Suz Chadwick

Join us this week as we chat with Suz Chadwick from The Connection Exchange and learn how to use your podcast to amplify your brand. We’ll dive into some basics such as what is a brand and it’s importance. She’ll also share with us how to create a brand strategy, her top five tips on amplifying your brand through your podcast, and Podcast Branding.In this episode:Suz’s podcasting journeyLessons on providing contentBusiness, Marketing and the Importance of BrandingBuild a brand that people can’t get enough of and have a commitment toKey Areas to look at on a Brand StrategyTop 5 Tips on using the podcast to amplify a brandPointers on Podcast BrandingFor full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/use-podcast-amplify-brand-suz-chadwick/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us this week as we chat with Suz Chadwick from The Connection Exchange and learn how to use your podcast to amplify your brand. We’ll dive into some basics such as what is a brand and it’s importance. She’ll also share with us how to create a brand strategy, her top five tips on amplifying your brand through your podcast, and Podcast Branding.In this episode:<ul><li>Suz’s podcasting journey</li><li>Lessons on providing content</li><li>Business, Marketing and the Importance of Branding</li><li>Build a brand that people can’t get enough of and have a commitment to</li><li>Key Areas to look at on a Brand Strategy</li><li>Top 5 Tips on using the podcast to amplify a brand</li><li>Pointers on Podcast Branding</li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/use-podcast-amplify-brand-suz-chadwick/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/use-podcast-amplify-brand-suz-chadwick/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

How to use a Podcast to Amplify your Brand with Suz Chadwick

Michaela Clark

In this episode, I am chatting with Michaela Clark, a digital marketing consultant. 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.For full show notes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/12-strategies-to-grow-your-audience-with-michaela-clark-episode-30/ 

In this episode, I am chatting with Michaela Clark, a digital marketing consultant. 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.For full show notes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/12-strategies-to-grow-your-audience-with-michaela-clark-episode-30/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/12-strategies-to-grow-your-audience-with-michaela-clark-episode-30/</a>

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 outsourcing5-step podcast workflow15 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/

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:<ul><li>The benefits of outsourcing</li><li>5-step podcast workflow</li><li>15 tasks you can outsource </li><li>Making your podcasting journey easier.</li></ul> For full show notes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/15-ways-a-va-can-help-with-your-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/15-ways-a-va-can-help-with-your-podcast/</a>

15 Ways a VA Can Help with your Podcast

Leanne Webber

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 journeyWhy Leanne launched her show and the benefitsSome challenges she faced prior to launchingHow she overcame these challengesImposter syndromeThe 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/ 

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:<ul><li>Leanne's podcasting journey</li><li>Why Leanne launched her show and the benefits</li><li>Some challenges she faced prior to launching</li><li>How she overcame these challenges</li><li>Imposter syndrome</li><li>The marketing activities Leanne did around launch her show.</li></ul> For full show notes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/a-podcast-launch-journey-with-leanne-webber/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/a-podcast-launch-journey-with-leanne-webber/</a>

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 marketingConsider timelines for the different directories to approveHow to position your launch to appear in the Apple Podcast chartsSome 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/ 

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:<ul><li>Pre-launch marketing</li><li>Consider timelines for the different directories to approve</li><li>How to position your launch to appear in the Apple Podcast charts</li><li>Some marketing activities for not only your launch but ongoing episodes as well.</li></ul> For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/marketing-your-podcast-launch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/marketing-your-podcast-launch/</a>

Marketing your Podcast Launch

Lauren Stratford

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 journeyWhy Lauren launched her show and the benefitsLauren's podcast workflowHer guest onboarding processWhy Lauren booked a launch strategy session.For full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcast-processes-with-lauren-stratford/

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, <a href="https://www.seriouslysorted.com.au/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Seriously Sorted Podcast</a>, 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:<ul><li>Lauren's podcasting journey</li><li>Why Lauren launched her show and the benefits</li><li>Lauren's podcast workflow</li><li>Her guest onboarding process</li><li>Why Lauren booked a launch strategy session.</li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcast-processes-with-lauren-stratford/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcast-processes-with-lauren-stratford/</a>

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 tagWhat is their purpose.For full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/id3-tagging/

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:<ul><li>What is an ID3 tag</li><li>What is their purpose.</li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/id3-tagging/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/id3-tagging/</a>

ID3 Tagging

James Cridland

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 industryCurrent trends in podcasting in 2020International statisticsHow audio search will impact podcastingAverage downloads for everyday podcastersYouTube and podcastingWays to syndicate your podcastTrends in podcast sponsorshipNiche podcastsFor full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcasting-trends-in-2020-with-james-cridland/

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 <a href="https://podnews.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podnews.net</a>, a fantastic daily podcast newsletter and podcast that everyone who is interested in podcasting should subscribe to! In this episode:<ul><li>James' background and his role in the international podcasting industry</li><li>Current trends in podcasting in 2020</li><li>International statistics</li><li>How audio search will impact podcasting</li><li>Average downloads for everyday podcasters</li><li>YouTube and podcasting</li><li>Ways to syndicate your podcast</li><li>Trends in podcast sponsorship</li><li>Niche podcasts</li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcasting-trends-in-2020-with-james-cridland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcasting-trends-in-2020-with-james-cridland/</a>

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 podcastFor full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcast-directories/

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:<ul><li>The big 4 podcast directories</li><li>A list of 27 other podcast directories</li><li>What you will need to submit your podcast</li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcast-directories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcast-directories/</a>

Podcast Directories

Angela Henderson

In this week’s episode, I’m talking to one of my clients about her podcasting journey. Angela Henderson is a business coach for women, keynote speaker and podcaster (at The Angela Henderson Online Business Show who helps women business owners from around the world have consistent 5-figure months and multiple 6-figure years… without burning out in the process.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.For full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/a-podcast-case-study-with-angela-henderson/

In this week’s episode, I’m talking to one of my clients about her podcasting journey. Angela Henderson is a <a href="https://www.angelahenderson.com.au/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">business coach for women</a>, <a href="https://www.angelahenderson.com.au/keynote-speaker/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">keynote speaker </a>and podcaster (at <a href="https://www.angelahenderson.com.au/category/angela-henderson-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Angela Henderson Online Business Show</a> who helps women business owners from around the world have consistent 5-figure months and multiple 6-figure years… without burning out in the process.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:<ul><li>Ange’s podcasting journey</li><li>How the podcast has been working for Angela as a marketing tool for her business</li><li>Using your podcast as a tool for building relationships with your guests</li><li>How Ange promotes her podcast</li><li>Monetisation</li><li>Staying on top of the weekly podcasting schedule</li><li>Ange’s favourite thing about podcasting.</li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/a-podcast-case-study-with-angela-henderson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/a-podcast-case-study-with-angela-henderson/</a>

A Podcast Case Study with Angela Henderson

Podcasting Tips &amp; 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 &amp; 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 2023. 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.https://www.podcastva.com/

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.For full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/how-to-transfer-your-podcast-host/

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:<ul><li>Welcome back to Season 3</li><li>The 3 critical steps to transferring your podcast host</li><li>Why each step is important</li><li>A couple of examples of errors people make.</li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/how-to-transfer-your-podcast-host/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/how-to-transfer-your-podcast-host/</a>

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 stepsFor full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/audio-editing-episode-20/

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:<ul><li>Different styles of editing</li><li>Time difference</li><li>Technical steps</li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/audio-editing-episode-20/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/audio-editing-episode-20/</a>

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 budgetFor full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/how-much-should-you-spend-on-podcast-equipment-episode-19/

