<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/podcastaccelerator/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast]]></title><podcast:guid>695f1314-81d0-5282-92d5-588015929498</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:49:37 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2025 Mark Asquith]]></copyright><podcast:value type="lightning" method="keysend" suggested="0.00000005"><podcast:valueRecipient name="Mark Asquith" type="node" address="030a58b8653d32b99200a2334cfe913e51dc7d155aa0116c176657a4f1722677a3" split="100" customKey="696969" customValue="QSZfK0RbLABUpJB26gjI"/></podcast:value><managingEditor>Mark Asquith</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hosted by Mark Asquith, the accomplished co-founder, and Managing Director of podcasting platform Captivate, The Podcast Accelerator is your comprehensive guide to mastering the art and business of podcasting. With a strong focus on delivering actionable insights, cutting-edge strategies, and industry-leading knowledge, this podcast is designed to help you propel your podcast to the next level.

Drawing on "That British Podcast Guy's" extensive experience in podcasting, The Podcast Accelerator covers an array of topics, from content creation and storytelling techniques to audience growth and engagement strategies. You'll also discover the secrets to podcast monetization, unlocking the full potential of your show to create a sustainable, thriving venture.

In each episode, Mark shares his expert advice, tips, and best practices, often collaborating with industry influencers, successful podcasters, and other specialists to bring you a diverse range of perspectives and insights. The Podcast Accelerator delves into the nuances of podcasting, exploring both the creative and technical aspects, as well as the latest trends, tools, and technologies shaping the industry - all backed by Mark's experience in the industry since 2013 and over two decades of building successful businesses.

The Podcast Accelerator releases new episodes every Thursday at 12pm GMT (7am Eastern). Early access to episodes, available two days ahead of the public release, along with exclusive, member-only content, is offered to members as a benefit at https://mark.live/support.

Whether you're a seasoned podcaster seeking to refine your craft or a newcomer looking to create a powerful podcast from the ground up, The Podcast Accelerator offers an invaluable learning experience. By tuning in regularly (and for free in your podcast app of choice), you'll gain a wealth of knowledge and practical guidance that can be immediately applied to your own podcasting journey.

If you ever need help or have any questions, Mark is always accessible and eager to provide assistance. You can contact him directly at https://mark.live/twitter, where he promises to respond, every time!

Join Mark Asquith on The Podcast Accelerator and immerse yourself in the exciting world of podcasting. Empower your passion, elevate your skills, and transform your podcast into a compelling success that captivates audiences around the world.<br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg</url><title>The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.markasquith.com]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Mark Asquith</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Mark Asquith</itunes:author><description>Hosted by Mark Asquith, the accomplished co-founder, and Managing Director of podcasting platform Captivate, The Podcast Accelerator is your comprehensive guide to mastering the art and business of podcasting. With a strong focus on delivering actionable insights, cutting-edge strategies, and industry-leading knowledge, this podcast is designed to help you propel your podcast to the next level.

Drawing on &quot;That British Podcast Guy&apos;s&quot; extensive experience in podcasting, The Podcast Accelerator covers an array of topics, from content creation and storytelling techniques to audience growth and engagement strategies. You&apos;ll also discover the secrets to podcast monetization, unlocking the full potential of your show to create a sustainable, thriving venture.

In each episode, Mark shares his expert advice, tips, and best practices, often collaborating with industry influencers, successful podcasters, and other specialists to bring you a diverse range of perspectives and insights. The Podcast Accelerator delves into the nuances of podcasting, exploring both the creative and technical aspects, as well as the latest trends, tools, and technologies shaping the industry - all backed by Mark&apos;s experience in the industry since 2013 and over two decades of building successful businesses.

The Podcast Accelerator releases new episodes every Thursday at 12pm GMT (7am Eastern). Early access to episodes, available two days ahead of the public release, along with exclusive, member-only content, is offered to members as a benefit at https://mark.live/support.

Whether you&apos;re a seasoned podcaster seeking to refine your craft or a newcomer looking to create a powerful podcast from the ground up, The Podcast Accelerator offers an invaluable learning experience. By tuning in regularly (and for free in your podcast app of choice), you&apos;ll gain a wealth of knowledge and practical guidance that can be immediately applied to your own podcasting journey.

If you ever need help or have any questions, Mark is always accessible and eager to provide assistance. You can contact him directly at https://mark.live/twitter, where he promises to respond, every time!

Join Mark Asquith on The Podcast Accelerator and immerse yourself in the exciting world of podcasting. Empower your passion, elevate your skills, and transform your podcast into a compelling success that captivates audiences around the world.

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: 

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You can also drop us a tip at <a href="https://www.inandaroundpodcasting.com/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inandaroundpodcasting.com/support</a>, too!</p><p>If you're an independent creator who would like to co-host with us, please let us know via <a href="https://twitter.com/inaroundpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and we'll get you booked!</p><p>Please tell your friends that the show is available on <a href="https://inandaroundpodcasting.com/spotify" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://inandaroundpodcasting.com/apple" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, and <a href="https://inandaroundpodcasting.com/youtube" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, plus wherever else they may listen to their podcasts.</p><p>If you'd like your podcast trailer featuring in our "Wave File" segment, submit it via <a href="https://inandaroundpodcasting.com/promo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this quick contact form</a>, please.</p><p>The podcast is also available at <a href="https://www.inandaroundpodcasting.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">In &amp; Around Podcasting</a>.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We love podcast industry podcasts - there are a lot of them and they're run by smart, passionate people who live and breathe podcasting and who are usually industry professionals.</p><p>Sometimes though, they don't give the day-to-day enthusiast, creator or indie podcaster a platform to have their say, often taking "the view from the top" as delivered by the "podcasting professionals".</p><p>In &amp; Around Podcasting has been designed to respect and live alongside those shows and to be an accessible, inclusive podcast for every single podcaster; a show that allows everyone with an interest in the medium to have a fair, open and transparent view on the podcasting industry and how it affects them - this is your place to be heard.</p><p>The podcasting industry belongs to us all, not just the elite and it doesn't matter how long you've been in the industry, your voice is valuable.</p><p>In &amp; Around Podcasting is a podcast industry podcast brought to you by Mark Asquith and Danny Brown.</p><p>If you enjoy the show, we'd love for you to leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast app! You can also drop us a tip at <a href="https://www.inandaroundpodcasting.com/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inandaroundpodcasting.com/support</a>, too!</p><p>If you're an independent creator who would like to co-host with us, please let us know via <a href="https://twitter.com/inaroundpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and we'll get you booked!</p><p>Please tell your friends that the show is available on <a href="https://inandaroundpodcasting.com/spotify" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://inandaroundpodcasting.com/apple" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, and <a href="https://inandaroundpodcasting.com/youtube" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, plus wherever else they may listen to their podcasts.</p><p>If you'd like your podcast trailer featuring in our "Wave File" segment, submit it via <a href="https://inandaroundpodcasting.com/promo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this quick contact form</a>, please.</p><p>The podcast is also available at <a href="https://www.inandaroundpodcasting.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">In &amp; Around Podcasting</a>.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://inandaroundpodcasting.com/episode/trailer]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8f03636c-1b0f-4003-9594-4b79edca7579</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4a41f51b-a4ec-4030-be0b-9e6aacdfff56/ZVnTtdaw6l0wEZKXvqji4MXJ.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://op3.dev/e/podcasts.captivate.fm/media/664fcd4c-eb34-4dfe-9523-00c083307871/00-iaap-trailer-1.mp3?played_on=512c0308-6092-4746-853d-26529b642a6a" length="1749940" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/95d73164-9c4e-4fb7-a109-ed15a2266873/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The Finale (And Something New)</title><itunes:title>The Finale (And Something New)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It's time for a change: <a href="https://www.inandaroundpodcasting.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inandaroundpodcasting.com</a>.</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It's time for a change: <a href="https://www.inandaroundpodcasting.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inandaroundpodcasting.com</a>.</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/finale]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">928ae789-6c2e-401a-a179-d47f1754b90c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a4d0f6d4-d4dc-4cb5-af6b-867a3e15a654/mVr64Onl9ndbMEKfEe8kQYZB.jpg"/><pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/928ae789-6c2e-401a-a179-d47f1754b90c.mp3" length="4039154" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Podcast Monetization in the Future with Sam Sethi</title><itunes:title>Podcast Monetization in the Future with Sam Sethi</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What does the future of podcast monetization look like?</p><p>Today I'm joined by Sam Sethi, founder of https://www.podfans.fm, a new platform embracing creator culture and a pioneer of the value for value movement within podcasting and beyond.</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What does the future of podcast monetization look like?</p><p>Today I'm joined by Sam Sethi, founder of https://www.podfans.fm, a new platform embracing creator culture and a pioneer of the value for value movement within podcasting and beyond.</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/323]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4425b866-5a38-4003-89ac-24fd3f64e652</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8f197ddb-b7a6-4647-88cd-a0a9bb4d5d7b/LwhOr9366oSPWVNWLoxX6cdb.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4425b866-5a38-4003-89ac-24fd3f64e652.mp3" length="19243544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>39:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>323</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>323</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4f763b3e-7395-44fe-b1d7-cf9ee7f3c88b/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/4f763b3e-7395-44fe-b1d7-cf9ee7f3c88b/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Podcast Industry Perspective</title><itunes:title>Podcast Industry Perspective</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I got into podcasting a decade ago. Since then, I've seen it change from a fledging industry with little revenue flowing through it and flourish into a genuine media industry with billions in ad revenue available every year, the teething problems of a measurement industry, and the "boom" of 2019-2021 (ish).</p><p>There are people who have been in this game longer than me, and we've all seen the industry change. I've spoken about podcasting becoming a genuine "industry" many, many times but right now, we're at an inflection point in the journey of podcasting and there are two ways to approach it mentally: we embrace it and do our bit to innovate, or we shout loudly that "it's not what it was, so can't be good" and let the industry pass us by.</p><p>Which will you choose?</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I got into podcasting a decade ago. Since then, I've seen it change from a fledging industry with little revenue flowing through it and flourish into a genuine media industry with billions in ad revenue available every year, the teething problems of a measurement industry, and the "boom" of 2019-2021 (ish).</p><p>There are people who have been in this game longer than me, and we've all seen the industry change. I've spoken about podcasting becoming a genuine "industry" many, many times but right now, we're at an inflection point in the journey of podcasting and there are two ways to approach it mentally: we embrace it and do our bit to innovate, or we shout loudly that "it's not what it was, so can't be good" and let the industry pass us by.</p><p>Which will you choose?</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/322]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5253d8f3-dab3-4e88-862e-f4e1b5049a6a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/90acc2c0-0626-4fdc-b7a1-e90ae40a8ec4/DZ1LMdKUGSodhX4vL6s9UGRl.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5253d8f3-dab3-4e88-862e-f4e1b5049a6a.mp3" length="19744869" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>40:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>322</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>322</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Common Podcast Faux Pas with The Podcast Consultant</title><itunes:title>Common Podcast Faux Pas with The Podcast Consultant</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>You know me, I don't sugarcoat when I feel that something isn't as good as it could be. And, with the world of podcasting growing and, in particular, the choices that consumers have about the myriad shows they can listen to, it's never been more important for your show to "get things right".</p><p>But what is "right"? </p><p>Surely that's subjective?</p><p>Yes, of course, it is - but there's little doubt that best practices now exist in podcasting and that there are objective changes that you can make to your show that will increase the allure, the stickiness, and the long-term shareability of your podcast and that don't take much to implement.</p><p>Join me and the wonderfully talented Mathew Passy, a long-time friend, and talented podcasting consultant, as we discuss the changes that you can make based on Mathew's years auditing podcasts across the globe.</p><p><strong>Guest details:</strong></p><ul><li>Mathew Passy </li><li>Mathew Passy is the founder and former owner of ThePodcastConsultant.com, a podcast agency that helps individuals, brands, and small businesses develop, launch, produce, and promote podcasts.  In addition to audio podcasting services, ThePodcastConsultant also offers video production, audio/video consulting and audit services, podcast launches, remote recording assistance, and more.   He is a long-time New Jersey resident and lives with his wife Brooke, and twin children, Hailey and Hunter. </li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.thepodcastconsultant.com">Mathew's Website</a> </li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/MathewPassy">@MathewPassy on X</a> </li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/MathewPassy">Mathew's Facebook page</a> </li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/mathewpassy">@mathewpassy on Instagram</a> </li></ul><br/><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You know me, I don't sugarcoat when I feel that something isn't as good as it could be. And, with the world of podcasting growing and, in particular, the choices that consumers have about the myriad shows they can listen to, it's never been more important for your show to "get things right".</p><p>But what is "right"? </p><p>Surely that's subjective?</p><p>Yes, of course, it is - but there's little doubt that best practices now exist in podcasting and that there are objective changes that you can make to your show that will increase the allure, the stickiness, and the long-term shareability of your podcast and that don't take much to implement.</p><p>Join me and the wonderfully talented Mathew Passy, a long-time friend, and talented podcasting consultant, as we discuss the changes that you can make based on Mathew's years auditing podcasts across the globe.</p><p><strong>Guest details:</strong></p><ul><li>Mathew Passy </li><li>Mathew Passy is the founder and former owner of ThePodcastConsultant.com, a podcast agency that helps individuals, brands, and small businesses develop, launch, produce, and promote podcasts.  In addition to audio podcasting services, ThePodcastConsultant also offers video production, audio/video consulting and audit services, podcast launches, remote recording assistance, and more.   He is a long-time New Jersey resident and lives with his wife Brooke, and twin children, Hailey and Hunter. </li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.thepodcastconsultant.com">Mathew's Website</a> </li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/MathewPassy">@MathewPassy on X</a> </li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/MathewPassy">Mathew's Facebook page</a> </li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/mathewpassy">@mathewpassy on Instagram</a> </li></ul><br/><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/321]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5714846e-d5bc-4e4a-a596-112117386191</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f263201e-e8c1-44fa-9a41-1f82ec38134c/yn8HuaoZcEPBibQ8iTwsvF7-.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5714846e-d5bc-4e4a-a596-112117386191.mp3" length="20448952" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>41:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>321</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>321</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Squadcast Bought By Descript! Reaction, plus Podcast Movement 2023</title><itunes:title>Squadcast Bought By Descript! Reaction, plus Podcast Movement 2023</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I'm delighted to be able to give my reaction to the Squadcast acquisition by Descript, plus I preview a little of Podcast Movement 2023 and thank Josh for his kind beer money!</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I'm delighted to be able to give my reaction to the Squadcast acquisition by Descript, plus I preview a little of Podcast Movement 2023 and thank Josh for his kind beer money!</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/320]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">30c754f8-09f3-4faa-9214-0f33a14db819</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2e70d0c9-5369-4666-ac9c-fff986bf6273/qK_I5qbEhAZtgT1BH2_H2Nli.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/30c754f8-09f3-4faa-9214-0f33a14db819.mp3" length="12453634" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>25:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>320</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>320</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Design Matters</title><itunes:title>Design Matters</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Design is everywhere. Design is every THING. You simply cannot escape it.</p><p>But, as podcasters, we fall into the same trap that so many other types of organisation fall into: commoditising design and believing it to be something that we can either skimp on, do ourselves or that doesn't matter. </p><p>All of that is simply wrong, and very seriously wrong.</p><p>We also believe that design simply means "graphic design". It doesn't. Designing every single aspect of your show means that you can genuinely compete for revenue with the big shows, shows that often get it very right, and guess what... it doesn't have to cost anything more than a mindset.</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Design is everywhere. Design is every THING. You simply cannot escape it.</p><p>But, as podcasters, we fall into the same trap that so many other types of organisation fall into: commoditising design and believing it to be something that we can either skimp on, do ourselves or that doesn't matter. </p><p>All of that is simply wrong, and very seriously wrong.</p><p>We also believe that design simply means "graphic design". It doesn't. Designing every single aspect of your show means that you can genuinely compete for revenue with the big shows, shows that often get it very right, and guess what... it doesn't have to cost anything more than a mindset.</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/319]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">65ab95f0-a46b-4534-9b23-83e73e53fc74</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/bbf6475f-2df7-4d65-b9dd-dbf4bfe2b5f0/QxOC1evLwwpsYRBNOS5oaCL_.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/65ab95f0-a46b-4534-9b23-83e73e53fc74.mp3" length="14838274" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>17:38</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>319</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>319</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/055bffed-f06c-43de-8849-77a25132c6f7/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/055bffed-f06c-43de-8849-77a25132c6f7/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Dave Jackson&apos;s Podcast Industry Predictions</title><itunes:title>Dave Jackson&apos;s Podcast Industry Predictions</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>When I first started my journey within the podcasting world, I was lucky enough to meet a range of people who have gone on to become genuine friends.</p><p>Amongst those is one of the finest, most revered people within our industry, Dave Jackson, a friend, mentor-from-afar and Podcast Hall of Fame inductee who continues to help podcasters around the world every single day.</p><p>On this episode, Dave and I dig deep into the last two decades of the podcasting industry and speculate on what might happen over the next twenty years.</p><p><strong>This episode's guest is the wonderful Dave Jackson :</strong></p><ul><li><strong>﻿</strong>Dave Jackson began podcasting in 2005 and launched the School of Podcasting (schoolofpodcasting.com). His School of Podcasting show has over 3.1 million downloads. He has helped hundreds of people plan, launch, and grow their podcasts. He is the author of the book Profit from your podcast and is a featured speaker at events. In 2016 Dave joined Libsyn (the largest podcast hosting company) as the head of podcaster education.  In 2018 he was inducted into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame.
Find all his shows at www.powerofpodcasting.com </li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com">Dave's Website</a> </li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/schoolofpodcasting/">Dave's Facebook group</a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/schoolofpodcasting/">Dave's Facebook page</a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/DaveJackson">@DaveJackson on X</a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/davidjackson">Dave on YouTube</a> </li></ul><br/><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When I first started my journey within the podcasting world, I was lucky enough to meet a range of people who have gone on to become genuine friends.</p><p>Amongst those is one of the finest, most revered people within our industry, Dave Jackson, a friend, mentor-from-afar and Podcast Hall of Fame inductee who continues to help podcasters around the world every single day.</p><p>On this episode, Dave and I dig deep into the last two decades of the podcasting industry and speculate on what might happen over the next twenty years.</p><p><strong>This episode's guest is the wonderful Dave Jackson :</strong></p><ul><li><strong>﻿</strong>Dave Jackson began podcasting in 2005 and launched the School of Podcasting (schoolofpodcasting.com). His School of Podcasting show has over 3.1 million downloads. He has helped hundreds of people plan, launch, and grow their podcasts. He is the author of the book Profit from your podcast and is a featured speaker at events. In 2016 Dave joined Libsyn (the largest podcast hosting company) as the head of podcaster education.  In 2018 he was inducted into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame.
Find all his shows at www.powerofpodcasting.com </li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com">Dave's Website</a> </li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/schoolofpodcasting/">Dave's Facebook group</a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/schoolofpodcasting/">Dave's Facebook page</a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/DaveJackson">@DaveJackson on X</a></li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/davidjackson">Dave on YouTube</a> </li></ul><br/><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/318]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c5227f04-f69f-456f-8f40-f1bb5e2621a3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/af34e23c-8f9c-459a-922e-689b71fcbff5/ImwEflni1yPCASgLretxYNhc.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c5227f04-f69f-456f-8f40-f1bb5e2621a3.mp3" length="24036052" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>49:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>318</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>318</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/57bb818c-870c-451f-a32a-021052a5aa2e/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/57bb818c-870c-451f-a32a-021052a5aa2e/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Advanced Podcast Sponsorships Simplified with Mike Wooller</title><itunes:title>Advanced Podcast Sponsorships Simplified with Mike Wooller</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I have a deep-dive conversation with Mike Wooller, Head of Content Partnerships at Global. Mike has a wealth of experience in the industry and this episode is a must-listen for the serious indi podcast creator.</p><p>We kick things off by demystifying some of the often-used industry jargon. Mike breaks down what terms like "Spot", "Programmatic", "Direct Sell", "Host Read", "MRG", and "CPM" really mean. </p><p>Next, we're discussing the current climate in the podcasting world. How are brands and advertisers responding to the ever-changing economy, and what does this mean for the podcasting sector as it continues to find its feet?</p><p>As podcast advertising revenue grows, we take a look at the latest trends. Mike shares his thoughts on how this surge in revenue is shaping the podcasting landscape and how that might look in the future.</p><p>We also explore what attracts advertisers to a podcast beyond just download numbers. What are those magic metrics that advertisers really care about? And, how small can a podcast's download numbers be before advertisers lose interest?</p><p>For serious indie podcasters, we discuss whether direct partnerships are still viable and, with the growth of the podcasting industry, could there be more opportunities arising from a more automated, programmatic approach?</p><p>We also chat through immediate monetisation with "ad marketplaces": can a brand-new show really make significant revenue from these marketplaces?</p><p>Lastly, we consider: How is the success of a podcast ad campaign measured? How this might differ depending on the goals of the campaign? </p><p>Plus, we chat over some common misconceptions that indie podcasters often have about advertising, as well as some potential roadblocks that can arise when renewing ad and content partnerships.</p><p>Mike is an expert in his field and, for a serious podcaster like you, this is a must-listen episode!</p><p><strong>Guest info:</strong></p><ul><li>Name: Mike  Wooller </li><li>Bio: Mike is Head of DAX Podcast Partnerships at Global, and has worked in Audio for over 15 years. With a background in BBC Radio, he's worked as a producer for BBC Radio 1 and in commissioning podcasts for BBC Sounds. He later moved into the commercial audio world, where he worked across new business at Acast and now heads up the Podcast Partnerships team at Global.  </li><li>Links: <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/mikewooller">@mikewooller on X</a> </li></ul><br/><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I have a deep-dive conversation with Mike Wooller, Head of Content Partnerships at Global. Mike has a wealth of experience in the industry and this episode is a must-listen for the serious indi podcast creator.</p><p>We kick things off by demystifying some of the often-used industry jargon. Mike breaks down what terms like "Spot", "Programmatic", "Direct Sell", "Host Read", "MRG", and "CPM" really mean. </p><p>Next, we're discussing the current climate in the podcasting world. How are brands and advertisers responding to the ever-changing economy, and what does this mean for the podcasting sector as it continues to find its feet?</p><p>As podcast advertising revenue grows, we take a look at the latest trends. Mike shares his thoughts on how this surge in revenue is shaping the podcasting landscape and how that might look in the future.</p><p>We also explore what attracts advertisers to a podcast beyond just download numbers. What are those magic metrics that advertisers really care about? And, how small can a podcast's download numbers be before advertisers lose interest?</p><p>For serious indie podcasters, we discuss whether direct partnerships are still viable and, with the growth of the podcasting industry, could there be more opportunities arising from a more automated, programmatic approach?</p><p>We also chat through immediate monetisation with "ad marketplaces": can a brand-new show really make significant revenue from these marketplaces?</p><p>Lastly, we consider: How is the success of a podcast ad campaign measured? How this might differ depending on the goals of the campaign? </p><p>Plus, we chat over some common misconceptions that indie podcasters often have about advertising, as well as some potential roadblocks that can arise when renewing ad and content partnerships.</p><p>Mike is an expert in his field and, for a serious podcaster like you, this is a must-listen episode!</p><p><strong>Guest info:</strong></p><ul><li>Name: Mike  Wooller </li><li>Bio: Mike is Head of DAX Podcast Partnerships at Global, and has worked in Audio for over 15 years. With a background in BBC Radio, he's worked as a producer for BBC Radio 1 and in commissioning podcasts for BBC Sounds. He later moved into the commercial audio world, where he worked across new business at Acast and now heads up the Podcast Partnerships team at Global.  </li><li>Links: <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/mikewooller">@mikewooller on X</a> </li></ul><br/><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/317]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b7b34026-b0e7-4f57-88f9-9e835d0ea1d6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/47e1c6b3-c507-4d59-bd03-4790109ef8ef/0AkdJz_zbQiwYEt4msOFjQuC.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:45:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b7b34026-b0e7-4f57-88f9-9e835d0ea1d6.mp3" length="22475916" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>46:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>317</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>317</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How to Use Instagram Threads to Grow Your Podcast Audience</title><itunes:title>How to Use Instagram Threads to Grow Your Podcast Audience</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Warning! This episode contains some f-bombs and other well placed word bombs - but they’re worth it.</strong></p><p>Threads, the brand new "chat app" and Twitter alternative from Meta, aka Facebook, aka Instagram, aka Zuckerberg, launched last week and has already amassed almost 100 million users.</p><p>Within three days, I saw a podcast "guru" claiming to know how to use Threads to grow your podcast and, sure enough, the content they published about it was shockingly awful.</p><p>So, how do you use Threads to grow your podcast audience?</p><p>The truth is that, right now, the algorithm is still all over the place and there are features (such as a "following only" feed) still missing. Does this mean that you can't use Threads to grow your podcast? No. Well, sort of no. In fact, Threads is, right now, just another tool to use in order to genuinely "social network" and that is SO very different to "promoting your sh*t".</p><p>Let's have a frank chat about how to use Instagram Threads to grow your podcast, then.</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Warning! This episode contains some f-bombs and other well placed word bombs - but they’re worth it.</strong></p><p>Threads, the brand new "chat app" and Twitter alternative from Meta, aka Facebook, aka Instagram, aka Zuckerberg, launched last week and has already amassed almost 100 million users.</p><p>Within three days, I saw a podcast "guru" claiming to know how to use Threads to grow your podcast and, sure enough, the content they published about it was shockingly awful.</p><p>So, how do you use Threads to grow your podcast audience?</p><p>The truth is that, right now, the algorithm is still all over the place and there are features (such as a "following only" feed) still missing. Does this mean that you can't use Threads to grow your podcast? No. Well, sort of no. In fact, Threads is, right now, just another tool to use in order to genuinely "social network" and that is SO very different to "promoting your sh*t".</p><p>Let's have a frank chat about how to use Instagram Threads to grow your podcast, then.</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/316]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">08c4a254-5193-40a0-9385-269f49fdfc84</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/99d8474b-65d5-4770-8789-78635a2bf38d/wl4c00fVzVKXwM8VVgGYjMiQ.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/08c4a254-5193-40a0-9385-269f49fdfc84.mp3" length="14654090" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>17:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>316</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>316</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Revenue Lessons from Big Podcasts</title><itunes:title>Revenue Lessons from Big Podcasts</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>When it comes to generating predictable revenue from a podcast, reliability in downloads is vital.</p><p>Whether that podcast is monetised via programmatic ads, directly sold host-read ads, selling merch, selling live-taping tickets, listener support via tips and memberships or a diverse combination of these and more, there are certain elements that make that show reliably profitable.</p><p>When a podcast is monetised well, it delivers repeatable and reliable numbers that can be projected and used as the basis for business decisions. Brands and ad partners actively seek out shows that will solidly perform week in and week out, and they hedge their bets &amp; their bucks on those.</p><p>What lessons can you learn as an indie creator and how can you apply those to your own podcast without spending any money?</p><ol><li>Storytelling is key - use the teaching method of getting your listener engaged: state what you're going to say, say it, then say what you've just said.</li><li>Breaking up your story and working around tangible chapters works.</li><li>Delivering what your audience turns up for is important - quirky change only works when your show is known for quirky change; listeners come to your show for your show.</li><li>Bad, auto-generated ad slots kill the show.</li><li>Production value is extremely important, including quality music used to add gravitas and proper structural planning and focus. You cannot wing it. And make sure your loudness is right...!</li><li>If you're solo or an interviewer, your vocal performance really matters!</li><li>Don’t focus on trying to hit a specific episode length everytime. Be confident enough to keep a tight story and people will come back for the next part if they need to.</li><li>Quality editing counts!</li></ol><br/><p>Remember, the key to a successful revenue strategy for your podcast is to be able to consistently deliver predictable download numbers. To do that, you need to get tight on the things that matter to listeners who now have so many podcasts from indies AND big studios to choose from!</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When it comes to generating predictable revenue from a podcast, reliability in downloads is vital.</p><p>Whether that podcast is monetised via programmatic ads, directly sold host-read ads, selling merch, selling live-taping tickets, listener support via tips and memberships or a diverse combination of these and more, there are certain elements that make that show reliably profitable.</p><p>When a podcast is monetised well, it delivers repeatable and reliable numbers that can be projected and used as the basis for business decisions. Brands and ad partners actively seek out shows that will solidly perform week in and week out, and they hedge their bets &amp; their bucks on those.</p><p>What lessons can you learn as an indie creator and how can you apply those to your own podcast without spending any money?</p><ol><li>Storytelling is key - use the teaching method of getting your listener engaged: state what you're going to say, say it, then say what you've just said.</li><li>Breaking up your story and working around tangible chapters works.</li><li>Delivering what your audience turns up for is important - quirky change only works when your show is known for quirky change; listeners come to your show for your show.</li><li>Bad, auto-generated ad slots kill the show.</li><li>Production value is extremely important, including quality music used to add gravitas and proper structural planning and focus. You cannot wing it. And make sure your loudness is right...!</li><li>If you're solo or an interviewer, your vocal performance really matters!</li><li>Don’t focus on trying to hit a specific episode length everytime. Be confident enough to keep a tight story and people will come back for the next part if they need to.</li><li>Quality editing counts!</li></ol><br/><p>Remember, the key to a successful revenue strategy for your podcast is to be able to consistently deliver predictable download numbers. To do that, you need to get tight on the things that matter to listeners who now have so many podcasts from indies AND big studios to choose from!</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/315]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">73a59ba6-02df-4d6e-837c-5c6dd65fbb30</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/65163d54-f64a-4e43-b742-3df787132c9e/v-NR3YrWzS81lYlAM12cq4fO.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/73a59ba6-02df-4d6e-837c-5c6dd65fbb30.mp3" length="13562895" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>27:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>315</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>315</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Shock Through Your Podcast Growth Plateau with 3 Practical Ideas</title><itunes:title>Shock Through Your Podcast Growth Plateau with 3 Practical Ideas</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I frequent many podcasting communities and without a doubt, the biggest question (and the biggest question for the last decade) is "<em>How do I grow my podcast?</em>".</p><p>I've spoken before about why this isn't an easy task and why that might even be the wrong question to ask. The truth is that running a podcast as an independent creator is really hard, it's really time-consuming and by the time we've produced our episode, we often don't have the mental bandwidth or the physical time to properly market our show and thus, we simply end up in a constant "promo cycle" that consists of lots of "promotional tactics" that don't move the needle but that make us feel like they <em>should</em>.</p><p>We repeat this with diminishing results and end up back at the same question: "<em>How do I grow my podcast?!</em>"; if we aren't careful, this can then lead us to consider quitting because no matter what we do, we don't see any meaningful change.</p><p>I think about this like fitness and muscle growth. If we aren't seeing any results, then we have to change things up and shock the system.  The famous quote, attributed to Albert Einstein, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” applies to our podcast growth too.</p><p>But what should you do? Let me give you three ways to shock your podcast growth into moving in the right direction!</p><p>These are not common things that people talk about, the normal things like:</p><ul><li>Guesting on shows</li><li>Trailer swaps and feed drops</li><li>Co-hosting</li></ul><br/><p>They all work - we know that if people repeatedly hear you or your show on other shows that there's a better chance of them trying your show than if you don't do any of that. You're going where your audience is.</p><p>We also know that you should be thinking about podcast marketing as just that, marketing - with defined &amp; strategic campaigns, targets, and channel tactics - but that no indie creator really does because we're all really busy and most of us don't know how to be a marketer - we didn't get into podcasting for that.</p><p>Try these three things alongside what you're already doing and focus on long-term, steady growth:</p><ol><li>Focus on your podcast SEO, both for web discovery and in-app podcast discovery.</li><li>Do something newsworthy in your niche - this could be covering an event, development, or similar, but get there first and early.</li><li>Start doing something in-person within your niche community - meetups, events, live recordings, etc. They cost very little and your show can "sponsor" the event!</li></ol><br/><p>Just like growing anything, there is no one method of growing your podcast audience and there surely is no silver bullet. Imagination, planning, and long-term focus are key to all marketing campaigns but these three things will help you to break out of your comfort zone and shock the marketing system that you have in place.</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I frequent many podcasting communities and without a doubt, the biggest question (and the biggest question for the last decade) is "<em>How do I grow my podcast?</em>".</p><p>I've spoken before about why this isn't an easy task and why that might even be the wrong question to ask. The truth is that running a podcast as an independent creator is really hard, it's really time-consuming and by the time we've produced our episode, we often don't have the mental bandwidth or the physical time to properly market our show and thus, we simply end up in a constant "promo cycle" that consists of lots of "promotional tactics" that don't move the needle but that make us feel like they <em>should</em>.</p><p>We repeat this with diminishing results and end up back at the same question: "<em>How do I grow my podcast?!</em>"; if we aren't careful, this can then lead us to consider quitting because no matter what we do, we don't see any meaningful change.</p><p>I think about this like fitness and muscle growth. If we aren't seeing any results, then we have to change things up and shock the system.  The famous quote, attributed to Albert Einstein, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” applies to our podcast growth too.</p><p>But what should you do? Let me give you three ways to shock your podcast growth into moving in the right direction!</p><p>These are not common things that people talk about, the normal things like:</p><ul><li>Guesting on shows</li><li>Trailer swaps and feed drops</li><li>Co-hosting</li></ul><br/><p>They all work - we know that if people repeatedly hear you or your show on other shows that there's a better chance of them trying your show than if you don't do any of that. You're going where your audience is.</p><p>We also know that you should be thinking about podcast marketing as just that, marketing - with defined &amp; strategic campaigns, targets, and channel tactics - but that no indie creator really does because we're all really busy and most of us don't know how to be a marketer - we didn't get into podcasting for that.</p><p>Try these three things alongside what you're already doing and focus on long-term, steady growth:</p><ol><li>Focus on your podcast SEO, both for web discovery and in-app podcast discovery.</li><li>Do something newsworthy in your niche - this could be covering an event, development, or similar, but get there first and early.</li><li>Start doing something in-person within your niche community - meetups, events, live recordings, etc. They cost very little and your show can "sponsor" the event!</li></ol><br/><p>Just like growing anything, there is no one method of growing your podcast audience and there surely is no silver bullet. Imagination, planning, and long-term focus are key to all marketing campaigns but these three things will help you to break out of your comfort zone and shock the marketing system that you have in place.</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/314]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">17594a0c-80e1-4888-b6bb-f7c3862b7eba</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0c0975e0-9ad8-4f25-8204-4ea3652f293d/vCf0NnWvFcYMqnTNku8Y03ft.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/17594a0c-80e1-4888-b6bb-f7c3862b7eba.mp3" length="13203277" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>26:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>314</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>314</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Explained: Selling Your Podcast as a Membership</title><itunes:title>Explained: Selling Your Podcast as a Membership</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I discuss how to build audience loyalty and drive podcast growth through exclusive content and early/premium access. Learn how to identify the types of content that resonate most with your listeners and create a compelling premium offering that sets your podcast apart. </p><p>Get practical tips on delivering high-quality, exclusive material and fostering a sense of community among your subscribers. Unlock the power of premium access and take your podcast's growth and monetization to new heights with these proven strategies!</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I discuss how to build audience loyalty and drive podcast growth through exclusive content and early/premium access. Learn how to identify the types of content that resonate most with your listeners and create a compelling premium offering that sets your podcast apart. </p><p>Get practical tips on delivering high-quality, exclusive material and fostering a sense of community among your subscribers. Unlock the power of premium access and take your podcast's growth and monetization to new heights with these proven strategies!</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/313]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8f790d42-69d2-41da-ae2b-64ae93fbf98d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/645c3314-7fe2-4353-9c78-3c3687d8e1a0/JK2giyh2ElLhF256WprQuOEq.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8f790d42-69d2-41da-ae2b-64ae93fbf98d.mp3" length="15246065" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>31:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>313</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>313</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Podnews Live (Manchester) 2023 Review</title><itunes:title>Podnews Live (Manchester) 2023 Review</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I dive into my experience at the Podnews Live Manchester event on June 13, 2023. Held at The Lowry Theatre in Salford, Manchester, this event was an absolute success, buzzing with industry experts and enthusiasts.</p><p>An impressive lineup of speakers took to the stage, including industry stalwarts like Podnews' James Cridland &amp; Sam Sethi, little ol' me, Crowd Network's Michael Carr, and many others. Each speaker brought something fresh, adding new energy to the dialogue about the future of the podcasting industry.</p><p>Personally, I walked away with three clear insights: the need for more Podnews events, more Manchester podcasting events, and more specific, smaller-scale B2B podcasting events. </p><p>Join me as I share my insights and reflections from this refreshing event​.</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I dive into my experience at the Podnews Live Manchester event on June 13, 2023. Held at The Lowry Theatre in Salford, Manchester, this event was an absolute success, buzzing with industry experts and enthusiasts.</p><p>An impressive lineup of speakers took to the stage, including industry stalwarts like Podnews' James Cridland &amp; Sam Sethi, little ol' me, Crowd Network's Michael Carr, and many others. Each speaker brought something fresh, adding new energy to the dialogue about the future of the podcasting industry.</p><p>Personally, I walked away with three clear insights: the need for more Podnews events, more Manchester podcasting events, and more specific, smaller-scale B2B podcasting events. </p><p>Join me as I share my insights and reflections from this refreshing event​.</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/312]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e36561f3-5459-45e4-b1c0-edbc5c616596</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/af603746-fd24-4e4e-abf0-1fed9c6e206c/qw5PatnTLTyN84KRD4KGkqXo.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e36561f3-5459-45e4-b1c0-edbc5c616596.mp3" length="8903149" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>17:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>312</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>312</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The Podcast Show London Review (2023)</title><itunes:title>The Podcast Show London Review (2023)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Last week, me and the Captivate (@CaptivateAudio) team hit London for The Podcast Show (@PodcastShowLDN). We joined our fabulous Global family (@Global) as podcasting industry experts, enthusiasts and creators descended on England's capital to celebrate, learn and hypothesise about podcasting and the way that the industry has been, where it is today, and where it will be tomorrow.</p><p>In its sophomore year, The Podcast Show had a lot to prove - but did it live up to the hype?</p><p>In this review, I go deep into if The Podcast Show London is worth a trip, discussing:</p><ul><li>The background of the show</li><li>Traveling to the show and whether it's easy or not</li><li>The difficulty in a second-year show</li><li>Differences between The Podcast Show London and major US events, particularly Podcast Movement and Podfest Expo</li><li>The difficulty in balancing a trade show and an educational seminar</li><li>The brands making an appearance including, of course, Global</li><li>Some of the indie creator complaints about "balance" and "finding its audience" and "the big guys 'inventing' podcasting"</li><li>My experience speaking at The Podcast Show London</li><li>The celebs on show (plus, meeting two heroes of mine!)</li><li>The "festival" around the event</li></ul><br/><p>Join me as I walk you through my review of The Podcast Show, London, 2023</p><p>Useful links from the episode</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thepodcastshowlondon.com/">The Podcast Show LIVE - Podcast Show 2023</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/PodcastShowLDN">The Podcast Show on Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week, me and the Captivate (@CaptivateAudio) team hit London for The Podcast Show (@PodcastShowLDN). We joined our fabulous Global family (@Global) as podcasting industry experts, enthusiasts and creators descended on England's capital to celebrate, learn and hypothesise about podcasting and the way that the industry has been, where it is today, and where it will be tomorrow.</p><p>In its sophomore year, The Podcast Show had a lot to prove - but did it live up to the hype?</p><p>In this review, I go deep into if The Podcast Show London is worth a trip, discussing:</p><ul><li>The background of the show</li><li>Traveling to the show and whether it's easy or not</li><li>The difficulty in a second-year show</li><li>Differences between The Podcast Show London and major US events, particularly Podcast Movement and Podfest Expo</li><li>The difficulty in balancing a trade show and an educational seminar</li><li>The brands making an appearance including, of course, Global</li><li>Some of the indie creator complaints about "balance" and "finding its audience" and "the big guys 'inventing' podcasting"</li><li>My experience speaking at The Podcast Show London</li><li>The celebs on show (plus, meeting two heroes of mine!)</li><li>The "festival" around the event</li></ul><br/><p>Join me as I walk you through my review of The Podcast Show, London, 2023</p><p>Useful links from the episode</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thepodcastshowlondon.com/">The Podcast Show LIVE - Podcast Show 2023</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/PodcastShowLDN">The Podcast Show on Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/311]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b943eb26-3e4b-43d5-8208-03d909deb795</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/425b5ce1-3db9-46ff-b449-e260a4aa7c6d/vEnbvZ01K22L5zJYKoOwvK_d.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b943eb26-3e4b-43d5-8208-03d909deb795.mp3" length="18206778" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>37:15</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>311</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>311</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Is YouTube Good for Podcasting? A Deep Dive with James Cridland</title><itunes:title>Is YouTube Good for Podcasting? A Deep Dive with James Cridland</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I'm taking you on a deep dive into YouTube's long-awaited new podcasting features that have the potential to increase and enhance the way that we, as creators, connect with our audience. Join me and special guest James Cridland, the founder and editor of Podnews, as we explore these new features and address some critical questions.</p><p>We'll begin by discussing the specifics of YouTube's new podcasting features and who has access to them. James and I discuss the process of getting your podcast on YouTube using and delve into the possibilities of RSS integration in the future.</p><p>Together, we'll compare YouTube's analytics to other platforms and examine if their podcast offering integrates with current podcast hosting and distribution platforms. We'll also talk about the various formats that may excel or flounder on the platform.</p><p>Monetization is inevitably on the minds of indie podcasters, too, so we'll tackle questions regarding how YouTube handles pre-roll and mid-roll ads, the platform's compatibility with your own ads, and the potential for dynamic ads when RSS is finally supported. We'll also chat about Ashley Carman's recent article and the insightful "Up Front with Simon Jordan" data as reported by Podnews last week.</p><p>As we venture further into YouTube's podcasting offer, James and I will discuss the potential implications of YouTube being another "walled garden" for the medium and what it means for the open podcasting ecosystem. We'll also consider how this development could impact major players like Apple and Spotify, amongst others.</p><p>Finally, we'll explore whether YouTube's entrance into podcasting will have different effects on small, indie creators compared to larger, more financially successful creators, branded podcasts, and media companies like Wondery.</p><p><strong>My special guest today:</strong></p><ul><li>﻿<strong>James Cridland </strong></li><li>https://james.cridland.net/biography/ </li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://james.cridland.net/">James's Website</a> </li><li>Twitter: <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/jamescridland">@jamescridland on X</a> </li></ul><br/><p>Useful links from the episode</p><ul><li><a href="https://podnews.net/update/amazon-pay-to-listen">The platform fight: Amazon pays listeners AUD $5</a> - Includes a piece about "Up Front with Simon Jordan" that juxtaposes Ashley's article, potentially.</li><li><a href="https://podnews.net/update/youtube-disappointment">YouTube numbers “not doing so well”</a></li><li><a href="https://podnews.net/update/youtube-podcast-tools">YouTube release podcast tools to all</a></li><li><a href="https://podnews.net/update/youtube-podcasting-plans">Exclusive: YouTube's plans for podcasting</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-FB5CRs-XUNMdDDphQUDEA">Podnews on YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://podnews.net">Podnews podcasting news</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I'm taking you on a deep dive into YouTube's long-awaited new podcasting features that have the potential to increase and enhance the way that we, as creators, connect with our audience. Join me and special guest James Cridland, the founder and editor of Podnews, as we explore these new features and address some critical questions.</p><p>We'll begin by discussing the specifics of YouTube's new podcasting features and who has access to them. James and I discuss the process of getting your podcast on YouTube using and delve into the possibilities of RSS integration in the future.</p><p>Together, we'll compare YouTube's analytics to other platforms and examine if their podcast offering integrates with current podcast hosting and distribution platforms. We'll also talk about the various formats that may excel or flounder on the platform.</p><p>Monetization is inevitably on the minds of indie podcasters, too, so we'll tackle questions regarding how YouTube handles pre-roll and mid-roll ads, the platform's compatibility with your own ads, and the potential for dynamic ads when RSS is finally supported. We'll also chat about Ashley Carman's recent article and the insightful "Up Front with Simon Jordan" data as reported by Podnews last week.</p><p>As we venture further into YouTube's podcasting offer, James and I will discuss the potential implications of YouTube being another "walled garden" for the medium and what it means for the open podcasting ecosystem. We'll also consider how this development could impact major players like Apple and Spotify, amongst others.</p><p>Finally, we'll explore whether YouTube's entrance into podcasting will have different effects on small, indie creators compared to larger, more financially successful creators, branded podcasts, and media companies like Wondery.</p><p><strong>My special guest today:</strong></p><ul><li>﻿<strong>James Cridland </strong></li><li>https://james.cridland.net/biography/ </li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://james.cridland.net/">James's Website</a> </li><li>Twitter: <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/jamescridland">@jamescridland on X</a> </li></ul><br/><p>Useful links from the episode</p><ul><li><a href="https://podnews.net/update/amazon-pay-to-listen">The platform fight: Amazon pays listeners AUD $5</a> - Includes a piece about "Up Front with Simon Jordan" that juxtaposes Ashley's article, potentially.</li><li><a href="https://podnews.net/update/youtube-disappointment">YouTube numbers “not doing so well”</a></li><li><a href="https://podnews.net/update/youtube-podcast-tools">YouTube release podcast tools to all</a></li><li><a href="https://podnews.net/update/youtube-podcasting-plans">Exclusive: YouTube's plans for podcasting</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-FB5CRs-XUNMdDDphQUDEA">Podnews on YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://podnews.net">Podnews podcasting news</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/310]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ee9994cb-8d13-4b75-9fcb-2f14c3c9d436</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5b237a48-5171-4219-9c6a-dcf27cb0d0f0/Dc0kR4nUhM3-L6vd-pVY3zEV.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ee9994cb-8d13-4b75-9fcb-2f14c3c9d436.mp3" length="26679504" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>54:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>310</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>310</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7d3fa3ff-9ff1-4cbc-8e7d-6d80f9fa857f/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/7d3fa3ff-9ff1-4cbc-8e7d-6d80f9fa857f/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Unlocking the Potential of Podcast Memberships: Strategies for Creating Irresistible Subscriber Experiences</title><itunes:title>Unlocking the Potential of Podcast Memberships: Strategies for Creating Irresistible Subscriber Experiences</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I explore the power of podcast memberships and share valuable strategies for creating irresistible subscriber experiences.</p><p>Learn how to design a membership program that captivates your audience and keeps them engaged, with tips on content selection, delivery, and promotion. Discover how you can leverage the potential of memberships to boost your podcast's growth, revenue, and long-term success. </p><p>Don't miss this essential guide to elevating your podcast's appeal through captivating membership experiences!</p><p>Useful links from the episode</p><ul><li><a href="https://mark.live/support">My example Podcast Accelerator support link</a></li><li><a href="https://www.captivate.fm">Captivate's podcast membership & tipping toolkit</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I explore the power of podcast memberships and share valuable strategies for creating irresistible subscriber experiences.</p><p>Learn how to design a membership program that captivates your audience and keeps them engaged, with tips on content selection, delivery, and promotion. Discover how you can leverage the potential of memberships to boost your podcast's growth, revenue, and long-term success. </p><p>Don't miss this essential guide to elevating your podcast's appeal through captivating membership experiences!</p><p>Useful links from the episode</p><ul><li><a href="https://mark.live/support">My example Podcast Accelerator support link</a></li><li><a href="https://www.captivate.fm">Captivate's podcast membership & tipping toolkit</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/309]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">13cf7e1e-07cf-45d6-9b57-e41f67d85ae1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cb224a77-aadb-4037-9a12-8103e71fab52/VPCfK_mo2lOOw82SeqxIV8nO.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/13cf7e1e-07cf-45d6-9b57-e41f67d85ae1.mp3" length="14899279" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>29:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>309</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>309</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/6f6f82cf-9ae7-47a6-9ad5-6d0f813b6ad3/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/6f6f82cf-9ae7-47a6-9ad5-6d0f813b6ad3/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Gatekeeping the Podcast Industry, Monetization &amp; A Decade In - An Interview with Mark Asquith</title><itunes:title>Gatekeeping the Podcast Industry, Monetization &amp; A Decade In - An Interview with Mark Asquith</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>As I bring The Podcast Accelerator back from hiatus, I wanted to share my thoughts and experiences from over a decade in podcasting.</p><p>But, rather than just rattle through a list of things that I've seen and how the industry has developed, I thought it's be fun to bring on a podcasting talent and good friend to interview me for my own show - so, welcome to the show my interviewer, Danny Brown of Pod Chat and Captivate fame!</p><p><strong>My interviewer...</strong></p><ul><li><strong>﻿</strong>Danny Brown </li><li>Serial podcaster | Head of Podcaster Support & Experience at Captivate.fm | Scotsman transplanted to Canada </li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://dannypod.com">Danny's Website</a> </li><li>Youtube: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@DannyBrownPodcasts">Danny on YouTube</a> </li><li>Instagram: <a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/thebrownsmuskoka">@thebrownsmuskoka on Instagram</a> </li><li>Twitter: <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/DannyBrownCA">@DannyBrownCA on X</a> </li></ul><br/><p>Useful links from the episode</p><ul><li><a href="https://podstandards.org/">Podcast Standards Project | Advocating for open podcasting</a></li><li><a href="https://podcastindex.org/">Podcastindex.org</a></li><li><a href="https://www.captivate.fm">Captivate Podcast Hosting</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sparkofrebellion.com">Spark of Rebellion, Star Wars Podcast, UK</a></li><li><a href="https://www.markasquith.com">Mark Asquith, That British Podcast Guy & Co-Founder of Captivate.fm</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As I bring The Podcast Accelerator back from hiatus, I wanted to share my thoughts and experiences from over a decade in podcasting.</p><p>But, rather than just rattle through a list of things that I've seen and how the industry has developed, I thought it's be fun to bring on a podcasting talent and good friend to interview me for my own show - so, welcome to the show my interviewer, Danny Brown of Pod Chat and Captivate fame!</p><p><strong>My interviewer...</strong></p><ul><li><strong>﻿</strong>Danny Brown </li><li>Serial podcaster | Head of Podcaster Support & Experience at Captivate.fm | Scotsman transplanted to Canada </li><li><a target="_blank" href="https://dannypod.com">Danny's Website</a> </li><li>Youtube: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@DannyBrownPodcasts">Danny on YouTube</a> </li><li>Instagram: <a target="_blank" href="https://instagram.com/thebrownsmuskoka">@thebrownsmuskoka on Instagram</a> </li><li>Twitter: <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/DannyBrownCA">@DannyBrownCA on X</a> </li></ul><br/><p>Useful links from the episode</p><ul><li><a href="https://podstandards.org/">Podcast Standards Project | Advocating for open podcasting</a></li><li><a href="https://podcastindex.org/">Podcastindex.org</a></li><li><a href="https://www.captivate.fm">Captivate Podcast Hosting</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sparkofrebellion.com">Spark of Rebellion, Star Wars Podcast, UK</a></li><li><a href="https://www.markasquith.com">Mark Asquith, That British Podcast Guy & Co-Founder of Captivate.fm</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/308]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ca20c65e-fb6d-4ac9-a24a-2f43a7be2900</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f0b4a99a-e608-4b46-8790-7e8080c86b9f/pzP6RIafTZxrhCGg1vtO5M7b.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ca20c65e-fb6d-4ac9-a24a-2f43a7be2900.mp3" length="29933424" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:55</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>308</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>308</podcast:episode><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/3a8adadc-e913-4b75-862d-b3fb34a25a51/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/3a8adadc-e913-4b75-862d-b3fb34a25a51/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>What&apos;s Coming up on the Show?</title><itunes:title>What&apos;s Coming up on the Show?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Today I'd like to run you through what's coming up on the podcast that will help you to grow your audience! </p><p>As I come out of hiatus I've planned an array of content to help with your podcast growth, monetisation and that will also give you some insights into the state of podcasting on YouTube, via community and more.</p><p>And I've got some fantastic guests lined up to help me!</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today I'd like to run you through what's coming up on the podcast that will help you to grow your audience! </p><p>As I come out of hiatus I've planned an array of content to help with your podcast growth, monetisation and that will also give you some insights into the state of podcasting on YouTube, via community and more.</p><p>And I've got some fantastic guests lined up to help me!</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/whats-coming-up-on-the-show]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">cffcea08-048b-48c8-891e-8efb27385706</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cffcea08-048b-48c8-891e-8efb27385706.mp3" length="4438494" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/b0f2fb23-051b-42e6-b7cb-516f13443336/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/b0f2fb23-051b-42e6-b7cb-516f13443336/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>The Hiatus is Over!</title><itunes:title>The Hiatus is Over!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The hiatus is over!</p><p>It's been a while but I'm back to educate and (subjectively...) entertain those creators looking to build a meaningful, sustainable podcast audience.</p><p>There will be some changes so I want to spend a little time reflecting on why I took a break and talking about what's coming up, what's changing, and more about the format. Plus, I'll tell you a little about the things that I've been working on in the meantime.</p><p>Thanks for your patience, I'm excited to get back to this.</p><p>Useful links from the episode</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thepodcastshowlondon.com/">The Podcast Show LIVE - Podcast Show 2023</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/pRTwp__wJeg">Captivate Episode Planning & Research Links</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/Npwv2CDUvgg">Captivate's AMIE v2.0</a></li><li><a href="https://help.captivate.fm/en/articles/3045914-captivate-feature-releases-changelog">Captivate Changelog</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sparkofrebellion.com">Spark of Rebellion, Star Wars Podcast, UK</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The hiatus is over!</p><p>It's been a while but I'm back to educate and (subjectively...) entertain those creators looking to build a meaningful, sustainable podcast audience.</p><p>There will be some changes so I want to spend a little time reflecting on why I took a break and talking about what's coming up, what's changing, and more about the format. Plus, I'll tell you a little about the things that I've been working on in the meantime.</p><p>Thanks for your patience, I'm excited to get back to this.</p><p>Useful links from the episode</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thepodcastshowlondon.com/">The Podcast Show LIVE - Podcast Show 2023</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/pRTwp__wJeg">Captivate Episode Planning & Research Links</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/Npwv2CDUvgg">Captivate's AMIE v2.0</a></li><li><a href="https://help.captivate.fm/en/articles/3045914-captivate-feature-releases-changelog">Captivate Changelog</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sparkofrebellion.com">Spark of Rebellion, Star Wars Podcast, UK</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/the-hiatus-is-over]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f095f6aa-4d24-4160-b55d-be5641814c34</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f095f6aa-4d24-4160-b55d-be5641814c34.mp3" length="7891822" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>15:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/aefa5c3c-b843-470a-afe1-0449db9bc243/transcript.srt" type="application/srt" rel="captions"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/transcript/aefa5c3c-b843-470a-afe1-0449db9bc243/index.html" type="text/html"/></item><item><title>Hiatus - 2022</title><itunes:title>Hiatus - 2022</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I'm having a little bit of a break from the podcast to focus on family and Captivate but will be back shortly! In this episode I'll talk to you about why, when I'll be back and recommend a LOT of excellent content to help you to grow your podcast while I'm away! <strong>﻿</strong></p><p>Useful links from the episode</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/302/">How to Get More Listener Engagement</a> - We all want more “engagement” on our podcasts but the word itself poses some challenges and leaves us fighting for broad strokes of interaction that we just can't scale. But we can fix it.</li><li><a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/303/">A Simple Twitter Strategy for Podcast Growth</a> - Each social channel has its nuances, benefits and flaws. Twitter is my personal favourite for podcast growth so today I'm sharing a few simple strategies that I employ to build my podcast audience using the platform.</li><li><a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/304/">Are Your Podcasting Processes Killing Your Show?</a> - The panacea for the busy podcaster is a robust set of processes. But are your processes devolving your podcast into a lifeless cookie cutter template? Are your processes undermining your creativity and, if so, how can you achieve the perfect balance?</li><li><a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/305/">How to Get Guests to Share Your Podcast</a> - An interview show is touted as the way to “explode” your influence and increase your impact by the gurus who sell anything to anyone, but you've followed all of their advice and for some reason, your numbers aren't moving and your guests don't often share the interviews that they do with you. Why?</li><li><a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/306/">Are YOU the Thing Stopping Your Podcast Growing?</a> - The truth is that you and I, we don't know everything and remaining humble is a skill and mindset that we all, as podcasters, must practice and adopt so that we don't limit the potential of our podcast by letting our ego get in the way.</li><li><a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/307/">3 Actionable Dynamic Content Insertion Ideas</a> - Podcasting tech can seem overwhelming but it rarely is once you know how to use it. Here are three creative and actionable ways that you can instantly start to use dynamic ad and content insertion to enhance your podcast today.</li><li><a href="https://www.getrevue.co/profile/mrasquith">The Podcast Accelerator (Deep-dive newsletter format with extra content)</a> - I also send out a weekly newsletter version of the podcast which includes visual elements and extra content to help you. Hey, no spam around here. Get to it!</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I'm having a little bit of a break from the podcast to focus on family and Captivate but will be back shortly! In this episode I'll talk to you about why, when I'll be back and recommend a LOT of excellent content to help you to grow your podcast while I'm away! <strong>﻿</strong></p><p>Useful links from the episode</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/302/">How to Get More Listener Engagement</a> - We all want more “engagement” on our podcasts but the word itself poses some challenges and leaves us fighting for broad strokes of interaction that we just can't scale. But we can fix it.</li><li><a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/303/">A Simple Twitter Strategy for Podcast Growth</a> - Each social channel has its nuances, benefits and flaws. Twitter is my personal favourite for podcast growth so today I'm sharing a few simple strategies that I employ to build my podcast audience using the platform.</li><li><a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/304/">Are Your Podcasting Processes Killing Your Show?</a> - The panacea for the busy podcaster is a robust set of processes. But are your processes devolving your podcast into a lifeless cookie cutter template? Are your processes undermining your creativity and, if so, how can you achieve the perfect balance?</li><li><a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/305/">How to Get Guests to Share Your Podcast</a> - An interview show is touted as the way to “explode” your influence and increase your impact by the gurus who sell anything to anyone, but you've followed all of their advice and for some reason, your numbers aren't moving and your guests don't often share the interviews that they do with you. Why?</li><li><a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/306/">Are YOU the Thing Stopping Your Podcast Growing?</a> - The truth is that you and I, we don't know everything and remaining humble is a skill and mindset that we all, as podcasters, must practice and adopt so that we don't limit the potential of our podcast by letting our ego get in the way.</li><li><a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/307/">3 Actionable Dynamic Content Insertion Ideas</a> - Podcasting tech can seem overwhelming but it rarely is once you know how to use it. Here are three creative and actionable ways that you can instantly start to use dynamic ad and content insertion to enhance your podcast today.</li><li><a href="https://www.getrevue.co/profile/mrasquith">The Podcast Accelerator (Deep-dive newsletter format with extra content)</a> - I also send out a weekly newsletter version of the podcast which includes visual elements and extra content to help you. Hey, no spam around here. Get to it!</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/baby-hiatus-spring-2022]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2ca8a028-b2aa-4853-9e7b-c754e00641f8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2ca8a028-b2aa-4853-9e7b-c754e00641f8.mp3" length="3041625" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>03:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><itunes:summary>I&apos;m having a little bit of a break from the podcast to focus on family and Captivate but will be back shortly! 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So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcasting tech can seem overwhelming but it rarely is once you know how to use it. Here are three creative and actionable ways that you can instantly start to use dynamic ad and content insertion to enhance your podcast today.</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/307]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">18013fdc-d870-4839-8af5-d576e89f4724</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c5374f9b-a3ce-4856-a996-7d53fab10940/8bxy8jT1Z7aDB2gEOwFpKcij.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/18013fdc-d870-4839-8af5-d576e89f4724.mp3" length="21977341" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>26:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>307</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>307</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcasting tech can seem overwhelming but it rarely is once you know how to use it. 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So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The truth is that you and I, we don't know everything and remaining humble is a skill and mindset that we all, as podcasters, must practice and adopt so that we don't limit the potential of our podcast by letting our ego get in the way.</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/306]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">18e6dc42-8902-4b56-88be-41dd6b009a8f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/576f4b4d-d953-4ef3-9c43-771fb2e8b598/IscFP6k41EaAU5bZDmWI9VAQ.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/18e6dc42-8902-4b56-88be-41dd6b009a8f.mp3" length="17882125" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>21:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>306</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>306</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How to Get Guests to Share Your Podcast</title><itunes:title>How to Get Guests to Share Your Podcast</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>An interview show is touted as the way to "explode" your influence and increase your impact by the gurus who sell anything to anyone, but you've followed all of their advice and for some reason, your numbers aren't moving and your guests don't often share the interviews that they do with you. Why?</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An interview show is touted as the way to "explode" your influence and increase your impact by the gurus who sell anything to anyone, but you've followed all of their advice and for some reason, your numbers aren't moving and your guests don't often share the interviews that they do with you. Why?</p><p><strong>Fan of the show? Find it helpful?</strong></p><p>You can become a supporter of the show via a one-off tip that I'll use to buy a beer at this link: <a href="https://mark.live/support">Support The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your Podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot and for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://mark.live/youtube">YouTube (Captivate)</a> </li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> </li></ul><br/><p>If you need help with anything at all regarding your podcast, get me on Twitter (<a href="https://mark.live/twitter">Twitter</a> ) and I promise to respond.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/305]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ffad6b30-f7ad-4b99-8c6a-53077f6cdf33</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3d56f2e4-03b9-4c35-92c5-38c8977bdff2/f2uILLi1eewgtp9JX8mtqsRz.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ffad6b30-f7ad-4b99-8c6a-53077f6cdf33.mp3" length="25176911" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>29:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>305</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>305</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>An interview show is touted as the way to &quot;explode&quot; your influence and increase your impact by the gurus who sell anything to anyone, but you&apos;ve followed all of their advice and for some reason, your numbers aren&apos;t moving and your guests don&apos;t often share the interviews that they do with you. 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So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The panacea for the busy podcaster is a robust set of processes. But are your processes devolving your podcast into a lifeless cookie cutter template? 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So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/304]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4af42fce-c317-4e22-b571-d1a21f73141c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/40ec4b60-c990-42d6-879f-c33935397f54/UPYfH69fvEDEn_1xm-t1FwVT.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4af42fce-c317-4e22-b571-d1a21f73141c.mp3" length="16261693" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>19:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>304</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>304</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>The panacea for the busy podcaster is a robust set of processes. 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So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Each social channel has its nuances, benefits and flaws. 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So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/303]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a04eba04-c2b7-4e96-a05a-59fb865fb311</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/88abec2f-d903-4de7-b15f-62f6e0fbb7a4/RbQcB3P4bS_Z_o-7EKjBSxEL.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a04eba04-c2b7-4e96-a05a-59fb865fb311.mp3" length="13268610" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>25:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>303</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>303</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Each social channel has its nuances, benefits and flaws. Twitter is my personal favourite for podcast growth so today I&apos;m sharing a few simple strategies that I employ to build my podcast audience using the platform.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>How to Get More Listener Engagement</title><itunes:title>How to Get More Listener Engagement</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>We all want more "engagement" on our podcasts but the word itself poses some challenges and leaves us fighting for broad strokes of interaction that we just can't scale. <strong>But we can fix it.</strong></p><p><strong>About The Podcast Accelerator</strong></p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all want more "engagement" on our podcasts but the word itself poses some challenges and leaves us fighting for broad strokes of interaction that we just can't scale. <strong>But we can fix it.</strong></p><p><strong>About The Podcast Accelerator</strong></p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/302]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7bf03acb-6a72-42a0-91ca-e652870e8030</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d1c9d075-7787-4cf6-81fc-58ea800a4dc8/Qn5BNABdH9XGzPUY-RuQZ6tD.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7bf03acb-6a72-42a0-91ca-e652870e8030.mp3" length="23749557" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>302</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>302</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>We all want more &quot;engagement&quot; on our podcasts but the word itself poses some challenges and leaves us fighting for broad strokes of interaction that we just can&apos;t scale. But we can fix it.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Beware the Podcast Sales!</title><itunes:title>Beware the Podcast Sales!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Black Friday just rolled around once more and, as ever, my inbox was flooded with sales from all sorts of people including podcast "gurus".</p><p>I'm sure that you had the same emails.</p><p>With January about to roll around again, the emails will just keep on coming with offers that are too good to be true, time-bound ("<em>Act now!</em>") and at a huge discount (<em>"Down from $997 to $297, today only!"</em>).</p><p>It means you can save a bit of money, so what's the problem?</p><p>The problem is: <em>to succeed at anything, you have to <u>do</u>&nbsp;<u>something</u>.</em></p><p><strong>My Grandad didn't have a dog, but he bought dog food.</strong></p><p>My Grandad was a really great guy. If you've <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/mark_asquith_choose_happiness_choose_control" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">seen my TEDx talk</a>, you'll know how much he taught me about life and why that matters to <a href="https://www.captivate.fm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the business that I've created</a> today.</p><p>My Grandad loved my dog, Pete, and every time he went shopping he bought whatever dog food was on sale at a cut-price bargain. I once asked him why and he told me it was "<em>just in case</em>".</p><p>I really appreciated&nbsp;that (so did Pete), but he also told me that the other reason that he bought it was that "<em>it was a bargain because it was on sale</em>".</p><p>The problem was that he didn't&nbsp;<em>need it</em>&nbsp;and he didn't&nbsp;<em>use it</em>&nbsp;- Pete had already been fed every time we saw Grandad but he kept buying it.</p><p>Because he felt like he was saving money. That particular item was reduced, after all.</p><p>But... you're only saving money if you buy something that you need and that you'll use and&nbsp;<em>then</em>&nbsp;you go and find a deal on it.</p><p>Otherwise, you're spending money that you&nbsp;<em>weren't ever going to spend</em>&nbsp;in the name of "a bargain".</p><p><strong>Why podcast course sales aren't all they're purported to be.</strong></p><p>This holiday season, there are so many people in&nbsp;<em>any</em>&nbsp;field offering wild deals for the people looking to succeed <em>in</em> that field.</p><p>I've talked about the language that "gurus" use a lot and how it's all geared up to make you either a) buy or b) feel bad about not buying. Much of that language hinges on "FOMPS", an acronym that I just made up and that stands for "<em>Fear of Missing Potential Success"</em>&nbsp;- aka, "<em>If I get [this thing, from this guru], it could be the very thing that finally helps me to achieve the success that I've been struggling to find."</em></p><p>You see it all of the time: Black Friday and early January are two prime times for the kind of "offer" that I described above and even if you're not susceptible to FOMPS (I'm liking that acronym, you know), the "gurus" have another&nbsp;trick up their sleeve: "WTHNIALTD".</p><p>Alright, that acronym doesn't work, in fact I can't even say it, so here's what it means:&nbsp;<em>"Why the heck not, it's a lifetime deal"</em>.</p><p>You'll get some emails that offer a lifetime deal to a course or a membership that is&nbsp;<em>simply too good to be true</em>.</p><p>For example, you'll get an offer to buy lifetime access to an annual membership that usually costs $97 per year, and the&nbsp;<em>lifetime</em>&nbsp;deal will be something audacious like $297 - and it'll come with language like:&nbsp;<em>"This is equivalent to ONLY THREE YEARS at the usual membership rate!"</em></p><p>It makes it feel like a no brainer... because it's almost affordable, too. So you're willing to stretch to buy it.</p><p>Why does it work?</p><p>Because you then think: "<em>I'll use that one day; I don't have the time now but wow, that's a bargain so I have to get it RIGHT NOW or it'll go away forever and ever and ever."</em></p><p>And the "gurus" know that. They even tell you things like "<em>The price is about to go...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Black Friday just rolled around once more and, as ever, my inbox was flooded with sales from all sorts of people including podcast "gurus".</p><p>I'm sure that you had the same emails.</p><p>With January about to roll around again, the emails will just keep on coming with offers that are too good to be true, time-bound ("<em>Act now!</em>") and at a huge discount (<em>"Down from $997 to $297, today only!"</em>).</p><p>It means you can save a bit of money, so what's the problem?</p><p>The problem is: <em>to succeed at anything, you have to <u>do</u>&nbsp;<u>something</u>.</em></p><p><strong>My Grandad didn't have a dog, but he bought dog food.</strong></p><p>My Grandad was a really great guy. If you've <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/mark_asquith_choose_happiness_choose_control" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">seen my TEDx talk</a>, you'll know how much he taught me about life and why that matters to <a href="https://www.captivate.fm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the business that I've created</a> today.</p><p>My Grandad loved my dog, Pete, and every time he went shopping he bought whatever dog food was on sale at a cut-price bargain. I once asked him why and he told me it was "<em>just in case</em>".</p><p>I really appreciated&nbsp;that (so did Pete), but he also told me that the other reason that he bought it was that "<em>it was a bargain because it was on sale</em>".</p><p>The problem was that he didn't&nbsp;<em>need it</em>&nbsp;and he didn't&nbsp;<em>use it</em>&nbsp;- Pete had already been fed every time we saw Grandad but he kept buying it.</p><p>Because he felt like he was saving money. That particular item was reduced, after all.</p><p>But... you're only saving money if you buy something that you need and that you'll use and&nbsp;<em>then</em>&nbsp;you go and find a deal on it.</p><p>Otherwise, you're spending money that you&nbsp;<em>weren't ever going to spend</em>&nbsp;in the name of "a bargain".</p><p><strong>Why podcast course sales aren't all they're purported to be.</strong></p><p>This holiday season, there are so many people in&nbsp;<em>any</em>&nbsp;field offering wild deals for the people looking to succeed <em>in</em> that field.</p><p>I've talked about the language that "gurus" use a lot and how it's all geared up to make you either a) buy or b) feel bad about not buying. Much of that language hinges on "FOMPS", an acronym that I just made up and that stands for "<em>Fear of Missing Potential Success"</em>&nbsp;- aka, "<em>If I get [this thing, from this guru], it could be the very thing that finally helps me to achieve the success that I've been struggling to find."</em></p><p>You see it all of the time: Black Friday and early January are two prime times for the kind of "offer" that I described above and even if you're not susceptible to FOMPS (I'm liking that acronym, you know), the "gurus" have another&nbsp;trick up their sleeve: "WTHNIALTD".</p><p>Alright, that acronym doesn't work, in fact I can't even say it, so here's what it means:&nbsp;<em>"Why the heck not, it's a lifetime deal"</em>.