt-create-more-downloads/

Why Hiring An Editor Doesn't Create More Downloads

When we’re talking about building assets with a podcast, we have to be looking at it converting, it resulting in business. That’s what I want to talk about in this episode of Uncommonly More because there are some core sales assets you need to be building with your show and we’re going to dig into what those are today. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/the-best-sales-tool-you-havent-created-for-your-podcast/

The Best Sales Tool You Haven't Created for Your Podcast

It’s a fun one this week, we’re going to be calling up some BS.  Specifically I’m going to call BS on some of the things I hear from people the most… things like ...strategy means no creativity ...the right way to podcast ...it’s just about nurturing and adding value I want to dig in her because as dramatic as it sounds in the title, Three Lies Podcasters Tell Themselves That Will Ruin Their Show, these are the three BS things I hear over and over again that are chipping away at your ability to get the results you want from your show.  It’s a quick one, so if you’re not 100000% in LOVE with everything about your show top to bottom, go listen to this show… and if you are 100000% in LOVE with everything about your show top to bottom, think to the last time you weren’t and then go listen to this episode. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/three-lies-podcasters-tell-themselves-that-will-ruin-their-show/

Three Lies Podcasters Tell Themselves That Will Ruin Their Show

We’re pretty sure we’re going to get some pushback on this week’s podcast episode.  Why?  Because we’re calling us all out on our BS around our podcasting processes.  The truth is, so, so, so often clients come to us TIRED of making their podcast. And almost always, the issue is the process of how they are making it.  And let us just say this right now - not having a process IS A PROCESS.  And no, having a process won’t mess up your creativity or box you in, trust us on this one, we have the privilege of working with some amazingly creative people and tightening up their process has actually INCREASED their creativity (seriously, this is their words, not ours).  The reality is, our processes are what affect our feelings towards what we are working on.  And often there are just 3 key areas or changes we need to make to really make our process feel good.  We’re telling you these 3 areas (along with some other bonuses) in this week’s show. If you’re feeling even a little worn out or stuck, this one’s for you. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/your-process-is-the-problem/

Your Process is the Problem

I'm really excited because we're gonna talk about falling in love with your show again. I think we're in that time of year for a lot of us where we are shifting from sort of the summer slow down to looking at what we want to do with the second half of our year. What we want to get back on track on, the gap we need to close to hit the goals we set at the beginning of the year. Full Transcript - https://uncommonlymore.com/stop-the-podcast-pain-how-to-fall-in-love-with-your-show-again/

Stop The Podcast Pain: How to Fall In Love With Your Show Again

Is having a guest on your podcast the right move for your show?  You may be surprised, but our answer is not always “yes”.  There are a lot of people out there who say that you “must” have guests on your podcast to grow your show. That you need their audience. That guest shows are the best/fastest/easiest way to get exposure.  This is true for SOME shows, but not all.  Your job is to be discerning if your show will be positively impacted by guest shows.  Don’t worry though, we’re taking the guesswork out of it. We’re giving you the questions to ask and things to consider that will let you determine the answer for yourself in this week’s re-released episode (yep, it’s that good). Full Transcript - https://uncommonlymore.com/2020/06/02/should-you-have-guests-on-your-podcast

Should You Have Guests on Your Podcast

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 the show on your podcast feed just like any other show you subscribe to, you just have to sign up first in order to do so. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/the-podcast-newsroom

The News You Need for A More Profitable Podcast

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/

3 Ways to Grow Your Podcast in the Next 90 Days

Stacey shares her key takeaways from 10 years as an entrepreneur and how you can apply them to your business now. From dreaming big to consistently showing up, she shares what’s worked and what’s gone off the rails over the years so you can learn from her and accelerate your growth. She also gives some insights into what it’s really like to run an evolving business, retire your husband, go after new opportunities, and support your family with your entrepreneurial journey. Let her lessons be a guiding light for your business, these are takeaways 10 years in the making, you don’t want to miss them.  Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/what-ive-learned-in-10-years-as-an-entrepreneur/

What I've Learned in 10 Years As An Entrepreneur

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/

Podcast Editor vs Podcast Agency. Which is better?

Hit the Mic with The Stacey Harris is the must hear podcast for women entrepreneurs ready to get their message out online without feeling like a douchebag. Listen in as Stacey and her guests talk about marketing, social media, business, and making it all work in your life. The Stacey Harris is a powerhouse online entrepreneur helping her clients reach rock star status with communities full of raving fans who follow them anywhere. She has a passion for building and being active in communities and teaching folks to use networking to build relationships that grow businesses. Her passion for rock stars goes back to her roots, she graduated with a degree in audio engineering ready to take the music scene by storm. She quickly started working with an up and coming record label finding bands to sign and feature on their web radio station. Now returning to her web radio roots Stacey is the host of her own show Hit the Mic with The Stacey Harris. You can find out more and connect with The Stacey Harris at www.thestaceyharris.com and over on Instagram at @TheStaceyHarris.

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