Shortcut to Podcasting

You should spend more time creating and less time tinkering with your podcast. In this episode, Travis shares 2 ways to cut your post production time down by 90% Mentions: Shure MV51 Shure Digital Recording Kit Fast Track Your Podcast Launch Free Workshop: Learn the 8 Steps to Launch Your Podcast in the next 30 days at www.shortcuttopodcasting.com

If a podcast is on your list for 2020 you may want to get started now. The reason you haven't started yet is because that little voice inside your head keeps telling you lies.  Here's the truth. SOME BEATS NONE. If you start, you'll give yourself the grace to grow into becoming the podcaster you've wanted to be for a while.  Waiting until the new year is just another excuse to buy you time.  Fast Track Your Podcast Launch Free Workshop: Learn the 8 Steps to Launch Your Podcast in the next 30 days at www.shortcuttopodcasting.com

Have you ever wanted to start a podcast? Have you ever wanted to lose weight? What if someone told you that those two missions are exactly the same? Travis is here today to tell you the 4 things that these have in common and how you can navigate your way through both challenges. In the words of the podfather, “you don’t gain 25 lbs overnight, and you shouldn’t expect to lose 25 lbs overnight.” Starting a podcast and losing weight are lengthy processes, so make the commitment! Travis shares: The part that time plays in both weight loss and podcasting Keeping track of the numbers in a healthy manner Staying consistent with the little things in order to reach your long-term goals Finding something that is a lifestyle change instead of a quick fix   Links to resources: My Fitness Pal Send Travis a DM on Instagram! Fast Track Your Podcast Launch Free Workshop: Learn the 8 Steps to Launch Your Podcast in the next 30 days at www.shortcuttopodcasting.com

You may hear that it is important to find your niche when starting your podcast, but simultaneously you are worrying that your niche may be too small. Well, worry not my friends. Today, Travis is talking to Tom Reber of The Contractor Fight. Tom’s podcast audience is full of plumbers, painters, and other contractors, not exactly your stereotypical podcast listeners. He is here to tell everyone how he grew his business to 6 figures through his podcast and why now is the best time for you to do the same!  Travis shares: Attacking the niche that you are in now Being afraid that your niche may be too small How podcasting has transformed Tom’s business Learning the importance of patience when building relationships over time Remaining consistent - “If you’re out of sight, you’re out of mind.” - Tom Reber Correlations between consistency and expertise What people want out of a real podcaster Tips to becoming more confident behind a microphone Shortcut To Podcasting question deck time    Links to resources: Check out Tom’s website The Contractor Fight The Contractor Fight Podcast: https://thecontractorfight.com/category/the-contractor-fight-podcast/ Send Travis a DM on Instagram! Fast Track Your Podcast Launch Free Workshop: Learn the 8 Steps to Launch Your Podcast in the next 30 days at www.shortcuttopodcasting.com

You’ve created your podcast and found your niche. Now, what’s the best way to connect with your future listeners and build your audience? Travis is back today with Andrea Jones, a social media expert for podcasters, to talk about growing your audience through promotion on social media. Now is such a great time to start a podcast because it is the best way to connect with people in this hectic and busy world that we live in. In the words of The Podfather, “I can’t bench press and read a blog post.” Travis shares: Why right now is a great time to start a podcast Creating space in your schedule to complete your tasks Committing to remaining consistent for your audience Building relationships with people through podcasting Utilizing audiograms to create promotional content Mistakes that podcasters make through their social media One thing you can do today to start promoting your podcast through social media Making personal DMs to truly connect with people Shortcut to podcasting interview deck Links to resources: Social Media For Podcasts Daring Greatly @onlinedrea Headspace App Send Travis a DM on Instagram! Fast Track Your Podcast Launch Free Workshop: Learn the 8 Steps to Launch Your Podcast in the next 30 days at www.shortcuttopodcasting.com

If you want to have a successful podcast, then you must find a way to continually promote your content. Coming up with that much content to promote can be quite difficult. Today, Travis is here to tell you how to become a podcast marketing machine like Gary Vee. “Are you going to promote your podcast by simply saying there is a new episode, or are you going to take your pillar content and turn it into micro content to share across the week? Choose your adventure!” Travis shares: Creating micro content to continuously post Utilizing the Gary Vee content model Creating intrigue or interaction with your community Letting your social media audience know that the content is out there Turning your golden nugget into an audiogram Making sure that your content is adjusted to every social media platform Leaving your audience hungry for more   Links to resources: LinkedIn YouTube Facebook Instagram Headliner.app Check out the Gary Vee Content Model! Send Travis a DM on Instagram!   Fast Track Your Podcast Launch Free Workshop: Learn the 8 Steps to Launch Your Podcast in the next 30 days at www.shortcuttopodcasting.com

If you're thinking about starting a podcast there are many excuses you might make in order to push it to the back of your to-do list. There is definitely that one question that is absolutely stopping you from taking the leap. Is it too late to start podcasting? Travis is here to tell you why there is no time like the present. “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second-best time is now.” The same applies to starting that podcast. Travis shares: Why podcasting is still a very young medium If not start now, when? Starting is everything when it comes to being great Reminding yourself that your time in this life is limited (You're gonna die) Your action-step for to find out if podcasting is right for you Links to resources: CAKE Voice Memos App Send Travis a DM on Instagram! Free Workshop: Learn the 8 Steps to Launch Your Podcast in the next 30 days at www.shortcuttopodcasting.com

Had a tough conversation with one of my clients last week. This is an established brand in the coaching world who launched a podcast but didn't take any of my recommendations for a microphone or what room to record in.  Fast forward to post launch and he is now receiving feedback that his podcast sounds echoey and not very crisp. :facepalm: In this episode, I'll share the EXACT same advice I give my clients who are launching new podcasts so you don't have to make the same mistake. New to podcasting? Take my free workshop over at Shortcut to Podcasting

Ever wonder how McDonald's consistently delivers billions of cheeseburgers that taste exactly the same all over the world? One word. Consistency. Consistency is the one thing that all successful podcasters have in common. Not microphones or podcast hosts. Consistently releasing podcast episodes. So how can you remain consistent?  You need a system to produce multiple pieces of content at one time and drip them out in the future.  Take my free workshop "8 easy steps to launch your podcast" 

Have you ever heard that little voice creep inside your head and ask "Why would anyone listen to me?". Don't worry you're not alone.  But you can kick imposter syndrome in the face and stop letting fear put you in a headlock and keep you from launching the podcast you've always wanted.  You see, you are a snowflake. There is no one out there that has your unique background, interests, and stories.  The law of authenticity states that there is no gift you can better give to the world than yourself.  So lean into it. Be yourself. F%@$ the haters.  You can do this.  Take my free workshop "8 easy steps to launch your podcast" 

Making a podcast sounds easy enough right? Stop! There’s more to this game than you might think. Before you launch your podcast, make sure to listen to this one. Travis, aka, The Podfather, is here to talk about the top 7 podcast mistakes to avoid. This is going to save you some time and emotional distress. Stay tuned to avoid these mistakes and make your podcast that much more successful! Travis shares: Having unrealistic expectations Avoiding a broad topic by knowing your niche Negatives of spending too much money Deciding which hosting platform to use Adhering to copyright laws to avoid losing your podcast The one leg that podcasts stand on Importance of being consistent when it comes to podcasting Links to resources: Shure MV51 Libsyn If you are interested in launching your own podcast, go to shortcuttopodcasting.com

Shortcut to Podcasting is a podcast dedicated to sharing the exact steps to launch, grow, and monetize your podcast. We’ve broken down each step into a bite size simplified approach to starting a podcast quickly while also maximizing your efforts. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by the process of researching microphones, digital audio workstations, podcast hosts, and the process of recording and editing your own podcast, you are in the right place! You’ve probably been thinking about starting a podcast for a long time. I can help you start today! Take my Free Podcasting Workshop