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:<ul><li>Some key considerations when choosing the set-up</li><li>USB Microphone recommendations</li><li>Other useful equipment</li><li>Equipment recommendations on a bigger budget</li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/how-much-should-you-spend-on-podcast-equipment-episode-19/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/how-much-should-you-spend-on-podcast-equipment-episode-19/</a>

How Much Should You Spend on Podcast Equipment

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 nameFor full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcast-name/

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:<ul><li>A few different ways to name your show</li><li>How to check if there is another podcast with the same name</li><li>The reason you shouldn’t get stuck on the name</li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcast-name/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcast-name/</a>

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 ratingsHow podcast ratings workOther metrics to look atFeel free to give me your feedbackFor full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/1-star-podcast-ratings/

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:<ul><li>Getting 1 star ratings</li><li>How podcast ratings work</li><li>Other metrics to look at</li><li>Feel free to give me your feedback</li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/1-star-podcast-ratings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/1-star-podcast-ratings/</a>

1 Star Podcast Ratings

A question I often get asked and see asked a lot on social media is “which host should I use”. In short, there are so many different options when it comes to podcast hosting companies and it can be a difficult decision to work out which one best suits your needs.In this episode:What is a podcast hostHow hosting works and the difference to directoriesThings to look for when choosing a hostThings to avoidWhat IAB statistics areTransferring podcast hostingFor full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcast-hosting/

A question I often get asked and see asked a lot on social media is “which host should I use”. In short, there are so many different options when it comes to podcast hosting companies and it can be a difficult decision to work out which one best suits your needs.In this episode:<ul><li>What is a podcast host</li><li>How hosting works and the difference to directories</li><li>Things to look for when choosing a host</li><li>Things to avoid</li><li>What IAB statistics are</li><li>Transferring podcast hosting</li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcast-hosting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcast-hosting/</a>

Podcast Hosting

In this episode, we’re talking about an effective time management technique to become more productive - batching. And more specifically how you can batch the podcasting tasks in your workflow to help streamline your processes.Essentially batching involves completing similar tasks in a scheduled block, avoiding the need for switching back and forth between skills and eliminating multi-tasking.  Research shows that task switching is hugely detrimental to productivity. When we change and flip between tasks, it can take, on average, 23 minutes for your brain to re-focus.In this episode:What is batching?Which tasks to batch in the podcasting workflowDifferent ways to batch your tasks.For full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/productivity-hack-batching/

In this episode, we’re talking about an effective time management technique to become more productive - batching. And more specifically how you can batch the podcasting tasks in your workflow to help streamline your processes.Essentially batching involves completing similar tasks in a scheduled block, avoiding the need for switching back and forth between skills and eliminating multi-tasking.  Research shows that task switching is hugely detrimental to productivity. When we change and flip between tasks, it can take, on average, 23 minutes for your brain to re-focus.In this episode:<ul><li>What is batching?</li><li>Which tasks to batch in the podcasting workflow</li><li>Different ways to batch your tasks.</li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/productivity-hack-batching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/productivity-hack-batching/</a>

Podcasting Productivity Hack - Batching

Podcast Seasons - what are they are and are they right for your show? Podcast seasons aren’t new but we talk about whether it’s something you could implement for your show.In this episode:What are podcast seasonsDifferent formats for seasonsExamples of client’s using seasonsAdvantagesDisadvantagesFor full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcast-seasons-episode-13/

Podcast Seasons - what are they are and are they right for your show? Podcast seasons aren’t new but we talk about whether it’s something you could implement for your show.In this episode:<ul><li>What are podcast seasons</li><li>Different formats for seasons</li><li>Examples of client’s using seasons</li><li>Advantages</li><li>Disadvantages</li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcast-seasons-episode-13/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcast-seasons-episode-13/</a>

Podcast Seasons

In this episode we’re talking about rebroadcasting old episodes so you can have a break but continue to keep up that ever important consistency.In this episode:Rebroadcasting old episodesHow to choose which episode to rebroadcastThe mechanics of it in your host and websiteFor full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/rebroadcasting-old-episodes-episode-11/

