If You Wait Until It's Perfect You'll Never Move

You can always find a reason to NOT do something.

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When "Good Enough" Is Exactly What You Need

I wasn't a planned child. I'm not sure why my Dad told me this (it's not exactly a confidence booster), but I wasn't, and everything turned out OK (at least so far). My unexpected arrival caused my family to move into the house I'm now living in. It wasn't perfect, but in the long run, it worked out fine. It also explains why my middle name is "Oopsie."

To make a long story short, I'm moving my courses at the School of Podcasting from Zenler (a fine product) to Heartbeat (a tool I've used for my community and added courses to a few years ago). Both platforms offer courses, but if I leave Zenler, I save $67/month. While I won't retire on this, an extra $804 a year can add up.

Having my community and courses under the same roof will be amazing. I meticulously reviewed all the "crossing of Ts and dotting of Is" as I copied and pasted coupons and alerted affiliates. Then, I went to redo my sales page.

The Heartbeat sign-up page is simple and easy, but if you've watched any tutorial on building a sales page, you know it's missing some key ingredients. In other words:

It's far from perfect.

I thought, "Maybe I should stay where I am." After all, $67 is pretty affordable (not as affordable as $29 for Pensight), but I could stay put.

This is where looking at the long game matters. I rely on my podcast to drive traffic to my sales page. If I depend entirely on a sales page to communicate value, then I'm not effectively conveying what the School of Podcasting truly offers.

I could create a third-party landing page, but I'm 99% sure that would cut off my affiliates (and I like that whole "do unto others" thing and try to follow it).

I’m sure the Heartbeat Team will update their tech in time. They always make updates, and I’m sure it’s on the list.

Maybe you wanted to start your podcast with an SM7B, professional lighting, and a Rodecaster Pro, but things happen, budgets get cut, and it's not exactly what you envisioned. Start from where you are with what you have. I started bankrupt, divorced, living in my brother's basement, and using a dented Shure SM58 that plugged directly into my Dell computer's sound card.

It was far from perfect, but it got me into podcasting. Once you start, you can only improve. As Zig Ziglar said, "You don't have to be great to start, but you do have to start to be great."

If you wait for everything to be perfect, you'll never begin.

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New Podcast Launch!

School of Podcasting member Nancy May has launched Family Tree Food & Stories.
Family Tree, Food & Stories takes you on a mouthwatering journey through generations of flavor! We're digging up and sharing the juiciest family secrets, hilarious dinner table disasters, and the heartwarming moments that make your favorite foods, meals, and relationships unforgettable. Join our growing family of food enthusiasts and storytellers as we eat, laugh, relive the past, and learn how to create new memories together because. . . every recipe has a story, and every story is a feast.

They made a video promo for their show. Check em out.

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Stuff That Caught Me Eye

Castmagic is back on AppSumo

This is the first time I’ve seen this. The lifetime deal for Castmagic is $400, but you can buy access to it for a year for $59. When I purchased my lifetime deal, it was $79. It does make me wonder why they are back on App Summo.

Tella Videos - Loom on Steriods

I have canceled my subscription to Loom because I found Tella. Tella has many of the same features as Loom, but I love that once I record my screen, myself, or both, I can do a bunch of editing with different layouts to stop my videos from being boring. While it’s not as robust as something like Camtasia (A tool I use to edit my videos) where I can blur parts of the screen, I rarely use that feature. If you’re a person making training videos, I highly recommend it. Check it out.

A Better AI Tool - MAGAI

Why pay $20 for GPT when you can pay $19 for ChatGPT, Claude AI, Google Gemini Advanced, Meta Llama, and more! Magai has them all for one price. Check it out.

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What’s Coming In The Future

Partnerships Not Sponsorships

I’ve recently interviewed two people doing quite well without having 10-20,000 downloads per episode. They are the poster children for “The Power of the Niche.” They are forging partnerships instead of sponsorships. I can’t wait to share these discussions with you.

Promote the School of Podcasting - Make Some Cash

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I'm Paying for a Popcorn Addiction

Why do I keep going to the movies? Content and Delivery.