</p><p>You'll get some emails that offer a lifetime deal to a course or a membership that is&nbsp;<em>simply too good to be true</em>.</p><p>For example, you'll get an offer to buy lifetime access to an annual membership that usually costs $97 per year, and the&nbsp;<em>lifetime</em>&nbsp;deal will be something audacious like $297 - and it'll come with language like:&nbsp;<em>"This is equivalent to ONLY THREE YEARS at the usual membership rate!"</em></p><p>It makes it feel like a no brainer... because it's almost affordable, too. So you're willing to stretch to buy it.</p><p>Why does it work?</p><p>Because you then think: "<em>I'll use that one day; I don't have the time now but wow, that's a bargain so I have to get it RIGHT NOW or it'll go away forever and ever and ever."</em></p><p>And the "gurus" know that. They even tell you things like "<em>The price is about to go up!"&nbsp;</em>or&nbsp;<em>"This is the cheapest you'll&nbsp;<u>ever</u></em>&nbsp;<em>be able to get this!"</em>&nbsp;- they sound like meat salesmen on a British seaside market!</p><p>But the "gurus" are savvy...</p><p>They know that you&nbsp;<em>were never, ever going to buy from them (because they segmented you into an email list based on your click behaviour and by potentially retargeting you via your content clicks) </em>and that you'll probably never&nbsp;<em>use</em>&nbsp;the thing that you buy from them.</p><p>But that doesn't matter to them because you already paid them for a lifetime deal and they have banked that cash.<em>&nbsp;</em>If you don't use the thing that you bought, it's actually&nbsp;<em>better&nbsp;</em>for them because it requires no support nor any interaction from them at all.</p><p>And you, well you are buying something "just in case", just like my Grandad did.</p><p>In short: "gurus" make their money by attracting as many people as possible to their content and then counting on a small percentage of those buying something - that's marketing and it's the same for any online business - but unless you&nbsp;<em>need the thing&nbsp;<u>right now</u></em>, do not spend on it. I've seen countless podcasters "invest" in things that never help or never get used - be vigilant.</p><p>As a final thought, consider this rule of thumb: only buy something that you feel is a bargain (from anyone, not just a "guru") if you're going to use it to its full extent and if you're going to do that&nbsp;<em>right</em>&nbsp;<em>now</em>.</p><p>If not, it isn't a bargain and there'll be another sale from the same person this time next year!</p><p>Save your money to invest in marketing and growing your podcast. You'll do better from it.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/301]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b96ec4-7b3f-49e5-98e9-f81b1db41358</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d97291a8-cc69-46f2-b491-66e4506621de/NYS44G-ZcBqLoM5MBfDhFyH7.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/65b96ec4-7b3f-49e5-98e9-f81b1db41358.mp3" length="9263018" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>17:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>301</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>301</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>There&apos;s a litany of &quot;bargains&quot; to be had around the holiday season, but when is a bargain something to be wary of in podcasting?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Dynamic Ad Insertion Explained Simply</title><itunes:title>Dynamic Ad Insertion Explained Simply</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>As a serious independent podcast creator, it’s important that you have a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.captivate.fm/features" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">full toolkit available to you</a>&nbsp;to help you to grow your podcast’s audience and to monetize your show(s) in diverse ways.</p><p>There are so many options available to audio influencers and podcast creators that it can be hard to figure out which range of options to incorporate into your monetization strategy but, inevitably, the subject of sponsors, ads and ad partners will present itself, often sooner rather than later.</p><p>In short: dynamic ad insertion, or “DAI”, is the process of recording your audio and publishing your podcast episode as normal, then marking areas&nbsp;<em>within</em>&nbsp;that episode where advertising will be inserted by a piece of software&nbsp;<em>after</em>&nbsp;the episode has been published – often with ever-changing parameters, which constitutes the “dynamic” part of the acronym.</p><h2>Dynamic Ad Insertions vs “Baked-In” Ads</h2><p>To better understand dynamic ad insertion, we first have to look at its opposite number: “baked-in” ads.</p><p>“Baked-in” refers to the practice of advertisements being read out by the podcast creator during the recording of an episode.</p><p>Once published, these advertisements are ‘baked-in’ parts of the audio and removing or replacing them typically involves re-recording and/or re-editing the entire piece of content, a time-consuming process that is often too cumbersome to achieve and hinders monetization opportunities for audio creators.</p><p>For example, a podcaster might secure a deal with a local or niche sponsor to partner with them on four episodes and where the podcaster sells them a “pre-roll” and a “mid-roll” ad slot per episode.</p><p>The podcaster will then agree on a script and a call to action with the sponsor (usually asking the listener to go to a page on a website) and, as the podcaster records their episode, they’ll read the scripts at the relevant places whilst doing the recording.</p><p>They then go ahead and publish that episode as normal and the ads are “baked-in” to the audio content.</p><p>This is a really common way that serious independent podcasters make money: they’re leveraging their audio influence to close a deal and then offering a host-read advert, or multiple adverts, in their content.</p><p>Dynamic ad insertion gives you the opportunity to achieve the same outcome but also opens the door to various other opportunities, too.</p><h2>Pre-Roll, Mid-Roll &amp; Post-Roll Podcast Ads Explained</h2><p>Ads are usually sold in “slots”. A “slot” is just a location within your episode that an ad will appear.</p><p>There are three types of ad location that you might hear about in podcast advertising:</p><ul><li><strong>Pre-roll</strong>&nbsp;– ads are placed&nbsp;<em>before</em>&nbsp;your episode content begins and before any audio from your episode is played.</li><li><strong>Mid-roll</strong>&nbsp;– ads are interspersed&nbsp;<em>within</em>&nbsp;your content. We call these “mid-roll, in-content” here at Captivate because we think it’s a little more obvious.</li><li><strong>Post-roll</strong>&nbsp;– ads are placed&nbsp;<em>after</em>&nbsp;your episode content has finished.</li></ul><br/><p>There’s a little flexibility in these terms that you might come across, too.</p><p>For example, a true pre-roll plays before any other content but for a podcaster who sells ads themselves and reads them out (either baking them in or dynamically inserting them later), they may class an ad within the first few minutes as a pre-roll because it comes before the&nbsp;<em>main</em>&nbsp;content of the episode.</p><p>The same goes for post-roll: where&nbsp;<em>true</em>&nbsp;post-roll plays after all other audio has finished, a podcaster who has sold a post-roll ad to a sponsor directly may class an ad after their content, but before their outro, as a post-roll.</p><p>The important thing to]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As a serious independent podcast creator, it’s important that you have a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.captivate.fm/features" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">full toolkit available to you</a>&nbsp;to help you to grow your podcast’s audience and to monetize your show(s) in diverse ways.</p><p>There are so many options available to audio influencers and podcast creators that it can be hard to figure out which range of options to incorporate into your monetization strategy but, inevitably, the subject of sponsors, ads and ad partners will present itself, often sooner rather than later.</p><p>In short: dynamic ad insertion, or “DAI”, is the process of recording your audio and publishing your podcast episode as normal, then marking areas&nbsp;<em>within</em>&nbsp;that episode where advertising will be inserted by a piece of software&nbsp;<em>after</em>&nbsp;the episode has been published – often with ever-changing parameters, which constitutes the “dynamic” part of the acronym.</p><h2>Dynamic Ad Insertions vs “Baked-In” Ads</h2><p>To better understand dynamic ad insertion, we first have to look at its opposite number: “baked-in” ads.</p><p>“Baked-in” refers to the practice of advertisements being read out by the podcast creator during the recording of an episode.</p><p>Once published, these advertisements are ‘baked-in’ parts of the audio and removing or replacing them typically involves re-recording and/or re-editing the entire piece of content, a time-consuming process that is often too cumbersome to achieve and hinders monetization opportunities for audio creators.</p><p>For example, a podcaster might secure a deal with a local or niche sponsor to partner with them on four episodes and where the podcaster sells them a “pre-roll” and a “mid-roll” ad slot per episode.</p><p>The podcaster will then agree on a script and a call to action with the sponsor (usually asking the listener to go to a page on a website) and, as the podcaster records their episode, they’ll read the scripts at the relevant places whilst doing the recording.</p><p>They then go ahead and publish that episode as normal and the ads are “baked-in” to the audio content.</p><p>This is a really common way that serious independent podcasters make money: they’re leveraging their audio influence to close a deal and then offering a host-read advert, or multiple adverts, in their content.</p><p>Dynamic ad insertion gives you the opportunity to achieve the same outcome but also opens the door to various other opportunities, too.</p><h2>Pre-Roll, Mid-Roll &amp; Post-Roll Podcast Ads Explained</h2><p>Ads are usually sold in “slots”. A “slot” is just a location within your episode that an ad will appear.</p><p>There are three types of ad location that you might hear about in podcast advertising:</p><ul><li><strong>Pre-roll</strong>&nbsp;– ads are placed&nbsp;<em>before</em>&nbsp;your episode content begins and before any audio from your episode is played.</li><li><strong>Mid-roll</strong>&nbsp;– ads are interspersed&nbsp;<em>within</em>&nbsp;your content. We call these “mid-roll, in-content” here at Captivate because we think it’s a little more obvious.</li><li><strong>Post-roll</strong>&nbsp;– ads are placed&nbsp;<em>after</em>&nbsp;your episode content has finished.</li></ul><br/><p>There’s a little flexibility in these terms that you might come across, too.</p><p>For example, a true pre-roll plays before any other content but for a podcaster who sells ads themselves and reads them out (either baking them in or dynamically inserting them later), they may class an ad within the first few minutes as a pre-roll because it comes before the&nbsp;<em>main</em>&nbsp;content of the episode.</p><p>The same goes for post-roll: where&nbsp;<em>true</em>&nbsp;post-roll plays after all other audio has finished, a podcaster who has sold a post-roll ad to a sponsor directly may class an ad after their content, but before their outro, as a post-roll.</p><p>The important thing to remember here is that there is no right or wrong or need to worry about that jargon too much, you’ll work with sponsors and ad partners to make sure that the ads are in the right place.</p><p>Speaking of jargon, there is one more acronym that you need to know:</p><ul><li><strong>CPM</strong>&nbsp;– this stands for “cost per mille”. “Mille” means “thousand” so this really boils down to “cost per thousand” and in podcasting, this means “the amount of money someone will pay you to to advertise on your podcast, per one thousand downloads of each episode within 28-days of release.” Note: sponsors are usually&nbsp;<em>not</em>&nbsp;interested in cumulative monthly downloads, sorry!</li></ul><br/><p><em>For example</em>, your podcast receives 5,000 downloads per episode within the first 28-days of its release. A sponsor is willing to pay $30 CPM (aka, $30 for every one thousand downloads) per ad slot. You have&nbsp;<em>one</em>&nbsp;ad slot in your episode and so that advertiser will pay $150 per episode. You’ll then probably give a little to the ad partners as commission and make a fair sum for that episode.</p><p>Note: average CPM rates vary so much in podcasting and change so frequently, I have used this as a fairly realistic example. Also note, not all advertisers pay the same rates nor are ad locations valued the same (e.g. a pre-roll is usually more expensive than a mid-roll, and a mid-roll is more expensive than a post-roll).</p><p>Ad partner adverts and even agency ad partners (discussed below) are priced like this, but if you’re selling your own advertisements you don’t necessarily have to stick to this method of valuing your audience.</p><p>Many serious independent podcasters understand their value as audio influencers in a tight niche and sell their sponsor slots on a fixed-price basis regardless of downloads.</p><p>You may decide, for example, that you’d like to generate $500 per episode and offer two ad slots (maybe a pre-roll and a mid-roll), so you decide to find direct sponsors and sell each slot at $250 regardless of the number of downloads you receive per episode.</p><p>This is&nbsp;<em>really</em>&nbsp;common for podcasters with smaller numbers but who have generated really loyal, passionate audiences in a tight niche.</p><p>Don’t be put off by the download numbers required to make CPMs work for you, they don’t&nbsp;<em>have&nbsp;</em>to be the only way that you&nbsp;<a href="https://www.captivate.fm/money" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">make money podcasting</a>.</p><h2>How Does Dynamic Ad Insertion Actually Work?</h2><p>Using a podcast hosting platform like Captivate and its AMIE (audio monetization and integration engine) technology, you simply upload your podcast, as usual, set your normal publishing preferences (date &amp; time, any episode cover art, etc) and then use a waveform that has been generated from your audio to tell Captivate where to insert ads and what ads to insert.</p><h2>Where Do Dynamic Ads Come From?</h2><p>There are three places that dynamic ads come from:</p><ul><li><strong>You</strong>&nbsp;– you record ads yourself and upload them to Captivate. Then, you choose where to dynamically insert them in your episodes. This is great for when you secure your own sponsor or work with an agency to find sponsors, and that sponsor wants you to produce the advert. This can be called “host read” advertising and can also be used to promote your own products or services.</li><li><strong>Someone else</strong>&nbsp;– you may find and close your own sponsor deal or work with an agency to do so and the sponsor may choose to produce and record the audio for the advertisements themselves. They’ll send you the audio files to upload to Captivate and then to dynamically insert into your episodes.</li><li><strong>An ad partner</strong>&nbsp;– this part can get a little complex but in its most simple form: a host like Captivate will integrate with an ad partner such as DAX (Digital Ad Exchange) or AdSwizz. These ad partners work with thousands of brands, companies and products that wish to advertise on podcasts. You can choose to insert an ad from these companies into your episodes in any of your ad slots and decide what parameters you’d like to set for this. You’ll receive revenue for this on a CPM basis.</li></ul><br/><p>You can also build campaigns with specific parameters (types of ad, dates to run the ads for and financial settings) that gives you a true sense of “dynamism” with your podcast monetization.</p><h2>How Many Ads Can I Have in One Episode?</h2><p>As many as you like, and you can choose whether each slot inserts an ad that you have uploaded yourself or an ad that comes from an ad partner like DAX or AdSwizz.</p><p>Ads can be chained together to follow on from each other or, in the case of mid-roll (remember, that’s “in-content”) adverts, can be inserted at various points throughout your episodes.</p><p>The important thing to remember when it comes to advertisements in your podcast, though, is that your job is to create an enjoyable audio experience for your listeners. Too many adverts and even poorly placed ads can&nbsp;<em>detract&nbsp;</em>from that experience so be wise with your use of dynamic ad insertion.</p><p>And hey, why not get creative by using Captivate’s “AMIE” technology to insert other types of content such as post-credit stingers, timely offers, seasonal content and more – your imagination is the only limitation!</p><h2>Using Captivate’s Dynamic Ad Insertion with Your Podcast</h2><p>AMIE is Captivate’s dynamic ad insertion technology.</p><p>Standing for “audio monetization &amp; integration engine”, AMIE is a complete suite of dynamic ad tools that are included for free on every Captivate plan.</p><p>Captivate’s dynamic ad insertion technology allows you to easily manage all elements of your dynamic ad choices from one, simple interface. AMIE gives you the ability to manage pre-roll, mid-roll (in-content) and post-roll ads within individual episodes and en masse across your whole podcast catalogue.</p><h3>Bulk dynamic ad editing with Captivate</h3><p>When developing AMIE, we knew that being able to manage pre &amp; post-roll, mid-roll slots and even the ability to ‘paint and replace’ baked-in advertisements was vital to the busy, working podcaster like you.</p><p>Captivate’s innovative “Ad Painter” allows you to identify and ‘paint’ the regions of audio where baked-in ads exist within an episode and, either individually or in bulk, replace them with new ads that Captivate seamlessly “stitches in” to the existing episode.</p><p>We also made it really easy to bulk manage all of your ads, from pre and post-roll to mid-roll, across your entire episode catalogue using Captivate’s bulk ad editing tools.</p><p>Dynamic ad insertion doesn’t have to be complicated and it certainly should not be reserved for the “big” podcasters or those who try to keep podcasting complicated.</p><p>All podcasters should have access to a diverse range of podcasting tools to help them to grow and monetize their audio influence. Captivate’s core mission is to help the serious independent podcaster to achieve just that.</p><p>Your next steps</p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/300]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9459430f-62ae-40f4-acf2-13bb86b8daad</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/34bd74a5-8c63-49f2-9a33-94709dbeeb21/w6N0xPt_D9wpBpAJel0t4C5H.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9459430f-62ae-40f4-acf2-13bb86b8daad.mp3" length="13220934" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>25:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>300</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>300</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Are you wondering what “dynamic ad insertion” means in podcasting? Maybe you’ve heard about “DAI”, but have never wanted to ask what it is – here’s a full explanation of what dynamic ad insertion means!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Scared to Experiment with Your Podcast?</title><itunes:title>Scared to Experiment with Your Podcast?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>You'd be forgiven for thinking I've been lazy over the last month.</p><p>My podcast publishing has been slower than usual - dropping from once per week to once every two weeks - but, it hasn't been due to laziness. It's been due to experimentation. Honestly. Promise.</p><p>But why?</p><p>A few weeks ago I had a planned week off from publishing. I had a family holiday booked and, as usual, I let my audience know not to expect an episode of The Podcast Accelerator that week.</p><p>Logging back into my <a href="https://www.captivate.fm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate</a> account on my return, I spotted something interesting: the last few episodes that I'd published had seen accelerated downloads while I was away.</p><p>I dug into this using Captivate's&nbsp;<em>Performance Comparison</em>&nbsp;analytics graph and what was happening was that my previous few episodes were receiving steadily increased traffic over a more sustained period of time.&nbsp;</p><p>I.e. new people discovering my podcast were downloading the more recent episodes rather than just digesting the new episode that I'd have put out on the Monday that I was away.</p><p>So, I figured that I'd test that out a little: over the course of the next six weeks, I released three episodes instead&nbsp;of the usual six.&nbsp;</p><p>To my surprise, the trend continued!</p><p>Each of those three episodes received 25% more downloads within the first 28 days than the episodes that I published weekly.</p><p>Why?</p><p>I'm doing more testing on this but I believe it's purely because new listeners are discovering my show, downloading the back catalog a little more and enjoying them rather than hopping on the latest episode and leaving.</p><p>What's curious about this, too, is that I didn't do&nbsp;<em>any</em>&nbsp;more marketing on these episodes. Honestly, not a bean. Nothing extra.</p><p>I purposely left it alone so as to not distort the results: a weekly show gets a weekly episode promotional cycle, so to spend&nbsp;<em>two weeks</em>&nbsp;promoting one episode would have grossly skewed the results, with each episode receiving twice the amount of promotion.</p><p>But as I said, I didn't do that - I just did my usual email (like this) and a few little Tweets.</p><p>The numbers still went up on an episode-by-episode basis.</p><p><strong>Why is this interesting?</strong></p><p>Well, so many podcasters focus on the number of monthly downloads as a measure of success, but that's the wrong number, in my view.</p><p>Sure, it's a nice big number that makes us all feel great about our show but it's not really a measure of our audience, it's a measure of the activity across all of our catalog.</p><p>That's why sponsors look at the number of downloads that an episode receives within 28-days of its release: that is a better indicator of the number of&nbsp;<em>people</em>&nbsp;listening to your show and a better indicator of your&nbsp;<em>audience size</em>.</p><p>During this experiment, my monthly numbers dropped (because my audience wasn't receiving 6 new episodes during the period and so, my show didn't get the usual weekly spike)&nbsp;<em>but&nbsp;</em>my real audience size seemed to increase which, of course, is a much better success metric than those total monthly downloads.</p><p>Would I have had the same audience growth without running this experiment?</p><p>Honestly, I don't know - maybe. After all, the number of new people coming to the show during any given period doesn't seem to correlate to the frequency of episode releases but having said that, I can't prove that it&nbsp;<em>doesn't</em>&nbsp;correlate, either.</p><p>I'm doing more testing on this so maybe I'll publish weekly, maybe I'll have a few weeks where I stagger it - I'm working on it, it's a live experiment.</p><p>I want you to take this away from today: don't be afraid to mix things up with your podcast. Some of the best marketing results in&nbsp;<em>anything</em>&nbsp;come from the...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You'd be forgiven for thinking I've been lazy over the last month.</p><p>My podcast publishing has been slower than usual - dropping from once per week to once every two weeks - but, it hasn't been due to laziness. It's been due to experimentation. Honestly. Promise.</p><p>But why?</p><p>A few weeks ago I had a planned week off from publishing. I had a family holiday booked and, as usual, I let my audience know not to expect an episode of The Podcast Accelerator that week.</p><p>Logging back into my <a href="https://www.captivate.fm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate</a> account on my return, I spotted something interesting: the last few episodes that I'd published had seen accelerated downloads while I was away.</p><p>I dug into this using Captivate's&nbsp;<em>Performance Comparison</em>&nbsp;analytics graph and what was happening was that my previous few episodes were receiving steadily increased traffic over a more sustained period of time.&nbsp;</p><p>I.e. new people discovering my podcast were downloading the more recent episodes rather than just digesting the new episode that I'd have put out on the Monday that I was away.</p><p>So, I figured that I'd test that out a little: over the course of the next six weeks, I released three episodes instead&nbsp;of the usual six.&nbsp;</p><p>To my surprise, the trend continued!</p><p>Each of those three episodes received 25% more downloads within the first 28 days than the episodes that I published weekly.</p><p>Why?</p><p>I'm doing more testing on this but I believe it's purely because new listeners are discovering my show, downloading the back catalog a little more and enjoying them rather than hopping on the latest episode and leaving.</p><p>What's curious about this, too, is that I didn't do&nbsp;<em>any</em>&nbsp;more marketing on these episodes. Honestly, not a bean. Nothing extra.</p><p>I purposely left it alone so as to not distort the results: a weekly show gets a weekly episode promotional cycle, so to spend&nbsp;<em>two weeks</em>&nbsp;promoting one episode would have grossly skewed the results, with each episode receiving twice the amount of promotion.</p><p>But as I said, I didn't do that - I just did my usual email (like this) and a few little Tweets.</p><p>The numbers still went up on an episode-by-episode basis.</p><p><strong>Why is this interesting?</strong></p><p>Well, so many podcasters focus on the number of monthly downloads as a measure of success, but that's the wrong number, in my view.</p><p>Sure, it's a nice big number that makes us all feel great about our show but it's not really a measure of our audience, it's a measure of the activity across all of our catalog.</p><p>That's why sponsors look at the number of downloads that an episode receives within 28-days of its release: that is a better indicator of the number of&nbsp;<em>people</em>&nbsp;listening to your show and a better indicator of your&nbsp;<em>audience size</em>.</p><p>During this experiment, my monthly numbers dropped (because my audience wasn't receiving 6 new episodes during the period and so, my show didn't get the usual weekly spike)&nbsp;<em>but&nbsp;</em>my real audience size seemed to increase which, of course, is a much better success metric than those total monthly downloads.</p><p>Would I have had the same audience growth without running this experiment?</p><p>Honestly, I don't know - maybe. After all, the number of new people coming to the show during any given period doesn't seem to correlate to the frequency of episode releases but having said that, I can't prove that it&nbsp;<em>doesn't</em>&nbsp;correlate, either.</p><p>I'm doing more testing on this so maybe I'll publish weekly, maybe I'll have a few weeks where I stagger it - I'm working on it, it's a live experiment.</p><p>I want you to take this away from today: don't be afraid to mix things up with your podcast. Some of the best marketing results in&nbsp;<em>anything</em>&nbsp;come from the unexpected and&nbsp;<em>spotting</em>&nbsp;something unexpected is a skill unto itself.</p><p>If you see something in your analytics or if you have something that you'd like to try, do it. Be bold and experiment with your podcast because, to paraphrase our friend Albert Einstein, you won't get any different results by always doing things the same way.</p><p>Remember to tell your audience what you're planning, too. They're your main concern when it comes to your podcast because, without them, you're talking into the ether. So, treat them with respect but understand, too, that the real fans will be there no matter what - they give you the permission to try things and to be creative with your experiments.</p><p>What will you try first?</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/scared-to-experiment-with-your-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">02fb9e64-72ae-4144-8bae-e852d99b00c3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/767ba556-c408-466a-b4ed-043ac65adb4c/OvkjyEc1w_TgVRE8O_gYCN7J.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/02fb9e64-72ae-4144-8bae-e852d99b00c3.mp3" length="5766009" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>299</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>299</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Being bold is the only way to break a plateau, but knowing what to do requires a little experimentation.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>2 Actionable Podcast Brand Experience Tips</title><itunes:title>2 Actionable Podcast Brand Experience Tips</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>There's an old adage that every entrepreneur claims that they coined but that Jeff Bezos, he of space, is widely credited as saying first:</p><p><em>"Your brand is what people say about you when you're not in the room."</em></p><p>What do people say about your podcast when you're not in the room? What do they tell friends about your podcast and how, if you aren't in that proverbial room, can&nbsp;you have any influence over what they say?</p><p>By creating an experience.</p><p>Brand, at its core, is just that:<em> the promise of an experience that becomes synonymous with a company, person, product, service&nbsp;or place.</em></p><p>Or a piece of media. Just like your podcast.</p><p>As podcasters, we become focussed consistently on our content. And rightly so: without great content we have nothing. But too often we create superb content and assume that's&nbsp;<em>enough</em>&nbsp;and that because we have put blood, sweat and tears into that content, people should&nbsp;<em>come listen</em>&nbsp;and if they don't, it's them that's the problem.&nbsp;</p><p>The hard truth, though, is that there's so much great content in the world right now that people can choose from and for us to shine and become the choice of content for our prospects, they have to know about us and feel like they're a&nbsp;<em>part</em>&nbsp;of what we do.</p><p>That can sound really odd to a podcaster like you or me because we&nbsp;<em>know</em>&nbsp;our content is great and we&nbsp;<em>know&nbsp;</em>that we don't have lots of time to put into anything else&nbsp;<em>except</em>&nbsp;our content. But in order to thrive as a podcaster, you have to focus on experience.</p><p>Consider any of your favourite movie, TV or literary franchises.&nbsp;They always have apathetic and passionate sides to their fandom.</p><p>Many people consume content that they love yet&nbsp;don't feel strongly enough about that "world" to vocalise their opinions but some, like the Star Wars or MCU fanbases, are often vocal about their love or hate of a certain decision, storyline, character or product delivered by their beloved franchises.</p><p>That passion is borne from brand: the promise of an experience and that passion overspills into noise which, in turn, attracts new fans or activates less vocal fans in <em>becoming</em> vocal.</p><p>Once a brand reaches that level, it unlocks new "powers". Advocacy becomes natural and word-of-mouth becomes a huge factor in new people discovering what that brand has to offer.</p><p>The more a brand delivers on its experiential promise, the more that flywheel spins and the bigger the brand grows.</p><p>You see it often in the startup world where, suddenly, a new app or platform springs into the mass market from seemingly nowhere but actually, that platform has gone through the early adopter phase (where it ironed out its brand and product/market fit) through to the curious user stage (where more curious users buy-in, but don't identify as early adopters) and beyond to the establishment and scaling stages (which is where many of us first discover a new brand).</p><p>Could we do the same for our podcast?</p><p>Could we, over time, devise and refine a brand promise that targets our niche audience so specifically that we build advocacy and growth through simply doing what we promised to do?</p><p>Of course!</p><p>But producing content isn't enough. We have to be focussed on our brand but perhaps even more keenly, focussed on the&nbsp;<em>experience</em>&nbsp;that we want our brand to deliver for the long term.</p><p>What do we want people to say about our brand when&nbsp;<em>we</em>&nbsp;aren't in the room?</p><p>The challenge with brand-building is&nbsp;that you have to be so&nbsp;<em>personally</em>&nbsp;aligned to your brand that living it and embodying it doesn't feel forced - it has to feel natural and certainly not like a "job".</p><p>A great example of this is how we run <a href="https://www.captivate.fm" rel="noopener noreferrer"...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There's an old adage that every entrepreneur claims that they coined but that Jeff Bezos, he of space, is widely credited as saying first:</p><p><em>"Your brand is what people say about you when you're not in the room."</em></p><p>What do people say about your podcast when you're not in the room? What do they tell friends about your podcast and how, if you aren't in that proverbial room, can&nbsp;you have any influence over what they say?</p><p>By creating an experience.</p><p>Brand, at its core, is just that:<em> the promise of an experience that becomes synonymous with a company, person, product, service&nbsp;or place.</em></p><p>Or a piece of media. Just like your podcast.</p><p>As podcasters, we become focussed consistently on our content. And rightly so: without great content we have nothing. But too often we create superb content and assume that's&nbsp;<em>enough</em>&nbsp;and that because we have put blood, sweat and tears into that content, people should&nbsp;<em>come listen</em>&nbsp;and if they don't, it's them that's the problem.&nbsp;</p><p>The hard truth, though, is that there's so much great content in the world right now that people can choose from and for us to shine and become the choice of content for our prospects, they have to know about us and feel like they're a&nbsp;<em>part</em>&nbsp;of what we do.</p><p>That can sound really odd to a podcaster like you or me because we&nbsp;<em>know</em>&nbsp;our content is great and we&nbsp;<em>know&nbsp;</em>that we don't have lots of time to put into anything else&nbsp;<em>except</em>&nbsp;our content. But in order to thrive as a podcaster, you have to focus on experience.</p><p>Consider any of your favourite movie, TV or literary franchises.&nbsp;They always have apathetic and passionate sides to their fandom.</p><p>Many people consume content that they love yet&nbsp;don't feel strongly enough about that "world" to vocalise their opinions but some, like the Star Wars or MCU fanbases, are often vocal about their love or hate of a certain decision, storyline, character or product delivered by their beloved franchises.</p><p>That passion is borne from brand: the promise of an experience and that passion overspills into noise which, in turn, attracts new fans or activates less vocal fans in <em>becoming</em> vocal.</p><p>Once a brand reaches that level, it unlocks new "powers". Advocacy becomes natural and word-of-mouth becomes a huge factor in new people discovering what that brand has to offer.</p><p>The more a brand delivers on its experiential promise, the more that flywheel spins and the bigger the brand grows.</p><p>You see it often in the startup world where, suddenly, a new app or platform springs into the mass market from seemingly nowhere but actually, that platform has gone through the early adopter phase (where it ironed out its brand and product/market fit) through to the curious user stage (where more curious users buy-in, but don't identify as early adopters) and beyond to the establishment and scaling stages (which is where many of us first discover a new brand).</p><p>Could we do the same for our podcast?</p><p>Could we, over time, devise and refine a brand promise that targets our niche audience so specifically that we build advocacy and growth through simply doing what we promised to do?</p><p>Of course!</p><p>But producing content isn't enough. We have to be focussed on our brand but perhaps even more keenly, focussed on the&nbsp;<em>experience</em>&nbsp;that we want our brand to deliver for the long term.</p><p>What do we want people to say about our brand when&nbsp;<em>we</em>&nbsp;aren't in the room?</p><p>The challenge with brand-building is&nbsp;that you have to be so&nbsp;<em>personally</em>&nbsp;aligned to your brand that living it and embodying it doesn't feel forced - it has to feel natural and certainly not like a "job".</p><p>A great example of this is how we run <a href="https://www.captivate.fm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate</a>, our podcast hosting and growth platform.</p><p>Our brand experience is designed to be one that educates,&nbsp;supports and innovates and leads for our podcasters in a really inclusive way. If you look at the reviews that Captivate has or the reasons that people sign up to host their podcast with us, those values are reflected in the comments that we receive.</p><p>Why?</p><p>Because those tenets of our brand are ingrained in our personalities, too. They aren't hard to maintain because we built the business around what we personally believe and give ourselves the permission to be frank and honest with our podcasters.</p><p>The experience of talking to me is the same type of experience that you'll have when engaging with Captivate, the brand and the product.&nbsp;</p><p>The beauty is, we can scale that nicely because we don't have to work at it. We follow our intuition and listen to our podcasters and, as long as we always overlay that belief system, the brand experience that podcasters have with Captivate will always be the same.</p><p>What that means to our advocates is simple: if they recommend Captivate (which means putting their own reputation at stake), the experience will be exactly the same as they have&nbsp;<em>told people it will be&nbsp;</em>and they can be confident in that every time.</p><p><strong>2 Actionable Podcast Brand Experience Tips</strong></p><p>You're a busy podcaster and you are staying on top of your content production nicely.&nbsp;</p><p>But, introducing more "work" to your life as a podcaster is pretty terrifying - I get that completely.</p><p>At the same time, though, building your brand experience is very, very important. Connecting with your listeners and parlaying that brand is a significant and often overlooked bridge between you, the creator and your listeners,&nbsp;the consumer.</p><p>How can you begin to deliver a stand-out brand experience whilst not adding too much, right now, to your podcasting workload?</p><p>There are two vital cornerstones of your brand that you can nail down right now. Think of them are the core "tests" that any decision that you make for your podcast must pass.</p><p><strong>1. How will you "reward" engagement?</strong></p><p>Engagement is one of those things that podcasters say they want more of but that often, they don't really know how to measure. </p><p>Personally I focus on one engagement platform, <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">my Twitter account</a>&nbsp;but it doesn't matter which platform you choose - you have to design the experience that you'd like people to have when they&nbsp;<em>do</em>&nbsp;engage with you.</p><p>Using Twitter I have three things that I do consistently: converse and reply; get to know; acknowledge outside of Twitter.</p><p>By conversing &amp; replying the "getting to know" happens pretty naturally. So many podcasters measure engagement using transient metrics like "Likes" or "clicks" (to episodes, etc) but the problem with those style metrics is that you simply can't focus on consistently building a relationship with someone which, in turn, means you don't earn the chance to&nbsp;<em>continually</em>&nbsp;let them know about your content.</p><p>It becomes something you have to keep "filling up" because you don't build any trust.</p><p>If you spend time actually conversing with people who take the time to reach out and then acknowledge that outside of the engagement platform, you build genuine trust and friendships.</p><p>For example, if someone reaches out to me on Twitter and we generally have a good time on there together, I'll give them a shout out on my show or a live stream in the future and then let them know that I did.</p><p>It's a small detail but it&nbsp;<em>matters</em>&nbsp;because it shows that you genuinely want to connect with your listeners.</p><p>And that's something that people will talk about. It's&nbsp;<em>the experience.</em></p><p><strong>2. How do you want to be described?</strong></p><p>This is a really nuanced tip.&nbsp;</p><p>Podcasters like us focus on our show&nbsp;<em>so</em>&nbsp;much. We drop into "pitch mode" every time someone asks about it and we can describe the show really well to anyone.&nbsp;</p><p>The more time progresses, the better we get at that, too. We refine and become more tuned in to what our listeners want from our show.</p><p>But we forget one core thing: people don't just come to our podcast for the content, they come to it for&nbsp;<em>us</em>, the host - they come for our voice and personality, too!</p><p>Have you thought about how&nbsp;<em>you</em>&nbsp;want to be described to anyone recommending your podcast?</p><p>I know this feels and sounds weird because we're talking about brand experience, but this is <em>so</em> central to your brand - after all, it's&nbsp;<em>your voice</em>&nbsp;at the core of it all and it's that voice of yours that people relate to, get to know and come to recognise.</p><p>A few years ago I revamped my personal brand and really put a focus on how I'd like people to describe me: straight-talking, open and honest, innovative in podcasting.</p><p>It can be uncomfortable to do that exercise on yourself but if you do, you'll give yourself a way of focussing that language throughout your episodes and that will then seep into how people go on&nbsp;to describe when you aren't around.</p><p>For example, during a podcast episode, I may dispel&nbsp;a myth from some guru or course that I see online. I'll say what I need to say and then follow it up with something like: "<em>Hey, I know that might not be popular but it's my job to be open, straight-talking and honest with you...</em>".</p><p>I've designed that around my natural personality and extended that into how I want to be perceived - I don't have to work at it, it's just who I am.</p><p>Most podcasters act in a way that's in line with their own beliefs and ethics and this, they naturally attract some of the people who will become fans of theirs by simply happening across them.</p><p>The difference between those people and those who scale their brand is that the latter are&nbsp;<em>purposeful</em>&nbsp;about how they put themselves out there and, to some degree, influence how people talk about them when they aren't in the room.</p><p><strong>In closing.</strong></p><p>There's a lot more to brand experience design than these two elements but without them, a brand experience won't exist. You can carry out as many marketing tactics as you like, share your podcast far and wide and do so relentlessly, but without designing these two core tenets, your brand won't last and it certainly won't scale.</p><p>Word of mouth is huge. It always has been and it always will be.</p><p>Work on these two elements of your podcast's brand today, it won't take long, and you'll be surprised how quickly people begin to tell their friends about you in ways that you'll find are perfectly in tune with what you have designed.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/2-actionable-podcast-brand-experience-tips]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">56eabe1f-ad84-4ce9-82aa-0bf030a12aec</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c8ccf742-d6b1-45f0-af65-b07bb3a81d7d/jj0ydgpPeToL3_OUwtqyb5ui.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/56eabe1f-ad84-4ce9-82aa-0bf030a12aec.mp3" length="9665794" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>18:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>298</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>298</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>What do people say about your podcast when you&apos;re not in the room? What do they tell friends about your podcast and how, if you aren&apos;t in that proverbial room, can you have any influence over what they say?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Effective vs Efficient Podcasting</title><itunes:title>Effective vs Efficient Podcasting</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I owe you an apology. Last week I didn't get my usual Monday content out because we had a crazy week with <a href="https://www.captivate.fm/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">two Captivate mega feature releases</a>. My bad, I thought I had time to get it done but Monday got away from me and it's my fault - I'm sorry.</p><p>But, here I am this week!</p><p>Last time,&nbsp;I talked to you about how to cope with podcasting overwhelm and gave you a rule of thumb to start implementing right away. It works, it really does (and not just for your podcast, for most 'work' things).</p><p>Today, I'm going to talk about "effective versus efficient podcasting" and give you a system to use to make sure that you're being effective, not <em>just</em>&nbsp;efficient.</p><p>These two concepts come from a book I wrote in 2014 (wow) called&nbsp;<em>The Essential 14-Day Guide to Cutting Your Working Hours and Increasing Your Impact</em>&nbsp;- <a href="https://mark.live/time" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>it's a free book, no email address required and you can get it instantly from here</strong></a>.</p><p>I'd suggest that you go and download that book (I promise you, I don't ask for an email address or anything, the link is to a direct&nbsp;PDF that you can keep).</p><p>Ordinarily, I'd write a really long piece today to talk to you about this concept of "Effective vs Efficient Podcasting" but it's&nbsp;<em>all in that book</em>.</p><p>In particular, I lay out a system that I call "<em>The Triple I" </em>principle which is a method that I still use to this day to make sure I'm doing the right thing at the right time.</p><p>As a podcaster, it's really easy to just&nbsp;<em>do things</em>&nbsp;and to feel really busy (sometimes that feels great, sometimes it feels awful) and if we aren't careful, a year passes us by with no real progress because we're busy with the&nbsp;<em>wrong thing</em>.</p><p><em>"The Triple I Principle" </em>will give you a sense of why you're busy and what you're spending your time on whilst also giving you a framework to improve your own efficacy within your podcast.