In this episode we’re talking about rebroadcasting old episodes so you can have a break but continue to keep up that ever important consistency.In this episode:<ul><li>Rebroadcasting old episodes</li><li>How to choose which episode to rebroadcast</li><li>The mechanics of it in your host and website</li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/rebroadcasting-old-episodes-episode-11/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/rebroadcasting-old-episodes-episode-11/</a>

Rebroadcasting Old Episodes

“Imposter Syndrome” - what is it, really? And how does one deal with it?Our guest this week is Fiona Redding, founder of The Happiness Hunter, a mindset coach, speaker, and facilitator. She’s also a co-host to the Business Addicts Podcast as well as the author of The Happiness Hunter’s Guide to Meditation. Listen in to help yourself understand and overcome this experience.In this episode:Fiona’s journey in her businessHistory of Imposter SyndromeFiona’s and Lyndal’s Imposter Syndrome storiesUnderstanding your processSteps on how to move forwardHow thinking creates realityTop tips to overcome the Impostor SyndromePTT Asks Fiona:What do you wish you knew when you started podcasting? What is your number one tip on podcasting?For full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/overcoming-imposter-syndrome-fiona-redding/

“Imposter Syndrome” - what is it, really? And how does one deal with it?Our guest this week is Fiona Redding, founder of The Happiness Hunter, a mindset coach, speaker, and facilitator. She’s also a co-host to the Business Addicts Podcast as well as the author of The Happiness Hunter’s Guide to Meditation. Listen in to help yourself understand and overcome this experience.In this episode:<ul><li>Fiona’s journey in her business</li><li>History of Imposter Syndrome</li><li>Fiona’s and Lyndal’s Imposter Syndrome stories</li><li>Understanding your process</li><li>Steps on how to move forward</li><li>How thinking creates reality</li><li>Top tips to overcome the Impostor Syndrome</li><li>PTT Asks Fiona:<ul><li>What do you wish you knew when you started podcasting? </li><li>What is your number one tip on podcasting?</li></ul></li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/overcoming-imposter-syndrome-fiona-redding/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/overcoming-imposter-syndrome-fiona-redding/</a>

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

I&#39;m so excited for Lyndal to release her podcast. She&#39;s been so helpful in launching and growing my own podcast and is one of the reasons why I&#39;ve found so much success with it that I&#39;m THRILLED that she&#39;s sharing her knowledge with the world. If you&#39;re thinking of launching a podcast, don&#39;t miss this show!

It's about time!

Lyndal helped us launch our podcast over a year ago and thanks to her guidance we’ve hit over 70,000 listens &amp; launched without a single hiccough!! Thrilled to see her go from strength to strength and share so many valuable tips via a podcast of her own!

Brilliant content from a brilliant woman!

Podcasting Tips &amp; 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 &amp; 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 2023. 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. <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/</a>

Podcasting Tips & Tricks with Lyndal Harris

Today on Podcasting Tips &amp; Tricks, we are going to walk through the 5 Ps of Podcasting which are the 5 steps of the Podcast Workflow. A successful podcast is easier when set up your systems and processes.In this episode:Being organised for your podcast tasksPlanning and organizing your podcastTips on streamlining your processesThe 5 distinct phases of your podcast workflowStep 1 - Pre-ProductionStep 2 - ProductionStep 3 - Post-ProductionStep 4 - PublishingStep 5 - Post-ProductionFor full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/5-step-podcast-workflow/

Today on Podcasting Tips &amp; Tricks, we are going to walk through the 5 Ps of Podcasting which are the 5 steps of the Podcast Workflow. A successful podcast is easier when set up your systems and processes.In this episode:<ul><li>Being organised for your podcast tasks</li><li>Planning and organizing your podcast</li><li>Tips on streamlining your processes</li><li>The 5 distinct phases of your podcast workflow<ul><li>Step 1 - Pre-Production</li><li>Step 2 - Production</li><li>Step 3 - Post-Production</li><li>Step 4 - Publishing</li><li>Step 5 - Post-Production</li></ul></li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/5-step-podcast-workflow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/5-step-podcast-workflow/</a>