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Why I’m This Close to Canceling My Regal Subscription

I’ve got this Regal Cinemas subscription where I can watch unlimited movies for $20 a month. I signed up because the location near my house is one of the lowest in sales. I've gone multiple times on a Friday night and been the only one in the theater. The thought of losing the ability to watch a movie on a big screen is what keeps me coming back. After all, some movies like Top Gun, King Kong, Star Wars, etc., are made for the big screen.

But here’s the catch:

While the delivery is top-notch (big screen, IMAX audio), I can’t remember the last movie that left me inspired enough to talk about it. Wicked was a standout, but the recent ones? Not so much. I saw Riff Raff with Bill Murray and Pete Davidson, and Last Breath with Woody Harrelson—neither were bad, but neither were great.

As a podcaster now, my perspective on movies has shifted. I view them differently than I did 20 years ago.

As we know, good stories are all about transformation. In Riff Raff, it’s clear pretty early on that the "Sissy" kid is going to do something brave, and by the halfway point, I’m just waiting for the climactic scene. I don’t know if that's the movie’s fault or mine as a podcaster, but I often leave the theater thinking:

I could’ve waited to see this at home.

So why am I still paying $20 a month to see movies that aren’t bad, but aren't great either?

Here’s what I think:

Nostalgia. Will we have the option to watch movies in a theater 20 years from now? Or will everything just be streamed straight to our living rooms?

I also miss the shared experience of seeing a movie with a crowd—the laughs, the gasps, the collective energy. The problem is, the largest crowd I’ve seen a film with recently is nine. Most of the time, I’m the only person in the theater, which leads to me walking around during the movie to “get my steps in” because… why not?

And let’s talk about the popcorn. I love it. Even though I know the "butter" is definitely not butter. At this point, it’s basically mystery liquid in a pump. But here's the kicker: I’ve got a sweet deal on the movie subscription, but I’m still paying $13 for a small popcorn and drink. It feels like I'm getting ripped off, even if the movie is free.

Then there’s the pre-movie experience. Remember when it was just trivia, mind games, and fun ads? Now, it’s just a parade of commercials telling me how going to the movies is the best way to experience a film.

News flash: I’m already here. You don’t need to sell me on it.

And after all those commercials, there are more commercials before we finally get to the previews. By the time the previews start, I wish the movie would just begin.

I used to be the guy who’d get there early to catch all the previews, but now? The endless stream of commercials has killed my excitement. If the movie starts at 7:40, I’m showing up at 7:40. You’ve lost me.

Ultimately, there are two key things that make content great: Content and Delivery. Right now, the movie industry is failing on both fronts. The content is forgettable, and the commercials are ruining the movie-going experience (Irrelevant commercials, even through an IMAX sound system, are not a great experience). I’m honestly “this close” to canceling my subscription and settling for microwave popcorn and surround sound in my living room.

If you’re also struggling with your popcorn addiction, use the coupon code V4RG7VHH at Regal Movies to get a free month. But honestly? I’m not sure it’s worth it anymore.

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New Podcast Launch! Voice of Greece

A new podcast from a member of the School of Podcasting (so this is thing now in the newsletter). Join Sotiris on Voice of Greece as he takes you on an immersive journey through Greece’s rich history, legendary tales, breathtaking landscapes, and mouthwatering cuisine. Each episode blends storytelling, travel tips, and culinary traditions—bringing the spirit of Greece to life, one episode at a time.
Check it out at https://voiceofgreece.com/seven-reasons-greek-stories-are-so-good/

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Podcasters Happy Hour

March 24th at 7 PM ET

This month, instead of learning new technology, we will spend the whole time networking with each other. These are always fun and I end up meeting someone I’m glad to know.

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Stuff That Caught Me Eye

Captivate - No Payments Until April

Captivate (the media host I use the most) is having a sale where you can sign up today and not pay until April. (this is not an April fool’s joke).

New Podtrak P2 From Zoom Ties two USB Mics into One Unit

I love my Zoom Podtrak P4, but Zoom just released the P2 that enables you to plug two USB mics into the unit (and connect a phone to do remote recording). It has built-in noise reduction, compression, and some settings to boost your voice. It’s tiny, and can even run on batteries. I can’t find the manual to see if it’s a 32-bit float, but if you wanted to do a quick videocast, this would be an easy way to do it. The part that caught my eye? It’s $99. I have an email to their marketing team to see if I can get more info.