</p><p><a href="https://mark.live/time" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Download it now for free</strong></a> (no email, I promise) and on today's podcast episode I'll talk about how it's helped me &amp; how I continue to use it for my podcasting endeavours.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I owe you an apology. Last week I didn't get my usual Monday content out because we had a crazy week with <a href="https://www.captivate.fm/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">two Captivate mega feature releases</a>. My bad, I thought I had time to get it done but Monday got away from me and it's my fault - I'm sorry.</p><p>But, here I am this week!</p><p>Last time,&nbsp;I talked to you about how to cope with podcasting overwhelm and gave you a rule of thumb to start implementing right away. It works, it really does (and not just for your podcast, for most 'work' things).</p><p>Today, I'm going to talk about "effective versus efficient podcasting" and give you a system to use to make sure that you're being effective, not <em>just</em>&nbsp;efficient.</p><p>These two concepts come from a book I wrote in 2014 (wow) called&nbsp;<em>The Essential 14-Day Guide to Cutting Your Working Hours and Increasing Your Impact</em>&nbsp;- <a href="https://mark.live/time" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>it's a free book, no email address required and you can get it instantly from here</strong></a>.</p><p>I'd suggest that you go and download that book (I promise you, I don't ask for an email address or anything, the link is to a direct&nbsp;PDF that you can keep).</p><p>Ordinarily, I'd write a really long piece today to talk to you about this concept of "Effective vs Efficient Podcasting" but it's&nbsp;<em>all in that book</em>.</p><p>In particular, I lay out a system that I call "<em>The Triple I" </em>principle which is a method that I still use to this day to make sure I'm doing the right thing at the right time.</p><p>As a podcaster, it's really easy to just&nbsp;<em>do things</em>&nbsp;and to feel really busy (sometimes that feels great, sometimes it feels awful) and if we aren't careful, a year passes us by with no real progress because we're busy with the&nbsp;<em>wrong thing</em>.</p><p><em>"The Triple I Principle" </em>will give you a sense of why you're busy and what you're spending your time on whilst also giving you a framework to improve your own efficacy within your podcast.</p><p><a href="https://mark.live/time" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Download it now for free</strong></a> (no email, I promise) and on today's podcast episode I'll talk about how it's helped me &amp; how I continue to use it for my podcasting endeavours.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/effective-vs-efficient-podcasting]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">464d866f-080d-4d33-a19f-448d71898875</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a5f67b0a-13be-4ef8-81bd-97c21a3f40ee/yuoTMtwsj5fk8DdPXjPNnJXs.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/464d866f-080d-4d33-a19f-448d71898875.mp3" length="10434593" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>19:38</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>297</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>297</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>If you&apos;re not progressing in your podcasting as fast you think you should be, but feel busier than ever, maybe you&apos;re focussing on the wrong thing - you should focus on being effective, not just efficient.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Podcast Overwhelm Coping Tactics</title><itunes:title>Podcast Overwhelm Coping Tactics</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The more you strive to grow your podcast, the more your plate fills up with things you need to do and eventually, you end up with more and more plates to the point that you could enter the world plate spinning championships.</p><p>The point is: there are a lot of people giving you advice on how to grow your podcast and most of it is decent advice (except those dodgy LinkedIn "podcast promoters") and so when you begin to think about actually&nbsp;<em>what</em>&nbsp;to do about your audience growth, you can feel so overwhelmed that you do&nbsp;<em>nothing</em>&nbsp;because you have no idea where to start or what is the most important thing to do, and when.</p><p>I have a way to fix that. Read on my wonderful friend.</p><p>(Before you do, we have this <a href="https://www.captivate.fm/maker/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">free Podcast Maker Day</a> event this week that will give you a few hours of focus time to work on your podcast with our team. It's open to everyone.)</p><p><strong>I hate the word "coping" - I want you to experience more than that.</strong></p><p>I work best under pressure. The shorter a deadline is, the better my work is and until a few years ago I thought that was something that was a&nbsp;<em>problem</em>&nbsp;but that couldn't be further from the truth - it's a real power.</p><p>When I owned my digital and design agency (from 2005 to 2017) I used to be the "face person" of the business - I'd produce the content and lead the vision of the agency whilst also working on the tendering and pitching for some of our biggest contracts.&nbsp;</p><p>Tenders, in particular,&nbsp;were a complete and utter pain in the proverbial, though.</p><p>We would receive a request for quotation (RFQ) a few months before the tender closing date but every single time our tender documentation would be submitted <em>just</em> before the deadline closed - I was&nbsp;<em>never&nbsp;</em>ahead with it.</p><p>Granted, there was a little strategy to that (look up "<em>Primacy, Frequency and Recency</em>"<em>&nbsp;</em>to understand that a little more) but if I'm completely honest I left things to the last minute because I&nbsp;<em>knew</em>&nbsp;that my work would be better with some pressure.</p><p>Sure, in the early days I'd make a deep start really early and get things done way ahead of time but the work was never as good as a "rush" job and I had absolutely no idea why.&nbsp;</p><p>On the days that we got the heads up on a tender that closed "tomorrow", I did better work than on those tenders that we'd had months to work on and it&nbsp;<em>baffled&nbsp;</em>me<em>. </em>I mean it&nbsp;<em>really</em>&nbsp;baffled me.</p><p>Once I noticed it I began to relish it, though.</p><p>I knew my business, I knew my industry and I knew how to write good tenders; I had come to understand myself enough to know that my "quick" decisions were actually highly thought out plans and strategies that I'd been mulling over in my head for months before and it was just the&nbsp;<em>getting it on paper</em>&nbsp;that was done at the last minute.</p><p>On the morning of a big tender deadline&nbsp;I knew that I usually had until 1pm to submit it,&nbsp;so I would get up at 4am, grab a Yorkshire Tea and get to the studio for 5am.</p><p>Once I got there, I would put on some loud rock music&nbsp;and forget that anything else existed for the few hours that I worked on the tender.</p><p>At around 12:30pm the tender would have been checked by Don and off it went, getting submitted and often, won.</p><p>When I moved into public speaking, I'd do the same.</p><p>I'd have a talk planned for some time way in the future and would leave the prep until the very, very last minute - I even did it with my TEDx talk!</p><p>But it was the same scenario: I'd already planned the story, takeaways and the beats of the talk in my head and had been practicing it, refining it and rehearsing it for weeks prior to simply&nbsp;<em>getting it down on paper.</em></p><p>In...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The more you strive to grow your podcast, the more your plate fills up with things you need to do and eventually, you end up with more and more plates to the point that you could enter the world plate spinning championships.</p><p>The point is: there are a lot of people giving you advice on how to grow your podcast and most of it is decent advice (except those dodgy LinkedIn "podcast promoters") and so when you begin to think about actually&nbsp;<em>what</em>&nbsp;to do about your audience growth, you can feel so overwhelmed that you do&nbsp;<em>nothing</em>&nbsp;because you have no idea where to start or what is the most important thing to do, and when.</p><p>I have a way to fix that. Read on my wonderful friend.</p><p>(Before you do, we have this <a href="https://www.captivate.fm/maker/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">free Podcast Maker Day</a> event this week that will give you a few hours of focus time to work on your podcast with our team. It's open to everyone.)</p><p><strong>I hate the word "coping" - I want you to experience more than that.</strong></p><p>I work best under pressure. The shorter a deadline is, the better my work is and until a few years ago I thought that was something that was a&nbsp;<em>problem</em>&nbsp;but that couldn't be further from the truth - it's a real power.</p><p>When I owned my digital and design agency (from 2005 to 2017) I used to be the "face person" of the business - I'd produce the content and lead the vision of the agency whilst also working on the tendering and pitching for some of our biggest contracts.&nbsp;</p><p>Tenders, in particular,&nbsp;were a complete and utter pain in the proverbial, though.</p><p>We would receive a request for quotation (RFQ) a few months before the tender closing date but every single time our tender documentation would be submitted <em>just</em> before the deadline closed - I was&nbsp;<em>never&nbsp;</em>ahead with it.</p><p>Granted, there was a little strategy to that (look up "<em>Primacy, Frequency and Recency</em>"<em>&nbsp;</em>to understand that a little more) but if I'm completely honest I left things to the last minute because I&nbsp;<em>knew</em>&nbsp;that my work would be better with some pressure.</p><p>Sure, in the early days I'd make a deep start really early and get things done way ahead of time but the work was never as good as a "rush" job and I had absolutely no idea why.&nbsp;</p><p>On the days that we got the heads up on a tender that closed "tomorrow", I did better work than on those tenders that we'd had months to work on and it&nbsp;<em>baffled&nbsp;</em>me<em>. </em>I mean it&nbsp;<em>really</em>&nbsp;baffled me.</p><p>Once I noticed it I began to relish it, though.</p><p>I knew my business, I knew my industry and I knew how to write good tenders; I had come to understand myself enough to know that my "quick" decisions were actually highly thought out plans and strategies that I'd been mulling over in my head for months before and it was just the&nbsp;<em>getting it on paper</em>&nbsp;that was done at the last minute.</p><p>On the morning of a big tender deadline&nbsp;I knew that I usually had until 1pm to submit it,&nbsp;so I would get up at 4am, grab a Yorkshire Tea and get to the studio for 5am.</p><p>Once I got there, I would put on some loud rock music&nbsp;and forget that anything else existed for the few hours that I worked on the tender.</p><p>At around 12:30pm the tender would have been checked by Don and off it went, getting submitted and often, won.</p><p>When I moved into public speaking, I'd do the same.</p><p>I'd have a talk planned for some time way in the future and would leave the prep until the very, very last minute - I even did it with my TEDx talk!</p><p>But it was the same scenario: I'd already planned the story, takeaways and the beats of the talk in my head and had been practicing it, refining it and rehearsing it for weeks prior to simply&nbsp;<em>getting it down on paper.</em></p><p>In short: I do my best work under pressure and with far too "little time" to do the job - yet it always, always gets done and it's always, always&nbsp;<em>good</em>.</p><p><strong>Parkinson's Law.</strong></p><p>This isn't something unique to me, though. In fact, there's an old adage that speaks to the phenomenon called&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson%27s_law" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Parkinson's Law</em></a>.</p><p>I discovered the concept a few years ago and even wrote about it in my first ever podcast lead magnet e-book called "<em>The Essential 14-Day Guide to Cutting Your Working Hours and Increasing Your Impact"</em>&nbsp;(hit reply and I'll send it to you, it's from 2014 but still works) featuring it.</p><p>Parkinson's Law posits that work will expand to fill the time allocated to it.</p><p>Aka: if I had three months to work on a tender and started it at the start of that clock, I'd likely still be working on it on deadline day and it would be no better than if I gave myself those short, tight deadlines that I talked about above.</p><p>Parkinson's Law is the very reason that we do great work under immense pressure. When we find ourselves in a position where time is short, we strip away what isn't important, we identify what is vital and we shut out all distractions to get it done.</p><p>But the first time you do that, it's really scary.</p><p>It's like being a business owner and going on holiday: the first time you do it you think that the world will implode and you'll come back to no business and it all going terribly wrong.</p><p>But that doesn't happen.</p><p>Instead, we come back to a functioning business and everything going ahead as normal. Nothing implodes, nothing explodes and there's no need to worry.</p><p><strong>We have to apply the same approach to our podcast to beat overwhelm.</strong></p><p>Most independent podcasters are working on their podcast as a labour of love and they work on it around other commitments: family, work, other hobbies.</p><p>That means that we can only spend limited time on our podcast, but the growth that we'd like to see and the success that we'd love for our show doesn't change - we still want big results even though we're only able to work on our show for a limited amount of time per week.</p><p>In order to achieve any results, then, we have to shut out the things that don't matter&nbsp;<em>at any given time</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>decide</em>&nbsp;what we're doing and when.</p><p>It's really easy to feel overwhelmed as a podcaster and because there are so many people telling you what to do and how to do it AND because we're usually looking for that top-secret silver bullet that will "explode" our podcast growth, we can sit down to work on something for our podcast, realise that we don't quite know how to do it and then simply revert back to a comfort zone of planning and producing content.</p><p>We can't move forward with that mindset and we'll never grow.</p><p>Plus, we'll never get those scary things done or those things on the todo list that we've been putting off because we "don't have time" will just keep rolling over to the next week and, a year later, we'll wonder why that podcast that started&nbsp;<em>after</em>&nbsp;ours is suddenly doing much "better".</p><p><strong>How do we overwhelmingly beat podcasting overwhelm?</strong></p><p>I'm going to talk about&nbsp;<em>how</em>&nbsp;to prioritise&nbsp;things within your podcasting growth strategy and workflow next week because that's something really specific and I have a framework that you can use for it.</p><p>But, we can apply Parkinson's Law to our podcasting right now and see some pretty instant results.</p><p>Let's use the example of creating a lead magnet for your podcast (a lead magnet is a free thing that you give away in return for someone's email address on your email list, think ebooks, checklists etc).</p><p>Maybe you've never created a lead magnet before and let's assume that THIS is the first time you've ever heard of one.</p><p>Usually, you'd pop "<em>create lead magnet</em>" onto your to-do list and never really achieve it because it's new, you have to spend some time learning and then doing and it's really hard without knowing what to do and when.</p><p>But if we apply Parkinson's Law to this process we can become more specific about things by giving ourselves a ridiculously short deadline which, in turn, allows us to make&nbsp;faster and more effective decisions whilst actually <em>getting the thing done</em>.</p><p>Here's a list of things you'd need to do to create a lead magnet, then:</p><ol><li>Learn what a lead magnet is conceptually</li><li>Decide what lead magnet you're going to offer</li><li>Plan the content</li><li>Create the content</li><li>Do the graphics for the lead magnet</li><li>Put the lead magnet online somewhere so it can be downloaded</li><li>Set up your email list in AWeber</li><li>Link your lead magnet to the list</li><li>Put the email sign up form on to your website</li><li>Test everything</li><li>Launch the lead magnet</li><li>Design the promotional schedule for the lead magnet and how it'll fit into your overall podcast calls to action</li></ol><br/><p>Pppppphhhhheeeewwww that's a LOT, right?!</p><p>Right! Kinda.&nbsp;</p><p>It IS a lot but it only becomes overwhelming, doesn't get done and becomes fear when you&nbsp;1. don't apply Parkinson's Law to the whole project and 2. don't break down the tasks into specific chunks using the same principle.</p><p>Here's what I'd recommend in this scenario, then:</p><ol><li>Set an almost unrealistic timeframe for getting this entire thing <em>launched</em>, say one week - anything you do NOT get done in that time simply does not get done but you&nbsp;<em>must</em>&nbsp;launch.</li><li>Now that you have your time box or "window", you can decide how much time you have per day to spend on this, let's say 30 minutes per day for five days which gives you 2.5 hours to do the whole thing - tight!</li><li>You know it's tight, so you choose a lead magnet that is more simple and effective than you ever thought possible: a checklist.</li><li>Next, simply break down the 2.5 hours into tasks and give yourself a hard deadline every day:</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Day one is learning how lead magnets work (hint: ask someone!);</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Day two is&nbsp;writing the checklist and&nbsp;creating the checklist in Canva or Google Docs;</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Day three is creating all of the graphics from a Canva template after noting what graphics you'll need;</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Day four is emailing your email company's support team asking how to set an email list up and how to create a signup form (ask, they'll tell you, saving you HOURS) and then following their instructions;</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Day five is planning your podcast calls to action and getting the thing on your website.</li></ol><br/><p>I know it's easy for me to say all of that but the goal here isn't to plan this process for you, it's to shine a light on the&nbsp;<em>principle</em>.</p><p>What I've done above is set a hard deadline so that the work doesn't expand too much and fill too much time and run the risk of&nbsp;never getting done.</p><p>I've also built-in some specific learning time on day one for some "just in time learning" (Google it) and allocated a hard deadline on that, too - the learning part shouldn't be detached from the "job" that you need to do, it's part of the work and should be given the appropriate time so that you don't think that you have to start something only&nbsp;<em>after</em>&nbsp;you've learned how to do it.</p><p>From there, I've used free tools&nbsp;(Google Docs, Canva) and leaned heavily on my email provider's support team to help me get this done - I highly recommend that you do that as well: don't leave asking support until the&nbsp;<em>end</em>&nbsp;after you've struggled - if you're unsure, ask the support team of whatever platform you use for their help&nbsp;<em>early</em>, it's why they're there.</p><p>Again, this is a principle, not a map - how can you apply that kind of thinking to the task that you need to achieve this week, next week and every time you set out to do something effective for your podcast?</p><p><strong>This is a mindset.</strong></p><p>What you do tactically will change as your podcast grows, develops and continues to evolve.</p><p>But there will always be&nbsp;<em>something</em>&nbsp;to do and you'll always be at risk of feeling overwhelmed. Today, start thinking about time blocks and about not letting tasks run on and on and on without being completed.</p><p>Try it for a month and I guarantee that you'll start to see some movement in your podcast growth, that you'll feel&nbsp;less overwhelmed and that you'll be surprised at how easy it is to fit&nbsp;your podcast into&nbsp;<em>your</em>&nbsp;schedule without the stress of being a busy creator.</p><p>You got this and I'm here to help, anytime.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcast-overwhelm-coping-tactics]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a48f2069-d3b3-476d-bf44-808d92fcc602</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3752fd7d-8e25-452c-ab73-38f7b5c2f8cf/EtBiwXEMNnUmBUR4y-CD1584.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a48f2069-d3b3-476d-bf44-808d92fcc602.mp3" length="13630305" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>26:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>296</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>296</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>The one principle that I&apos;ve used for almost ten years to avoid podcast overwhelm.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Test Your Podcasting Tolerances</title><itunes:title>Test Your Podcasting Tolerances</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Podcasting isn't easy.</p><p>There's so much that goes into a quality podcast episode and that's before we even talk about the launch process, the marketing requirements and all of the pesky business "stuff" that goes into finding and managing sponsors, listener support and any other legal obligations you may have as you start to generate revenue.</p><p>It's why Captivate creates&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">so much free educational content</a> - anything that will help you to navigate the challenges of being a day-to-day podcaster is worth doing.</p><p><strong>Podcasting is just podcasting, right?</strong></p><p>"Podfade" is the term that people use to describe a podcast that started producing and then faded out.</p><p>First and foremost, I want to be clear that that's alright - this is podcasting, not life and death so please ignore anyone being grumpy or telling you that it's wrong to "podfade". There are some angry people out there with access to keyboards.</p><p>I say that not to be flippant, but so that you know that it's ok for podcasting to not be your whole life. Maybe it's a hobby - heck, I have hobby podcasts that get about 1/3 of the effort that this one does but that I love doing - maybe it's something that you do for other reasons than making money or a business.</p><p>In short: podcasting is just a *thing* that people do for different reasons and it's ok to put as much or as little into it as you want&nbsp;<em>as long</em>&nbsp;as the expectations of what you'll get "back" from podcasting are aligned to how much you put in.</p><p>You won't earn a passive living and retire to a beach through podcasting if you spend an hour conducting templated interviews and "automating" every piece of marketing that you do for your show because some guru told you that you can podcast in one hour per week.</p><p>But, you can make a really good living in the podcasting industry by treating it as a job.&nbsp;</p><p>Or you can have a really great time in podcasting by understanding that you don't want it to be a job - much like me with playing my bass, going out with my camera or playing golf; I love them all but understand that I don't want to make a living doing them and so, if I have a week off playing golf, that's ok - no one is going to angrily tweet me about "golfading" or tell me that because I've only played one round of golf that I should be kicked off all golfing platforms and stop contributing to the number of "dead" golfers that make up the vast majority of the industry.</p><p>Doesn't it sound silly when you say it out loud?</p><p>One of the challenges with podcasting and in fact, with any other hobby or career path, is that the thing you "do" doesn't always articulate the depth or detail of the things that must be "done" in order to "do" it.</p><p>For example, "podcasting" is fun and easier than it has ever been but the thing that people associate with podcasting the most is sitting down to record and then seeing that recording on a podcast app for people to listen to.</p><p>In reality, though, there are so many more nuanced activities that go into a podcast's production and although you might love "podcasting", you don't have to like every&nbsp;<em>act</em>&nbsp;that you must undertake in order to be a podcaster.</p><p>Without understanding that concept you're at more risk, in my opinion, of "podfading", especially if the things that you don't like to do outweigh the things that you love to do.</p><p><strong>Test your podcasting tolerances to keep publishing and start growing.</strong></p><p>There's no point doing things that you don't like unless you simply&nbsp;<em>must</em>&nbsp;do them.</p><p>That applies in business and in life, in my view, but in podcasting we often have more control over these things than we would if we were trying to avoid doing the laundry which of course, I never ever do. I love doing laundry. Honestly. No,...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcasting isn't easy.</p><p>There's so much that goes into a quality podcast episode and that's before we even talk about the launch process, the marketing requirements and all of the pesky business "stuff" that goes into finding and managing sponsors, listener support and any other legal obligations you may have as you start to generate revenue.</p><p>It's why Captivate creates&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">so much free educational content</a> - anything that will help you to navigate the challenges of being a day-to-day podcaster is worth doing.</p><p><strong>Podcasting is just podcasting, right?</strong></p><p>"Podfade" is the term that people use to describe a podcast that started producing and then faded out.</p><p>First and foremost, I want to be clear that that's alright - this is podcasting, not life and death so please ignore anyone being grumpy or telling you that it's wrong to "podfade". There are some angry people out there with access to keyboards.</p><p>I say that not to be flippant, but so that you know that it's ok for podcasting to not be your whole life. Maybe it's a hobby - heck, I have hobby podcasts that get about 1/3 of the effort that this one does but that I love doing - maybe it's something that you do for other reasons than making money or a business.</p><p>In short: podcasting is just a *thing* that people do for different reasons and it's ok to put as much or as little into it as you want&nbsp;<em>as long</em>&nbsp;as the expectations of what you'll get "back" from podcasting are aligned to how much you put in.</p><p>You won't earn a passive living and retire to a beach through podcasting if you spend an hour conducting templated interviews and "automating" every piece of marketing that you do for your show because some guru told you that you can podcast in one hour per week.</p><p>But, you can make a really good living in the podcasting industry by treating it as a job.&nbsp;</p><p>Or you can have a really great time in podcasting by understanding that you don't want it to be a job - much like me with playing my bass, going out with my camera or playing golf; I love them all but understand that I don't want to make a living doing them and so, if I have a week off playing golf, that's ok - no one is going to angrily tweet me about "golfading" or tell me that because I've only played one round of golf that I should be kicked off all golfing platforms and stop contributing to the number of "dead" golfers that make up the vast majority of the industry.</p><p>Doesn't it sound silly when you say it out loud?</p><p>One of the challenges with podcasting and in fact, with any other hobby or career path, is that the thing you "do" doesn't always articulate the depth or detail of the things that must be "done" in order to "do" it.</p><p>For example, "podcasting" is fun and easier than it has ever been but the thing that people associate with podcasting the most is sitting down to record and then seeing that recording on a podcast app for people to listen to.</p><p>In reality, though, there are so many more nuanced activities that go into a podcast's production and although you might love "podcasting", you don't have to like every&nbsp;<em>act</em>&nbsp;that you must undertake in order to be a podcaster.</p><p>Without understanding that concept you're at more risk, in my opinion, of "podfading", especially if the things that you don't like to do outweigh the things that you love to do.</p><p><strong>Test your podcasting tolerances to keep publishing and start growing.</strong></p><p>There's no point doing things that you don't like unless you simply&nbsp;<em>must</em>&nbsp;do them.</p><p>That applies in business and in life, in my view, but in podcasting we often have more control over these things than we would if we were trying to avoid doing the laundry which of course, I never ever do. I love doing laundry. Honestly. No, really.</p><p>What the heck am I talking about?</p><p>Let's think about some of the things that may go into producing an episode of your podcast:</p><ul><li>Planning the episode</li><li>Recording the episode</li><li>Editing the episode</li><li>Writing the episode notes</li><li>Creating episode art</li><li>Publishing to Captivate (other podcast hosts exist, believe it or not)</li><li>Creating promotional artwork</li><li>Publishing to your website</li><li>Writing some tweets about your episode</li><li>Scheduling them</li><li>Doing those to things for Instagram...</li><li>...oh and Facebook...</li><li>...wait, LinkedIn too...</li><li>Emailing your guest to say their episode is live (if you interview guests you might do extra research, too)</li><li>Writing and sending an email to your email list about the new episode</li></ul><br/><p>There's SO much to do for each episode and while you can automate some of it, it's rarely as good as doing it manually yourself.</p><p>Is it any wonder that podcasters "podfade" or that there's no time for other types of new listener acquisition marketing when you're swimming upstream&nbsp;<em>just</em>&nbsp;to get an episode out?</p><p>This easy hobby or automatable (is that a word?) new business content channel is suddenly much harder than the $97 course from that guru&nbsp;told you it would be!</p><p>So what do you do? </p><p>Do you stop producing? Maybe.</p><p>Do you outsource? Maybe, if you have the resource to do so.</p><p>Do you just not do some of those things? Maybe, after all, it's better to focus than to spread too thin.</p><p>At this point it's about the time to dig into some business strategy around finding out what's important to your podcast,&nbsp;doubling down on that and forgoing everything else. Or&nbsp;maybe we should talk about how it's vital to "grind" and "hustle" because nothing comes easy.</p><p>Blah blah blah. I'm not here to sell you a business course.</p><p>I'm here to help you to enjoy podcasting because when you enjoy something, you want to get better - you&nbsp;<em>enjoy the getting better</em>&nbsp;- and you start to see traction through simply enjoying podcasting&nbsp;<em>because</em>&nbsp;you get better at it.</p><p>I've seen it countless times: podcasters worrying about doing&nbsp;<em>everything perfectly&nbsp;</em>because if your forty-two paragraph in-depth show notes don't show up properly&nbsp;in&nbsp;<em>every</em>&nbsp;podcast app or if you aren't giving your listeners an entire transcript&nbsp;then you're not a "serious podcaster". </p><p>I've also seen countless times the number of podcasters who&nbsp;<em>fell in love again</em>&nbsp;with the medium the second that they let go of all that seriousness and saw podcasting for what it is to&nbsp;<em>them</em>&nbsp;again: a hobby that they're serious about but that they don't want to feel overwhelmed by.</p><p>Here's the truth: you can only do what you can do and I'd rather that you kept creating than stopped creating because the obligations that you have as a creator increase week-on-week.</p><p>Should we do&nbsp;<em>everything</em>&nbsp;as podcasters? Sure, it'd be lovely to and if your&nbsp;<em>job</em>&nbsp;is to podcast then you really should spend all of your time on creating the best eco-system, all-round experience and content for your show.&nbsp;</p><p>But as a hobbyist or someone taking podcasting a little more seriously than a playground but not too serious that they'd cancel going to their kid's soccer match to do it (don't ever do that), you should do whatever you can to&nbsp;<em>keep going.</em></p><p><strong>What you should do.</strong></p><p>If you're struggling to stay on top of things when it comes to your podcast then you should consider what your tolerances are.</p><p>These may be time tolerances or they may be task tolerances.</p><p>You don't like every part of the podcasting process and even those bits that you&nbsp;<em>do</em>&nbsp;like, you don't like in equal measure. I don't either.</p><p>For example, I don't like editing that much.</p><p>I like doing it to a degree, but I only have a tolerance for doing it for about 15 minutes and don't care too much about learning every possible facet of audio production.</p><p>My solution: write out my episodes in email form first, which I know will be around 15-25 minutes long, then record them as audio using that "script" so that the editing is absolutely minimal.</p><p>I also don't like posting my episodes to Instagram anymore. I think it's a bad platform for podcasting and don't like spending time creating audiograms or images for each episode for very little return.</p><p>My solution: don't use Instagram for my podcast and instead focus on what I do enjoy using, Twitter.</p><p>Some podcast coach somewhere would tell me that both things weren't amazing. That I should "be everywhere" and that if I'm not deleting every audible breath from my episode that I'm a bad podcaster.</p><p>That's ok, they'd just have to give me a refund for being a crap coach.</p><p>A really great exercise is to sit down for ten minutes with a pen and paper and draw a table with three columns: "<em>Things I like doing", "Things I hate doing", "Things I like doing but that take too long".</em></p><p>Grab a cuppa and think through every facet of your podcast production and marketing workflow, assigning every single task to one of the columns mentioned above.</p><p>It's a simple exercise but it's really going to force you to be honest about what your podcasting tolerances are and, because those headers are really specifically set up, it'll help you to gain a clear picture of what you should carry on with, what you should do if you get extra time and what you should sack straight off.</p><p>This isn't like business where, very often, you have to focus on the things that are important versus those that are interesting (with more integral tasks forming a baseline for your admin time) - this is your podcasting life, it's alright to do what you like to do and not do the things that you dread.</p><p>Sure, if "record my voice" is in the "hate" column then we have a problem, but usually, it'll be things like editing or writing episode notes or scheduling social media that are in there and because there's no "<em>Things I don't mind doing"&nbsp;</em>column (because you end up being indecisive with a column like that, everything goes in there) you can't hide from the demarcation between tasks.</p><p>Once you've defined your list you simply stick to the things that you like and, as long as you can, ignore the things that you hate.</p><p>This may slow down your audience growth, especially if "marketing" is in the "hate" channel but I'd rather you&nbsp;<em>had</em>&nbsp;something to market because you've focussed on the parts that you like and enjoy podcasting again and kept creating.</p><p>If you do that, you'll get better at it and it'll take less time to produce brilliant content and so, with any spare time that this creates, you'll be able to either do some of those "<em>Things I like but that take too long</em>" or you can study some of the things that you hate.</p><p>If that's marketing, for example, then confidence comes through competence - an hour spent learning SEO basics will make you feel more confident and so you'll hate it less and that will only perpetuate the more of it that you do.</p><p>The fun thing about this is that it&nbsp;<em>keeps you producing</em>&nbsp;and it&nbsp;<em>keeps you enjoying podcasting</em>&nbsp;but it also gives you a really simple outsourcing task list, too, if you ever get to the point that you want to hire a VA or someone to help with your show - the "hate" list is the place to start.</p><p>Podcasting is easy but being a podcaster is hard. I'd rather you carry on doing the minimum and focussing purely on your content being amazing than trying to do everything and feeling overwhelmed, especially if you don't have the tolerance for some of the tasks that you have to do as a fully rounded podcaster.</p><p>Just do your thing. Connect with your audience through your content, make that your sole focus and don't sweat the other things - the things that you just have no tolerance for.</p><p>And if anyone tells you you're wrong for doing that, send them my way.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/test-your-podcasting-tolerances]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3386d099-9a5c-4b3a-ba74-f251ff018696</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/6c1f2e0b-cab0-44d6-ba97-4604baf63f99/8_HBb9La1sj_lkleNRUuYjIe.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3386d099-9a5c-4b3a-ba74-f251ff018696.mp3" length="9838532" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>18:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>295</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>295</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Struggling with podcast overwhelm? Listen to this.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>A Podcast Network Business Plan to Copy</title><itunes:title>A Podcast Network Business Plan to Copy</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>You don't need big numbers to monetise your audio influence. You just need a plan. Try this one.</p><p>Last week&nbsp;<a href="https://www.captivate.fm/product-releases/network-features/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate launched professional podcast network features and cross-promotional feed drops</a> to all podcasters using the platform.</p><p>It's a world-first innovation in podcasting but it's more than just a feature-set, it's&nbsp;part of a methodology for creating your own podcast ecosystem that can be scaled and monetised.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Podcast listeners don't do what you think.</strong></p><p>In my mind, someone who listens to my show enjoys it, tells people all about it and it's the ONLY podcast that they listen to without fail.</p><p>It's a beautiful world to live in but it's not reality.&nbsp;</p><p>Instead, my podcast listeners might skip an episode if they're on holiday or get sick or a flat tyre or [insert inconvenience here...]. The only listeners that won't are the true fans, those who turn up every single time and for whom, I'm the favourite podcast.</p><p>That is only a percentage of listeners, though.</p><p>My show is enjoyed by a lot of people, but those true fans who will never, ever miss an episode number as a minority of the overall audience.</p><p>Your audience is the same, too.</p><p>But why is that?</p><p>First, building true fans is harder than acquiring drop-in listeners. I talk about it a heck of a lot in the "<em>Listener Acquisition Flow"</em>&nbsp;talk that I give at events like Podcast Movement and the basic premise is that you have to nurture people through a "funnel" to move them from being "lurkers" into being "listeners", "subscribers" and then "fans".</p><p>Inevitably, there are so many&nbsp;<em>reasons</em>&nbsp;that someone will move through that funnel: their own propensity to get involved in a community (if you have one, this person will stick around more),&nbsp;their desire to dive deep into your back catalogue of content, their own interest in the behind-the-scenes of your podcast - the list goes on.</p><p>But one of the main reasons, in my view, that someone&nbsp;<em>won't</em>&nbsp;move through your funnel and become a true fan is if they don't always find what they want when they want it.</p><p>That's not to say that your show isn't right for them, but how can one thing serve all purposes, moods or needs?</p><p>It can't, we know that.</p><p>Let me give you an example: I&nbsp;<em>love</em>&nbsp;the "<em>Rockonteurs"</em> podcast with Guy Pratt and Gary Kemp. I'm a big music fan, love 70s-90s rock and I'm really interested in how the music comes together, so an interview show where two highly-regarded musicians from my favourite era talk to other outstanding musicians from my favourite era is&nbsp;<em>perfect</em>.</p><p>I'm a fan.&nbsp;</p><p>But I REALLY wish they'd release more episodes. I'd listen to them all!</p><p>But probably not when they came out. I'd binge them on a drive or "catch up" when I was ready for it.</p><p>But why? If I'm a fan why wouldn't I lap every piece of content the chaps put out instantly?</p><p>Because of my mood.&nbsp;</p><p>I said I love music and as part of that, I also&nbsp;<em>play</em>&nbsp;music. I'm (loosely speaking) a bass player. I love it and lap up YouTube content on how to set up my Stingray, on Fender Jazz Standard basses vs American Deluxe basses and meme-style content from Davie504. I'm all over it.&nbsp;</p><p>But when I get in my car to make the sixty-minute drive to our podcast studio and office, I can't take that with me and so, I turn to podcasts.</p><p>I may be in the mood to delve into&nbsp;<em>something</em>&nbsp;musical but it might be some bass guitar reviews or interviews with drummers or tear-downs of famous albums or song-writing theory breakdowns of popular songs.</p><p>I don't get that from "<em>Rockonteurs"</em>. So I look elsewhere, try to find something and if I'm lucky, I do. But...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You don't need big numbers to monetise your audio influence. You just need a plan. Try this one.</p><p>Last week&nbsp;<a href="https://www.captivate.fm/product-releases/network-features/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate launched professional podcast network features and cross-promotional feed drops</a> to all podcasters using the platform.</p><p>It's a world-first innovation in podcasting but it's more than just a feature-set, it's&nbsp;part of a methodology for creating your own podcast ecosystem that can be scaled and monetised.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Podcast listeners don't do what you think.</strong></p><p>In my mind, someone who listens to my show enjoys it, tells people all about it and it's the ONLY podcast that they listen to without fail.</p><p>It's a beautiful world to live in but it's not reality.&nbsp;</p><p>Instead, my podcast listeners might skip an episode if they're on holiday or get sick or a flat tyre or [insert inconvenience here...]. The only listeners that won't are the true fans, those who turn up every single time and for whom, I'm the favourite podcast.</p><p>That is only a percentage of listeners, though.</p><p>My show is enjoyed by a lot of people, but those true fans who will never, ever miss an episode number as a minority of the overall audience.</p><p>Your audience is the same, too.</p><p>But why is that?</p><p>First, building true fans is harder than acquiring drop-in listeners. I talk about it a heck of a lot in the "<em>Listener Acquisition Flow"</em>&nbsp;talk that I give at events like Podcast Movement and the basic premise is that you have to nurture people through a "funnel" to move them from being "lurkers" into being "listeners", "subscribers" and then "fans".</p><p>Inevitably, there are so many&nbsp;<em>reasons</em>&nbsp;that someone will move through that funnel: their own propensity to get involved in a community (if you have one, this person will stick around more),&nbsp;their desire to dive deep into your back catalogue of content, their own interest in the behind-the-scenes of your podcast - the list goes on.</p><p>But one of the main reasons, in my view, that someone&nbsp;<em>won't</em>&nbsp;move through your funnel and become a true fan is if they don't always find what they want when they want it.</p><p>That's not to say that your show isn't right for them, but how can one thing serve all purposes, moods or needs?</p><p>It can't, we know that.</p><p>Let me give you an example: I&nbsp;<em>love</em>&nbsp;the "<em>Rockonteurs"</em> podcast with Guy Pratt and Gary Kemp. I'm a big music fan, love 70s-90s rock and I'm really interested in how the music comes together, so an interview show where two highly-regarded musicians from my favourite era talk to other outstanding musicians from my favourite era is&nbsp;<em>perfect</em>.</p><p>I'm a fan.&nbsp;</p><p>But I REALLY wish they'd release more episodes. I'd listen to them all!</p><p>But probably not when they came out. I'd binge them on a drive or "catch up" when I was ready for it.</p><p>But why? If I'm a fan why wouldn't I lap every piece of content the chaps put out instantly?</p><p>Because of my mood.&nbsp;</p><p>I said I love music and as part of that, I also&nbsp;<em>play</em>&nbsp;music. I'm (loosely speaking) a bass player. I love it and lap up YouTube content on how to set up my Stingray, on Fender Jazz Standard basses vs American Deluxe basses and meme-style content from Davie504. I'm all over it.&nbsp;</p><p>But when I get in my car to make the sixty-minute drive to our podcast studio and office, I can't take that with me and so, I turn to podcasts.</p><p>I may be in the mood to delve into&nbsp;<em>something</em>&nbsp;musical but it might be some bass guitar reviews or interviews with drummers or tear-downs of famous albums or song-writing theory breakdowns of popular songs.</p><p>I don't get that from "<em>Rockonteurs"</em>. So I look elsewhere, try to find something and if I'm lucky, I do. But I'm&nbsp;<em>harsh</em>&nbsp;on my decision making when I do.</p><p>Nine times out of ten, when I do find a new show that I'm in the mood for I don't know the person who is creating the show and so I enter their listener acquisition funnel and start again and again and again every time I'm in the mood for something new.</p><p>To digress for ten seconds, now... in business, it's easier and cheaper to sell to an existing customer than it is to identify, warm-up and convert a new customer. That's a financial fact.</p><p>If the "<em>Rockonteurs"</em> team had a range of other podcasts&nbsp;<em>adjacent</em>&nbsp;to their main topic, it would be an instant choice for me to try them.</p><p>If "<em>Rockonteurs on Bassists"</em>, or "<em>Classic Album&nbsp;Rockontear-downs"</em>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<em>"How They Were Written, Rockonteurs on Classic Tracks"</em>&nbsp;existed I would&nbsp;<em>instantly</em>&nbsp;give them the first listen when I was in the mood to satiate a&nbsp;<em>musical content&nbsp;</em>desire;&nbsp;Guy and Gary would&nbsp;<em>have</em>&nbsp;me continually in their ecosystem and they could cross-promote episodes to me to build my loyalty (see: "funnel").