
A Podcasting Lesson from My Dog Trainer (Big Podcast Insider Issue 158)
12/18/23 • 28 min
Topics covered in this episode:
- The importance of getting listeners to take a specific action after listening to a podcast.
- Creating effective call-to-action statements and building an email list for communication with the audience.
- Lead magnet ideas to maintain listener engagement.
- Engaging and growing the audience with interactive content like quizzes, surveys, and assignments.
- Offering downloadable printables, templates, and tools related to podcast themes.
- Tips for testing microphones, maintaining podcast equipment, and using AI-based tools for transcription and organization.
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Visit newsletter.bigpodcast.com to see my dog.
05:39 Engage subscribers with immediate content.
09:28 Bookstagram buzz
12:38 Email engagement is crucial for immediate content consumption.
13:14 Attract subscribers with exclusive content and bonuses.
17:33 Engage audience with fun quizzes and tools.
21:45 Be a compassionate host for better interviews.
24:30 Keep guests at ease – one way to do it.
27:02 "Grow, engage, and monetize your podcast now."
The Newsletter for Podcasters
This episode of Build a Big Podcast is brought to you by Riverside ...
Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:
This is the audio companion to Issue 158 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.
Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.
Want more help growing your podcast audience?
Topics covered in this episode:
- The importance of getting listeners to take a specific action after listening to a podcast.
- Creating effective call-to-action statements and building an email list for communication with the audience.
- Lead magnet ideas to maintain listener engagement.
- Engaging and growing the audience with interactive content like quizzes, surveys, and assignments.
- Offering downloadable printables, templates, and tools related to podcast themes.
- Tips for testing microphones, maintaining podcast equipment, and using AI-based tools for transcription and organization.
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Visit newsletter.bigpodcast.com to see my dog.
05:39 Engage subscribers with immediate content.
09:28 Bookstagram buzz
12:38 Email engagement is crucial for immediate content consumption.
13:14 Attract subscribers with exclusive content and bonuses.
17:33 Engage audience with fun quizzes and tools.
21:45 Be a compassionate host for better interviews.
24:30 Keep guests at ease – one way to do it.
27:02 "Grow, engage, and monetize your podcast now."
The Newsletter for Podcasters
This episode of Build a Big Podcast is brought to you by Riverside ...
Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:
This is the audio companion to Issue 158 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.
Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.
Want more help growing your podcast audience?
Previous Episode

Don't Be Fooled by "Downloads" (Big Podcast Insider Issue 157)
Topics covered in this episode:
- Importance of focusing on growing and retaining a podcast audience
- Using video outreach to book more podcast interviews and increase podcast visibility
- Taking a break from podcasting during the holiday season and maintaining listener engagement
- Lessons that podcasters can learn from college radio and its relevance to podcasting
- A new solution for podcasting's biggest challenge, focusing on discovery
- The evolution of podcast trends and debunking rumors of the "podcast bubble bursting"
- Harnessing the potential of AI and automation tools for writing podcast summaries and outlines
Episode Timestamps:
04:35 Connect to more people now
06:19 30 helpful people
10:53 Need to take a break?
15:19 The pressure!!
16:45 Podcasting opportunities during holiday periods
20:59 FedEx and your podcast
25:04 Automated podcast content creation tool
26:45 Easily subscribe with a QR code.
The Newsletter for Podcasters
This episode of Build a Big Podcast is brought to you by Riverside ...
Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:
This is the audio companion to Issue 157 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.
Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.
Want more help growing your podcast audience?
Next Episode

Deep Podcasting - How to Make Impact With Your Podcast
Topics covered in this episode:
- The importance of seizing opportunities and recording meaningful conversations
- Reflecting on your impact and legacy as a podcaster
- Going deeper with podcast content and going beyond surface level goals for your podcast
- The potential for real impact and change, even with a small audience
- What your podcast makes possible
- Embracing the deeper intention and possibilities for podcasts, including "dirty joke" podcasts
- The power of passing on wisdom and messages through podcasting
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 One of my first radio guests ...
06:04 Focus on impact, not just popularity or legacy.
07:26 Having real conversation despite differences and the potential for common ground in podcasting.
10:03 Embracing wisdom, exploring podcast potential, and uplifting people with humor.
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