I Bought the Onvocado Pop-Up Builder

Avocado is on App Summo, right, not for $59 (lifetime). It’s so simple and powerful and gives you great insights. Here is a very casual first-time look at me using it. It’s normally $57/month. Check it out.

Adding Functions To Your Website with No Coding

Elfsite is a site that has 90+ Widgets you can add to your site. For me, I needed an event calendar for my site (and I’m not using WordPress - I’m using Podpage). There is a free version, but I went with the $5/month. They have some pretty cool toys.

ViralSweep is a similar type of tool (adding functionality to your website). In this case I heard about someone using it for contests and giveaways. The smallest price is $49/month, but doubling your email list with a powerful giveaway might be worth it.

New Finding/Being Guests Resource

Talks is yet another website hoping to help bring together podcasters with guests. I like that I can see when a show last published an episode. There is an Essentials package for $9/month or a Pro Package for $27/month (yearly prices are cheaper). If you want to kick the tires, there is a free version for 1 connection a month.

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What’s Coming In The Future

Running Your Podcast as a Business

This episode has been taking forever. I am appalled at the lack of customer service and general communication with some of the companies I wanted to spotlight. I’m glad I decided to go through the “Profit First” process before applying it to my show and dealing with companies.

I’ve also got an interview with someone who helps other people get booked on podcasts and she explains how many podcasters are blowing it when it comes to podcasts.

Tweaking Some Stuff

I’m making some changes to the front page of the School of Podcasting. In the past I would get everything set, and then publish the new version. To keep the pressure on me, I’m publishing changes to the live site. If I dislike it, I must get back on the horse and keep riding. The old version was 100% a sales letter. This is more of a “Why you should work with Dave” concept. It’s FAR from done, but it’s an interesting experiment. See the progress.

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Your Podcast May Be Your Legacy

The Power of Voice

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An Unexpected Legacy

My heart is still heavy a week after losing my friend Niel Guilarte. He was 51. A friend, a doting father to an eleven-year-old daughter, and a loving husband. His absence leaves a hole in our hearts that can’t easily be filled.

But Niel lives on in his work. He was the director of The Messenger: A Podcast Documentary, and through that, his voice and passion remain with us.

Randy Cantrell started Leaning Towards Wisdom with the idea of sharing common-sense lessons with the world—especially his grandchildren. When I go for walks in the summer, I listen to Leaning Towards Wisdom. It reminds me that what we create today can leave an impact far beyond what we imagine.

The Power of Voice

I once repaired an old reel-to-reel recorder in my basement (I think I’ve shared this before). I found an old tape reel, threaded it onto the machine, and took it upstairs. I plugged it in under the kitchen cabinets while my mom cooked dinner.

I pressed play.

My mom made a strange noise. Startled, I asked, “What’s wrong?”

She turned to me, eyes wide, and said, “That’s my father’s voice.”

She hadn’t heard it in over a decade. He had died when I was three. She ran out of the room, overwhelmed with emotion. As a teenager, I didn’t understand what had just happened—I had never seen my mother cry. But at that moment, I realized just how powerful audio could be.

Your Voice Matters

The next time you sit down to record, remember you’re doing more than just making a podcast.

You might be crafting a résumé that helps land your next job. Those interviews? They sharpen your listening and communication skills, serving you well in every aspect of life. You're learning to manage deadlines, handle stress, and navigate conversations more easily.

And in some cases, you may be preserving your voice for an eleven-year-old daughter—so she never forgets what you sound like.

Please donate to Niel’s GoFundMe. We are “this close” to our goal.

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Podcasters Happy Hour

March 24th at 7 PM ET

With Podcast Movement Starting on March 31, we are moving Podcaster Happy Hour to the 24th. This month, we are going to have a full hour of networking. Bring a beverage if you wish and a well-polished elevator pitch. The goal is to break us into small rooms where we can all introduce ourselves, make new friends, catch up with old ones, and increase our network.

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Stuff That Caught Me Eye

Captivate - No Payments Until April

Captivate (the media host I use the most) is having a sale where you can sign up today and not pay until April. (this is not an April fool’s joke).