</p><p>Heck, they wouldn't even need to host those shows. They'd just need to get&nbsp;<em>other</em>&nbsp;great people on board, brand them as under the <em>"Rockonteurs"&nbsp;</em>banner and&nbsp;<em>endorse&nbsp;</em>them - such is the power of my trust in them as quality creators.</p><p>Let's get podcasty for a second, now.</p><p>We already know, thanks to the wonderful work of Tom and the Edison Research team, that podcast listeners subscribe to several shows at any one time so&nbsp;<em>wouldn't it be better if I listened to more shows that YOU own as part of my habits </em>than shows that&nbsp;<em>other</em>&nbsp;people produce that are in your niche, but that you aren't serving?</p><p>Instead of me trying to decide which podcast creator to give my monthly Patreon donation to because my loyalty is split, wouldn't it be easier to hit me with multiple "touchpoints" each week from one brand which, in turn, would help to sway me towards&nbsp;<em>your</em>&nbsp;Patreon as a supporter?</p><p>And what about sponsors?</p><p>What do they want? Well, right now the podcasting industry is selling "impressions" (the number of times an ad was 'sent' and 'heard') but as independent creators like you move towards becoming niche audio influencers, your voice becomes more valuable than&nbsp;just "impressions" - your influence becomes saleable.</p><p>The more opportunity that a sponsor has to engage with your audience and the more that you can prove that you&nbsp;<em>have</em>&nbsp;an&nbsp;engaged audience, the more <em>valuable</em> your audience becomes, regardless of its size.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>A real-life&nbsp;example.</strong></p><p>I know a podcaster who has been podcasting for years now and runs a&nbsp;range of podcasts in a very specific and very tight niche.</p><p>The download numbers that the podcaster sees per episode aren't what you'd be able to sell to a CPM-based podcast sponsor looking for awareness to the general consumer.</p><p>But, they're useful to the right people in the same niche as the podcaster - to brands and companies looking to target this specific set of listeners.</p><p>And so, this podcaster got smart a few years ago and started listening to what their listeners were saying. As competitors cropped up in the space, typically creating podcasts that were of a different format or that included&nbsp;<em>other</em>&nbsp;types of content that the same listener in the niche industry wanted, the podcaster diversified.</p><p>Rather than create more episodes of&nbsp;<em>one</em>&nbsp;podcast which would have pushed their listener base elsewhere to get the fix of other types of content, the podcaster created solo shows (rather&nbsp;than the interview format that the original show is based around), short-form shows, educational shows and partner shows where the podcaster acted as&nbsp;<em>show-runner</em>&nbsp;but the&nbsp;<em>on-air talent</em>&nbsp;was someone else from the industry.</p><p>In short: this very smart podcaster created a range of podcast content that kept the listener inside their audio ecosystem and they did that by listening to their audience's needs.</p><p>The podcaster's podcast network&nbsp;<em>easily</em>&nbsp;clears six-figure annual revenue with download figures that you wouldn't expect to even&nbsp;<em>get</em>&nbsp;a sponsor using a CPM-based model.</p><p>Why?</p><p>Because the podcaster became an audio influencer in their niche and is the&nbsp;<em>go-to</em>&nbsp;resource in the industry that they serve <em>purely</em>&nbsp;because of the network of podcasts that they have created - you simply cannot search for any kind of content in that industry without finding this podcaster's content.</p><p>This happens a&nbsp;<em>lot</em>, too.</p><p>I see it every day on Captivate: indie podcast creators becoming influencers in their niche&nbsp;<em>despite</em>&nbsp;"low" download numbers and instead, where the sponsors focus on powerful positioning and the targeting of a tight niche.</p><p>That is very valuable.</p><p>Why?</p><p>Think back to what I said earlier: it's easier and more cost-effective to sell to returning customers than it is to identify, nurture and sell to new customers. Again, that's a&nbsp;<em>fact</em>&nbsp;of business.</p><p>Let's take my other great pop-culture love as an example, now: <em>Star Wars</em>.</p><p>I love <em>Star Wars</em>, so much so that I run a podcast about it with Garry here at Captivate. We talk about it&nbsp;<em>every single week</em>&nbsp;and I love finding out about the news, I love digging into the lore of&nbsp;<em>Star Wars, </em>the history of it, the future of it, the behind-the-scenes of it, the books, the games, the toys - everything.</p><p>As a podcast creator, I could cram all of that into one show.&nbsp;</p><p>Or, I could get smarter. I could create a network of shows to target each portion of the&nbsp;<em>Star Wars</em>&nbsp;fandom and focus on keeping the ideal listener (erm, myself!) inside that audio content ecosystem more and more each week.</p><p>Let's assume a listener of one show in the network becomes a customer of one of my sponsors, let's say&nbsp;<em>LootCrate</em>&nbsp;was a sponsor, and that said listener buys a single&nbsp;<em>LootCrate</em>&nbsp;box.&nbsp;</p><p>Is it easier and cheaper for that sponsor to move the customer up from being a single-box buyer to being a monthly subscriber through targeting my entire network than it is to go sponsor another podcast elsewhere and start to find a new customer all over again?</p><p>Of course. Because (see business lesson above).</p><p>A great sponsor has a healthy mix of up-sell and new customer acquisition marketing and your network (aka the range of owned, connected podcast properties based around your audio influence)&nbsp;can&nbsp;<em>easily</em>&nbsp;generate healthy, ongoing revenue from sitting right there in that mix.</p><p>That's a very simple example and it can apply more broadly than that, too. For example, Gaz and I are taking our own medicine and creating a <em>Nerd Podcasts</em> network (I have no idea how we got that domain, btw) because our Star Wars geekery crosses into other areas: overall gaming, DC and Marvel, movies, TV shows etc and we are certainly not alone.&nbsp;</p><p>If I had put&nbsp;together a Venn diagram of our podcast audience, you'd see a huge&nbsp;overlap between these interests, where a percentage of&nbsp;<em>Star Wars</em>&nbsp;fans also love&nbsp;<em>Destiny</em>&nbsp;or where a percentage of fans also love&nbsp;<em>The Flash </em>(Wally West, please) and so on..<em>.</em></p><p><strong>A basic podcast network business plan to get you&nbsp;started.</strong></p><p>That sounds cool, right? Right!</p><p>But it has to be executable.</p><p>Like all good business memes, let's get one thing right from the start:&nbsp;<em>begin with the end in mind</em>.</p><p>Gah, I sound like I'm trying to sell you a course. Sorry. I'm not, I has no course.</p><p>The goal of&nbsp;podcast networks is to make money. Simples! Or, if you're less comfortable saying that (which you aren't alone in, lots of podcasters feel icky about money), it's about building a bigger audience around <em>your</em>&nbsp;brand - a connected audio experience with you at the centre.</p><p>In order to make money, you have to have something to sell,&nbsp;plus people willing to buy it. </p><p>I don't want to get too deep into what you <em>could</em> sell, that's another topic, but let's assume this falls into two categories: things that people buy <em>from</em> you (Patreon, merch, exclusive content) and things that people buy <em>through</em> you (sponsor products, affiliate stuff).</p><p>In order for someone to buy something, they have to know about it, they have to want it (either through desire or need), they have to know how to get it and be assured enough of its quality to risk a transaction on it.</p><p>To achieve all of that, a prospective buyer of anything must build trust and knowledge in the *thing* that they're buying and there are&nbsp;only two things that lead to that level of comfort: content and time.</p><p>Specifically a range of targeted content over a reasonable amount of time.&nbsp;</p><p>The goal for you as a new podcast network creator is to create content that engages, entertains and educates the listener and to create a diverse range of it so that, regardless of the mood of that listener, you have content that they want, when they want it.</p><p>From there you can help them towards that purchase (for a sponsor, or for your Patreon, etc) every time they hear you but in a way that's&nbsp;<em>accepted</em>&nbsp;by them - you're giving them amazing free content (and lots of it) so of course, they're ok with you telling them about&nbsp;<em>the thing </em>in return.</p><p>In short: the goal is to keep a listener listening to <strong><em>your</em></strong> content as much as you can.&nbsp;</p><p>To do that, you need to research what the listener is likely to listen to that is in your niche but that <em>you</em> don't produce.</p><p>To do that you have a few options, and employing a combination of them is best: a double&nbsp;question open-ended survey ("<em>What other podcasts do you listen to?"</em>, <em>"What podcasts do you wish existed?")&nbsp;</em>and some competitor research (what other shows exist in your niche and&nbsp;what makes them stand out against yours?)</p><p>From there, it's a case of simply making a plan of the content that you're going to create in order to serve those needs or opportunities that arise from your research and picking a place to start that doesn't burden you with too much extra work.</p><p>For example, perhaps you run a long-form interview podcast and notice that your listeners tell you that they listen to another show in your niche that covers industry news.&nbsp;</p><p>A great place to start your new podcast network could be to do a short, five minute, weekly news round-up podcast that doesn't add too much work to your week but that delivers something to that underserved portion of your listener base. Then, <a href="https://www.captivate.fm/product-releases/network-features/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">go ahead and cross-promote that new show to your existing audience</a>.</p><p>Expanding from there by repeating the formula will help to harness your audio influence and lead to a connected brand that is financially attractive to you and to potential niche-focussed sponsors.</p><p>We know that podcasters like you create more shows the more they get into podcasting, because once you create you just want to keep creating (it's why Captivate has allowed you to create multiple podcasts from day one on one account).</p><p>If you can do that with a&nbsp;<em>strategy</em>&nbsp;in place, you'll be surprised at just how influential, and valuable, you become.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/a-podcast-network-business-plan-to-copy]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0e0fcd07-9c1b-42b6-8147-5bf055c18afd</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/407d5c4e-98d4-49f2-be07-7c5e33b5432c/95LxBc3m5dAJYbKScbhHAE9J.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0e0fcd07-9c1b-42b6-8147-5bf055c18afd.mp3" length="19218588" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>20:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>294</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>294</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>You don&apos;t need big numbers to monetise your audio influence. You just need a plan. Try this one.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Introducing Cross-Promotional Feed Drops &amp; Network Features for Every Captivate Podcaster</title><itunes:title>Introducing Cross-Promotional Feed Drops &amp; Network Features for Every Captivate Podcaster</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>For the full Captivate cross-promotional feed drops and network product release notes, check out the blog post here: <a href="https://www.captivate.fm/product-releases/network-features/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.captivate.fm/product-releases/network-features/</a></p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For the full Captivate cross-promotional feed drops and network product release notes, check out the blog post here: <a href="https://www.captivate.fm/product-releases/network-features/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.captivate.fm/product-releases/network-features/</a></p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/introducing-cross-promotional-feed-drops-network-features-for-every-captivate-podcaster]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0adab885-5b2d-4364-809a-80625d8c8bc9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0adab885-5b2d-4364-809a-80625d8c8bc9.mp3" length="7373013" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>13:15</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><itunes:summary>For the full Captivate cross-promotional feed drops and network product release notes, check out the blog post here: https://www.captivate.fm/product-releases/network-features/</itunes:summary></item><item><title>New Captivate Feature Announcement Coming Up</title><itunes:title>New Captivate Feature Announcement Coming Up</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week is Captivate's second birthday and to celebrate we're running our annual three-hour growth summit over on our <a href="https://www.mark.live/youtube" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a>. Entitled <em>Ready, Set, Grow!, </em>the event will feature three amazing speakers and during the summit, I'll be announcing and demo-ing a huge new range of Captivate features to help you, the indie podcast creator and audio influencer, to grow and monetize your audience.</p><p>There'll be a full, deep-dive education episode of The Podcast Accelerator landing on Thursday to compliment this so for now, let me tell you about the event and what to expect.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week is Captivate's second birthday and to celebrate we're running our annual three-hour growth summit over on our <a href="https://www.mark.live/youtube" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a>. Entitled <em>Ready, Set, Grow!, </em>the event will feature three amazing speakers and during the summit, I'll be announcing and demo-ing a huge new range of Captivate features to help you, the indie podcast creator and audio influencer, to grow and monetize your audience.</p><p>There'll be a full, deep-dive education episode of The Podcast Accelerator landing on Thursday to compliment this so for now, let me tell you about the event and what to expect.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/new-captivate-feature-announcement-coming-up]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2111035b-1b5b-4e52-a79e-3cfe4f886367</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2111035b-1b5b-4e52-a79e-3cfe4f886367.mp3" length="3183210" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>04:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><itunes:summary>This week is Captivate&apos;s second birthday and to celebrate we&apos;re running our annual three-hour growth summit over on our YouTube channel. Entitled Ready, Set, Grow!, the event will feature three amazing speakers and during the summit, I&apos;ll be announcing and demo-ing a huge new range of Captivate features to help you, the indie podcast creator and audio influencer, to grow and monetize your audience.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>3 Signs of a Great Podcast Coach</title><itunes:title>3 Signs of a Great Podcast Coach</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Last week I spoke to you about the three big "sins" of podcast coaching; the three red flags that you should look out for when hiring or working with a podcast coach. </strong></p><p><strong>When it comes to coaching, there are inevitably the very bad ones, but there are also the very good ones, too. After I'd told you my views on how to spot the bad ones last week, Steph Fuccio asked me to do a "good list"&nbsp;- so here it is... my 3 signs of a&nbsp;<em>great</em>&nbsp;podcast coach. Plus a little bonus tip at the end, because "3" sounds better than "4", but I have 4. So...</strong></p><p><strong><em>(If you do need help and can't quite afford a coach, the&nbsp;</em></strong><a href="https://www.captivate.fm/product-releases/learn-how-to-grow-monetize-your-podcast-with-captivate-growth-labs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Captivate Podcast Growth Labs</em></strong></a><strong><em>&nbsp;will help if you're a Captivate podcaster, too.)</em></strong></p><p>I used to play a bit in the online business world.</p><p>Well, actually, I <a href="https://www.captivate.fm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HAVE an online business</a>. But it's podcasting software-as-a-service (SaaS). What I mean here is that I used to be around people who have online businesses but sell things that are a little less... developmental.</p><p>You know the sort of thing: a course, masterminds and of course, coaching.</p><p>It's a nice space to live in but it's hard to scale. Look at any online business person who sells those things: the smart&nbsp;ones diversify into other, more sustainable revenue channels and the more, erm, blinkered ones keep trying to "fill the funnel" of new clients OR up-selling to current clients (<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/292/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">see last week</a> for more on that and why it can be bad for you).</p><p>You know how to spot the red flags in podcast coaching, then, but how do you start to identify a good podcast coach?</p><p><strong>1. This is what they DO.</strong></p><p>For some online business people, coaching is a way to support their income or bridge a financial gap. It's the lowest hanging fruit when it comes to making money because they already have the saleable knowledge and all they have to&nbsp;do is package that up into something that's clearly positioned, marketed and easily understood.&nbsp;</p><p>By creating some content that then positions them as&nbsp;<em>just enough</em>&nbsp;of an expert, popping a lead magnet on their site ("<em>How I Started My Podcast in Just 3 Minutes [My Exact Playbook!]</em>", probably) and warming you up with some emails, they can make some sales.</p><p>There's nothing wrong with that - it's how it works, after all.</p><p>But as a podcaster, you don't want someone who&nbsp;<em>uses coaching to bolster their revenue</em>&nbsp;and keep themselves afloat enough to do the thing that they&nbsp;<em>really want</em>&nbsp;to do.&nbsp;</p><p>No, you need a coach who does coaching for a&nbsp;<em>living</em>. Someone who lives, breathes and loves podcasting and who focuses on maintaining their knowledge and building quality, deep processes for their podcast coaching endeavours.</p><p>Ask yourself, would you rather work with a podcasting expert who coaches, or a coaching expert who has decided to coach on podcasting because it's trendy?</p><p>Looking for a coach who works with a well-developed client base, can show testimonials from that client base and who is willing to share contact details of a few key clients so that you can verify them is a superb place to start.</p><p>If someone is doing&nbsp;<em>anything&nbsp;</em>as a side hustle, they can only dedicate so much time to it. That is ok in a lot of cases, but you need to know that from the outset. Maybe your coach only coaches part-time as they transition from employment to their own business but because of that, maybe...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Last week I spoke to you about the three big "sins" of podcast coaching; the three red flags that you should look out for when hiring or working with a podcast coach. </strong></p><p><strong>When it comes to coaching, there are inevitably the very bad ones, but there are also the very good ones, too. After I'd told you my views on how to spot the bad ones last week, Steph Fuccio asked me to do a "good list"&nbsp;- so here it is... my 3 signs of a&nbsp;<em>great</em>&nbsp;podcast coach. Plus a little bonus tip at the end, because "3" sounds better than "4", but I have 4. So...</strong></p><p><strong><em>(If you do need help and can't quite afford a coach, the&nbsp;</em></strong><a href="https://www.captivate.fm/product-releases/learn-how-to-grow-monetize-your-podcast-with-captivate-growth-labs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Captivate Podcast Growth Labs</em></strong></a><strong><em>&nbsp;will help if you're a Captivate podcaster, too.)</em></strong></p><p>I used to play a bit in the online business world.</p><p>Well, actually, I <a href="https://www.captivate.fm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HAVE an online business</a>. But it's podcasting software-as-a-service (SaaS). What I mean here is that I used to be around people who have online businesses but sell things that are a little less... developmental.</p><p>You know the sort of thing: a course, masterminds and of course, coaching.</p><p>It's a nice space to live in but it's hard to scale. Look at any online business person who sells those things: the smart&nbsp;ones diversify into other, more sustainable revenue channels and the more, erm, blinkered ones keep trying to "fill the funnel" of new clients OR up-selling to current clients (<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/292/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">see last week</a> for more on that and why it can be bad for you).</p><p>You know how to spot the red flags in podcast coaching, then, but how do you start to identify a good podcast coach?</p><p><strong>1. This is what they DO.</strong></p><p>For some online business people, coaching is a way to support their income or bridge a financial gap. It's the lowest hanging fruit when it comes to making money because they already have the saleable knowledge and all they have to&nbsp;do is package that up into something that's clearly positioned, marketed and easily understood.&nbsp;</p><p>By creating some content that then positions them as&nbsp;<em>just enough</em>&nbsp;of an expert, popping a lead magnet on their site ("<em>How I Started My Podcast in Just 3 Minutes [My Exact Playbook!]</em>", probably) and warming you up with some emails, they can make some sales.</p><p>There's nothing wrong with that - it's how it works, after all.</p><p>But as a podcaster, you don't want someone who&nbsp;<em>uses coaching to bolster their revenue</em>&nbsp;and keep themselves afloat enough to do the thing that they&nbsp;<em>really want</em>&nbsp;to do.&nbsp;</p><p>No, you need a coach who does coaching for a&nbsp;<em>living</em>. Someone who lives, breathes and loves podcasting and who focuses on maintaining their knowledge and building quality, deep processes for their podcast coaching endeavours.</p><p>Ask yourself, would you rather work with a podcasting expert who coaches, or a coaching expert who has decided to coach on podcasting because it's trendy?</p><p>Looking for a coach who works with a well-developed client base, can show testimonials from that client base and who is willing to share contact details of a few key clients so that you can verify them is a superb place to start.</p><p>If someone is doing&nbsp;<em>anything&nbsp;</em>as a side hustle, they can only dedicate so much time to it. That is ok in a lot of cases, but you need to know that from the outset. Maybe your coach only coaches part-time as they transition from employment to their own business but because of that, maybe they&nbsp;<em>just</em>&nbsp;focus on the launch phase of a podcast and not, for example, the growth phase.</p><p>It's really important before you hire someone to ask for those testimonials, get a look at the work they've done and&nbsp;the successes that they've achieved, plus it's vital to gain an understanding of how much they put into a) their coaching business overall and b) each individual client in terms of time and deliverables.</p><p>A good&nbsp;podcast coach will be honest with you about how their coaching business fits into their overall working life and what you can expect from them.</p><p>A&nbsp;<em>great</em>&nbsp;podcast coach has built demonstrable processes that are part of the expectations orientation and are at the core of your work together.</p><p><strong>2. They know what they don't know and make sure that you know, too.</strong></p><p>The worst coaches in anything overstretch themselves.</p><p>I mentioned last week that for a lot of coaches, it's easier&nbsp;to sell something to you as a current client than it is to sell something to a new client.</p><p>It's cheaper, too. There are no CAC (customer acquisition costs) and there are no onboarding processes to do. In fact, if positioned well, an up-sell can simply feel like a continuation of your work together and feel like an organic next step.</p><p>The problem arises when podcast coaches overstretch themselves and start selling everything - growth strategies, show notes writing,&nbsp;production, social media management, monetization coaching and so on - so that they can increase your LTV (lifetime value) to them.</p><p>As a business methodology, that's fine; as an experience for you, the paying&nbsp;customer, it's usually not so great because those coaches are&nbsp;<em>ok</em>&nbsp;at that stuff - they can sorta do it, but they aren't&nbsp;<em>good </em>at it.&nbsp;</p><p>This results in box-checking.</p><p>"Am I doing social media?" - check; "Do I have show notes?" - check; "Am I doing&nbsp;<em>something that feels like I'm trying&nbsp;</em>to grow my audience?" - check.</p><p>You get the picture. You end up with a litany of&nbsp;<em>things</em>&nbsp;that you simply&nbsp;<em>do</em> as opposed to seeing&nbsp;<em>actual&nbsp;</em>results.</p><p>A good podcast coach knows their limits and encourages you to focus on a very specific project with them through to successful, measurable completion. From there, they give you some specific and focussed next steps - either with them (if they have the&nbsp;<em>provable</em>&nbsp;skills to do it) or perhaps with someone else... which leads me to...</p><p><strong>3. They tell you when you need extra help, even if it might cost them business.</strong></p><p>The worst coaches try to silo you into their ecosystem. Good coaches know their limits and are honest with you about them.&nbsp;<em>Great</em>&nbsp;coaches never, ever "dead-end" you and love to see you thrive, even if it's with other people.</p><p>When I was a digital agency owner, I made it a point to never ever "dead-end" someone. That is to say, I never left someone without an answer or clarity on what to do next.</p><p>I may not have&nbsp;<em>had</em>&nbsp;the answer, but I went out of my way to either find out or to, better still, find someone that I could refer my clients to who was far better at the&nbsp;<em>next thing</em>&nbsp;or the <em>thing-that-is-adjacent-to-my-thing</em> than I was.</p><p>As a coach, it's better to be superb at what you do and to be "t-shaped" - have a broad&nbsp;range of knowledge at the highest level but have a depth of knowledge in one or&nbsp;two key things.&nbsp;</p><p>When interviewing a new podcast coach, make it a point to ask them where their knowledge ends and what their network is like for referrals to other experts.</p><p>As an example, your coach may be wonderful at podcast launches but never have scaled anything of note. A great coach will be honest with you and tell you that they can refer you to someone else for that part; a poor coach will try to keep you on the hook by saying things like&nbsp;<em>"We can handle that when it comes to it</em>" or&nbsp;<em>"We have the skills in-house to do that".</em></p><p>A tell-tale sign of a really good coach is that they simply don't do that. They aren't an agency, they're a person and they should act as such by saying things like "I" not "we".&nbsp;</p><p>It might sound like a silly distinction now, but when you need someone to solve a problem or to take you forward, you need the right person to take you in the right direction, not just someone to make you&nbsp;<em>feel</em>&nbsp;like you're moving forward.</p><p>A sign of a <em>great</em> podcast coach is that they're open with their referrals and love to transparently collaborate with people who can fill the gaps in their knowledge to give you a more rounded experience.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Bonus (actually, the MOST important&nbsp;one)</strong></p><p>I talked last week about coaches making you feel great and really motivated when you're on a call with them but, as you step back more to look at the results, you begin to see that the numbers just aren't heading in the right direction.</p><p>A good podcast coach makes you feel good, but (vitally!) gives you clear, specific actions during each session and (even more vitally) holds you fully accountable for achieving and completing those actions before your next session.</p><p>A&nbsp;<em>great</em>&nbsp;podcast coach has spent time working on processes, tools and community that helps you to action your specific tasks and has a contingency plan in place for if you don't.</p><p>The&nbsp;<em>best</em>&nbsp;coaches understand your skills, your limits and how far they can take you out of your comfort zone before burning you out; they&nbsp;never, ever "take it easy" on you for not doing what you promised to do.</p><p>If you've hired a coach, then you're ostensibly&nbsp;committed to achieving and taking accountability for the work needed to get to where you want to be -&nbsp;you should expect the very best coaches to be tough on you if you let them down.</p><p><strong>Not all coaches are created equally.</strong></p><p>Coaching is a viable way to make money and, like last week, I'm not bashing all coaches or the <em>good</em> podcast coaches.</p><p>What I am trying to do is to help you&nbsp;<em>identify</em>&nbsp;those good ones and to tell them apart from the bad ones, because you shouldn't invest money in something that sucks.</p><p><a href="https://www.captivate.fm/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">There's some free content here that will help, too</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/3-signs-of-a-great-podcast-coach]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">dcf8e578-a2f1-4f5d-bc06-be2d21ee3122</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e965285d-80a2-45ed-a080-8b816c9fb164/uTocFjuLTpaqA6pnPVXV_U0r.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/dcf8e578-a2f1-4f5d-bc06-be2d21ee3122.mp3" length="8303371" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>15:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>293</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>293</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Last week I spoke to you about the three big &quot;sins&quot; of podcast coaching; the three red flags that you should look out for when hiring or working with a podcast coach.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Fire Your Podcast Coach (The 3 Podcast Coach Sins)</title><itunes:title>Fire Your Podcast Coach (The 3 Podcast Coach Sins)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>At least four times per week someone emails me asking why their podcast audience isn't growing. I always reply and ask for a little more info and usually refer them to the free </strong><a href="https://www.captivate.fm/product-releases/learn-how-to-grow-monetize-your-podcast-with-captivate-growth-labs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Captivate Podcast Growth Labs</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;because their reply typically frustrates me.</strong></p><p>They're usually paying a "podcast coach" to help with their growth.&nbsp;</p><p>And that makes me think: if they're paying someone to help, why are they emailing me asking for my help, too?</p><p>I'm not a podcast coach. I used to coach people on the business of podcasting a few years ago, but I was never a podcast coach and there really is a difference.</p><p>I've been running businesses like Captivate since 2005. My main job here at Captivate is "product owner" wherein I develop ideas, vision and work with the design, engineering, experience and marketing teams on execution.</p><p>My experience over the last 16 years in business has given me experience in just that, business. Or more specifically, growing&nbsp;<em>something</em>&nbsp;from <em>nothing</em>.</p><p>That sounds a lot like what we're trying to achieve as podcasters, too, doesn't it?&nbsp;We're creating something, refining it and building an audience for it that continues to develop and grow until, at some point, we can make some money from it.</p><p>But, growing a podcast is hard. It's hard because podcasting is still a developing market and not every potential listener knows that they&nbsp;<em>can</em>&nbsp;listen to podcasts. It's not like email or SMS marketing, or even Netflix/YouTube&nbsp;and the on-demand video explosion where most of your target audience know that these mediums actually exist.</p><p>But, because podcasting IS a growing market, online coaches and people looking to make some money on the side are turning, still, to podcast coaching as a way to bolster their income.</p><p>A&nbsp;<em>good</em>&nbsp;coach is vital, too, in any walk of life. I'm a huge fan of passing on earned knowledge and making money from that. In fact, I think that podcast launch coaches can really help people <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">navigate through the potential pitfalls of a podcast launch</a> and that if you feel you need one, you should find a podcast launch coach to help.</p><p>If someone has launched a podcast recently with some success, then I believe that it's perfectly fine to sell that very same knowledge to someone who needs help.</p><p>What bothers me, though, is when coaches take your hard-earned money and give you nothing in return; when they're selling something that they&nbsp;<em>think</em>&nbsp;they know to people who&nbsp;<em>believe them</em>.</p><p>That is wrong.</p><p>As someone who works with&nbsp;thousands and thousands of podcasts every day via Captivate, I also get my fair share&nbsp;of coaches coming to me asking for&nbsp;<em>the most basic information</em>&nbsp;on podcasting - even when they're the ones&nbsp;<em>selling</em>&nbsp;podcast coaching.</p><p>That is wrong, too.</p><p>So, I decided to put together these three warning signs for you so that you can identify whether your podcast coach is taking your money and not giving you anything of quality in return.</p><p><strong>1. Your podcast coach once launched a podcast&nbsp;and that's it.</strong></p><p>I said it earlier: if someone has launched a podcast, then they can and should sell that base-level knowledge to someone who needs it, but with one caveat: they should be honest about how far they can take you.</p><p>The problem comes from a coach over-stretching themselves and pretending that they can take you through podcast launch to growth and monetisation.</p><p>Maybe they have a track record in monetising things online and think that translates to...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>At least four times per week someone emails me asking why their podcast audience isn't growing. I always reply and ask for a little more info and usually refer them to the free </strong><a href="https://www.captivate.fm/product-releases/learn-how-to-grow-monetize-your-podcast-with-captivate-growth-labs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Captivate Podcast Growth Labs</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;because their reply typically frustrates me.</strong></p><p>They're usually paying a "podcast coach" to help with their growth.&nbsp;</p><p>And that makes me think: if they're paying someone to help, why are they emailing me asking for my help, too?</p><p>I'm not a podcast coach. I used to coach people on the business of podcasting a few years ago, but I was never a podcast coach and there really is a difference.</p><p>I've been running businesses like Captivate since 2005. My main job here at Captivate is "product owner" wherein I develop ideas, vision and work with the design, engineering, experience and marketing teams on execution.</p><p>My experience over the last 16 years in business has given me experience in just that, business. Or more specifically, growing&nbsp;<em>something</em>&nbsp;from <em>nothing</em>.</p><p>That sounds a lot like what we're trying to achieve as podcasters, too, doesn't it?&nbsp;We're creating something, refining it and building an audience for it that continues to develop and grow until, at some point, we can make some money from it.</p><p>But, growing a podcast is hard. It's hard because podcasting is still a developing market and not every potential listener knows that they&nbsp;<em>can</em>&nbsp;listen to podcasts. It's not like email or SMS marketing, or even Netflix/YouTube&nbsp;and the on-demand video explosion where most of your target audience know that these mediums actually exist.</p><p>But, because podcasting IS a growing market, online coaches and people looking to make some money on the side are turning, still, to podcast coaching as a way to bolster their income.</p><p>A&nbsp;<em>good</em>&nbsp;coach is vital, too, in any walk of life. I'm a huge fan of passing on earned knowledge and making money from that. In fact, I think that podcast launch coaches can really help people <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">navigate through the potential pitfalls of a podcast launch</a> and that if you feel you need one, you should find a podcast launch coach to help.</p><p>If someone has launched a podcast recently with some success, then I believe that it's perfectly fine to sell that very same knowledge to someone who needs help.</p><p>What bothers me, though, is when coaches take your hard-earned money and give you nothing in return; when they're selling something that they&nbsp;<em>think</em>&nbsp;they know to people who&nbsp;<em>believe them</em>.</p><p>That is wrong.</p><p>As someone who works with&nbsp;thousands and thousands of podcasts every day via Captivate, I also get my fair share&nbsp;of coaches coming to me asking for&nbsp;<em>the most basic information</em>&nbsp;on podcasting - even when they're the ones&nbsp;<em>selling</em>&nbsp;podcast coaching.</p><p>That is wrong, too.</p><p>So, I decided to put together these three warning signs for you so that you can identify whether your podcast coach is taking your money and not giving you anything of quality in return.</p><p><strong>1. Your podcast coach once launched a podcast&nbsp;and that's it.</strong></p><p>I said it earlier: if someone has launched a podcast, then they can and should sell that base-level knowledge to someone who needs it, but with one caveat: they should be honest about how far they can take you.</p><p>The problem comes from a coach over-stretching themselves and pretending that they can take you through podcast launch to growth and monetisation.</p><p>Maybe they have a track record in monetising things online and think that translates to podcasting. Sometimes it does, don't get me wrong, but more often than not it's just subtly&nbsp;different enough to not work for you and your podcast.</p><p>As an online coach, people often need and want to make as much money from a "lead" as possible. It's easier to up-sell&nbsp;you a podcast growth plan after your launch and give you really high-level information on what you&nbsp;<em>could</em>&nbsp;do than it is to try to find someone new to work on a launch with.&nbsp;</p><p>But the knowledge they have in their own field can limit how they think about podcasting and audience growth and in particular, can lead to a feeling of frustration from you six months later when your audience doesn't grow as you've been promised.</p><p>Launching a podcast is the most common piece of the puzzle. It's the thing that anyone&nbsp;<em>can</em>&nbsp;do (sometimes with help, sometimes without) whereas <em>growing</em> a podcast's audience is something that few people really learn how to do.</p><p>Before you hire a podcast coach, ask them to show you what&nbsp;<em>they</em>&nbsp;have grown and if your coach can only talk to&nbsp;you at launch level, without showing a&nbsp;<em>podcast&nbsp;</em>audience that they have&nbsp;<em>built from scratch</em>&nbsp;then it's time to fire them.</p><p><strong>2. They're selling lots of different things, like email training or social media training, when telling YOU to "niche".</strong></p><p>Make your mind up coaches. You're teaching people to niche but selling anything and everything to keep up your online business?</p><p>Please. Time to get in the sea methinks.</p><p>The truth is this: online coaches have to find new ways to make money every day because they trend hop.</p><p>They're launching courses about YouTube, social media, growth hacking, meditation, financial freedom, Clubhouse and all sorts of things that mean that they can continue to sell&nbsp;<em>different things to the same people</em>.</p><p>All while telling you to "niche down".</p><p>WTF.</p><p>Sure, there's an argument for them saying their niche is "self-improvement" or some other broad get out of jail free card, but the fact is that they're telling you to niche because it's what they think they need to say to sound like a pro online coach.</p><p>The number of coaches online who create a "podcast launch challenge" and then email me to ask the most basic podcasting questions is&nbsp;<em>embarrassing</em>.</p><p>And I say this because my job is to be your own personal BS filter.</p><p>If your podcast coach is coaching on five different things and seems to flip and flop to the next trend, it's time to fire them.</p><p>How can you <em>possibly</em> stay up to date with podcasting tactics, strategies and technical developments if you're trying to do the same in email marketing, social media, blah blah blah?!</p><p>You can't. Your coach can't.</p><p>If you need a podcast coach, then get a&nbsp;<em>podcast coach</em>. Someone who lives, breathes and loves podcasting, not someone who sees it as one more trend to sell to their audience.</p><p><strong>3. All that you walk away with each time you see the coach is a feeling of motivation, not a clear plan of action.</strong></p><p>Most coaches work in the macro, not the micro.&nbsp;</p><p>They live in the realm of inspiration and motivation and they want to get you fired up enough, to fill up the tank of goodwill enough so that it&nbsp;sees you through to the next training session with them where they fill the tank again.</p><p>But nothing&nbsp;<em>really</em>&nbsp;comes from that in terms of results.</p><p>They don't know&nbsp;<em>how</em>&nbsp;to grow a podcast audience so they fire you up with "what could be", they make you feel great about what you're doing (rightly so!) and they give you some broad overview "actions" to undertake that really don't move the needle.</p><p>I see this all the time in Facebook groups: a guru makes a comment like&nbsp;<em>"It's all about finding your ideal listener, asking them what&nbsp;they're struggling with and then giving it to them!"</em></p><p>There's nothing wrong with that except that's&nbsp;<em>all</em>&nbsp;they say. They don't tell you how because they don't really know and if they do, they can't be bothered spending the time telling you how because that breaks the "passive income" lifestyle.</p><p>But they can fire you up, so you keep paying until&nbsp;you realise that nothing is actually&nbsp;<em>happening</em>.</p><p>Of course, there's an impetus on you to do any work that you have been set (that was one of the most frustrating things about coaching people, they didn't implement the action plan that I'd given them) but there's just as much impetus on the coach to give you clear, micro and specific action steps to take - not just a motivational broad strategy or aspirational conversation about what you&nbsp;<em>could</em>&nbsp;achieve.</p><p>If your podcast coach makes you feel great but doesn't give you anything to action, it's time for them to leave.</p><p><strong>Not all coaches are created equally.</strong></p><p>Coaching is a viable way to make money and I'm not bashing all coaches or the <em>good</em> podcast coaches.</p><p>What I am trying to do is to help you&nbsp;<em>identify</em>&nbsp;those good ones and to tell them apart from the bad ones, because you shouldn't invest money in something that sucks.</p><p><a href="https://www.captivate.fm/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">There's some free stuff here that will help, too</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/fire-your-podcast-coach-the-3-podcast-coach-sins]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2d2d1458-231d-41b8-bd71-08d4f1598bd0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5c418536-5620-49d4-bf5d-c77f5e09e076/08cC70bWSmGAL6-HF5Bhm7jU.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2d2d1458-231d-41b8-bd71-08d4f1598bd0.mp3" length="8727982" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>16:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>292</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>292</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Is it time to fire your podcast coach? Honestly, yeah it probably is. Here are three signs it&apos;s time...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Is Your Ego Ruining Your Podcast&apos;s Growth?</title><itunes:title>Is Your Ego Ruining Your Podcast&apos;s Growth?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>When I was younger I could work for a lot longer without breaks. Now I get tired. It's not so much a physical thing as it is a mental thing - my ideas get a little slower to form and my ability to focus on learning and developing is hindered.</p><p>That's hardly surprising - rest is vital to a successful and happy lifestyle - but the challenge that I often find personally is knowing what to do in order to develop myself&nbsp;<em>after</em>&nbsp;I've rested.</p><p>There's so much that commands your attention and often, as podcasters, we're running our podcast "on the side" (I refuse to say "side hustle" because I'm not trying to sell you a course) so when it comes to producing our show we do it by the numbers.</p><p>Producing becomes the only thing we "have to get through" in order to keep our show going but if you've followed me for a while, you know that it's not about just keeping going, it's about moving forward and growing our audience.</p><p><strong>Why do we stagnate?</strong></p><p>Stagnation comes, in my view, from continually treading water but mistaking that treading as forward motion.</p><p>The production of our show is vital, but if that's all we do then we're treading water. To move forward we have to upgrade ourselves bit by bit in such a way <a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/287/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">that we learn new skills</a> and in such a way that we learn to distinguish between when we're making a decision based on comfort, stubbornness or an unwillingness to adapt.