8-Step Podcast Interview Plan (Insider 197)

Unlock your podcasting potential with this episode of Build a Big Podcast!

Main Objectives of this Episode

Growing your podcast audience Making a podcast that sponsors are interested in Creating a podcast that people will miss if it's gone Monetization Potential How podcasting skills can be monetized Information on Big Podcast Amp at bigpodcast.com/amp Challenges in Content Creation Increasing noise making it harder to grab attention Risk of burnout from the "content treadmill" Podcast Improvement Tips (7 Nonnegotiable Things)

Clear Niche

Importance of clearly defined target audience

Distinct Perspective

Necessity of a unique point of view for your podcast

Non-Neutral Voice

The importance of having a clear stance on issues and meticulous editing

Mostly Insights, Some Promotion

Balance of valuable content and promotion

Personal Engagement

Avoiding generic address terms, speaking as if to a single person

Use 'You' Frequently

Making the audience feel personally addressed

Relax and Be Real

Showing genuine personality and sharing relatable stories

Editing Insights

Example of editing efficiency where up to 40% of recorded content can be removed

Advertising Tips

Integration of ads with useful content

Personal Stories Sharing personal anecdotes without crossing professional boundaries David and his wife selling items on eBay Humorous eBay search incident with "dirty dicks" hot sauce Podcast Information Promotion of "Build A Big Podcast" and its focus on growth, monetization, and improvement Podcast website: bigpodcast.com Episode Highlights Podcast rebranding 7 non-negotiable podcast requirements Guide on podcast interviews New podcast "Talk Tuah" by Haliey Welch Business blueprint and royalty-free music for podcasters Classified ads to help grow podcasts Podcast Rebranding Details Discussion on the importance of environment on identity and behavior Changes including new artwork and formats Subscribe and Follow Subscription details at bigpodcast.com/subscribe Additional updates at extra.bigpodcast.com Big Podcast History Initial name "Big Podcast Daily" during a 30-day trial run Renamed to "Build a Big Podcast" Title Considerations

Challenges with naming a podcast about podcasting to ensure clarity

Future Content

More detailed discussions on rebranding to be shared on Big Podcast Extra and in the newsletter

8 Steps for Better Podcast Interviews

Do Your Research

Importance of preparation

Create a Flexible Outline

Having an adaptable structure for the interview

Use Open-Ended Questions

Encouragement of storytelling

Listen Actively

Importance of smooth transitions and acknowledging responses

Maintain a Conversational Tone

Engaging in two-way interaction

Be Adaptable

Willingness to deviate from the plan based on the conversation

Monitor the Clock

Ensuring coverage of important topics within available time

Review and Edit the Recording

Analyzing for continuous improvement

Haliey Welch New Podcast Deal with Jake Paul's media company and financial earnings Charitable initiatives and dog adoption promotion Content focused on pop culture with charitable undertones Solo Business Canvas One-page blueprint for optimizing podcast business Identification of ideal listener, new revenue opportunities, and resources Persona Music 10,000 royalty-free songs for podcast background music Enhancing content and ad quality Pre-Interview Importance Essential for improving podcast quality Gauging guest's communication style and knowledge Additional Information Subscribe to Build a Big Podcast See Big Podcast AMP for personalized podcast growth assistance

Episode Timestamps

00:00 Drive podcast traffic using Riverside's AI Magic Clips (See an example here.) 04:00 Environment (and microphones) shapes identity and behavior significantly 09:13 Why content creators (including podcasters) struggle 10:54 Focus on niche for a specific podcast audience 16:52 Balancing humanity with podcast content is crucial 21:26 Frustration transitioning from upbeat song to dedication 26:13 Editing your own podcast teaches valuable hosting lessons 26:50 Review recordings to improve podcast hosting skills 30:54 Affordable music for your podcast 33:24 Simple website creation for podcasters

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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:​

This is the audio companion to Issue 197 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.   ​

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