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Continuing Education

When you're a working podcaster, your education never stops. Learning opportunities happen all the time, both formal and informal. Are you ready to capitalize on them to help you grow as a podcaster?

Get Serious About Your Podcast With These 5 Upgrades
September 23, 2021
Get Serious About Your Podcast With These 5 Upgrades
It’s true that it’s cheap to start a podcast. It’s also true that the best podcasters don’t often podcast on the cheap. Getting serious about podcasting means selecting serious podcasting tools and services.
6 Training Resources To Make You A Better Podcaster
September 22, 2021
6 Training Resources To Make You A Better Podcaster
Starting a podcast is easy. But becoming better by following self-serve, learn-at-your-own-pace materials will only get you so far. Sometimes, you need a specialized curriculum to make you a better podcaster.
5 Resources To Help You Think Like A Serious Podcaster
September 21, 2021
5 Resources To Help You Think Like A Serious Podcaster
Where does the serious podcaster go when seeking to up their game? The web is lousy with “how to get started in podcasting” resources. Fortunately, there are also some great next-level resources. Here are five:
Why Learning Podcasting From The Pros Is Bad Advice
September 20, 2021
Why Learning Podcasting From The Pros Is Bad Advice
Who better to inspire fledgling podcasters than a podcaster at the top of their game! But for seasoned podcasters who want to get better, the value of playing follow the leader can quickly fade.
In Podcasting, Stories Beat Advice Every Time
August 26, 2021
In Podcasting, Stories Beat Advice Every Time
It doesn’t matter how long your podcast episodes are, so long as you tell a great story. Great storytellers make all podcasting better, and with some work and dedication, you too can join their ranks.
Shortcuts In Podcasting That Aren't Dead Ends
August 23, 2021
Shortcuts In Podcasting That Aren't Dead Ends
For as DIY-friendly as podcasting is, it’s still a complex web of creation, distribution, and promotion. So it’s no wonder many are looking for shortcuts through the complexity. Only… do they work?
Delay Due To Pesky Time Zone Conversions
August 4, 2021
Delay Due To Pesky Time Zone Conversions
When attending virtual podcast conferences, don't forget to check to make sure you’ve got the time zone correct. Because if you don’t, live events will impact the release of your show. Like… this show.
You Can't Master Podcasting With A Hack Mindset
July 26, 2021
You Can't Master Podcasting With A Hack Mindset
Good news! It’s easy to start podcasting. Real news! It takes practice and study to become a true professional. Anyone can do it. But few will make the commitment to master the craft. Buck the trend.
5 Boring Ways To Keep Your Podcast Fresh
March 31, 2021
5 Boring Ways To Keep Your Podcast Fresh
Podcasting is a great creative exercise. But with more shows than ever, a smart podcaster finds time to do the less exciting things required to keep their show fresh and attract new listeners.
Growing Your Podcast Like An Architect
March 30, 2021
Growing Your Podcast Like An Architect
All just-starting-out podcasters are visionaries, seeing their perfect podcast as something to architect or something to nurture & grow. The best podcasts are often made by a combination of the two.
Unpacking Podcasting's Growth Seen In Edison's Infinite Dial 2021
March 15, 2021
Unpacking Podcasting's Growth Seen In Edison's Infinite Dial 2021
In 2016, 35M Americans listened to podcasts weekly. In 2021, they’ve grown to 80M. Today I’ll dig into that & other good news podcasting observations from Edison Research’s Infinite Dial 2021 report.
Feeling Conflicted About Podcasting Conferences
May 7, 2020
Feeling Conflicted About Podcasting Conferences
We're in the middle of a pandemic, and yet podcasting conferences are still scheduled. If I am honest, and I try to always be honest, I'm a little conflicted about attending. And I wonder if you are too.
Balancing Skepticism & Support At A Podcast Conference
March 9, 2020
Balancing Skepticism & Support At A Podcast Conference
I’m a supporter of podcast conferences, happily spending my hard-earned money to attend several each year. But I’m also skeptical of much of the information provided. Too bad too many podcasters are too gullible.
What To Expect From Podcast Movement 2019
August 12, 2019
What To Expect From Podcast Movement 2019
It'll be weird to attend and not speak at this podcasting conference. But I'm doing it for you! (And me!)
Advancing Podcasting At Big Events - On Stage Or In The Audience
August 8, 2019
Advancing Podcasting At Big Events - On Stage Or In The Audience
It's a rite of passage for podcasters to attend a big podcasting event. Whether you're a speaker at the event or just an attendee, it's a perfect opportunity for you to help make all of podcasting better. Here are two ways to make the most of your time.
Guiding & Mentoring Junior Podcasters With Honesty & Expertise
August 5, 2019
Guiding & Mentoring Junior Podcasters With Honesty & Expertise
If we're going to make podcasting better, we need to take our message to the masses. Because you’re a working podcaster, you’re the perfect person to do so! Just watch out for these pitfalls when you do.
3 Tips To Perfect Alignment Between Your Podcast And Your Business’ Brand
May 16, 2019
3 Tips To Perfect Alignment Between Your Podcast And Your Business’ Brand
As a business owner, you know how to make sure your business brand is on point. Here’s how to apply those same techniques to your business-focused podcast.
Podcast Copyright & Syndication In Conflict
April 25, 2019
Podcast Copyright & Syndication In Conflict
Sure we want our podcasts to be where listeners are. Well, as long as that makes good business sense for you.
Re-Establishing A Podfaded Podcast
April 10, 2019
Re-Establishing A Podfaded Podcast
Three steps for bringing a podcast back from the dead. (No, it's not about zombies!)
Exploring Podcasting's Explosive Growth In 2018
March 7, 2019
Exploring Podcasting's Explosive Growth In 2018
Triton Digital's Infinite Dial 2018 report is out, and there are lots of great nuggets that show just how much podcasting grew in 2018.
Learning (And Teaching) New Things For (And On) Your Podcast
November 15, 2018
Learning (And Teaching) New Things For (And On) Your Podcast
How to break your own bubble to make better episodes of your show.
You, We, and The Audience Makes Three
October 16, 2018
You, We, and The Audience Makes Three
Because the words used on your show to talk about those three entities matter.
Do We Need Physical Therapy for Podcasts?
August 30, 2018
Do We Need Physical Therapy for Podcasts?
How do we address specific deficiencies to make us better podcasters?
Are Conferences and Meetups Good For Business Podcasters?
July 30, 2018
Are Conferences and Meetups Good For Business Podcasters?
A guide to getting the most out of a conference to help your podcast.