ViralSweep - Grow your Email and SMS List

I’ve been playing in the world of newsletters and one thing keeps popping up and that is ViralSweep. This is in conjunction of doing contests and giveaways. It might seem pricy at $49 a month, but if you could double your email subscribers, it might just pay for itself. Check it Out.

Prince Had Fun

Here is a clip of an unaired performance by Prince. The thing I love about it is everyone in this band is highly talented, and having fun. In some cases, the parts were simple (the bass player played one note for most of this), but the whole thing wouldn’t have worked without it.

Every Podcaster With a New Rodecaster Pro

If you’ve never seen this clip from the family guy, it is every podcaster who just bought a Rodecaster Pro and wants to press ALL the buttons. WATCH VIDEO.

Sage Advice from John Mayer: The Way It Is vs. The Way It Seems (short)

Pretty wise advice from a guy who is still pretty young. Watch

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What’s Coming In The Future

Podcaster Happy Hour - Right Around the Corner

Sign up at podcasterhappyhour.com we have some great presentations and networking coming up.

Next School of Podcasting

My first episode on Newsletters received a lot of feedback, so I’m doing another episode focused more on tools and HOW. Follow the show.

One last thing: Thank you for being a reader. -Dave

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Your Mom Said Clean Up Your Room

Why Am I Being So Productive?

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When You Get Snowed In, You May Lose Your Mind

Thanks for clicking that headline. You might be thinking, “What is Dave talking about?”—and that's perfectly normal. Rest assured, this is all about podcasting.

I’m a man of clutter. Give me a blank desk, and I’ll fill it with junk. Right now, I’ve got five little wipe packs, a bag of assorted earbud covers, a dead Lumen, and a few other surprises. It’s not pretty.

February in Ohio hasn’t delivered an avalanche of snow, but it’s been bitterly cold and icy. It hasn’t been above freezing in ages, so I rarely ventured out. Staring at the same walls for weeks was driving me a bit crazy. So I did something about it: I cleaned my kitchen. Underneath all that mess was a table waiting to be discovered. I started putting my dishes in the dishwasher instead of the sink, and suddenly I wasn’t silently groaning “ughhhh” every time I entered the room. It didn’t take much, but the visible progress sparked more ideas.

Tomorrow, I’m tackling the plastic tubs in my cupboards. I plan to take inventory and discard any mismatched tubs or lids (seriously, how does that even happen? There is always the ONE lid that doesn’t match anything). This quick, 10-minute cleanup should make storing leftovers easier and the kitchen a more pleasant place to be.

I also started working with a coach to identify low-hanging fruit. They helped me fix issues like dead links, confusing copy, and a lack of clarity as to what I do for people.

For example, I replaced a “sign up to get free podcast tips” with a pop-up offering the free Baby Steps course, and my email sign-ups quadrupled. Small tweaks can lead to big results.

Even though I’ve been snowed in, I feel genuinely happy. I even clapped my hands, stomped my feet, and said Amen! (If you know, you know). As odd as it sounds, a cleaner kitchen—where I begin and end my day—has positively impacted my mood.

So, here are three takeaways:

• Is there something you can change in your environment to make your work easier or less stressful?
• Notice the small victories—they inspire hope, bring joy, and give you the courage to keep moving forward. I smile every time the furnace comes on.
• Don’t wait to be inspired to move; moving inspires you. I’ve never regretted getting off the treadmill—only feeling proud for doing something good for me.

Keep tweaking, keep improving, and let even the smallest victories propel you forward in your podcasting journey.

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Free Ebook

I've been waiting to share this with you, and I'm so happy to finally be able to do so…

I'm a co-author of a brand-new ebook called Get More Clients from Your Content!

It's a compilation of the best insights from all the Speakers at the Get More Clients from Your Content Virtual Summit, which Capsho hosted last November.

The Capsho team has done a cool thing with their AI to turn each presentation into a chapter, making yours truly a co-author!

In my chapter, I dive deep into Recording a profitable guest Interview. I will show you how to apply my Nuture the Relationships Strategy to get a return on your time interviewing podcast guests.

And guess what? You can grab a copy of it for FREE with my code DAVE!

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When you do, remember to add my code, DAVE, to get it for free!