</p><p>The problem that I see a lot of podcasters face is that they don't know where to start with educating themselves on, for example, podcast marketing &amp; promotion (<a href="https://www.captivate.fm/product-releases/learn-how-to-grow-monetize-your-podcast-with-captivate-growth-labs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here's a free thing for that, btw</a>) so they push harder into the things that they're comfortable with to patch over the mental wound of being anxious about beginning to learn something new and uncomfortable.</p><p>I get that completely, I really do, because we&nbsp;<em>all&nbsp;</em>do it. Every single one of us at some point in our lives takes the easier, more comfortable and&nbsp;known path.</p><p>The challenge is that, mentally, we want to progress and we want to develop and we&nbsp;<em>know</em>&nbsp;that we're getting in our own way - but if we aren't careful, our ego slips into the mix and we begin to get defensive about our situation in such a way that pushes us more and more into a production cycle - "<em>Hey I don't want to hear this feedback because I don't know how to act on it so instead, I'll just produce more and more episodes so that I feel great about doing&nbsp;<u>something</u>&nbsp;and we'll see how it goes."</em></p><p>You can only do&nbsp;that for so long.</p><p>After a much-shorter-than-expected amount of time, you begin to get frustrated with your lack of progress again. Maybe your downloads aren't moving in the right direction, maybe your audience engagement isn't where you want it to be and the cycle&nbsp;begins anew: it's hard to hear tough feedback, so you produce something you're comfortable with to make yourself feel better and off we go again...</p><p>That, my beautiful podcaster, is why we stagnate.</p><p><strong>Let's learn to be uncomfortable.</strong></p><p>Discomfort for a podcaster comes in many forms. Often, it begins with an inkling or some feedback that the show that we love producing isn't&nbsp;<em>quite</em>&nbsp;as good as we think it is.</p><p>Sure, that can be subjective but when enough people start saying it, we have to take an objective look at it. We must put ourselves in the minds of our listeners and have empathy with the thing that they're investing in: our show - time isn't free and every time someone&nbsp;listens to our podcast, they invest a little bit more in to our brand.</p><p>What's more,&nbsp;<em>new...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When I was younger I could work for a lot longer without breaks. Now I get tired. It's not so much a physical thing as it is a mental thing - my ideas get a little slower to form and my ability to focus on learning and developing is hindered.</p><p>That's hardly surprising - rest is vital to a successful and happy lifestyle - but the challenge that I often find personally is knowing what to do in order to develop myself&nbsp;<em>after</em>&nbsp;I've rested.</p><p>There's so much that commands your attention and often, as podcasters, we're running our podcast "on the side" (I refuse to say "side hustle" because I'm not trying to sell you a course) so when it comes to producing our show we do it by the numbers.</p><p>Producing becomes the only thing we "have to get through" in order to keep our show going but if you've followed me for a while, you know that it's not about just keeping going, it's about moving forward and growing our audience.</p><p><strong>Why do we stagnate?</strong></p><p>Stagnation comes, in my view, from continually treading water but mistaking that treading as forward motion.</p><p>The production of our show is vital, but if that's all we do then we're treading water. To move forward we have to upgrade ourselves bit by bit in such a way <a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/287/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">that we learn new skills</a> and in such a way that we learn to distinguish between when we're making a decision based on comfort, stubbornness or an unwillingness to adapt.</p><p>The problem that I see a lot of podcasters face is that they don't know where to start with educating themselves on, for example, podcast marketing &amp; promotion (<a href="https://www.captivate.fm/product-releases/learn-how-to-grow-monetize-your-podcast-with-captivate-growth-labs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here's a free thing for that, btw</a>) so they push harder into the things that they're comfortable with to patch over the mental wound of being anxious about beginning to learn something new and uncomfortable.</p><p>I get that completely, I really do, because we&nbsp;<em>all&nbsp;</em>do it. Every single one of us at some point in our lives takes the easier, more comfortable and&nbsp;known path.</p><p>The challenge is that, mentally, we want to progress and we want to develop and we&nbsp;<em>know</em>&nbsp;that we're getting in our own way - but if we aren't careful, our ego slips into the mix and we begin to get defensive about our situation in such a way that pushes us more and more into a production cycle - "<em>Hey I don't want to hear this feedback because I don't know how to act on it so instead, I'll just produce more and more episodes so that I feel great about doing&nbsp;<u>something</u>&nbsp;and we'll see how it goes."</em></p><p>You can only do&nbsp;that for so long.</p><p>After a much-shorter-than-expected amount of time, you begin to get frustrated with your lack of progress again. Maybe your downloads aren't moving in the right direction, maybe your audience engagement isn't where you want it to be and the cycle&nbsp;begins anew: it's hard to hear tough feedback, so you produce something you're comfortable with to make yourself feel better and off we go again...</p><p>That, my beautiful podcaster, is why we stagnate.</p><p><strong>Let's learn to be uncomfortable.</strong></p><p>Discomfort for a podcaster comes in many forms. Often, it begins with an inkling or some feedback that the show that we love producing isn't&nbsp;<em>quite</em>&nbsp;as good as we think it is.</p><p>Sure, that can be subjective but when enough people start saying it, we have to take an objective look at it. We must put ourselves in the minds of our listeners and have empathy with the thing that they're investing in: our show - time isn't free and every time someone&nbsp;listens to our podcast, they invest a little bit more in to our brand.</p><p>What's more,&nbsp;<em>new </em>listeners may be experiencing the same thoughts as your stalwart listeners and simply choosing to go elsewhere for their content, resulting in slow audience growth and diminishing returns on the time that&nbsp;<em>we</em>&nbsp;invest in the podcast.</p><p>I've seen this countless times and in fact, one of my very favourite shows has&nbsp;<em>just</em>&nbsp;stopped publishing for this reason - it's such a shame.</p><p>Discomfort can also come from worrying&nbsp;that, if we DO accept that we may need to make changes to our show, it may cause more work for us and that can be scary.</p><p>After all, we're used to our production cycle and "getting through" another episode so that we can say that we've done it but when it demands thoughtful, highly considered work we can easily shy away from it.</p><p>This, in my experience, is the #1 reason that "entrepreneur" podcasters quit - they've been told they can "put it on autopilot" or "podcast in less than an hour a week".</p><p>Well, I can play golf for less than an hour per week, but I'll never cure my slice or lower my score if I do that, will I? (NB: this assumes golfing talent, which I sorely lack.)</p><p>I've distilled the reasons that we stagnate into three categories: fear of extra work, fear of not knowing what to do and&nbsp;our fragile podcaster ego.</p><p>When we start a podcast, we can do what we want with it and sure, it remains "our" show but the second that people listen to it we're making ourselves accountable to them - we have to deliver what they want otherwise they get their audio fix elsewhere.</p><p>What's interesting about podcasting is that our listeners choose to listen to us. Little old us, the indie podcaster in the bedroom producing a show that we love and so, when they do give us feedback, it's from a real place of positivity and support - they&nbsp;<em>want</em>&nbsp;us to succeed and grow because if we do, we can give them more content that they love!</p><p>So, we have to remove our ego from the equation, first.</p><p>Let's learn to understand that if someone gives us feedback on our show, they aren't attacking us or being ungrateful for what we produce and what give to them for free. Instead, they're usually trying to help in their own way.</p><p>But it's really uncomfortable to hear that our mic is too loud, or the audio quality isn't great or that the format we love is becoming repetitive or [insert constructive criticism here]...</p><p>If we can let go of the ego part of our podcasting processes then we can actually&nbsp;<u>use</u>&nbsp;our audience positively and generate<em>&nbsp;</em><u>free</u> feedback and "user testing" from our listeners without much effort.</p><p>We can even build this into our episode flow by devoting a call to action to&nbsp;<em>"Hey, have feedback for me? Just email me on mark@rebelbasemedia.io and I'd love to hear it and think it through!"</em>.</p><p>What's fun about this is that, having removed our ego, we gain the important feedback which in turn helps us with those other two stagnation reasons - fear of extra work and fear of not knowing what to do.</p><p>Consider this: a listener doesn't like your intro music (it happens) and (with ego out of the equation) you objectively listen to it and realise that, even though you like it and it reflected your ideas in the early days, your show has developed to a point where it no longer quite fits the brand tone of voice that you're aiming for to attract new listeners.</p><p>This gives you a starting point: you don't have to be afraid of what to do next (test new intro music) and you don't need to worry about it causing extra work (it's a one-off project that needs a couple of hours, max).</p><p>That's a pretty simple example but it works for marketing or promotion, too.</p><p>You could gain feedback from your audience on where they found your podcast or why they decided to try it. Let's assume that a solid percentage of your audience&nbsp;found it via a friend on Facebook and chose to listen because they really loved the short-form content that&nbsp;you produce and your no-nonsense attitude to whatever you talk about.</p><p>That feedback has given you a specific next step: work on a call to action that asks people to share on Facebook and to tell people that your no-nonsense episodes are less than 15 minutes long and about [whatever your niche is].</p><p>You know&nbsp;<em>what</em>&nbsp;to do and you know&nbsp;<em>how</em>&nbsp;to do it in minutes.</p><p>Will that boost your audience instantly?&nbsp;</p><p>No, but it'll help! And if you use <a href="https://help.captivate.fm/en/articles/5319451-how-to-create-and-use-captivate-short-links-to-promote-and-measure-anything-connected-to-your-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate's short links feature</a>, you could even track the impact it has!</p><p>These small things mount up and help to grow your audience. There is NO "one way" to build a following but there IS one way to fail at it: get in your own way.</p><p>Building anything pushes us to adapt and develop ourselves not only physically but mentally, too. We can learn to become comfortable being uncomfortable which, in turn, pushes us to try new things and test ideas without the fear of masses of extra work and without wondering where to start or what to do next.</p><p>We have to do&nbsp;<em>something</em>&nbsp;to grow our audience but the&nbsp;<em>first&nbsp;</em>thing that we must do is to make sure that it isn't <u>us</u> holding ourselves and our podcast back from greatness.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/is-your-ego-ruining-your-podcasts-growth-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c951a845-8f56-4706-b3a1-a50459d3db45</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2364ebbd-d6c9-4b8e-bd86-3243f26c25b8/cJzJtk9NmiYirXzsDyRWsOaE.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c951a845-8f56-4706-b3a1-a50459d3db45.mp3" length="7462478" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>13:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>291</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>291</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>When you start a podcast you&apos;re full of guts and gusto but, unless you choose to develop yourself and grow, is it possible that you can become a big part of why your podcast doesn&apos;t achieve the success you dreamed of?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>What Podcast Marketing Posts Work Best on LinkedIn?</title><itunes:title>What Podcast Marketing Posts Work Best on LinkedIn?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Now I'm no expert on LinkedIn, but when my long-time friend Jonathan Baillie-Strong asked me what types of posts I've seen work best on LinkedIn for podcast marketing, I had to dive in. For me, it comes down to what type of media you publish and how you title it...</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Now I'm no expert on LinkedIn, but when my long-time friend Jonathan Baillie-Strong asked me what types of posts I've seen work best on LinkedIn for podcast marketing, I had to dive in. For me, it comes down to what type of media you publish and how you title it...</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/what-podcast-marketing-posts-work-best-on-linkedin]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6c320a83-8d53-4524-a113-d15e820ea26e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4795b410-516f-4ff8-bf47-65352671cb75/bGKxnEFWU6V4fs1a88S1aQCO.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6c320a83-8d53-4524-a113-d15e820ea26e.mp3" length="4302738" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>290</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>290</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Now I&apos;m no expert on LinkedIn, but when my long-time friend Jonathan Baillie-Strong asked me what types of posts I&apos;ve seen work best on LinkedIn for podcast marketing, I had to dive in. For me, it comes down to what type of media you publish and how you title it...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>How to Handle Guest No-Shows</title><itunes:title>How to Handle Guest No-Shows</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Michael Herst asked me during our Podcast Launch Accelerator office hours on Facebook how to handle it when a guest drops out, both from a content perspective and whether you should re-publish an old episode, plus from a guest management perspective.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Michael Herst asked me during our Podcast Launch Accelerator office hours on Facebook how to handle it when a guest drops out, both from a content perspective and whether you should re-publish an old episode, plus from a guest management perspective.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-to-handle-guest-no-shows]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e962ce1-f614-4abb-bf1f-4f6b623abee6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e59a1098-81d2-4716-8aae-d091861eace5/DZsdhQC28EoxtVOkMJKIBr_S.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5e962ce1-f614-4abb-bf1f-4f6b623abee6.mp3" length="3922934" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>289</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>289</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Michael Herst asked me during our Podcast Launch Accelerator office hours on Facebook how to handle it when a guest drops out, both from a content perspective and whether you should re-publish an old episode, plus from a guest management perspective.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Listener Notification - Format Change</title><itunes:title>Listener Notification - Format Change</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A quick update on the format of The Podcast Accelerator. Moving to longer-form Monday episodes from July 12th :)</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A quick update on the format of The Podcast Accelerator. Moving to longer-form Monday episodes from July 12th :)</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/listener-notification-format-change]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1ad1c24a-029b-4b36-804e-72e894338e25</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/178f28da-3bef-44aa-866d-69530fb38971/MQG6sLaASHYCnY-vCYSeePWg.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1ad1c24a-029b-4b36-804e-72e894338e25.mp3" length="3803434" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>05:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Introducing Captivate Podcast Growth Labs</title><itunes:title>Introducing Captivate Podcast Growth Labs</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel like you don't know what to do or when to do it when it comes to growing your podcast audience and generating revenue from your show?</p><p>You're not alone -after all, you didn't become a podcaster to learn about marketing, promotion and monetization!</p><p>That's why today, we're launching Captivate Growth Labs.</p><p>Captivate Growth Labs is a safe place to learn all of the skills that no one told you that you needed to become a successful podcaster and is completely free to all Captivate users!</p><p>With an actionable and continually expanding library of courses and workshops diving deep into all facets of podcast marketing, audience growth and monetization, you'll never feel stuck, you'll never feel lost and you'll never feel alone as you watch your audience and your downloads grow.</p><p>But Captivate's Podcast Growth Lab isn't just about the best education &amp; guidance from the world's leading growth experts, it's also about giving you a safe community to remain accountable, share feedback and join other podcasters like you during live masterminds, clinics &amp; podcast maker days <em>and</em> to take part in regular growth challenges that will help you to achieve clear, specific goals for your podcast.</p><p>Captivate helps you to grow &amp; monetize your podcast with a range of tools to suit your specific needs and with Captivate Growth Labs, you can be even more confident that your podcast is growing beyond your expectations.</p><p>Captivate Growth Labs is free to all Captivate podcasters, forever.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel like you don't know what to do or when to do it when it comes to growing your podcast audience and generating revenue from your show?</p><p>You're not alone -after all, you didn't become a podcaster to learn about marketing, promotion and monetization!</p><p>That's why today, we're launching Captivate Growth Labs.</p><p>Captivate Growth Labs is a safe place to learn all of the skills that no one told you that you needed to become a successful podcaster and is completely free to all Captivate users!</p><p>With an actionable and continually expanding library of courses and workshops diving deep into all facets of podcast marketing, audience growth and monetization, you'll never feel stuck, you'll never feel lost and you'll never feel alone as you watch your audience and your downloads grow.</p><p>But Captivate's Podcast Growth Lab isn't just about the best education &amp; guidance from the world's leading growth experts, it's also about giving you a safe community to remain accountable, share feedback and join other podcasters like you during live masterminds, clinics &amp; podcast maker days <em>and</em> to take part in regular growth challenges that will help you to achieve clear, specific goals for your podcast.</p><p>Captivate helps you to grow &amp; monetize your podcast with a range of tools to suit your specific needs and with Captivate Growth Labs, you can be even more confident that your podcast is growing beyond your expectations.</p><p>Captivate Growth Labs is free to all Captivate podcasters, forever.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/introducing-captivate-podcast-growth-labs]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e3bc3759-e280-4613-9b72-1e1f682a7f39</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e3bc3759-e280-4613-9b72-1e1f682a7f39.mp3" length="4805925" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><itunes:summary>Learn how to grow your podcast audience with Captivate Podcast Growth Labs.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Does Social Media Traction Depend on Your Podcast Topic?</title><itunes:title>Does Social Media Traction Depend on Your Podcast Topic?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Long-time friend Steph Fuccio asked this insightful question during one of our Podcast Launch Accelerator office hours sessions on Facebook - and I have a few thoughts on it.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Long-time friend Steph Fuccio asked this insightful question during one of our Podcast Launch Accelerator office hours sessions on Facebook - and I have a few thoughts on it.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/does-social-media-traction-depend-on-your-podcast-topic]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8c78b374-d584-44f0-85c8-0ad68428f1ca</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15bdd645-ab0a-4a3a-b87f-3cfac2e961ad/YEKk5qe6wTRGjv6wi9oK2Gx2.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8c78b374-d584-44f0-85c8-0ad68428f1ca.mp3" length="3645726" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>05:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>288</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>288</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Long-time friend Steph Fuccio asked this insightful question during one of our Podcast Launch Accelerator office hours sessions on Facebook - and I have a few thoughts on it.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Two Skills That Will Grow Your Podcast</title><itunes:title>Two Skills That Will Grow Your Podcast</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I'm a huge fan of transferrable skills.</p><p>When I ran my digital agency I was the person who knew plenty about plenty and could talk knowledgeably&nbsp;enough on&nbsp;marketing or design or coding or user experience or app development to be able to 1. sell those things&nbsp;and 2. manage them successfully.</p><p>I'm no specialist in any of them, product marketing seems to be my specialism, but I have enough quality knowledge from years of experience to be able to connect the dots and importantly, to be able to apply knowledge from one skillset to the requirement of another situation.</p><p>My skills are transferrable.</p><p>Once you learn how to do something, you see its application in all walks of life and you see how that thing connects to the other things around you and how it can be applied to make those better, too.</p><p>In short: by learning the <em>skills to achieve outcomes</em>&nbsp;and not just the&nbsp;<em>outcomes themselves</em>&nbsp;in any given process, you can deliver yourself quick wins but with the underlying knowledge to be able to rapidly pivot, meaningfully assess &amp; measure and apply those skills forever, to anything.</p><p>In fact, there's a famous Italian proverb dedicated to this mindset:&nbsp;</p><p><em>Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.</em></p><p><strong>You don't have time for quick fixes.</strong></p><p>A quick fix is rarely that.</p><p>Why?&nbsp;</p><p>Because it doesn't usually&nbsp;work.&nbsp;</p><p>When it doesn't work you enter a cycle of dejection and hunting: you feel dejected about the thing you've spent time and heck, maybe even money, on and you immediately begin searching&nbsp;for the next silver bullet that will give you that "10x" boost you need.</p><p>When you employ a quick fix&nbsp;you usually do so without any strategy, either. So you end up changing&nbsp;<em>something</em>&nbsp;or a&nbsp;<em>range</em>&nbsp;of things on a whim - or on instruction from someone - without any real thought to the consequences and without even really listing out what you&nbsp;<em>did</em>&nbsp;change, when and why.</p><p>That's dangerous because you can't go back. Well, you can... but only for a while; until you've implemented so many small quick fixes that what you started with is so far away from where you are now that you become even&nbsp;<em>more</em>&nbsp;dejected that your passion has become an unrecognisable behemoth full of patchwork and filler.</p><p>Thus, the "quick" fixes actually sap more and more time as you unravel each of them, trying to overlay a new one every time you see a shiny new idea that will "grow your podcast easily".</p><p><strong>"I wish I'd started earlier."</strong></p><p>I've just gotten&nbsp;back into bass playing. It's been about 10 years since I really played properly and you know what, I got back to a decent level pretty quickly.&nbsp;</p><p>I had the muscle memory and I knew my way around the fretboard again instantly. I was a tad slow, but that's ok - the basics were there and getting back up to a decent level didn't take half as long as learning it from scratch.</p><p>I was able to dust off a skill I'd spent years learning and apply it pretty quickly to something&nbsp;<em>today</em>.</p><p>But I had a level.&nbsp;</p><p>I couldn't get any further than where I'd gotten 10 years ago.&nbsp;</p><p>I could learn a new song (quick fix) but might only know how to play that song. I wouldn't know the tonal structure of it, I wouldn't know&nbsp;<em>why</em>&nbsp;it was composed that way and I wouldn't be able to take that song and improvise around the chord sequence enough to enjoy making it my own.</p><p>But I'd know the song. That's it. I'd&nbsp;<em>just</em> know the song - an exercise in repetition and simple mimicry.</p><p>I pondered this as I began to feel myself getting back to my previous playing level and decided that I had two paths to choose from: I could keep learning songs and feel...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I'm a huge fan of transferrable skills.</p><p>When I ran my digital agency I was the person who knew plenty about plenty and could talk knowledgeably&nbsp;enough on&nbsp;marketing or design or coding or user experience or app development to be able to 1. sell those things&nbsp;and 2. manage them successfully.</p><p>I'm no specialist in any of them, product marketing seems to be my specialism, but I have enough quality knowledge from years of experience to be able to connect the dots and importantly, to be able to apply knowledge from one skillset to the requirement of another situation.</p><p>My skills are transferrable.</p><p>Once you learn how to do something, you see its application in all walks of life and you see how that thing connects to the other things around you and how it can be applied to make those better, too.</p><p>In short: by learning the <em>skills to achieve outcomes</em>&nbsp;and not just the&nbsp;<em>outcomes themselves</em>&nbsp;in any given process, you can deliver yourself quick wins but with the underlying knowledge to be able to rapidly pivot, meaningfully assess &amp; measure and apply those skills forever, to anything.</p><p>In fact, there's a famous Italian proverb dedicated to this mindset:&nbsp;</p><p><em>Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.</em></p><p><strong>You don't have time for quick fixes.</strong></p><p>A quick fix is rarely that.</p><p>Why?&nbsp;</p><p>Because it doesn't usually&nbsp;work.&nbsp;</p><p>When it doesn't work you enter a cycle of dejection and hunting: you feel dejected about the thing you've spent time and heck, maybe even money, on and you immediately begin searching&nbsp;for the next silver bullet that will give you that "10x" boost you need.</p><p>When you employ a quick fix&nbsp;you usually do so without any strategy, either. So you end up changing&nbsp;<em>something</em>&nbsp;or a&nbsp;<em>range</em>&nbsp;of things on a whim - or on instruction from someone - without any real thought to the consequences and without even really listing out what you&nbsp;<em>did</em>&nbsp;change, when and why.</p><p>That's dangerous because you can't go back. Well, you can... but only for a while; until you've implemented so many small quick fixes that what you started with is so far away from where you are now that you become even&nbsp;<em>more</em>&nbsp;dejected that your passion has become an unrecognisable behemoth full of patchwork and filler.</p><p>Thus, the "quick" fixes actually sap more and more time as you unravel each of them, trying to overlay a new one every time you see a shiny new idea that will "grow your podcast easily".</p><p><strong>"I wish I'd started earlier."</strong></p><p>I've just gotten&nbsp;back into bass playing. It's been about 10 years since I really played properly and you know what, I got back to a decent level pretty quickly.&nbsp;</p><p>I had the muscle memory and I knew my way around the fretboard again instantly. I was a tad slow, but that's ok - the basics were there and getting back up to a decent level didn't take half as long as learning it from scratch.</p><p>I was able to dust off a skill I'd spent years learning and apply it pretty quickly to something&nbsp;<em>today</em>.</p><p>But I had a level.&nbsp;</p><p>I couldn't get any further than where I'd gotten 10 years ago.&nbsp;</p><p>I could learn a new song (quick fix) but might only know how to play that song. I wouldn't know the tonal structure of it, I wouldn't know&nbsp;<em>why</em>&nbsp;it was composed that way and I wouldn't be able to take that song and improvise around the chord sequence enough to enjoy making it my own.</p><p>But I'd know the song. That's it. I'd&nbsp;<em>just</em> know the song - an exercise in repetition and simple mimicry.</p><p>I pondered this as I began to feel myself getting back to my previous playing level and decided that I had two paths to choose from: I could keep learning songs and feel good about being able to play them or I could take the harder path and go back to basics - I could pick up the music&nbsp;<em>theory</em>&nbsp;studies that I hadn't touched for over 20 years (!) - I could learn the&nbsp;<em>underlying skills</em>&nbsp;required to be able to <em>play</em>&nbsp;the song but also to&nbsp;<em>understand</em>&nbsp;the song and&nbsp;<em>why</em>&nbsp;it worked.</p><p>That's what I did. I chose the harder path and picked up music theory again.</p><p>Fast forward a couple of months and I've never been as proficient around a bass fretboard as I am now - I can still play the songs I could've just learned to&nbsp;<em>copy</em>&nbsp;(quick fix) but now I know why they work, how to extend them and how to apply the harmonic qualities of those songs to either writing my own or learning other songs.</p><p>I wish I'd started earlier.</p><p><strong>Discomfort isn't permanent, skills are.</strong></p><p>​​​​I'm not going to use the "You never forget how to ride a bike" example (crap, I think I just did) but you know it. And you know why it's true.</p><p>Once you have it, you have it and you can&nbsp;<em>do</em>&nbsp;it. Will you always be&nbsp;<em>excellent&nbsp;</em>at it? Nope. But you'll have a level&nbsp;that you can apply no matter where you are and no matter why you need it.</p><p>The same should be said about your podcast growth skills.</p><p>What if you pivot your show into a YouTube channel? Or a blog?&nbsp;</p><p>You might have to start from scratch in growing that&nbsp;channel&nbsp;but if you've built your podcast on quick fixes then you'll&nbsp;<em>only</em>&nbsp;be able to build those things on quick fixes, too.</p><p>That's unstable.</p><p>Quick fixes fall into three categories:</p><p>The first is the genuine quick fix: something that's wrong or a major barrier to success. Fixing these aren't going to help your show to grow, but they'll <em>stop it</em>&nbsp;from growing if you don't fix them. Examples might be broken RSS feeds, poor show names that don't align with your audience, bad audio quality, etc.</p><p>The second category of quick fix is the "exploit". </p><p>These are usually sold by gurus who teach you a rapid growth trick that exploits an algorithmic issue with a tech platform, for example, "Get in New &amp; Noteworthy with this one simple trick". </p><p>They're cool and all, but don't last. </p><p>A great example was back in the day you could post your hosted MP3 file's URL to Twitter (the one you get from your <a href="https://www.captivate.fm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast host</a>) and because of how Twitter pinged the file, it'd count as a download. I tried it myself to see if it worked - it did (it was called "Twitter Bombing") - but we podcast hosts and the IAB clocked it and stopped counting them as valid downloads (because they weren't).</p><p>Imagine if you'd built your numbers on THAT quick fix - bye bye sponsors.</p><p>Lastly, the third category of quick fix is "mimicry".</p><p>This is where you see someone doing well and think that you can copy exactly what they did to have the same level of success.</p><p>That happens a lot in podcasting. </p><p>Everything is "on Fire" because of John &amp; Kate's work with EOFire - they did and do well, but they did that because they were&nbsp;<em>original -</em>&nbsp;copying that isn't going to work.</p><p>Similarly, copying the&nbsp;<em>steps</em>&nbsp;that someone has taken to become successful without copying what they&nbsp;<em>do</em>&nbsp;can only work if you have the same level of&nbsp;motivation, the same resources and the same type of audience that they have, otherwise, the variables between you mount up and culminates in a lack of results.</p><p>In short, you're going to be uncomfortable with quick fixes because regardless of what you implement, it <em>will</em>&nbsp;be new to you - if it wasn't, you'd already be doing it.</p><p>If you're going to be uncomfortable anyway, why not spend that time learning something for the long-term rather than trying to "patch up" a solution?</p><p><strong>What should you learn?</strong></p><p>There's so much! That's not flippant, either. </p><p>I mean it - there's a LOT you can learn to grow your podcast but, like my bass playing, the very first set of things you should learn are the core, foundational basics that everything else builds upon.</p><p>Those are 1. finding out what people really want and 2. being able to articulate what they want in such a way that they're willing to take some action.</p><p>Audience research and copywriting are the two most valuable and fundamental skills that you can possess and they are the most transferrable, too. If you learn these here in podcasting, you'll apply them in&nbsp;<em>anything</em>&nbsp;that you undertake from this day forward.</p><p><strong>Audience research&nbsp;</strong>is the process of figuring out what people want from you and how to test your ideas without the bias that you naturally bring to the table when discussing your passions.</p><p>How many times have you told someone about your podcast only for them to say it's a great idea but to never actually listen?</p><p>Why does that happen?</p><p>Because of human nature. It's easier to tell you, once you're in "pitch mode", that your podcast sounds like a great idea and that sure "I'll have a listen" because that won't hurt your feelings and it's of no consequence to the person you're talking to for them to lie about that.</p><p>For you, though, it's a really badly missed opportunity to gain some actual feedback about what they&nbsp;<em>would</em>&nbsp;listen to and&nbsp;<em>why</em>&nbsp;they'd listen.</p><p>This is a skill I learned in the tech world building Captivate and Poductivity. I learned it from a book called&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mom-Test-customers-business-everyone/dp/1492180742/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=the+mom+test&amp;qid=1624270625&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Mom Test</em></a><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong>by Rob Fitzpatrick and I learned it in about 2015. The book keeps getting more and more expensive because it's&nbsp;<em>that</em>&nbsp;useful.</p><p>By taking a day to read it you can fundamentally change the way that you have conversations about your projects and apply the learnings&nbsp;<em>instantly </em>to whatever it is that you're building.</p><p>I've done it&nbsp;<em>so</em>&nbsp;many times for&nbsp;<em>so&nbsp;</em>many projects including all of my tech products but also,&nbsp;all of my podcasts and I've done it without people knowing just by having quality, unbiased conversations.</p><p>When people tell me "It's like you're in my head with this content!" it's usually because I have been. And not in a weird way, in a <em>Mom Test</em> way!</p><p><strong>Copywriting</strong>&nbsp;is the art of writing copy that makes the person reading it feel like you're talking&nbsp;specifically to them about the very problem that they're having in such a way that they believe wholeheartedly in the solution you can provide.&nbsp;</p><p>The best in the business is Ray Edwards and he has a great book called&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Write-Copy-Sells-Step-Step/dp/161448502X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1624270896&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>How to Write Copy that Sells</em></a>&nbsp;that you should buy.</p><p>You can't write copy without understanding your audience but once you do understand them, you need to really know how to write meaningful words that entice people to do the very thing that you want them to do - in our case as podcasters, that's usually to try out one of our podcast episodes.</p><p>The thing to remember with copywriting is that no one is as passionate about your podcast as you are and sadly, you&nbsp;can't stand in front of&nbsp;<em>everyone</em>&nbsp;and tell them about it in your passionate, practiced pitch voice.</p><p>Learning how to articulate what we do, how we do it, why we do it and what they'll&nbsp;<em>get from it</em>&nbsp;means that our written word - whether that's a sponsor kit, episode title, Tweet or episode notes - has maximum effect and will begin to convert readers to listeners.</p><p>The interesting thing with this approach, too, is that the vast majority of podcasters are simply&nbsp;<em>not</em>&nbsp;doing these two things and if you spend time learning the basics of them, you'll see very quick results but also you will have built a baseline skillset that can be applied to&nbsp;<em>anything</em>&nbsp;that you do, ever.</p><p>This is how I've built my businesses and my podcasts. Those two skills are at the core of everything I've ever done and they should be at the heart of your podcast's growth plan, too.</p><p>Holler at me on Twitter at <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a> if you need a hand, I'll be around.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/captivatepodcasting</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://mark.live/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Twitter</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://mark.live/email" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark.Live/Email</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/two-skills-that-will-grow-your-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6575f695-13a8-45e6-aca4-932206a19b9c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/19a5a941-94ef-47ba-9ef9-cb87e81328a3/RmBKWc-LWKC-8wNArvYZNrdA.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6575f695-13a8-45e6-aca4-932206a19b9c.mp3" length="9413704" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>17:30</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>287</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>287</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Can you grow your podcast quickly without relying on quick fixes? Sure. It&apos;s just about choosing the right skills to learn.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>What Two Social Platforms Would You Pick to Promote Your Podcast?</title><itunes:title>What Two Social Platforms Would You Pick to Promote Your Podcast?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This is a superb question from Michael Rodriguez! I'm a fan of social marketing but only when it fits our plans, our schedules and our goals. So, here's what I'd choose...</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a superb question from Michael Rodriguez! I'm a fan of social marketing but only when it fits our plans, our schedules and our goals. So, here's what I'd choose...</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/what-two-social-platforms-would-you-pick-to-promote-your-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d9391f98-979c-44e5-a8aa-2e345ca821b4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2f1602e6-6fcc-4070-be7a-fcd3469d792c/i4JPd7z-vdBm1LAP3fuM16Sr.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d9391f98-979c-44e5-a8aa-2e345ca821b4.mp3" length="4932659" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>286</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>286</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>This is a superb question from Michael Rodriguez! I&apos;m a fan of social marketing but only when it fits our plans, our schedules and our goals. So, here&apos;s what I&apos;d choose...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Click-Worthy Episode Titles</title><itunes:title>Click-Worthy Episode Titles</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>How do you write your episode titles? Serious question. It sounds easy, right? It is, you just choose something descriptive and evocative. But does that guarantee a click?</strong></p><p>A few weeks ago&nbsp;I authored a <a href="https://twitter.com/MrAsquith/status/1389995638406975493" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast growth thread on Twitter containing five things that I see podcasters doing wrong every day and quick ways to fix them</a>.</p><p>Over the next couple of weeks, I'm going&nbsp;deeper into each of these problems to add more context, take a closer look at how to implement the fix and why I suggested each particular approach.</p><p>Last time, I talked about why <a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/279/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>you shouldn't buy that $97 guru crap</em></a>,&nbsp;before that&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/277/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>how to grow your podcast by being more human </em></a>and the week before,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/275/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>how to produce less and grow your podcast more</em></a><em>.</em></p><p>Next up, problem/fix #4, to recap is... your episode titles.</p><p><strong>Episode titles are easy. Good episode titles are very hard.</strong></p><p>You might have heard about "SEO". It means "search engine optimisation" and here's how <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Search_engine_optimization" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a> describes it:</p><p><em>Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of improving the quality and quantity of website traffic to a website or a web page from search engines.[1] SEO targets unpaid traffic (known as "natural" or "organic" results) rather than direct traffic or paid traffic. Unpaid traffic may originate from different kinds of searches, including image search, video search, academic search,[2] news search, and industry-specific vertical search engines.</em></p><p><em>As an Internet marketing strategy, SEO considers how search engines work, the computer-programmed algorithms that dictate search engine behavior, what people search for, the actual search terms or keywords typed into search engines, and which search engines are preferred by their targeted audience. SEO is performed because a website will receive more visitors from a search engine when websites rank higher on the search engine results page (SERP). These visitors can then potentially be converted into customers.</em></p><p>Here's my paraphrased <strong>rewrite</strong> of that as it relates to podcasting:</p><p><em>Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of improving the quality and quantity of </em><strong><em>new listeners to a podcast</em></strong><em> from&nbsp;search engines.</em></p><p><em>As a </em><strong><em>podcast</em></strong><em>&nbsp;marketing strategy, SEO considers how search engines work, the computer-programmed algorithms that dictate search engine behavior, </em><strong><em>what people search for</em></strong><em>, the actual search terms or keywords typed into search engines, and which search engines are preferred by their targeted audience. </em><strong><em>SEO is performed because a podcast will receive more potential new listeners from a search engine when shows rank higher on the search engine results page (SERP)</em></strong><em>. </em></p><p><strong><em>These listeners can then potentially be converted into followers and fans</em></strong><em>.</em></p><p>Every podcast app is a search engine. Every. Single. One.</p><p>In fact, Wikipedia tells us that, too -&nbsp;look:</p><p><em>...and industry-specific vertical search engines.</em></p><p>With this in mind, then, we need to think about our episode titles like "SEO" titles.</p><p>Outside of getting traffic, though, SEO has another goal: to get the click through to...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>How do you write your episode titles? Serious question. It sounds easy, right? It is, you just choose something descriptive and evocative. But does that guarantee a click?</strong></p><p>A few weeks ago&nbsp;I authored a <a href="https://twitter.com/MrAsquith/status/1389995638406975493" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast growth thread on Twitter containing five things that I see podcasters doing wrong every day and quick ways to fix them</a>.</p><p>Over the next couple of weeks, I'm going&nbsp;deeper into each of these problems to add more context, take a closer look at how to implement the fix and why I suggested each particular approach.</p><p>Last time, I talked about why <a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/279/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>you shouldn't buy that $97 guru crap</em></a>,&nbsp;before that&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/277/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>how to grow your podcast by being more human </em></a>and the week before,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/275/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>how to produce less and grow your podcast more</em></a><em>.</em></p><p>Next up, problem/fix #4, to recap is... your episode titles.</p><p><strong>Episode titles are easy. Good episode titles are very hard.</strong></p><p>You might have heard about "SEO". It means "search engine optimisation" and here's how <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Search_engine_optimization" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a> describes it:</p><p><em>Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of improving the quality and quantity of website traffic to a website or a web page from search engines.