In this episode, I am chatting with Michaela Clark, a digital marketing consultant and founder of Content Juice. Michaela is my biz bestie...and quite honestly Podcast VA wouldn't be where it is today without the endless conversations, ideas, support and help from her. Michaela has been doing content marketing for over 10 years, works with my clients on strategy and has recently launched Content Juice. Content Juice helps you squeeze the most out of your content to help grow your audience, generate leads and increase your sales. For full show notes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/12-strategies-to-grow-your-audience-with-michaela-clark-episode-30/   

Podcasting Tips & Tricks with Lyndal Harris

12 Strategies to Grow your Audience with Michaela Clark

In this show, I run through a list of podcast tasks you can outsource to a VA, or anyone who offers podcast support services. After you've launched your show, it's easy to set-up your ongoing podcast systems but are you best utilising your time by doing all the elements yourself? In this episode: The benefits of outsourcing 5-step podcast workflow 15 tasks you can outsource  Making your podcasting journey easier.   For full show notes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/15-ways-a-va-can-help-with-your-podcast/

15 Ways a VA Can Help with your Podcast

In this week’s episode, I’m talking to a friend who has recently launched her show to discuss her podcasting journey. Leanne Webber is a Business Mentor, Founder of 2 Businesses and podcast host. Leanne’s mission is to help entrepreneurs move forward with practical intention to achieve the huge goals they dream of. Leanne recently launched her podcast, Behind the Business Blinds and I really wanted to have a chat to her about the process so you can hear a personal journey from someone….particularly if you’re thinking about launching a podcast and feel like it’s a huge mountain to overcome - both the technical side of things as well as the emotional. In this episode: Leanne's podcasting journey Why Leanne launched her show and the benefits Some challenges she faced prior to launching How she overcame these challenges Imposter syndrome The marketing activities Leanne did around launch her show.   For full show notes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/a-podcast-launch-journey-with-leanne-webber/ 

A Podcast Launch Journey with Leanne Webber

In this solo show, I talk about promoting your podcast launch. You've done all the hard work in getting ready to share your show with the world, the next phase of marketing your podcast begins. In this episode: Pre-launch marketing Consider timelines for the different directories to approve How to position your launch to appear in the Apple Podcast charts Some marketing activities for not only your launch but ongoing episodes as well.   For full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/marketing-your-podcast-launch/ 

Marketing your Podcast Launch

In this week’s episode, I’m talking to one of my launch clients about her podcasting journey. Lauren Stratford is a Productivity Coach and Systems Designer who helps overwhelmed creative solopreneurs maximise their impact by providing practical advice and solutions on how to beat business overwhelm and manage their time better. Lauren recently launched her show, The Seriously Sorted Podcast, and I want to have a chat to her about how systems and structures can help podcasters in streamlining their processes and to tap into some of the ways Lauren has set up her podcasting process to help remove the overwhelm of publishing and weekly show. In this episode: Lauren's podcasting journey Why Lauren launched her show and the benefits Lauren's podcast workflow Her guest onboarding process Why Lauren booked a launch strategy session. For full show notes go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcast-processes-with-lauren-stratford/

Podcast Processes with Lauren Stratford

In this show, I'm talking about ID3 tags. This topic came up from a client's question and then prompted some discussion in the Australian Podcasters Collaborative Facebook Group.   In this episode: What is an ID3 tag What is their purpose.   Links Website Facebook Group Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn

ID3 Tagging

In this episode, I talk with James Cridland from Podnews about podcasting trends in 2020. James is a radio futurologist - a writer, consultant and public speaker on radio’s future. He is Managing Editor of podnews.net, a fantastic daily podcast newsletter and podcast that everyone who is interested in podcasting should subscribe to!  In this episode: James' background and his role in the international podcasting industry Current trends in podcasting in 2020 International statistics How audio search will impact podcasting Average downloads for everyday podcasters YouTube and podcasting Ways to syndicate your podcast Trends in podcast sponsorship Niche podcasts Links Podnews website - https://podnews.net/ James Cridland website - https://james.cridland.net/ Australian Podcast Ranker Podcast Academy The Infinite Dial ABC Podcast Survey Reuters Institute Libsyn The Feed Hindenburg   The Australian Podcasters Collaborative Facebook Group Podcast VA website Podcast VA Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn  

Podcasting Trends in 2020 with James Cridland

In this solo show, I run through a list of podcast directories where you should submit your show to ensure you get into as many ears as possible.In this episode:The big 4 podcast directoriesA list of 27 other podcast directoriesWhat you will need to submit your podcastLinksShow notes with full listFacebook GroupFacebook PageInstagramLinkedIn

