I Have A Podcast by Vinnie Potestivo

In part 2 of our conversation with Damona Hoffman, we dive into knowing your audience, choosing your audience, and attracting the audience of your choice.

In the second segment of this interview with Damona Hoffman, we talk about how she was able to frame herself in a unique way by paying attention to what her audience needs and wants. We also talk about how you can meet them by getting to know your audience, which is similar to dating, and lastly, how you shouldn't be afraid to commit.

Conversation Highlights Include: 00:58 - Does Putting Your Listeners First Help Your Podcast Show Gain More Traction? 01:25 - Aim to Impart Knowledge to Your Audience 01:49 - Establishing Connection With Your Audience 02:20 - How Do You Determine Your Audience? 03:00 - Established Podcasts vs. Start Up Podcasts 03:30 - Providing a Space Where Various Individuals May Talk About Life, Love, and Business 04:25 - Fine-Tune Your Audience 05:11 - Developing and Recognizing Other Audiences 05:25 - The Charm of Having a Diverse Audience 07:13 - How Politics Affected People's Dating Decisions 08:08 - Handling Hate Comments About Politics and Love 08:36 - Changing the Focus of a Podcast Show to Establish a Forum for Discussion 09: 15 - Serving the Larger Audience 10:30 - Taking a Positive Stance Toward Hate Comments 11:40 - Creative Criticism Should Be Taught to Everyone 12:30 - Accepting Your Flaws and Correcting Actions 13:22 - Exploring the Possibility of Covering Other Topics From Audiences

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The episode about BRAND BUILDING you've been waiting for (sorry about that) is finally here!

Damona Hoffman shares the mistakes and successes she took to build her personal brand from the ground up! Learn how she leveraged her corporate creative skillset to build an audio empire.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

01:00 - Getting Present and Controlling the Moment

02:55 - Eliminating Noise and Gaining Focus

03:20 - How to Expand Your Media Presence

04:00 - How to Build Your Brand Incrementally

05:05 - How to Build Relationships

06:40 - How to Launch a Mainstream Press Column

08:26 - Lessons I Learned the Hard Way on a Tv Set

08:50 - Practice Talking Points, Always Rehearse

09:20 - How to Get “Asked Back” as a Guest

11:00 - Always Have 3 Ideas in Your Back Pocket

11:29 - Getting Ready to Hear “No”

12:15 - Turning a No Into a Yes

15:45 - Podcasts Making Mainstream Media

16:30 - Booking Podcast Guests

17:00 - How To Be a Great Podcast Guest

18:47 - Podcasts with Damona Hoffman

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Joining me on this episode of I Have a Podcast, is Doron Ofir, casting director extraordinaire behind household names like Jersey Shore, Rich Kids of Beverly Hills, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and the breakout Netflix hit Too Hot to Handle!

Starting off his career in the club scene of Miami and then moving out to Los Angeles, the rise of reality tv changed the landscape of the entertainment industry forever. Doron has made a name for himself, one that has changed the face of reality tv- by literally finding the faces we see on TV.

This conversation includes amazing tidbits of why we love the archetypes that entertain us, a few guesses on future creativity, and some insight on how Doron finds the “Fab 50” of any group he’s looking for.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doronofircast/

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Joining me on today's episode is the legendary TV Host & VJ, Ananda Lewis!

If MTV's TRL or BET's Teen Summit were part of your must-watch programming as a teen then it's time to double down on denim and jump back to the 90’s with me and Ananda as we talk about her approach to creativity, the importance of timing, and her approach to finding balance on and off the camera (hint: consistent transparency).

There is no question about it, Ananda Lewis came to this planet to impact people's lives. In this episode we dive into:

• Childhood trauma and the importance of mediation.
• Different ways to draw inspiration and expand your creativity by shifting your skills, tools, and attitude.
• The importance of timing.

Today you can keep up with Ananda by downloading her free app ALIXIR, where she shares exclusive content, memories, and resources in a space designed for sharing openly with an ethic of care and community.

Connect with ANANDA LEWIS Instagram: www.instagram.com/imanandalewis/

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TJ Lavin, host of MTV's hit-series The Challenge, joins us on this action-packed episode of IHAP!

In forging our friendship, TJ completely disarmed me when he nonchalantly and respectfully brought attention to my sexuality in a good-humored and loving manner.

With TJ, I knew I had an ally. He treats those around him with dignity and camaraderie, which is probably why he shines as host of a show that pushes people to their physical, mental, and emotional edges.

TJ breaks the mold (and sometimes a few body parts) with his wild spirit, committed work ethic, and fun-loving personality.

In this episode of I Have A Podcast, TJ opens up about overcoming obstacles, how he landed his dream job, the ongoing work of growth and success, and how pushing yourself to your learning edge will make you MORE CREATIVE!

You will never know what you are capable of until you reach for it, just don't quit.

MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE WAS COMPOSED & CREATED BY TJ LAVIN.

Connect with TJ LAVIN Instagram: www.instagram.com/tjlavin/

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