[1] SEO targets unpaid traffic (known as "natural" or "organic" results) rather than direct traffic or paid traffic. Unpaid traffic may originate from different kinds of searches, including image search, video search, academic search,[2] news search, and industry-specific vertical search engines.</em></p><p><em>As an Internet marketing strategy, SEO considers how search engines work, the computer-programmed algorithms that dictate search engine behavior, what people search for, the actual search terms or keywords typed into search engines, and which search engines are preferred by their targeted audience. SEO is performed because a website will receive more visitors from a search engine when websites rank higher on the search engine results page (SERP). These visitors can then potentially be converted into customers.</em></p><p>Here's my paraphrased <strong>rewrite</strong> of that as it relates to podcasting:</p><p><em>Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of improving the quality and quantity of </em><strong><em>new listeners to a podcast</em></strong><em> from&nbsp;search engines.</em></p><p><em>As a </em><strong><em>podcast</em></strong><em>&nbsp;marketing strategy, SEO considers how search engines work, the computer-programmed algorithms that dictate search engine behavior, </em><strong><em>what people search for</em></strong><em>, the actual search terms or keywords typed into search engines, and which search engines are preferred by their targeted audience. </em><strong><em>SEO is performed because a podcast will receive more potential new listeners from a search engine when shows rank higher on the search engine results page (SERP)</em></strong><em>. </em></p><p><strong><em>These listeners can then potentially be converted into followers and fans</em></strong><em>.</em></p><p>Every podcast app is a search engine. Every. Single. One.</p><p>In fact, Wikipedia tells us that, too -&nbsp;look:</p><p><em>...and industry-specific vertical search engines.</em></p><p>With this in mind, then, we need to think about our episode titles like "SEO" titles.</p><p>Outside of getting traffic, though, SEO has another goal: to get the click through to the thing we want people to visit - in our case: our episode.</p><p>Consider a Google search. If I search for "<em>UK Podcast Experts</em>" the Rebel Base Media site is the first organic (non-paid for) result.</p><p>The goal here is to rank for that search term and you'll see the people above (Trisonic) are paying for that position - we get it for free as we rank best for that search term.</p><p>But rankings aren't the only result we're looking for. We're looking to entice someone to click on the link, too - after all, there's no point ranking for something only for them to decide&nbsp;<em>not</em>&nbsp;to click.</p><p>Podcast episodes are the same.</p><p>It's rare that someone is looking for our&nbsp;<em>show</em>&nbsp;specifically unless they've been referred to us by an existing fan.&nbsp;</p><p>More often, they're looking for an episode about a specific thing because they're in the mood for it. </p><p>Even if they ARE referred to us, so they search for our show name in the podcast app that they use, they aren't going to scroll right back to the beginning and start at our episode one - only a hardcore fan will do that and to turn someone into a hardcore fan, we have to get them hooked on <em>something</em> (aka our latest stuff) - instead, they're going to search for our show and then find an episode that instantly appeals to them&nbsp;<em>right now,</em> to try.</p><p>I did for my show in Apple Podcasts and in Spotify on my computer...</p><p>There are some differences in the results, namely that Apple (very sadly) does not show my custom episode image (come on Apple, sort that please) but look at the commonalities:</p><ul><li>Title</li><li>A summary</li></ul><br/><p>Which is remarkably similar to Google, right?</p><p>And Google's intent is to get us to quickly scan the results, trust&nbsp;it to give us a decent set of recommendations and then engage with the actual content.&nbsp;</p><p>Podcast searches are no different and if you look closer, the episode titles are&nbsp;<strong>highlighted</strong>!</p><p>We can surmise from this that a podcast app's goal is to get a listener, listening. That's good for you, the podcaster; it's good for me, the listener.</p><p>A search on mobile is the same story. The title is the clearest, most specifically highlighted part of the search engine result.</p><p>It's the scannable piece of information - the piece of the podcast that is&nbsp;<em>intended</em>&nbsp;to stand out. It's the thing that&nbsp;<em>should be written to get a click-through.</em></p><p><strong>What is a click-through?</strong></p><p>A click-through is when someone sees your search result and clicks on it. Simple to explain, tougher to get, though.</p><p>In the examples&nbsp;shown here, a click-through is what we want to achieve on any one of our episodes - the goal is for them to be enticing enough that someone gives our content a whirl and from there, we have a chance to hook them using the <a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/understanding-the-listener-acquisition-flow/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listener Acquisition Flow</a>.</p><p><strong>What is a click-worthy episode title?</strong></p><p>Many podcasters don't think like that, though. Granted, there's never been a need to - we don't get into podcasting to get good at marketing!</p><p>But one of the quickest ways to boost your listenership is to create click-worthy episode titles.</p><p>Episode titles are more than just labels and shouldn't be written quickly - in fact, in my opinion, they're the most important piece of meta-info about your podcast episodes by far. ("<em>Meta-info</em>" means info <u>about</u> info, so information about your episode, which in turn has info init. Like a label on a box of labels!)</p><p>There are some mistakes that podcasters make that mean that getting a click-through is harder than it should be.</p><p>I've analysed a couple of&nbsp;title trends from some&nbsp;of the podcasts I've found and broken down why they aren't fully optimised for podcast search and what I'd recommend instead.</p><p>You can learn from these.</p><p><strong>Example one: do not be cute</strong></p><p>This first example is from&nbsp;<em>The Parentpreneur Accelerator Podcast </em>and its episode "<em>Joshua &amp; Judy Lisec: How to couplepreneur...</em>"</p><p>The first issue here is that the guest names are front and centre.&nbsp;</p><p>That's cool if you have a HUGE guest (more on that later) but look then at the ellipses at the end of the title, that's <strong><u>not</u> </strong>there because the title is too long for the search results and gets chopped off, it's there because the host chose to add it as a bit of a tease.</p><p>But what is being teased?</p><p>"How to couplepreneur"? What is that?</p><p>I assume it's "How to run a business with your partner"? I don't know, maybe I'm wrong but it's feeling like it's that to me from the episode notes.</p><p>I had to&nbsp;<em>think</em>&nbsp;about that.</p><p>Let's assume it IS that.&nbsp;</p><p>What would I search for to get to that episode? No idea.&nbsp;</p><p>If I was a fan of the podcast I'd listen to it anyway, because I'm a fan and I guess that if I'm recommended to this episode by a friend, I'd listen to it too - maybe?</p><p>But what about if I'm&nbsp;<em>searching</em>&nbsp;for things related to this episode like... "how to run a business with your partner"?</p><p>Well, I ran that search and NOTHING comes up... that's a missed opportunity.</p><p>What's the lesson?</p><p>Be direct. Don't sweat getting your guest names upfront because even with HUGE guests it doesn't affect much - instead, focus on doing what you say you're going to do - don't tease with your episode title, be straight and honest and do&nbsp;<em>not</em>&nbsp;make me think, wonder or have to question what&nbsp;<em>might</em>&nbsp;be in this episode.</p><p><strong>Example two: episode numbers in the title</strong></p><p>It's old and bad practice to put your episode numbers in the title of your episodes. It takes up valuable space on screen and leads to the same issue as above - scanning&nbsp;<em>looks</em>&nbsp;easy but who the hell is looking for episode numbers?</p><p>No one!</p><p>Sure, someone might tell me to listen to episode 12 of your podcast but we have episode number fields for that in Captivate and your podcast hosting platform that Apple respects.</p><p>Look here, I've&nbsp;<em>not</em>&nbsp;manually typed these episode numbers into my podcast title - they're added in Captivate's episode number field.</p><p>If I&nbsp;<em>do</em>&nbsp;add them manually to my episode they'll be duplicated and take up space on the screen which we don't need to do.</p><p>JLD from EOFire has done a great job of evolving how his show handles this.</p><p>He used to put episode numbers in his episode titles (check out his archives) and also the guest name upfront.</p><p>But more recently, he's evolved the show with the podcast directories and now names his episodes more enticingly, showcasing what's being covered in the episode and doesn't overfill his titles with episode numbers.</p><p><strong>The episode title formula</strong></p><p>Good SEO starts with acting and thinking like a human.</p><p>Writing good podcast titles does, too. We don't have to get cute or clever and we don't have to try to entice for the click. We aren't in the game of clickbait.</p><p>The formula that you need to follow for good episode titles is very, very clear: say what outcome you're delivering for people, write it and then edit it to make it simpler and simpler every time.</p><p>Make it scannable.</p><p>Let me give you an example.</p><p>Let's assume that I'm deciding to interview our digital marketing manager, Mark Musgrove about how to grow a podcast audience.&nbsp;</p><p>I could start with a title like this:</p><p><em>Mark Musgrove - Grow a Podcast</em></p><p>But it's a bit dull, so I'd entice you in a bit:</p><p><em>Mark Musgrove's Secrets about Podcast Growth</em></p><p>That's ok, but it's a bit click-baity, so let's edit down again:</p><p><em>Grow Your Podcast with Mark Musgrove, Digital Marketer</em></p><p>Not bad and getting tighter but actually, we can get even tighter by adding relevance and context:</p><p><em>Podcast Growth Tips from Podcast Industry Marketer, Mark Musgrove</em></p><p>That's getting along nicely, but I'm not promising that I'll actually deliver something, so I can get a bit more specific&nbsp;on this:</p><p><em>How to Grow a New Podcast with Industry Insider, Mark Musgrove</em></p><p>Now that's pretty solid.&nbsp;</p><p>People search for things like "<em>How to Grow a Podcast</em>" and by adding the word "<em>new</em>" we're targeting those who're new to this whole podcasting malarkey and we're adding a lot of credibility by stating up front that Mark is an industry insider.&nbsp;</p><p>You'll notice how I've avoided going&nbsp;<u>super</u>&nbsp;hyperbolic or click-baity on this. I could've gone real "guru" here with something like&nbsp;<em>"3 Secrets to Supercharging your Podcast's Growth within 7-Days"</em>&nbsp;but that's way too BS-y and is clearly aimed at getting that click through.</p><p>And this is another lesson: you have to get the <em>right</em> clicks. If you go hyperbolic like that you get the transient listeners looking for a quick fix and not for long-term quality content - I know that sounds cynical but it's true.</p><p>When you're writing a podcast episode title, ask yourself what you'd search for to find that episode and reverse engineer that.</p><p>I've found that starting with "<em>How to...</em>" works well when you're educating or interviewing and being really clear about what you're about to deliver will generate more long-term listeners after the episode has been released.&nbsp;</p><p>If you spend a bit of time on this per episode, you'll find that episode's lifecycle is greatly extended - try to get into the head of your prospective listeners, not your&nbsp;<em>current</em>&nbsp;listeners because those who already love you will listen anyway - your episode title is there to attract new people more than it is to serve existing listeners.</p><p>And remember, simplicity wins!</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/click-worthy-episode-titles]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b4ebe0d6-4d23-444c-9aef-57f8db4b6962</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b8891256-a71e-4341-95ef-338df9e5e572/rq4N6wVOpf-I_rQCnU0d3EOV.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b4ebe0d6-4d23-444c-9aef-57f8db4b6962.mp3" length="11174731" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>21:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>285</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>285</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Episode numbers &amp; your best entrepreneur mate&apos;s name in the episode title won&apos;t help your podcast to grow. Screens are small, attention is premium.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Can I Relaunch My Podcast?</title><itunes:title>Can I Relaunch My Podcast?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Taruna asked me during our Podcast Launch Accelerator office hours on Facebook whether it was wise to relaunch her podcast because she's not promoted her show much and had a little time off. Let's dig into that!</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Taruna asked me during our Podcast Launch Accelerator office hours on Facebook whether it was wise to relaunch her podcast because she's not promoted her show much and had a little time off. Let's dig into that!</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/can-i-relaunch-my-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">71666082-0cbe-4103-af25-82ed9114b224</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d0f99042-1dc5-4ccb-a3ae-cf78aeb3095f/AWvnsiAyeZgMYy_vFz97h2EU.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/71666082-0cbe-4103-af25-82ed9114b224.mp3" length="3699726" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>05:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>284</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>284</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Taruna asked me during our Podcast Launch Accelerator office hours on Facebook whether it was wise to relaunch her podcast because she&apos;s not promoted her show much and had a little time off. Let&apos;s dig into that!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Captivate 2.0 New Feature Run Down</title><itunes:title>Captivate 2.0 New Feature Run Down</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week we released Captivate 2.0 to podcasters across the globe. Let me be your personal changelog right here and update you on the whole list of new features!</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week we released Captivate 2.0 to podcasters across the globe. Let me be your personal changelog right here and update you on the whole list of new features!</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/captivate-2-0-new-feature-run-down]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f5a1d59f-7c35-4211-a08a-4b7531f526ea</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0764c25c-8722-4b52-91c6-7c34bd0c829a/9cJPVHYow2zCUK0_veJyuA_u.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f5a1d59f-7c35-4211-a08a-4b7531f526ea.mp3" length="6870398" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>12:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>283</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>283</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>This week we released Captivate 2.0 to podcasters across the globe. Let me be your personal changelog right here and update you on the whole list of new features!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>A Personal Thank You Note</title><itunes:title>A Personal Thank You Note</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week we release Captivate 2.0 after <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXSMegOsRxY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">over 6,500 people joined us for our YouTube reveal</a>.</p><p>It's been a humbling journey and today my only job is to say thank you to you, the ever-present podcaster, for your support.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week we release Captivate 2.0 after <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXSMegOsRxY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">over 6,500 people joined us for our YouTube reveal</a>.</p><p>It's been a humbling journey and today my only job is to say thank you to you, the ever-present podcaster, for your support.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/a-personal-thank-you-note]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">64269c2a-8b3b-40b3-873f-8ff95ffccee1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:42:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/64269c2a-8b3b-40b3-873f-8ff95ffccee1.mp3" length="6528480" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>11:30</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Should I Name My Podcast After Myself?</title><itunes:title>Should I Name My Podcast After Myself?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>James asked me on our Podcast Launch Accelerator office hours if he should name his show after himself because it seems to be the trend these days - I have thoughts...</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>James asked me on our Podcast Launch Accelerator office hours if he should name his show after himself because it seems to be the trend these days - I have thoughts...</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/should-i-name-my-podcast-after-myself]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6fa34d80-85e8-42f2-b0a0-58dcc94da61c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7947dc8f-dd02-47f4-9560-26abef17149e/eC-Wr0lFyOIFnufCn09ERhVj.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6fa34d80-85e8-42f2-b0a0-58dcc94da61c.mp3" length="4125044" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>282</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>282</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>James asked me on our Podcast Launch Accelerator office hours if he should name his show after himself because it seems to be the trend these days - I have thoughts...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Captivate 2.0 Reveal Invitation - Big Updates to The Platform!</title><itunes:title>Captivate 2.0 Reveal Invitation - Big Updates to The Platform!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Just as the podcast hosting world tried to catch up, Captivate is about to change the game again...</p><p>Join me live on Thursday 3rd June at 11am Eastern on our YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just as the podcast hosting world tried to catch up, Captivate is about to change the game again...</p><p>Join me live on Thursday 3rd June at 11am Eastern on our YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a>.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/captivate-2-0-reveal-invitation]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">231b9efb-2924-4714-8d08-a6792a0f171d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/231b9efb-2924-4714-8d08-a6792a0f171d.mp3" length="5184048" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>05:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>280</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>280</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Just as the podcast hosting world tried to catch up, Captivate is about to change the game again...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Buy This Crap Podcast Course</title><itunes:title>Buy This Crap Podcast Course</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>There is no quick fix</strong></p><p>That's it, that's the content. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Alright, I know I'm being a little facetious here but this situation is so distressing to me that if I don't act like that, I'll end up quitting work and becoming a hermit here in the hills of Yorkshire, only leaving my cave to test out new &lt;£100 podcast microphones on YouTube.</p><p>When I started my first ever web design business in 2007 (ish) I loved a silver bullet.</p><p>This was the early days of SEO and of internet marketing as we know it today and I got into it. I spent time learning how to code websites and how to create content for them so that they'd rank well in the search engine listings.</p><p>I also spent a lot of time designing simple marketing funnels that would step-sell clients into spending a little more.</p><p>One Saturday morning I spotted an opportunity: I could create a simple web design and build package that also included some business cards &amp; some other basic printed promotional materials and, with some nice patter, market that as a £297 starter package to new businesses.</p><p>It was a great package and, if I targeted <em>new</em>&nbsp;local businesses, I could get to know them,&nbsp;plus up-sell them a logo and some ongoing website updates on a recurring basis <em>and&nbsp;</em>do that&nbsp;via Direct Debit, which no one locally was offering.</p><p>I spent Saturday morning building a simple three-page website and targeted the search keywords around "<em>web design Barnsley</em>".</p><p>It worked really, really well.</p><p>My website became top of Google for those terms instantly and, although the search volume wasn't high, it was high-<em>quality</em>&nbsp;in its specificity - the leads were great and the enquiries were hot.</p><p>New businesses loved the package&nbsp;because everyone else was charging them thousands upfront and as a new business they simply didn't have that kind of money - they were young and scrappy and had a few hundred quid from their family or friends or savings and because I also had other, bigger clients I could afford to take a bit of a risk on them.</p><p>The website has been offline for years now, but <a href="https://www.websitedesignseoexperts.co.uk/business/grassroots-web-design-barnsley" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">remnants still exist</a> if you're curious.</p><p>That Saturday morning netted me tens of thousands of pounds of revenue over the next few years, led to a contract worth over half a million pounds and built relationships that&nbsp;<em>still</em>&nbsp;exist to this day.</p><p>One morning of work.</p><p>A silver bullet.</p><p>Or...</p><p>Three years of learning to code.</p><p>Three years of learning how to "do" SEO.</p><p>Two years of working with clients to understand what they wanted.</p><p>Countless sleepless nights worrying about emails from clients or if I'd get paid on time.</p><p>But... it was only one morning of work!</p><p>Wrong. It wasn't. It was one morning of pulling together years of experience into the first idea I had for generating recurring revenue using a high-quality, relationship and skills-based marketing strategy.</p><p>The challenge as podcasters, then, is that we're often trying to emulate the success of others&nbsp;who<em>&nbsp;</em>have those years of experience, without putting the years in!</p><p><strong>Two important lessons</strong></p><p>I want to impart two important takeaways from this.</p><p>Firstly, recurring revenue is brilliant.&nbsp;</p><p>You sell once and, as long as you do a good job, you keep making money on a predictable and value-led basis. I do good things for you and give you results and you keep paying me a bit each month.</p><p>Scale that and you have a nice business.</p><p>The type of business that everyone wants to build. Including online "entrepreneurs" &amp; course creators - more on that later.</p><p>Secondly, I could package&nbsp;<em>how</em>&nbsp;to do that and sell you a...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>There is no quick fix</strong></p><p>That's it, that's the content. Thanks for listening!</p><p>Alright, I know I'm being a little facetious here but this situation is so distressing to me that if I don't act like that, I'll end up quitting work and becoming a hermit here in the hills of Yorkshire, only leaving my cave to test out new &lt;£100 podcast microphones on YouTube.</p><p>When I started my first ever web design business in 2007 (ish) I loved a silver bullet.</p><p>This was the early days of SEO and of internet marketing as we know it today and I got into it. I spent time learning how to code websites and how to create content for them so that they'd rank well in the search engine listings.</p><p>I also spent a lot of time designing simple marketing funnels that would step-sell clients into spending a little more.</p><p>One Saturday morning I spotted an opportunity: I could create a simple web design and build package that also included some business cards &amp; some other basic printed promotional materials and, with some nice patter, market that as a £297 starter package to new businesses.</p><p>It was a great package and, if I targeted <em>new</em>&nbsp;local businesses, I could get to know them,&nbsp;plus up-sell them a logo and some ongoing website updates on a recurring basis <em>and&nbsp;</em>do that&nbsp;via Direct Debit, which no one locally was offering.</p><p>I spent Saturday morning building a simple three-page website and targeted the search keywords around "<em>web design Barnsley</em>".</p><p>It worked really, really well.</p><p>My website became top of Google for those terms instantly and, although the search volume wasn't high, it was high-<em>quality</em>&nbsp;in its specificity - the leads were great and the enquiries were hot.</p><p>New businesses loved the package&nbsp;because everyone else was charging them thousands upfront and as a new business they simply didn't have that kind of money - they were young and scrappy and had a few hundred quid from their family or friends or savings and because I also had other, bigger clients I could afford to take a bit of a risk on them.</p><p>The website has been offline for years now, but <a href="https://www.websitedesignseoexperts.co.uk/business/grassroots-web-design-barnsley" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">remnants still exist</a> if you're curious.</p><p>That Saturday morning netted me tens of thousands of pounds of revenue over the next few years, led to a contract worth over half a million pounds and built relationships that&nbsp;<em>still</em>&nbsp;exist to this day.</p><p>One morning of work.</p><p>A silver bullet.</p><p>Or...</p><p>Three years of learning to code.</p><p>Three years of learning how to "do" SEO.</p><p>Two years of working with clients to understand what they wanted.</p><p>Countless sleepless nights worrying about emails from clients or if I'd get paid on time.</p><p>But... it was only one morning of work!</p><p>Wrong. It wasn't. It was one morning of pulling together years of experience into the first idea I had for generating recurring revenue using a high-quality, relationship and skills-based marketing strategy.</p><p>The challenge as podcasters, then, is that we're often trying to emulate the success of others&nbsp;who<em>&nbsp;</em>have those years of experience, without putting the years in!</p><p><strong>Two important lessons</strong></p><p>I want to impart two important takeaways from this.</p><p>Firstly, recurring revenue is brilliant.&nbsp;</p><p>You sell once and, as long as you do a good job, you keep making money on a predictable and value-led basis. I do good things for you and give you results and you keep paying me a bit each month.</p><p>Scale that and you have a nice business.</p><p>The type of business that everyone wants to build. Including online "entrepreneurs" &amp; course creators - more on that later.</p><p>Secondly, I could package&nbsp;<em>how</em>&nbsp;to do that and sell you a course on it.</p><p>If I marketed it well, you'd buy it.</p><p>It'd be called something like&nbsp;<em>"How to 10x Your Income With One Morning's Work</em>" and I'd create content marketing around it like "<em>Use This ONE Simple Hack to Create The Life You Want"</em>&nbsp;or <em>"Three Simple Ways to Live Your Dream Life By Quitting The 9 to 5".</em></p><p>It'd cost $297 (reduced from $997) with a free strategy session from me and bonuses worth $10,000.</p><p>That pricing would be specifically set to entice you. It's called "<a href="https://marketinghonestly.com/blog/course-pricing#:~:text=TL%3BDR%20%2D%20It's%20a%20cheap%20psychological%20trick%20called%20charm%20pricing&amp;text=Have%20you%20noticed%20that%20most,end%20in%20the%20number%207%3F&amp;text=It's%20essentially%20a%20cheap%20psychological,and%20to%20encourage%20a%20purchase." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">charm pricing</a>" and it's been around for years. There's nothing wrong with it, as such. The problem comes from marrying that psychological "trick" with the delivery of crap content.</p><p>Actually, that's unfair.</p><p>The content wouldn't be crap. The content would be fine but you&nbsp;<em><u>would not reach the outcomes that you expected from it</u></em>.</p><p>Why?</p><p>Because you don't have my background.</p><p>You don't have my gut instinct or the ability to slightly alter plans and tactics on the fly, nor do you have my resources or time and you sure as heck don't have my obsessive focus on projects that forces you to dive so deep into things that interest you that you forget to eat or drink (legit).</p><p>So, you'd get to the end of the course (if you were lucky) and have learned how <em><u>I did it</u></em>. </p><p>And you'd be wondering why it wasn't working as well for you, after all: you just copied what I told you!</p><p>You'd have learned some concepts and overarching ideas that would help you to progress your thinking but you'd struggle with implementing. You don't have time for that and you don't know how to do keyword research, for example.</p><p>So you'd tell me that and I'd tweak the course to give you a really high-level overview of how to do keyword research and basic SEO and that's&nbsp;<em>all</em>&nbsp;I'd be able to do. I couldn't go any deeper.</p><p>Not because I'm lazy or trying to rip you off; it's because the course would be six weeks long if I did that in such depth and at that level, it'd be called something else:&nbsp;<em>a qualification</em>.</p><p>And I'm not qualified to teach you to that level, nor are any of the "entrepreneurs" online. </p><p>They can only take you so far because they&nbsp;<em>got into this game to work less</em>&nbsp;- so when the&nbsp;<em>hard</em>&nbsp;part of building something starts and when you're ready to ask the <em>tough</em> questions, they don't want to answer because it requires&nbsp;<em>time&nbsp;</em>and usually, they don't <em>know</em> the answer.</p><p>Why?</p><p>Because they're busy trying to be <u>less</u> busy so that they&nbsp;can create a course that teaches YOU how to be less busy and so that they can&nbsp;sell you that, too.</p><p>It'll be called "<em>Finally Understand Why You NEVER Finish Anything in Just 24 Hours (My EXACT Blueprint)".</em></p><p>Then... it'll all happen again. The cycle begins anew.</p><p>Because we love silver bullets.</p><p><strong>Podcasting is not immune to this</strong></p><p>Sadly, it's not.&nbsp;</p><p>There are podcast coaches all over the place now. That's not a bad thing.</p><p>I'm a huge fan of passing on knowledge and getting paid for it and, if you've started a good podcast, you&nbsp;<em>are</em>&nbsp;qualified to help someone get to the same level as you.</p><p>The problem is that most podcasting gurus are great at going from zero to one - from nothing to launch - but they flounder beyond that because they&nbsp;<em>simply have <u>not</u> done it</em>. <em>Period.</em></p><p>To reiterate: there is&nbsp;<em>nothing</em>&nbsp;wrong with teaching people what you know. Teach what you can teach, always.</p><p>But never sell what you <u>cannot</u> teach.</p><p>As a podcaster, we're inundated with courses and promises of glory if we just follow this "<em>exact playbook</em>" of complete crap.</p><p>And it's expensive.&nbsp;</p><p>There's always an up-sell because that's&nbsp;<em>how businesses work</em>.</p><p>Why do you think anyone who has a book gives away "<em>bonuses</em>"?</p><p>A Facebook group or a resource centre or some templates - helpful but intended to hook you into the ecosystem. Again, there's nothing wrong with that when it's done in a non-yucky way but let's be crystal clear on what's happening.</p><p><strong>There is no quick win to grow your&nbsp;podcast - there is&nbsp;<em>no</em>&nbsp;silver bullet and there never, ever will be</strong></p><p>But that's ok.&nbsp;</p><p>Just because there is no&nbsp;<em>quick win, </em>it&nbsp;doesn't mean that we can't get wins, quickly.</p><p>"Quick win" vs "quick wins".</p><p>There's a big difference, you see: "quick win" implies the&nbsp;shortcut to a final destination and comes with an air of finality that can be associated with that ending; "quick wins" are a series of wins that lead to a consistently growing endeavour.</p><p>When we seek a "quick win" we're looking for that silver bullet.</p><p>Problematically, we're also looking to copy something from someone and we're hoping to be given a set&nbsp;of instructions that will lead us directly to the place that&nbsp;<em>they</em>&nbsp;have found themselves.</p><p>That's why the courses that you buy are always called things like "<em>The Secret to Podcast Audience Growth - Learn How to Achieve Financial Freedom in Just 10-Days with My Exact Playbook".</em></p><p>This type of language is rooted in "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuro-linguistic_programming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NLP</a>" - each course or product is very specifically titled to hit your desires: your&nbsp;triggers.</p><p>Look at the above.</p><p>First, I tease you that a&nbsp;secret exists that you don't (yet) know about and&nbsp;then I give you the destination ("<em>audience growth" -&nbsp;</em>if I was more ballsy I'd give you a big audacious figure like 10,000 listeners, but if I do that I risk alienating those who ALREADY have 10,000 listeners).</p><p>Next, I tell you that I'll teach you something desirable - "<em>learn financial freedom from me, and achieve it with a podcast" </em>(which doesn't feel like a job so it's the best of both worlds) - and finally, I use time-binding and a "proven" path to make you think "<em>10-days isn't long, I can do that and look, there's a risk reversal because it's the&nbsp;<u>exact</u>&nbsp;stuff that guy did - I can't fail"</em>.</p><p>You can see the structure now - you'll spot it all over now that you've seen it.</p><p>Remember to watch out for scarcity, too, when you see things like "<em>Limited to the first 500"&nbsp;</em>or "<em>Down from $1,497 for a limited time only" - </em>it's intended to make you feel like you have to "take action" now.&nbsp;</p><p>The same when you're baited into that action, too: "<em>This course is ONLY for action-takers who want to see real results"</em>&nbsp;- sure, that's you - who wants to admit it's NOT them?</p><p>Not me!</p><p>Again, there is nothing wrong with this. It works and if it's partnered with a quality product that&nbsp;<em>genuinely</em>&nbsp;takes you to the promised outcome then I'm fine with it and actually use it myself - what I will never do is give you the promise of an outcome that I can't guarantee that you'll hit nor will I imply that anything is easy or that all you ever have to do is copy what I say.</p><p>That's dangerous. A quick win&nbsp;can be dangerous.</p><p>At best, the pursuit of a&nbsp;quick win&nbsp;will inspire us and teach us some concepts and overarching thought patterns. It moves us forward.</p><p>At worst, a quick win will set a precedent for product hopping: trying to find the next thing that will take us to that place of success by allowing us to copy a tried and tested set of steps that worked for someone else.</p><p>That leads to disheartenment and a perpetual cycle of feeling like you're never achieving what you set out to achieve and thus, you'll be&nbsp;<em>even more susceptible</em>&nbsp;to the next course because THAT is the big one that will FINALLY<em>&nbsp;</em>do it for you!</p><p>Wrong. Sorry.</p><p><strong>So what should you do?</strong></p><p>I suck at golf.&nbsp;</p><p>Actually, I suck at chipping and driving.&nbsp;</p><p>I'm great at irons and putting.</p><p>Why?</p><p>There was a field near my house and my parents bought me a 7 iron when I was 8 years old. We also had a carpet at home.</p><p>I learned how to hit a 7 iron and a putter and I've never, ever forgotten.</p><p>It's so ingrained in me that I'll&nbsp;<em>always&nbsp;</em>feel comfortable doing it. I can't unlearn it. It's all useful to me when I'm trying to get better at the other aspects of golf.</p><p>When I was in my early 20s, I learned how to code websites and do basic SEO. I also learned how to communicate with people who wanted to buy something from me in such a way that I nurture&nbsp;genuine, long-lasting relationships with them.</p><p>I have never, ever forgotten that either.</p><p>In fact, I've built on those skills since then and have a wide range of strategies, tactics and thought patterns that allow me to build businesses that help people in really positive ways. And that mean I can pay my mortgage.&nbsp;</p><p>When I learned to code, though, I had&nbsp;<em>progressed&nbsp;</em>from not being able to.&nbsp;</p><p>I'd gone from zero to one. Stop to start. Off to on.</p><p>I'd achieved the first of a series of quick wins that meant I could upgrade my worst case: no longer did I&nbsp;<em>not&nbsp;</em>know how to code and so, no longer was my worst case job working in a job I hated - now, I could&nbsp;<em>always</em>&nbsp;make money coding.</p><p>Next, when I learned SEO, I had the next in my series of quick wins. One that built upon the last but that didn't replace the last and that only enhanced my knowledge.</p><p>You can do the same.</p><p>You can&nbsp;achieve a continual series of small, quick wins by investing the&nbsp;<em>same</em>&nbsp;amount of time that you would on a crappy course from a guru into skills that will not only help your podcast to&nbsp;<em>actually</em>&nbsp;grow but that will also give you skills that you can use in any walk of life.</p><p><strong>Here's what you should do</strong></p><p>These three skills will enable you to grow and market&nbsp;<em>anything</em>.&nbsp;</p><p>They need building upon but they will give you the foundational knowledge you need to understand how to get more attention for your podcast online.</p><p>They're complementary to each other and I'd suggest that you read them in this order.</p><p>Firstly, learn some copywriting skills. I recommend a book called "<em>How to Write Copy that Sells"</em>&nbsp;by Ray Edwards. </p><p>While you're there, look at the tagline of the book and spot the NLP-esque nature of it. This book actually delivers on its promise so get to it.</p><p>Next, learn how SEO works. Buy a book called&nbsp;<em>"SEO for Growth</em>&nbsp;by Jon Janstch.</p><p>Again, look out for the tagline - see how that's written?</p><p>You'll learn the basics of quality SEO and how to do it. That will never, ever get old. Sure, you may have to top it up with practice but it'll never stop being useful to you.</p><p>Lastly, learn how to understand content marketing by reading "<em>Content Machine" </em>by Dan Norris.</p><p>You don't need to do everything in that book, but it'll teach you how to research &amp; produce content well. (Bonus:&nbsp;<em>"Content Mavericks</em>" by Andrew &amp; Pete is also excellent).</p><p>I make no money from these, by the way. Don't think this is just one big affiliate marketing email. That's why I haven't put book links in - get them from your bookstore of choice.</p><p>These books teach you actual skills that form the foundations of a high-quality and successful marketer. They're just books. They have no inherent risk and you don't need a refund guarantee - all you need is 20 minutes per day reading them.</p><p>Ask yourself what's better: learning to copy someone else, or learning to succeed AND up-skill yourself for less than $20?</p><p>Stay frosty.</p><p>Mark</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/279]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f0dc47ac-1185-4077-84c7-f4f5a4adef03</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/65d49791-6523-482c-abce-b60a5bc090a6/4MuC5OBUi-pkSdbpGZY0va9J.jpeg"/><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f0dc47ac-1185-4077-84c7-f4f5a4adef03.mp3" length="13303610" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>25:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>279</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>279</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Today I&apos;m going to rant and then I&apos;m going to give you three cheap (under $20), actionable and very specific things to focus some time on that will not only help your podcast but will always be useful to you.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>What&apos;s is The Biggest Mistake Podcasters Make After 5 Episodes?</title><itunes:title>What&apos;s is The Biggest Mistake Podcasters Make After 5 Episodes?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A really insightful question came in from Alexandro over in our Podcast Launch Accelerator Office hours recently. He asked: "What's the biggest mistake that podcasters make at 5-10 episodes in?"</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A really insightful question came in from Alexandro over in our Podcast Launch Accelerator Office hours recently. He asked: "What's the biggest mistake that podcasters make at 5-10 episodes in?"</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/whats-is-the-biggest-mistake-podcaster-make-after-5-episodes]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">11094478-7292-4b77-9621-6ebf1e7a0319</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/80715685-0f62-410a-a856-73859513f4df/OuNNk3Ymusk_9EAOWRsG5Fga.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/11094478-7292-4b77-9621-6ebf1e7a0319.mp3" length="4025046" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>278</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>278</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>A really insightful question came in from Alexandro over in our Podcast Launch Accelerator Office hours recently. He asked: &quot;What&apos;s the biggest mistake that podcasters make at 5-10 episodes in?&quot;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>How to Grow Your Podcast by Being a Human</title><itunes:title>How to Grow Your Podcast by Being a Human</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>We can't ask listeners to make us their number one, must-listen podcast choice without giving them a reason to do so.</p><p>In fact, podcasters like you and I fall into a trap of expecting listeners to do too much for us as soon as they've begun to listen to our podcast. We ask them to share, to subscribe (follow, now!) and to review our podcast "if you like it".</p><p>The problem is, there's no structure to any of it.</p><p>It's something that we fall into because it's what every other podcaster does. I'm not even sure we know why we ask for a Podchaser review; why do we want someone to press "follow" or (deprecated) "subscribe" in their podcast app "of choice"?</p><p>What's the point?</p><p>Stop for a second and try to answer that.</p><p>If you did spend a second thinking on it you'll have come to the same conclusion as I did: we want a review because we think it'll help new listeners to choose the show and listen to us; we want someone to press "follow" so that they get new episodes directly sent to them when we publish them.</p><p>These are actions that the listener takes to benefit us. They don't benefit the listener and, whilst a fan or longer-term supporter of your show will feel good about leaving a positive review, these are things that we internally class as marketing activity.</p><p>I'm not telling you to stop doing these things. I'm asking you to think about why you do them so that we can begin to think differently about people, together.</p><p>People are the core of podcasting. They always have been and they always will be. It's a human being (or team of) that creates an episode, it's a human being that consumes it and it's a human being that tells another human being to listen to it.</p><p>All of the calls to action that we add to our podcast benefit us as podcasters. That's fine. The problem is that they're the only things that we ask of our listeners and we do that because we believe that we've delivered so much time and value during the production of our episode - "Hey it's free, isn't it!" - that we feel it's ok to ask for something in return.</p><p>My view is that we can do that but if we want to scale it, we have to put a focus on interacting with our listeners much more.</p><p>Think about this: in podcasting we measure downloads, we ask for subscribers/followers but we want actual people as listeners.</p><p>We believe that because someone listens to our show, it is enough to class them as a fan.</p><p>It's not.</p><p>A fan is someone who advocates for you, who shares your content and tells the world about you without you asking them to.</p><p>To create fans, your podcast has to be one of, or a combination of, two things: 1. SO good it hooks people. 2. Accessible enough that they feel part of the community.</p><p>I have no doubt that your podcast is good. But it's not Serial or Business Wars - nor is mine - because we don't have the time or budget to make it that outstanding. That's alright, no one expects us to.</p><p>Our advantage is that we can make our podcast accessible enough that listeners feel like they're a part of the show and, once they feel that way, they'll be more open to doing the things that we ask them to and connecting other people to our content as fans, not listeners.</p><p>In short: if we can connect to more people and help them to connect us to more people in their circles, our downloads will naturally grow as new people discover our show.</p><p><strong>How to grow your podcast by being a human.</strong></p><p>Indie or hobbyist podcasters don't have marketing budgets.</p><p>Fact.</p><p>This is partly why we ask a lot of our listeners: we need them to help us to reach new people because our options are limited when we have no budget.</p><p>The mindset that many podcasters have - "<em>Hey, I create free content for you, the least you can do is do what I ask you to in return.</em>" - is flawed, though.</p><p>We chose to create a podcast because we wanted to.</p><p>Even if we had no...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We can't ask listeners to make us their number one, must-listen podcast choice without giving them a reason to do so.</p><p>In fact, podcasters like you and I fall into a trap of expecting listeners to do too much for us as soon as they've begun to listen to our podcast. We ask them to share, to subscribe (follow, now!) and to review our podcast "if you like it".</p><p>The problem is, there's no structure to any of it.</p><p>It's something that we fall into because it's what every other podcaster does. I'm not even sure we know why we ask for a Podchaser review; why do we want someone to press "follow" or (deprecated) "subscribe" in their podcast app "of choice"?