One Minute Podcast Tips - Be a Better Podcaster in Just 60 Seconds

Enjoying the show? Support it here.Ads can be an important part of podcast monetization, but at what point do they start affecting the listener experience? In this episode of One Minute Podcast Tips, I look at finding the right balance between making money from your podcast and keeping your audience coming back.Products I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post productionBeehiiv email marketingIf One Minute Podcast Tips has helped you improve your podcast, you can support it with a one-off tip.No subscriptions, no commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. Show your support here.If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at One Minute Podcast Tips.Winner of the Best Podcast Tips Podcast in the 2024 Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards.

Enjoying the show? Support it here.Your podcast newsletter can be much more than a weekly announcement that a new episode is out. In this episode, I look at some of the ways you can make your newsletter more useful, personal, and worth opening.Products I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post productionBeehiiv email marketingIf One Minute Podcast Tips has helped you improve your podcast, you can support it with a one-off tip.No subscriptions, no commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. Show your support here.If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at One Minute Podcast Tips.Winner of the Best Podcast Tips Podcast in the 2024 Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards.

Enjoying the show? Support it here.Podcast promotion can promise big numbers, but bigger downloads don't necessarily mean a bigger audience. In this episode, I look at some of the warning signs that your podcast promotion may be generating questionable traffic, why download-to-listener ratios matter, and how inflated numbers can hurt your chances of working with sponsors.The goal isn't the biggest number you can report. It's building an audience you know is real, and being confident that your analytics reflect it.Products I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post productionBeehiiv email marketingIf One Minute Podcast Tips has helped you improve your podcast, you can support it with a one-off tip.No subscriptions, no commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. Show your support here.If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at One Minute Podcast Tips.Winner of the Best Podcast Tips Podcast in the 2024 Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards.

Enjoying the show? Support it here.Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and other platforms can be fantastic ways to discover and grow your podcast. But what happens when they change the rules?In this episode of One Minute Podcast Tips, I look at why it's important to build a direct relationship with your audience, rather than relying entirely on one platform for discovery, growth or monetization.Additional reading and listening:YouTube Partner Program Updates 2027: New Requirements, Deadlines & Monetization Changes : r/PartneredYoutubeSpotify threatens industry with ad-skipping toolProducts I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post productionBeehiiv email marketingIf One Minute Podcast Tips has helped you improve your podcast, you can support it with a one-off tip.No subscriptions, no commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. Show your support here.If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at One Minute Podcast Tips.Winner of the Best Podcast Tips Podcast in the 2024 Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards.

Enjoying the show? Support it here.AI editing tools can save you hours of work - but they can also make your podcast sound over-edited if you're not careful.In this episode of One Minute Podcast Tips, I share why it's important to quality-check AI edits, embrace natural pauses and imperfections, and give your podcast room to breathe.Products I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post productionBeehiiv email marketingIf One Minute Podcast Tips has helped you improve your podcast, you can support it with a one-off tip.No subscriptions, no commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. Show your support here.If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at One Minute Podcast Tips.Winner of the Best Podcast Tips Podcast in the 2024 Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards.