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David Hooper’s Big Podcast #58 Apr 24, 2019

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David Hooper has done it. He’s written Big Podcast the definitive book on the Podcasting Business. Following in the footsteps of Viral Podcasting, David spent 4 years writing a book about every aspect of creating a Big Podcast. It’s 460 pages chock full of methods and techniques to propel your podcast into the big leagues. And David is well situated to take on the task. A radio/music enthusiast and expert with decades of experience, he goes way beyond simply telling you what equipment to buy and how to edit. This book contains actionable intelligence that lists the steps needed to become a podcasting superstar. His style is light, but informative and totally hits the nail on the head. Highly recommended!

Finally a Portable Video/Audio Setup That’s Easy and Works! #57 Mar 14, 2019

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Viral Podcasting is not intended to be a geeky show, highlighting the latest in wonderful life changing tech. However, at Podfest we came across a great unit from Shure - the MV88+Video Kit. It comes with a tripod, an adjustable smartphone mount, a high quality microphone and a great app (iPhone or Android). It makes doing on the fly video or audio a snap. Anyone can use it almost immediately with very little prep. It’s going to be our exclusive audio video setup for when we take our show on the road

Naresh Vissa - You Were Born to Be a Bestseller #55 Mar 01, 2019

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Naresh Vissa has just written his 6th book. Several of them have gone on to become Amazon Bestsellers. His book about podcasting has sold over 12,000 copies, a remarkable achievement. His latest book From Nobody to Bestselling Author appears ready to follow the trend. He covers the basics from how to write, how to be interesting and how to be a marketable author. It's hard to believe that using free dictation software on your smartphone can help turn you into a bestseller. Naresh has a system and it has worked for him and many others. Of course there's no guarantees, but using it will give you the best possible chance for success and stardom.

Chris Krimitsos | Why You Need to Attend Podfest! #54 Feb 25, 2019

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We've been attending Podfest for the last three years. During that time it's really grown. This year from March 7-9, 2019, over 1000 people from around the globe will attend. We've vowed to never miss it again. Whether you're an aspiring podcaster or just someone who's looking to expand your audience, you'll find lots here for you. The networking events are second to none and the people are amazing. We've made some extremely valuable lifetime contacts here. For many of us, it's the only opportunity to emerge from our studio bunkers and mingle with kindred souls from around the planet. You never know what you might learn until you take the plunge and find out. Chris Krimitsos has done our burgeoning industry a real service. And according to him, it's about to take off on its next growth phase. So be part of it and join us there. Make sure you look for me. If you're a VP audience member, I'll give you a free copy of my book, Viral Podcasting: A Proven Process to Earn Six Figures from Your Show!

Always Be Upgrading Part 2 #53 Feb 25, 2019

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In podcasting as in so many other areas of business/life, you always need to be upgrading, your skills and equipment. I was having some sound quality issues with my set-up. I tried isolating each item to deduce the cause. I checked the microphones, mixer, cables, computer, etc. I finally concluded that my Behringer 4400 Multigate gate/expander was the culprit and so reluctantly disposed of it. I still wanted the ability to have effects, so I decided to seek out a new digital mixer. There's a number of brands on the market, but the Behringer x-18 stood out. If you haven't seen a digital mixer, it looks just like an analog model, except all the buttons, dials and faders are missing. The only dial left controls headphone volume. I managed to find an open-box special on eBay for just $377. It was being sold by a well known audio store and came with a 6 month warranty. I got the unit 2 days later and proceeded to plug it in and try to make it work. You control the mixer with apps on your computer and iPad.
I'm fairly handy with most electronics, but this was a challenge to set-up. It worked fine with my USB into my Mac but I couldn't get the guest's skype feed to go back into my computer and record on Adobe Audition. I watched a few YouTube tutorials on the subject and finally figured it out. However, there's still so much to learn. Once fully working, the sound quality is amazing. Very little hiss and virtually no hum. The preamps are so clean and powerful that I was able to do away with my inline mic preamp altogether. I couldn't be more pleased with the unit. It has exceeded my expectations in every way. Let us know what you think at www.ViralPodcasting.com.

Dave Jackson - Podcast Trainer Extraordinaire! #52 Feb 13, 2019

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Dave Jackson was a professional trainer and almost too good at his job. Several times he was called into his boss’s office and regrettably shown the door, through no fault of his own. It was always the same story, you’re doing a great job but sales, not so much. The last time it happened, he had a Plan B, become a professional podcaster and teach others how to do the same. Dave started podcasting at a time when almost no one knew what an RSS Feed was. A lot of the podcasting conveniences we take for granted, didn’t exist when Dave started. But he prevailed and has dedicated his career to helping hundreds of podcasters find their way through the jungle. And he does a great show too.

Air-check to Get Out of Your Rut #56 Feb 06, 2019

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Recently I was feeling like the show wasn’t progressing; I was in a rut. I still loved podcasting, but I just felt stymied. I called up my radio coach Valerie Geller to get an air-check along with some advice. She reminded me that 9 months earlier I had lost a loved one and it takes a good year to process grief. This was an aha moment that led to the realization that I was in a low-grade depression. We worked on a some better interview techniques, critiqued my audio quality and made a follow-up appointment. I’ve been flying high ever since. I can’t emphasize enough the need to periodically have a friendly critique to review your work and identify areas for improvement. Some of my best breakthroughs have come after such sessions. Unfortunately, while radio personalities go through the process throughout their careers, few podcasters follow suit. With all these potential benefits and very little downside, isn’t it time you got air-checked. I’ll help you do it, just email me at kl@kerrylutz.com. Make sure you visit the site www.ViralPodcasting.com.

Andrew Alleman - Getting Guests for Your Podcast #51 Jan 07, 2019

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Andrew Alleman started http://PodcastGuest.com to help podcasters solve the always present problem of getting guests for your show. But what do you do once the guest is on the air? How do you crush interviewing?
Andrew brings many great techniques and strategy for nailing the interview. We talk about what to do when your guest is a dud and how to turn them into a star. Interviewing is all about mastering the situation and brining out the best in your guest. Do it right and it’s magic. Do it wrong and you’ll lose your audience.

Always Be Upgrading #49 Dec 18, 2018

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It’s very easy to get into a podcasting rut. Everything seems to be going fine and why should you want to upset the applecart. However, investing in technology that will actually improve your show is almost always a good investment. We’re not talking about vanity upgrades where you buy something new just to satisfy an emotional desire. Rather we’re talking about investing in innovations that actually improve the quality of your show. I recently purchased a new Mac Mini 2018. I didn’t buy the top of the line, but invested in the best processor and a 1 giga byte hard drive. The results have exceeded my expectations. The computer has virtually eliminated all latency on my videos. It’s way faster and saves my files in a fraction of the time of my last generation Mini. And this is just one small example. There are many more. Remember, your show is a living, breathing entity and you need to always be striving for continuous improvement. New tech can help get you there.

Kasim Aslim - Failure is the Best Teacher #50 Dec 07, 2018

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We spoke with bestselling author Kasim Aslim. He shared his life story with us and it was quite touching. At 20 years old he had a booming business and then all of a sudden he lost it all. He was having trouble making ends meet. It was a hellish experience that was life altering. However, rather than be defeated by this defeat, he used it as a learning experience. Today, he credits that experience with his current success and solvency. It’s a matter of learning far more from your successes than your failures. And he believes that these lessons can be applied to building podcast audiences. Marketing like podcasting is all about building relationshps and Kasim has become a master at it.

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