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Podcasters Happy Hour

TONIGHT! February 24th at 7 PM ET

Mike Dell from Blubrry will show off their AI tools (which can now be purchased separately). As always, there will be open Q&A and networking
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Stuff That Caught Me Eye

Captivate - No Payments Until April

Captivate (the media host I use the most) is having a sale where you can sign up today and not pay until April. (this is not an April fool’s joke).

I Bought the Onvocado Pop-Up Builder

Avocado is on App Summo, right, not for $59 (lifetime). It’s so simple and powerful and gives you great insights. Here is a very casual first-time look at me using it. It’s normally $57/month. Check it out.

Billy Corrigan and Richard Marx Both Launch Interview Shows

We always say one of the things that makes a show unique is the host. BIlly Corrigan (front man for Smashing Pumpkins) has a very unique view that most interviewers don’t have. Throw in, he knows his music history and you get an interview of Gene Simmons and Tom Moreello (Rage against the machine) that was like no other. Ths show is called “The Magnificent Others.”

Richard Marx has a a show called Stories To Tell, where Richard (who was big in the 80’s 90s before moving more behind the scenes) is interviewing Paul Stanley of Kiss (now off their “last tour ever”) and they end up talking about how helpful therapy is when you’re no longer the hot ticket in town. Kudos to both Richard and Paul for peeling back the curtain and helping to eliminate any shame involved in having a therapist. Check it out.

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What’s Coming In The Future

Podcaster Happy Hour - Right Around the Corner

Sign up at podcasterhappyhour.com we have some great presentations and networking coming up.

Next School of Podcasting

I’m going to be diving into running your podcast as a business. That is a dry as yesterday’s taost (and won’t apply to everyone). I’m going to let this one sit in the oven a bit more, and I’m also going to do an episode on Newsletters.

Need Help With Your Podcast?

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Where is the Weird? - Lessons From SNL 50

I Really Think We're Missing Creativity in Podcasting

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Lessons Podcasters Can Learn From Saturday Night Live

As I type this into my keyboard, the creative juices excite me to the point that this may be my next episode. If you ever wonder how I come up with stuff, welcome to the behind-the-scenes view.

Make the Podcast You Want

I just watched Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music on YouTube TV. At one point, they talked about how the show was formed, and Lorne Michaels said, “At one point, we decided to do the show we wanted to watch.” Realize that when you do this, it’s up to YOU to find other people like YOU.

It’s About Content and Delivery

In the opening minutes, they splice musicians after musicians performing. They have 50 YEARS of content, so they can find stuff that will grab you by the throat. The delivery (I saw Quest Love’s name as director, and I bet he had a lot to do with this as he is a fabulous DJ) was jaw-dropping, and it kept on going for a while.

Don’t Be Afraid to Be Weird

They didn’t know what they were doing when they started, and the show is from New York City and often reflects New York City. So, if improv was big, they brought on guests like Andy Kaufman. He was weird, different, and like something people in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, had never seen. If you loved it or not, you talked about it.

They brought in people who OBVIOUSLY had no comedy chops, like Steve Forbes, Elon Musk, and Steven Segal. As I always say, you will tell a friend if it’s excellent, and if it’s bad, you’ll probably tell two friends. Kudos to them for at least swinging the bat and trying something different.

I do this every 100 episodes. Some worked (see Binky and the Whiz episode 400), and some were awful (see “Groundhog Day” episode 500).

Being creative stops the podcast from being boring for you. If you get bored, we are all screwed.

Take Advantage of the Opportunity

Adele was somewhat of an unknown singer, and Bill Hader talked about during her rehearsal, the writers stopped in and “What is THAT?” kind of moment. She killed it on the live performance of the show, and had to go from New York to Europe. When she took off, her album was around 50 on the charts, and less than 24 hours later, it was in the top 20 - all because of one appearance on SNL.

Because of the incredible technology that is your RSS feed, people ALL OVER THE WORLD can consume your content. One episode could be THAT episode that leaves everyone talking about your show.

Never put the word ONLY in front of your download numbers. “I only have 29 downloads.” That is a full classroom of people who could be doing LOTS of stuff but chose to listen to you.