Podcast Directories

In this week's episode, I'm talking to one of my clients about her podcasting journey. Angela Henderson is the host of the podcast 'Business & Life Conversations with Angela Henderson'.As this podcast is released, Angela is celebrating her 100th episode being released this week. Huge congratulations Ange, your commitment to releasing a new episode every single week since you launched in fantastic! In this episode:Ange's podcasting journeyHow the podcast has been working for Angela as a marketing tool for her businessUsing your podcast as a tool for building relationships with your guestsHow Ange promotes her podcastMonetisationStaying on top of the weekly podcasting scheduleAnge's favourite thing about podcasting.LinksAngela's websiteAustralian Business Collaborative with Angela Henderson Facebook GroupAngela's Facebook PageAngela's InstagramAustralian Podcasters Collaborative Facebook GroupFacebook PageInstagramLinkedIn

A Podcast Case Study with Angela Henderson

In this solo show, I run through the 3 steps to ensure that when you transfer your podcast host, you keep all of your episodes, subscribers, ratings and reviews intact.In this episode:Welcome back to Season 3The 3 critical steps to transferring your podcast hostWhy each step is importantA couple of examples of errors people make.LinksFacebook GroupFacebook PageInstagramLinkedIn

How to Transfer Your Podcast Host

In this episode, I talk about the different styles of audio editing. I speak to a lot of people who spend hours of their time editing their audio and I think it's important to know a couple of different styles....because the difference in time can be huge.In this episode:Different styles of editingTime differenceTechnical stepsLinksWebsiteFacebook GroupFacebook PageInstagramLinkedIn

Audio Editing

It's a bit of a bug-bear of mine when I hear someone has downloaded a podcast equipment guide only to be told they should spend upwards of $500 to get started. That might work for some podcasters but it doesn't take into account everyone's situation and budget.In this episode:Some key considerations when choosing the set-upUSB Microphone recommendationsOther useful equipmentEquipment recommendations on a bigger budgetLinksMicrophones & Equipment *Audio Technica ATR 2100Rode NT USBRode Podcaster USBRode Boom ArmShort Tripod Base Microphone StandRode Microphone Shock Mount SM6 Black with popZoom Handy Recorder H6Zoom Handy Recorder H5Rodecaster Pro Podcast Console* Note some of the above links are affiliate links, but I recommend because I have used them or know they are high-quality productsFacebook GroupFacebook PageInstagramLinkedIn

How Much Should You Spend on Podcast Equipment

This week is a bonus episode to let you know that tickets to the Australian Podcasters Collaborative Live are on sale!Australia’s newest podcasting event is being held in Sydney. And it is going to be AMAZING! It’s a packed schedule to help hone your podcasting skills, grow your show, learn the latest worldwide trends and network with a room full of other podcasters.And the best part is that you get to meet other podcasters, share your stories and become part of the Australian podcasting community. We have a fantastic line-up of speakers from the Australian business community who are successful podcasters, marketers and digital experts to present on topics that will help existing podcasters to grow their show, and new podcasters launch with a bang.One whole day of amazing content just for you.﻿This conference is for you if:You’re a podcaster wanting to grow your showYou’re considering launching a podcastYou’re wanting to learn from some amazing Australian business owners on topics that matter most to podcastersYou’re wanting to know the latest trends in podcastingYou’re wanting to be an active member in the fantastic Australian podcasting community.You’re wanting to be surrounded by like-minded podcasters.Links:Australian Podcasters Collaborative PageFacebook GroupFacebook PageInstagramLinkedIn

Conference Tickets on Sale | Australian Podcasters Collaborative LIVE

I was chatting with someone at an event the other day and she wanted to launch a podcast. But the only thing that was stopping her was the fact that she was stuck on what to name it. In this episode:A few different ways to name your showHow to check if there is another podcast with the same nameThe reason you shouldn't get stuck on the nameLinksWebsiteFacebook GroupFacebook PageInstagramLinkedIn

Your Podcast Name

I recently noticed that I had a couple of 1 star ratings left in Apple Podcasts and so I wanted to talk about podcast ratings (and more specifically 1 star ratings) and how to deal with them. In this episode:Getting 1 star reviewsHow podcast ratings workOther metrics to look at Feel free to give me your feedbackLinksWebsiteFacebook GroupFacebook PageInstagramLinkedIn

1 Star Podcast Ratings

Podcasting Tips & Tricks is a show designed to share quick, actionable tips and tricks for launching and growing a successful podcast and is aimed at both the new and seasoned podcasters. We'll cover a range of topics from launching your podcast, editing, publishing, hosting, equipment, systems & processes, marketing, monetising, industry news and lots more. Podcast awareness and listenership are growing year on year and so it's no surprise that it is still significantly growing in 2019. And now is a great time for small business owners and entrepreneurs to launch a podcast to build brand awareness, as well as showcase their expertise, authority and trust. I'm Lyndal Harris, the founder of Podcast VA where my team and I make the podcasting journey easier. We reduce the stress and overwhelm that comes with project managing all of the different elements of your podcast by offering various done-for-you services to help you launch and maintain your amazing podcast as well as training if you want to learn to do-it-yourself.

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