Your podcast audio is quietly killing your authority.

If your mic isn't set up properly, listeners won't trust you long enough to hear your message.

BTW, you might be using your mic wrong without realizing it, so hit play.

If your podcast audio sounds off, your authority takes a hit before you even get a chance to make your point.

I've said this for years, as a podcast coach with over 250 episodes, and I'll say it again: how you sound matters. Poor mic technique doesn't come across as "authentic" or "scrappy." It signals a lack of professionalism, and listeners make that judgment fast.

In this episode, I break down why bad audio costs you trust, why there's no excuse for it anymore, and the single most important fix you can make today to sound more credible instantly. I walk you through how microphones actually work, why so many podcasters point them the wrong way, and the simple visual that will change how you record forever.

This is the quickest win you'll ever get in podcasting. No new gear. No fancy tools. Just better mic awareness and cleaner audio going in.

If you want to know whether your podcast is supporting your business or quietly working against it, grab my free podcast audit. It's a step-by-step process that shows you where authority leaks happen and what to fix first so your podcast actually does its job of generating leads and sales.

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EPISODES MENTIONED:

My YOUTUBE video on Mic Placement

Another YOUTUBE Video on Mic Placement

001 Podcast Mic Placement

020 Shit In is Shit Out

042 Getting the Most From Your Podcast Mic

134 Is Your Lack of Mic Awareness Putting Your Podcast in Danger?

157 Want a Better Sounding Podcast? Do This With Your Mic

194 5 Mistakes Podcasters Make with Their Microphone (and How to Fix Them)

166 How to Avoid the Annoying Podcast Mic Fade

224 Podcast Coach's Top 3 Podcast Microphone Review (Mics for Every Budget)

163 Do you Need to Rethink How you Handle Your Podcast Microphone?