Nobody Is Tuning In To Watch Your Zoom Meeting

After decades, Lorne Michaels realized that the music segment needed to feature visual musicians. Kanye West was the first to really “think outside the box” and set the bar for how musicians looked. Some people tune in to see the musical guest, so we might as well dress it up.

I say this to everyone who thinks you NEED to (keyword NEED as in YOU MUST) do video; Ashley Carmen reported that of the top 50 podcasts, only 79% were doing video. These people have BUDGETS to do video well and are not doing video at all. Those who are using YouTube, with a tiny percentage using Spotify.

While a recent report from YouTube stated that viewers just need a clear picture and audio, we must remember that people aren’t telling their friends to tune into what appears to be your Zoom meeting.

I Wonder What Is Going to Happen Next

Saturday Night Live is Live (it is in the title, after all). So if you mess up (Ashely Simpson), people know it. If you go off script (Sinade Oconner), people know it. One of the things people love is when a cast member can’t hold it together and starts to laugh. Go look at this video about Bevis and Butthead; the MOST WATCHED PART is when SNL cast member Heidi Gardner just LOSES it.

When something happens in the news, some SNL fans wonder how they will either make a sketch out of this or roast it on the “Weekend Update” news segment. Maybe be a little dangerous.

Sometimes, being dangerous is just being honest. Kendrick Lamar's message at the Super Bowl went right over my head because I’m a middle-aged white dude, and my ears couldn’t keep up. I went back, turned on closed captioning, and watched again, and it appears YouTube couldn’t keep up with Kendrick either. That’s a shame, as he won a Pulitzer prize and is hugely popular. I’d like to hear his message. I’m “not like them,” to quote his song.

Don’t Forget Tom Green

Tom Green made a living on MTV for being weird. He would tie meat to his head and interview people on the street. He would suck milk out of a cow’s utter. He would hump a dead moose. These are things you didn’t see on TV. Whether you loved or hated it, you told someone about it. Get creative.

In 2007, Tom made a TV set in his living room and would broadcast live to YouTube whenever he wanted. NOBODY was doing this. One of his guests? Joe Rogan.

Tom would often do weird, outlandish stunts involving his parents at 4 AM. Tom had to take time off TV to battle and beat testicular cancer. So, what replaced Tom on MTV? Jackass. So no Tom Green, no Joe Rogan, no Jackass.

What made people talk about Tom Green? He was weird and thought outside the box.

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Podcasters Happy Hour

Mark Your Calendars! February 24th at 7 PM ET

Mike Dell from Blubrry will show off their AI tools (which can now be purchased separately). As always, there will be open Q&A.
For more information about Blubrry, check out my affiliate link
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Stuff That Caught Me Eye

Captivate - No Payments Until April

Captivate (the media host I use the most) is having a sale where you can sign up today and not pay until April. (this is not an April fool’s joke).

Joe Rogan on Tom Green

I mentioned this earlier, but I think this captures the moment Joe Rogan went, “hmmmm.” WATCH

Profit First

I hired a business coach to audit my marketing (which was supposed to be what I talked about in this newsletter this week, but then I watched the SNL special - so raincheck. This sent me into the quasi-religion that is Profit First for running your business. This was inspired by Ray Edwards (who I adore) announcing he had filed for bankruptcy after making 1 million dollars a year. (This will be a future episode of the SOP. I’m trying to figure out how to talk numbers without sending everyone to sleep - the answer is stories - which I’m working on).

Storytelling Secrets From Phillip Humm

For me, Matthew Dicks book, “Storyworthy,” sets the bar for Storytelling resources. I did find Phillip Humm on YouTube. This lead me to buy his book. The StorySelling Method: Master The Art Of Storytelling To Build Trust, Stand Out, And Boost Sales.

Elementor

Yes, I work for Podpage. I still have ONE site on WordPress and the other night I went to make some edits and rekindled my love/hate relationship with WordPress. I’ve seen glimpses of Elementor in the past, and I’m considering using it to redesign that site. It looks powerful and easy at the same time.

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Next School of Podcasting

I’m going to be diving into running your podcast as a business. That is a dry as yesterday’s taost (and won’t apply to everyone). I’m going to let this one sit in the oven a bit more, and I’m also going to do an episode on Newsletters.

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