The 5-Step Podcast Workflow

When you make the decision to start a podcast, all the emotions that you’re feeling can be seriously overwhelming. But one of the biggest problems or one of the biggest things that people talk to me about is they don’t even know where to start. And that in itself can be overwhelming because there are so many different resources out there and there are different ways to do things in podcasting.I’m going to take you through my 10 step method to help you get your podcast launched and out there to the world.In this episode:The different steps to launching your podcastThe branding elementsThe technical stepsFor full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/10-steps-launch-podcast/

When you make the decision to start a podcast, all the emotions that you’re feeling can be seriously overwhelming. But one of the biggest problems or one of the biggest things that people talk to me about is they don’t even know where to start. And that in itself can be overwhelming because there are so many different resources out there and there are different ways to do things in podcasting.I’m going to take you through my 10 step method to help you get your podcast launched and out there to the world.In this episode:<ul><li>The different steps to launching your podcast</li><li>The branding elements</li><li>The technical steps</li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/10-steps-launch-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/10-steps-launch-podcast/</a>

10 Steps to Launch a Podcast

Get ready for this week’s episode with Shannon Morrison of the Mighty Social Word. Make sure to take notes so you can discover how to Repurpose your Podcast Episodes into 20+ Pieces of Content and find out how you can finally get started!In this episode:What is Content Repurposing?What’s the best content to repurpose?Core content vs. Repurposed contentTips on repurposing contentCreating different pieces from an audio contentHow much content can you get from an episode?Planning and setting timelines for content postingTranscripts and Shownotes for PodcastsHow easy is it to repurpose, and what are the tools needed?Questions from Australian Podcasters Collaborative Group: How to make the process fast and efficient?How to outsource it?When repurposing, how do you structure the content differently for different platforms?Any other tips and tricks? PTT Asks Shannon:What do you wish you had known when you started podcasting?For full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/repurpose-podcast-episodes-20-pieces-content/

Get ready for this week’s episode with Shannon Morrison of the Mighty Social Word. Make sure to take notes so you can discover how to Repurpose your Podcast Episodes into 20+ Pieces of Content and find out how you can finally get started!In this episode:<ul><li>What is Content Repurposing?</li><li>What’s the best content to repurpose?</li><li>Core content vs. Repurposed content</li><li>Tips on repurposing content</li><li>Creating different pieces from an audio content</li><li>How much content can you get from an episode?</li><li>Planning and setting timelines for content posting</li><li>Transcripts and Shownotes for Podcasts</li><li>How easy is it to repurpose, and what are the tools needed?</li><li>Questions from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/australianpodcasterscollaborative/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Australian Podcasters Collaborative Group</a>: <ul><li>How to make the process fast and efficient?</li><li>How to outsource it?</li><li>When repurposing, how do you structure the content differently for different platforms?</li><li>Any other tips and tricks? </li></ul></li><li>PTT Asks Shannon:<ul><li>What do you wish you had known when you started podcasting?</li></ul></li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/repurpose-podcast-episodes-20-pieces-content/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/repurpose-podcast-episodes-20-pieces-content/</a>

How to Repurpose your Podcast Episodes into 20+ Pieces of Content

In this episode, I cover 10 different ways you can monetise your podcast. I’m not going into all the detail of how-to for each of these as I will cover some of these in future episodes but hopefully,10 Ways you’ll get some ideas of ways podcasters are monetising their shows.In this episode:10 ways to make money from your showThe difference between how business and hobbyist podcasts make moneyA listener review from Kym O’Gorman from Kym O’Gorman Marketing Solutions.For full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/10-ways-to-monetise-your-podcast/

In this episode, I cover 10 different ways you can monetise your podcast. I’m not going into all the detail of how-to for each of these as I will cover some of these in future episodes but hopefully,10 Ways you’ll get some ideas of ways podcasters are monetising their shows.In this episode:<ul><li>10 ways to make money from your show</li><li>The difference between how business and hobbyist podcasts make money</li><li>A listener review from Kym O’Gorman from <a href="http://www.kymogorman.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kym O’Gorman Marketing Solutions</a>.</li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/10-ways-to-monetise-your-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/10-ways-to-monetise-your-podcast/</a>

10 Ways to Monetise your Podcast

All too often I see these 3 common mistakes with podcast promotion. As a podcaster, you spend the time preparing, recording and publishing your content, but the promotion part of the workflow is one of the most important to ensure your episode gets in front of your audience.In this episode:The importance of podcast promotion3 Common Mistakes I see podcasters making with their marketingA listener review from Annainhampton. If this is you, please reach out and I’ll add a link to your show.For full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/3-common-mistakes-podcast-promotion/

All too often I see these 3 common mistakes with podcast promotion. As a podcaster, you spend the time preparing, recording and publishing your content, but the promotion part of the workflow is one of the most important to ensure your episode gets in front of your audience.In this episode:<ul><li>The importance of podcast promotion</li><li>3 Common Mistakes I see podcasters making with their marketing</li><li>A listener review from Annainhampton. If this is you, please reach out and I’ll add a link to your show.</li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/3-common-mistakes-podcast-promotion/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/3-common-mistakes-podcast-promotion/</a>

3 Common Mistakes I see with Podcast Promotion

Kate Toon

We’re kicking off our very first interview episode with Kate Toon with lots of tips and advice on Podcast SEO. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to drive more listeners to your podcast.Kate Toon is a writing entrepreneur, as well as a popular coach, speaker, author and podcaster. Her digital education businesses The Recipe for SEO Success and The Clever Copywriting School have helped more than 8000 small business owners grapple the Google beast and write better content.In this episode:What is podcast SEO?Why is SEO for podcasts so important?The 3 Big ProblemsTop 5 SEO Tips for podcasters – what podcasters should do on each episodeTips on naming episodesMeasuring the effectiveness of SEO copyThe difference of SEO for podcasts versus traditional SEO on blogs &amp; websitesWhat should be included on episode notes? Is a transcript a must-have?How podcasting benefits SEODifference between SEO for Spotify vs. Apple Podcasts – which one suits bestFor full shownotes, go to https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcast-seo-drive-listens-kate-toon/

We’re kicking off our very first interview episode with Kate Toon with lots of tips and advice on Podcast SEO. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to drive more listeners to your podcast.Kate Toon is a writing entrepreneur, as well as a popular coach, speaker, author and podcaster. Her digital education businesses <a href="https://www.therecipeforseosuccess.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Recipe for SEO Success</a> and <a href="https://www.clevercopywritingschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Clever Copywriting School</a> have helped more than 8000 small business owners grapple the Google beast and write better content.In this episode:<ul><li>What is podcast SEO?</li><li>Why is SEO for podcasts so important?</li><li>The 3 Big Problems</li><li>Top 5 SEO Tips for podcasters – what podcasters should do on each episode</li><li>Tips on naming episodes</li><li>Measuring the effectiveness of SEO copy</li><li>The difference of SEO for podcasts versus traditional SEO on blogs &amp; websites</li><li>What should be included on episode notes? Is a transcript a must-have?</li><li>How podcasting benefits SEO</li><li>Difference between SEO for Spotify vs. Apple Podcasts – which one suits best</li></ul>For full shownotes, go to <a href="https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcast-seo-drive-listens-kate-toon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastva.com/podcast/podcast-seo-drive-listens-kate-toon/</a>

Podcast SEO Tips to Drive More Listens with Kate Toon

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