</p><p>What's the point?</p><p>Stop for a second and try to answer that.</p><p>If you did spend a second thinking on it you'll have come to the same conclusion as I did: we want a review because we think it'll help new listeners to choose the show and listen to us; we want someone to press "follow" so that they get new episodes directly sent to them when we publish them.</p><p>These are actions that the listener takes to benefit us. They don't benefit the listener and, whilst a fan or longer-term supporter of your show will feel good about leaving a positive review, these are things that we internally class as marketing activity.</p><p>I'm not telling you to stop doing these things. I'm asking you to think about why you do them so that we can begin to think differently about people, together.</p><p>People are the core of podcasting. They always have been and they always will be. It's a human being (or team of) that creates an episode, it's a human being that consumes it and it's a human being that tells another human being to listen to it.</p><p>All of the calls to action that we add to our podcast benefit us as podcasters. That's fine. The problem is that they're the only things that we ask of our listeners and we do that because we believe that we've delivered so much time and value during the production of our episode - "Hey it's free, isn't it!" - that we feel it's ok to ask for something in return.</p><p>My view is that we can do that but if we want to scale it, we have to put a focus on interacting with our listeners much more.</p><p>Think about this: in podcasting we measure downloads, we ask for subscribers/followers but we want actual people as listeners.</p><p>We believe that because someone listens to our show, it is enough to class them as a fan.</p><p>It's not.</p><p>A fan is someone who advocates for you, who shares your content and tells the world about you without you asking them to.</p><p>To create fans, your podcast has to be one of, or a combination of, two things: 1. SO good it hooks people. 2. Accessible enough that they feel part of the community.</p><p>I have no doubt that your podcast is good. But it's not Serial or Business Wars - nor is mine - because we don't have the time or budget to make it that outstanding. That's alright, no one expects us to.</p><p>Our advantage is that we can make our podcast accessible enough that listeners feel like they're a part of the show and, once they feel that way, they'll be more open to doing the things that we ask them to and connecting other people to our content as fans, not listeners.</p><p>In short: if we can connect to more people and help them to connect us to more people in their circles, our downloads will naturally grow as new people discover our show.</p><p><strong>How to grow your podcast by being a human.</strong></p><p>Indie or hobbyist podcasters don't have marketing budgets.</p><p>Fact.</p><p>This is partly why we ask a lot of our listeners: we need them to help us to reach new people because our options are limited when we have no budget.</p><p>The mindset that many podcasters have - "<em>Hey, I create free content for you, the least you can do is do what I ask you to in return.</em>" - is flawed, though.</p><p>We chose to create a podcast because we wanted to.</p><p>Even if we had no listeners, we'd want to talk about the things we want to talk about - I would, would you? - it's not fair on the listener to expect them to "pay" in kind for the content that we chose to create because they enjoy it.</p><p>We need them to&nbsp;but we shouldn't expect it. We should nurture it.</p><p>Luckily, growing your podcast by being human doesn't require budget, it needs focused time.</p><p>There are three specific actions that I'd recommend to you that, if given focus and consistency, will help you to grow your audience through personal relationships.</p><p><strong>Simplify the technology</strong></p><p>There's nothing more confusing than asking listeners to do one of several things.</p><p><em>"Leave a review on Podchaser or on your podcast app of choice, visit my website for this amazing lead magnet and remember to subscribe in your podcast app and tell your friends to listen!"</em></p><p>That's an earful and instantly makes me wonder what the thing that you want me to do is.</p><p>It assumes that you're categorising every listener as the same type of listener and that each listener will want to do the same thing.</p><p>That's not the case. Listeners will act when they want to act and need something memorable to act upon.</p><p>A litany of calls to action is neither memorable nor simple to execute when the listener finally gets around to doing something to help you.</p><p>I have three remedies for this.</p><p>Firstly, a simple option.</p><p>Rather than asking a listener to listen in "your podcast app of choice", use your Captivate single promotional link.</p><p>This is a link that comes with your <a href="https://www.captivate.fm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate</a> podcast hosting account and that includes links to all the podcast directories that your podcast is available in.</p><p>A listener can choose their directory of choice and you can access analytics on traffic through that link.</p><p>The single promotional link takes the format of yourdomain.com/listen (mine is <a href="https://www.markasquith.com/listen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.markasquith.com/listen</a>) and gives you a simple way of saying "Choose the podcast app that you want to listen in" but with a clear, memorable action point.</p><p>The second option is also simple but more curated: choose ONE call to action with ONE specific result in mind.</p><p>For example,&nbsp;I may say,&nbsp;"<em>Hey, if you're new to the podcast then I recommend that you follow it in your podcast app and listen to the back catalog at your leisure. I'd recommend episode 27 and you can get that at markasquith.com/257 on the web.</em>"</p><p>I like this because it gives the listener a chance to sample another episode of your podcast and, if you're keen to grow, you should be looking at your past analytics to pick the single most popular episode of your podcast to include in this call to action, because that's the one that previous listeners have downloaded the most and so it must be really useful or fun.</p><p>In a similar vein to the first idea, this gives listeners a simple way to remember what to do but you're curating their next step in a way that will help to embed them into your content.</p><p>The third option is a more complex one but ideal for those with WordPress or self-maintained websites.</p><p>Podcasters always have a range of things to promote as we saw countless times in that litany of calls to action earlier.</p><p>The problem is that by reeling them off, none of them remains memorable.</p><p>I love the idea of creating a "Start Here" page on your website that curates all of your calls to action into subsections and means that you can ask people to go to one page (yourdomain.com/start) which remains memorable for the listener but satisfies our podcasting FOMO by making sure they have everything that we want them to see right there.</p><p>They can then choose the one or two things they want to do from there during any given visit.</p><p>This is something we included as part of our Podcast Websites managed WordPress service - every site had one and it works SO well.</p><p><strong>Choose one social network and be there a lot.</strong></p><p>I do understand the desire and recommendation to "be everywhere" but you can't be everywhere well when you're splitting your focus.</p><p>If you're limited on time or budget then pick one social network and guide your listeners there. I use <a href="https://www.twitter.com/mrasquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> more than any social network because it means I can talk to people (the social part, right!) and if you're growing your podcasting audience through personal relationships, that part is vital.</p><p>I'd recommend choosing your favourite social network - I say favourite because if you hate it, you aren't going to use it - and telling listeners that's where you'll be hanging out and having conversations.</p><p>Make it clear to them that they can speak to you there, they can ask questions and they can expect you to get back to them every single time.</p><p>This is something that will require consistency but that works.</p><p>You can't let them down, though. You have to reply and engage with people as you would in person.</p><p>Remember, the old marketing adage of making sure people know, like and trust you means that being consistently present is vital and shouldn't diminish with time.</p><p><strong>Create a "presence promise".</strong></p><p>Being present is one of the most powerful strategies that you can use to build your audience.</p><p>Back in 2014, I created something that I call a "presence promise" - a promise to be present in one place and one time, every single week - and</p><p>I've done it ever since.</p><p>Every Friday at 11 am Eastern I deliver free podcast coaching. I've built genuine friendships with people who went on to listen to my podcast; I've built friendships with people who listened to my podcast who came to the live sessions regularly.</p><p>That time slot and location is something that I'm now known for and people who attend know that they can come along without any expectation or obligation to buy something or subscribe to/follow something.</p><p>This is a simple, cheap and powerful way of building strong relationships with your audience and prospective listeners. What's useful about this approach is that the questions that you receive during these type of sessions can be used to inform podcast episodes - that's how I get the questions for my Friday episodes and during each of those podcast episodes I give the person who asked a shout out and a thank you.</p><p>It works because it's genuine.</p><p><strong>People &gt; downloads.</strong></p><p>We measure downloads but we respect and appreciate people.</p><p>Focus on being a human being and connecting yourself to as many other human beings as possible. Your podcast will grow because of it.</p><p>And it's free.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-to-grow-your-podcast-by-being-a-human]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b5c60dc3-4ff3-4905-8a7d-03b44a1cf927</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/219a00c1-c5ab-4fae-ab04-05bf26491d39/t2325eu1d3gonL2JTbBXgWk3.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b5c60dc3-4ff3-4905-8a7d-03b44a1cf927.mp3" length="8345412" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>15:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>277</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>277</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcasters want marketing to be quick and easy. It&apos;s not. It&apos;s hard to find one listener yet far easier to ask them to find your next listener.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>How Many Downloads Do I Need Before Monetizing?</title><itunes:title>How Many Downloads Do I Need Before Monetizing?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Stephen Kosmyna asked me what the number of downloads is that you need before you consider monetizing. It's a multi-layered answer so today, I'm digging in for it.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stephen Kosmyna asked me what the number of downloads is that you need before you consider monetizing. It's a multi-layered answer so today, I'm digging in for it.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-many-downloads-do-i-need-before-monetizing]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">283c4709-5e79-4d6d-99be-20b412dc28f0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e612768c-0b6b-4f26-bc88-e73338661eb9/XYh3ZO5wac9fGTEgRcUUZXJ-.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/283c4709-5e79-4d6d-99be-20b412dc28f0.mp3" length="4522573" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>276</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>276</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Stephen Kosmyna asked me what the number of downloads is that you need before you consider monetizing. It&apos;s a multi-layered answer so today, I&apos;m digging in for it.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>How to Produce Less &amp; Grow Your Podcast More</title><itunes:title>How to Produce Less &amp; Grow Your Podcast More</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Last week I authored a <a href="https://twitter.com/MrAsquith/status/1389995638406975493" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast growth thread on Twitter containing five things that I see podcasters doing wrong every day and quick ways to fix them</a>.</p><p>Over the next five weeks, I'm going&nbsp;deeper into each of these problems to add more context, take a closer look at how to implement the fix and why I suggested each particular approach.</p><p>Cumulative downloads = the total number of downloads that your&nbsp;<em>entire&nbsp;</em>show has had for the month across all episodes.&nbsp;</p><p>Aka "the biggest number".</p><p>The cumulative download&nbsp;number sounds really awesome when you say it out loud.</p><p>I do it myself if I'm in the pub (remember those?!) and someone asks how many people listen to my podcast. I'll reel off the monthly cumulative download number because I've had half a pint and it sounds good!</p><p>As a marketer and software company founder, the biggest number is the one you keep an eye on and tell your mates about, but it's not the one that you focus on.</p><p>In my business, I'm more interested in trial sign-ups, activation rates and churn rates because if those numbers are performing well, the "big" numbers (sales, total revenue) will increase naturally and frankly it's those supporting numbers that <em>drive</em>&nbsp;the big numbers up - without those, the big numbers don't exist.</p><p>As a podcaster, total downloads is our "big" number and it's the one that you see smattered all over sales pages for courses from gurus. Rightly so, of course, they&nbsp;<em>have&nbsp;</em>achieved those numbers but in doing that it's often implied that it's that number that&nbsp;<em>matters</em>&nbsp;day-to-day as a podcaster.</p><p>It's not.</p><p>The supporting numbers are much more important and the total downloads number is&nbsp;a nice to have figure.&nbsp;</p><p>Sadly, many podcast gurus know how to launch a podcast but they don't usually know how to grow one. Often they have an audience already&nbsp;<em>or</em>&nbsp;they created an original idea that got early traction because of its audacity - all to be commended, but not always bought.</p><p>Which numbers should we be focusing on, then?</p><p>This one: the number of downloads that any given episode gets within 28 days of release.&nbsp;</p><p>The reasons are 1. sponsors want that number because 2. it's a pretty fair estimation of the number of true fans you have and the efficacy of your marketing.</p><p>With that in mind, the advice that many gurus dish out on how to grow your show being "produce more content" begins to waver a little. If we produce more, we get busier OR we get more automated.</p><p>Often, these two outcomes lead to our content being&nbsp;<em>worse&nbsp;</em>because we're focused too much on quantity versus quality and if we think even deeper on that, it could mean that our&nbsp;<em>per episode</em>&nbsp;download number&nbsp;<em>decreases</em>&nbsp;as our content gets worse.</p><p>We enter a cycle of diminishing returns and should focus on producing&nbsp;<em>better</em>&nbsp;content rather than&nbsp;<em>more</em>&nbsp;content to grow our audience of&nbsp;<em>genuine</em>&nbsp;fans.</p><p>I've spoken about this before and now that I've added some context, let me get to the fix.</p><p>Podcasting is a game of attention.&nbsp;</p><p>First, we have to get it (more on that when we start to talk episode titles!) and then we have to keep it.&nbsp;</p><p>The latter is arguably harder than the former because people change&nbsp;their habits based on their moods. </p><p>Sure, I may have a habit of listening to a podcast every time I get in the car, but my&nbsp;<em>mood</em>&nbsp;changes and my habit may be to listen to the one or two shows that I simply cannot miss before hunting for new audio content to satiate today's mood for comedy, or drama, or musical interviews for example.</p><p>The only way to keep someone's attention...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week I authored a <a href="https://twitter.com/MrAsquith/status/1389995638406975493" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast growth thread on Twitter containing five things that I see podcasters doing wrong every day and quick ways to fix them</a>.</p><p>Over the next five weeks, I'm going&nbsp;deeper into each of these problems to add more context, take a closer look at how to implement the fix and why I suggested each particular approach.</p><p>Cumulative downloads = the total number of downloads that your&nbsp;<em>entire&nbsp;</em>show has had for the month across all episodes.&nbsp;</p><p>Aka "the biggest number".</p><p>The cumulative download&nbsp;number sounds really awesome when you say it out loud.</p><p>I do it myself if I'm in the pub (remember those?!) and someone asks how many people listen to my podcast. I'll reel off the monthly cumulative download number because I've had half a pint and it sounds good!</p><p>As a marketer and software company founder, the biggest number is the one you keep an eye on and tell your mates about, but it's not the one that you focus on.</p><p>In my business, I'm more interested in trial sign-ups, activation rates and churn rates because if those numbers are performing well, the "big" numbers (sales, total revenue) will increase naturally and frankly it's those supporting numbers that <em>drive</em>&nbsp;the big numbers up - without those, the big numbers don't exist.</p><p>As a podcaster, total downloads is our "big" number and it's the one that you see smattered all over sales pages for courses from gurus. Rightly so, of course, they&nbsp;<em>have&nbsp;</em>achieved those numbers but in doing that it's often implied that it's that number that&nbsp;<em>matters</em>&nbsp;day-to-day as a podcaster.</p><p>It's not.</p><p>The supporting numbers are much more important and the total downloads number is&nbsp;a nice to have figure.&nbsp;</p><p>Sadly, many podcast gurus know how to launch a podcast but they don't usually know how to grow one. Often they have an audience already&nbsp;<em>or</em>&nbsp;they created an original idea that got early traction because of its audacity - all to be commended, but not always bought.</p><p>Which numbers should we be focusing on, then?</p><p>This one: the number of downloads that any given episode gets within 28 days of release.&nbsp;</p><p>The reasons are 1. sponsors want that number because 2. it's a pretty fair estimation of the number of true fans you have and the efficacy of your marketing.</p><p>With that in mind, the advice that many gurus dish out on how to grow your show being "produce more content" begins to waver a little. If we produce more, we get busier OR we get more automated.</p><p>Often, these two outcomes lead to our content being&nbsp;<em>worse&nbsp;</em>because we're focused too much on quantity versus quality and if we think even deeper on that, it could mean that our&nbsp;<em>per episode</em>&nbsp;download number&nbsp;<em>decreases</em>&nbsp;as our content gets worse.</p><p>We enter a cycle of diminishing returns and should focus on producing&nbsp;<em>better</em>&nbsp;content rather than&nbsp;<em>more</em>&nbsp;content to grow our audience of&nbsp;<em>genuine</em>&nbsp;fans.</p><p>I've spoken about this before and now that I've added some context, let me get to the fix.</p><p>Podcasting is a game of attention.&nbsp;</p><p>First, we have to get it (more on that when we start to talk episode titles!) and then we have to keep it.&nbsp;</p><p>The latter is arguably harder than the former because people change&nbsp;their habits based on their moods. </p><p>Sure, I may have a habit of listening to a podcast every time I get in the car, but my&nbsp;<em>mood</em>&nbsp;changes and my habit may be to listen to the one or two shows that I simply cannot miss before hunting for new audio content to satiate today's mood for comedy, or drama, or musical interviews for example.</p><p>The only way to keep someone's attention in&nbsp;<em>anything </em>is to be so good at what you do and to give someone something that they simply can't do without, that you become one of those top few "must-listen" shows.</p><p>Automating and doing&nbsp;<em>more</em>&nbsp;episodes is not the way to achieve this.&nbsp;</p><p>Producing significantly better content is the way to do this.</p><p>But what is "better" when, in theory, "better" is subjective?</p><p>I think that there are a few questions that we can ask ourselves as podcasters that can help us to build an internal framework that will, in turn, result in better podcast episodes that "hook" the listener more.</p><p>A podcast episode must be constructed in such a way that it benefits the listener, not us. Rather than creating a simple, repeatable format for the show we should be focused on creating a simple, repeatable formula that results in&nbsp;<em>depth</em>&nbsp;of content.</p><p>Before creating your next piece of content, ask yourself these questions:</p><ul><li>Have I crafted an introduction that spends time telling the listener why they should stick around? <a href="https://www.yourlondonlegacy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your London Legacy</a> and <a href="https://forgotten-boxers.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Forgotten Boxers</a> do this well.</li><li>Have I approached my subject&nbsp;from a fresh perspective or dug into elements of the subject that are interesting, yet underserved? A great example of this is rather than telling the story of&nbsp;<em>something</em>, tell&nbsp;the story&nbsp;of&nbsp;<em>someone</em>&nbsp;and their motivations for doing&nbsp;<em>the thing</em>. Humanising&nbsp;<em>everything</em>&nbsp;creates emotional triggers and tethers.</li><li>Have I focused on editing my episode into the most cohesive, tightly focused version of that episode possible? Have I cut out anything extraneous or that doesn't serve the listener or episode?</li></ul><br/><p>I'll be going into more detail in a few weeks on how to motivate listeners to listen to&nbsp;<em>more&nbsp;</em>of each episode and the above questions are there to give you a starter framework when building out new episodes.</p><p>By focusing on the questions I've set out here you can be sure that you're looking at your episodes from a more objective, listener-focused&nbsp;perspective and from there you can build your episodes around that listener.</p><p>The goal of every podcast episode that you produce is to take your listener on a journey from A to B; from not knowing something to understanding it a little better; from being in need of entertainment through to feeling entertained.</p><p>We can't ask listeners to make us their number one, must-listen, podcast choice without giving them a reason to do so and if we&nbsp;<em>do</em>&nbsp;give them a reason to do so then we stand a chance of them&nbsp;<em>sharing</em>&nbsp;what we do with other people.&nbsp;</p><p>More on that next time.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-to-produce-less-grow-your-podcast-more]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9b11c8ca-cd5f-42e5-b151-1676879dc41f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d8db85c1-0355-4f24-8e12-832c0542797c/ZQB-kVldPtV0FQjLLqHq69Bm.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9b11c8ca-cd5f-42e5-b151-1676879dc41f.mp3" length="6689679" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>11:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>275</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>275</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>So many &quot;gurus&quot; teach that cumulative monthly downloads is the number to worry about and so, they teach &quot;publish more&quot;. Let&apos;s look at why that&apos;s wrong.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Where Should I Submit My Podcast To?</title><itunes:title>Where Should I Submit My Podcast To?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Ok I know this sounds like an obvious question but the fact is, podcasting is changing very rapidly so as a new podcaster it can be super hard to figure out where your show needs to be. Let me give you a rundown.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ok I know this sounds like an obvious question but the fact is, podcasting is changing very rapidly so as a new podcaster it can be super hard to figure out where your show needs to be. Let me give you a rundown.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/where-should-i-submit-my-podcast-to]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">abedf192-05bd-4dda-a4d8-282a27d23313</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/db853f1d-702d-4f35-b1be-a2d5d673b62b/T4rN17T_bXckIUYJ2clMR4Nj.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/abedf192-05bd-4dda-a4d8-282a27d23313.mp3" length="4578107" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>274</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>274</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Ok I know this sounds like an obvious question but the fact is, podcasting is changing very rapidly so as a new podcaster it can be super hard to figure out where your show needs to be. Let me give you a rundown.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Was I Too Hard on Apple?</title><itunes:title>Was I Too Hard on Apple?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Last week I discussed the new Apple Podcasts Subscriptions and <a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/271/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">why I thought it was restrictive to podcasters looking to build a business</a>.</p><p>My main bone of contention is the lack of ability that creators have to&nbsp;<em>ask</em>&nbsp;their buyers whether that buyer wants to let the creator stay in touch via email.</p><p><strong>But was I too harsh in my assessment?</strong></p><p>I'm a business person first. I have been since I was 23 and since then I've only failed to pay my mortgage&nbsp;<em>once</em>.</p><p>It was in 2012. We were running our design and digital agency,&nbsp;maybe a year before I started podcasting.</p><p>We had some great clients and big retainers but we got let down one month on payment by one of those retainers and,&nbsp;because we'd invested heavily in building out the team during that quarter, the late payment made our directors' salaries two weeks late.</p><p>That was ok. A quick call to the mortgage company explaining and all was well.</p><p>But it scared me. The agency was my sole source of income and that single event was the entire catalyst for me doing what I do today and&nbsp;<em>how</em>&nbsp;I do it today.</p><p>I set my businesses up with three goals: </p><p>1. Be profit first</p><p>aka. Never rely on investment and build the business model to make money from day one so that...</p><p>2. I can look after my team and my family</p><p>If I'm burning money as a business then stress appears. In a profit-first business, that doesn't happen because you're able to pay everyone fairly from day one.</p><p>Podcast Websites was in profit from day one. Captivate was in profit from day one.</p><p>3. Serve my customers better than anyone else, period</p><p>Being profit first means that I can focus on serving&nbsp;<em>you </em>100% of the time, not chasing money because I have bills to pay.</p><p>This often surprises people.&nbsp;</p><p>Take Captivate for example. People assume that because we're technically a startup that we must have investment and that we must be burning through that investment, ready to make money in year three, four or five.</p><p>Wrong.&nbsp;</p><p>Kieran and I built Captivate between us. That's it, no one else built the platform and we did it with long days and very late nights.</p><p>When we launched, Captivate was making money from day one.</p><p>I say this not to sound like I'm blowing our own trumpets, I say this because it's how I approach&nbsp;<em>everything that I create</em>.</p><p>With that mindset, I can make decisions that will lead to success. I've practiced it enough now that I have a fair intuition on decision making, have confidence in my goals and know when to say "no".</p><p>I also know what I need to do to build businesses.</p><p>Primarily I need to build genuine, long-lasting friendships that are&nbsp;<em>not</em>&nbsp;for business but that can develop into relationships that will help everyone.&nbsp;</p><p>That's why I spend so much of my own time being jet-lagged, up at 1 am for a flight and generally looking like mould after travelling for over a day to get to podcast conferences. I have deep deep friendships with people there.</p><p>And I do the same with "customers". There are so many people who use Captivate that I see socially - and that's not some online entrepreneurial bullshit, it's actually happening.</p><p>Kipper, Phylecia, Paul Ince, Chris Ducker, Mike &amp; Callie and good lord, Raf...</p><p>That's a teeny tiny amount of them and they use Captivate because they knew me&nbsp;<em>before</em>&nbsp;that and know that if I say something, I'm good for it.</p><p><strong>What the heck has this got to do with Apple?</strong></p><p>I spoke to another couple of friends of mine who are in podcasting over on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter Spaces</a> this week and, without naming...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week I discussed the new Apple Podcasts Subscriptions and <a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/271/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">why I thought it was restrictive to podcasters looking to build a business</a>.</p><p>My main bone of contention is the lack of ability that creators have to&nbsp;<em>ask</em>&nbsp;their buyers whether that buyer wants to let the creator stay in touch via email.</p><p><strong>But was I too harsh in my assessment?</strong></p><p>I'm a business person first. I have been since I was 23 and since then I've only failed to pay my mortgage&nbsp;<em>once</em>.</p><p>It was in 2012. We were running our design and digital agency,&nbsp;maybe a year before I started podcasting.</p><p>We had some great clients and big retainers but we got let down one month on payment by one of those retainers and,&nbsp;because we'd invested heavily in building out the team during that quarter, the late payment made our directors' salaries two weeks late.</p><p>That was ok. A quick call to the mortgage company explaining and all was well.</p><p>But it scared me. The agency was my sole source of income and that single event was the entire catalyst for me doing what I do today and&nbsp;<em>how</em>&nbsp;I do it today.</p><p>I set my businesses up with three goals: </p><p>1. Be profit first</p><p>aka. Never rely on investment and build the business model to make money from day one so that...</p><p>2. I can look after my team and my family</p><p>If I'm burning money as a business then stress appears. In a profit-first business, that doesn't happen because you're able to pay everyone fairly from day one.</p><p>Podcast Websites was in profit from day one. Captivate was in profit from day one.</p><p>3. Serve my customers better than anyone else, period</p><p>Being profit first means that I can focus on serving&nbsp;<em>you </em>100% of the time, not chasing money because I have bills to pay.</p><p>This often surprises people.&nbsp;</p><p>Take Captivate for example. People assume that because we're technically a startup that we must have investment and that we must be burning through that investment, ready to make money in year three, four or five.</p><p>Wrong.&nbsp;</p><p>Kieran and I built Captivate between us. That's it, no one else built the platform and we did it with long days and very late nights.</p><p>When we launched, Captivate was making money from day one.</p><p>I say this not to sound like I'm blowing our own trumpets, I say this because it's how I approach&nbsp;<em>everything that I create</em>.</p><p>With that mindset, I can make decisions that will lead to success. I've practiced it enough now that I have a fair intuition on decision making, have confidence in my goals and know when to say "no".</p><p>I also know what I need to do to build businesses.</p><p>Primarily I need to build genuine, long-lasting friendships that are&nbsp;<em>not</em>&nbsp;for business but that can develop into relationships that will help everyone.&nbsp;</p><p>That's why I spend so much of my own time being jet-lagged, up at 1 am for a flight and generally looking like mould after travelling for over a day to get to podcast conferences. I have deep deep friendships with people there.</p><p>And I do the same with "customers". There are so many people who use Captivate that I see socially - and that's not some online entrepreneurial bullshit, it's actually happening.</p><p>Kipper, Phylecia, Paul Ince, Chris Ducker, Mike &amp; Callie and good lord, Raf...</p><p>That's a teeny tiny amount of them and they use Captivate because they knew me&nbsp;<em>before</em>&nbsp;that and know that if I say something, I'm good for it.</p><p><strong>What the heck has this got to do with Apple?</strong></p><p>I spoke to another couple of friends of mine who are in podcasting over on <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter Spaces</a> this week and, without naming names because I haven't asked, they helped me to see another perspective.</p><p>I am business first. Even as a creator of content I set up my outlets to work as businesses, just in case I choose to make them businesses in the future.</p><p>Don't believe me? </p><p>I got a camera and set up a <a href="https://www.asquith.photos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website and brand</a>. </p><p>Legit. I haven't done anything with it, but yep, I set it all up just in case.</p><p>One of the biggest reasons I do this is so that I can build classically business style relationships with cold prospects. They can come to see my stuff, get on my email list and maybe one day get to know me more and buy from me.</p><p>Or, in the case of Captivate, they set up their free trial and&nbsp;<em>then</em>&nbsp;get to know me during the onboarding and stick around because they like the way we do things and the helpful approach that we take to podcasting.</p><p>Either way, they swap me a bit of data (email address) for the chance to get to know me and to give me the chance to get to know them and maybe build a business relationship with them.</p><p>That's the way of the business world.</p><p>The reason I think I was perhaps a little harsh on Apple and the reason that I want to thank my two friends on Twitter Spaces for helping me to see another side, is that not everyone is "business first".</p><p>Do I think creators should be?</p><p>Yep. I do.</p><p>But what if you create something that you love, have never had a business before, find yourself making a bit of money and want to scale that in as many ways as possible?</p><p>Remember that missed mortgage payment?</p><p>That taught me that I needed to diversify. I needed multiple income streams and since that day I have never, ever had just&nbsp;<em>one</em>&nbsp;income stream - it's dangerous.</p><p>To quote one of my Twitter Spaces buddies:&nbsp;<em>"Many streams make the river."</em></p><p>And that got me thinking.&nbsp;</p><p>As a creator, the more chances we have to make money in places that our prospects already use, the better.&nbsp;</p><p>Apple isn't forcing us to&nbsp;<em>only</em>&nbsp;sell on their platform and so we could do the same on Spotify, Patreon, Glow, Supercast, Captivate et al, too.</p><p>Is it more work?</p><p>Sure, a lot more work. But if you're a creator who's serious about making money with your content and creations then you already know that you'd need to put more focused work in to scale things up.</p><p>The ability to make a few bucks from Apple, from Spotify, from Glow, from Captivate and to accumulate those funds into a part-time salary, to cover your mortgage or take the kids on holiday is a great thing. When you add that to things like merch, coaching and more then hey, you can make a decent buck with the right level of input.</p><p>Do I agree with Apple's decision to not even&nbsp;<em>ask</em>&nbsp;the paying listener if they want to give you their email address? No.</p><p>Do I think asking a paying listener to join your email list and simply swapping external ads for your own is the best way? No.</p><p>Was I a little harsh on Apple's intention from a&nbsp;<em>creator</em>&nbsp;perspective? Yes.</p><p>The best products come from two tectonic forces pushing against each other to create something new. Kieran and I do the same with each other every day - constantly pushing each other to think differently.</p><p>Apple, Spotify et al are in that tectonic push with the entire podcasting industry now and I hope the thinking from everyone will continue to develop and help podcasters and the open eco-system for years to come.</p><p>What say thee?</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/was-i-too-hard-on-apple]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2417922a-dfad-440d-ac77-504a889f26e5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3fb30697-42dc-465e-9486-933131b5b1f4/hdt9m19PMLoHHaYaj01QIJEI.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2417922a-dfad-440d-ac77-504a889f26e5.mp3" length="7723208" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>13:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>273</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>273</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Last week I discussed why I was disappointed in Apple&apos;s decisions around customer relationships in Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. But was I too hard on Apple? Let&apos;s look at another perspective...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Is Facebook Still an Effective Podcast Marketing Platform?</title><itunes:title>Is Facebook Still an Effective Podcast Marketing Platform?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Kipper McGee, of Brandwidth on Demand and a good friend of mine asked if Facebook is still a good marketing tool for podcasters due to the increasing amount of people choosing to spend less time on the platform. With iOS 14 changes, there's more to consider in 2021, that's for sure!</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kipper McGee, of Brandwidth on Demand and a good friend of mine asked if Facebook is still a good marketing tool for podcasters due to the increasing amount of people choosing to spend less time on the platform. With iOS 14 changes, there's more to consider in 2021, that's for sure!</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/is-facebook-still-an-effective-podcast-marketing-platform]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9153f7ee-955b-45ae-8eeb-70562051ea19</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a2fc920d-7ead-4aa1-a768-1e1feca466f9/b8_BKK5swEAP6ivzKFXSuDoE.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9153f7ee-955b-45ae-8eeb-70562051ea19.mp3" length="4364200" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>272</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>272</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Kipper McGee, of Brandwidth on Demand and a good friend of mine asked if Facebook is still a good marketing tool for podcasters due to the increasing amount of people choosing to spend less time on the platform. With iOS 14 changes, there&apos;s more to consider in 2021, that&apos;s for sure!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Problem with Apple Podcasts Subscriptions</title><itunes:title>The Problem with Apple Podcasts Subscriptions</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Last week, Apple announced <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-leads-the-next-chapter-of-podcasting-with-apple-podcasts-subscriptions/?utm_source=podnews.net&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=podnews.net:2021-04-21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts Subscriptions</a>:</p><p><em>Apple Podcasts Subscriptions is a global marketplace for listeners to discover premium subscriptions offered by their favorite creators, including The Athletic and NPR. The Midnight Miracle, the groundbreaking new original series hosted by Talib Kweli, Yasiin Bey, and Dave Chappelle, will be available next month with a subscription to the Luminary channel on Apple Podcasts.</em></p><p>The news was met with mixed reactions in the podcasting industry and, inevitably, podcasters are scrambling for information on what this means for them.</p><p>I've been one of those at the centre of the developments, I've had direct briefings with Apple as CEO of a hosting company and I've been <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">live tweeting</a> a lot if it, too.&nbsp;</p><p>Here's what you need to know&nbsp;and my opinions, too.</p><p><strong>What this isn't</strong></p><p>Apple Podcasts Connect re-launched last week, too. To say it was plagued with issues is an understatement. This isn't a piece discussing those issues, <a href="https://twitter.com/MrAsquith/status/1385143154526072834" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I did that pretty deeply on Twitter</a>, and so I'd like to focus solely on the subscriptions product here.</p><p>I'm also not, for now, touching on the updated Apple Podcasts analytics or Podcasts Connect interface.</p><p><strong>What is Apple Podcasts Subscriptions?</strong></p><p>A service that allows you to sell paid-for subscriptions to your podcast content.</p><p>Similar to Patreon, Glow, Supercast and more this allows you to offer freemium, fully paid for or "extra" content to paying subscribers. You can use this for several things including ad-free versions of your episodes, bonus episodes that only paying subscribers get and so much more.</p><p>This is nothing new in the industry and Apple hosts that premium content for you whilst your podcast host such as <a href="https://www.captivate.fm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate</a> continues to host your open, free content.</p><p>You may not use Apple's subscription service to make people pay for content that is otherwise free elsewhere.</p><p>You can also use Apple Podcasts Connect to create "channels" of content and to group your podcasts together to create, for example, a Star Wars channel that includes your five Star Wars podcasts or a Nerd Podcasts channel that includes your Star Wars, DC Comics, movie &amp; TV and gaming shows.</p><p>You can upload artwork to these channels and decide on whether you want to keep them free via RSS and your host, intersperse Apple hosted paid content or even make them entirely paid-for channels.</p><p>They can only be consumed within Apple Podcasts, right now on Apple devices but I expect Windows and at least Android versions of Apple Podcasts to debut pretty soon, too, likely before the subscriptions service becomes publicly available for consumption in May.</p><p><strong>Pricing</strong></p><ul><li>The Apple Podcasters Programme is $19.99 per year (which is a similar model (but lower price)) to the Apple Developer Programme.</li><li>Apple takes 30% from each paying subscription for the first year and 15% for each year thereafter.&nbsp;This is more expensive than some of the more open eco-systems out there such as Supercast, Glow and Patreon.</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Advantages</strong></p><ul><li>Apple Podcasts is installed on iOS by default so theoretically this gives you access to anyone using an iOS device.</li><li>In-built, low-friction transactions with Apple Pay.</li><li>Management of paid content without running two RSS...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week, Apple announced <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-leads-the-next-chapter-of-podcasting-with-apple-podcasts-subscriptions/?utm_source=podnews.net&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=podnews.net:2021-04-21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts Subscriptions</a>:</p><p><em>Apple Podcasts Subscriptions is a global marketplace for listeners to discover premium subscriptions offered by their favorite creators, including The Athletic and NPR. The Midnight Miracle, the groundbreaking new original series hosted by Talib Kweli, Yasiin Bey, and Dave Chappelle, will be available next month with a subscription to the Luminary channel on Apple Podcasts.</em></p><p>The news was met with mixed reactions in the podcasting industry and, inevitably, podcasters are scrambling for information on what this means for them.</p><p>I've been one of those at the centre of the developments, I've had direct briefings with Apple as CEO of a hosting company and I've been <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">live tweeting</a> a lot if it, too.&nbsp;</p><p>Here's what you need to know&nbsp;and my opinions, too.</p><p><strong>What this isn't</strong></p><p>Apple Podcasts Connect re-launched last week, too. To say it was plagued with issues is an understatement. This isn't a piece discussing those issues, <a href="https://twitter.com/MrAsquith/status/1385143154526072834" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I did that pretty deeply on Twitter</a>, and so I'd like to focus solely on the subscriptions product here.</p><p>I'm also not, for now, touching on the updated Apple Podcasts analytics or Podcasts Connect interface.</p><p><strong>What is Apple Podcasts Subscriptions?</strong></p><p>A service that allows you to sell paid-for subscriptions to your podcast content.</p><p>Similar to Patreon, Glow, Supercast and more this allows you to offer freemium, fully paid for or "extra" content to paying subscribers. You can use this for several things including ad-free versions of your episodes, bonus episodes that only paying subscribers get and so much more.</p><p>This is nothing new in the industry and Apple hosts that premium content for you whilst your podcast host such as <a href="https://www.captivate.fm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate</a> continues to host your open, free content.</p><p>You may not use Apple's subscription service to make people pay for content that is otherwise free elsewhere.</p><p>You can also use Apple Podcasts Connect to create "channels" of content and to group your podcasts together to create, for example, a Star Wars channel that includes your five Star Wars podcasts or a Nerd Podcasts channel that includes your Star Wars, DC Comics, movie &amp; TV and gaming shows.</p><p>You can upload artwork to these channels and decide on whether you want to keep them free via RSS and your host, intersperse Apple hosted paid content or even make them entirely paid-for channels.</p><p>They can only be consumed within Apple Podcasts, right now on Apple devices but I expect Windows and at least Android versions of Apple Podcasts to debut pretty soon, too, likely before the subscriptions service becomes publicly available for consumption in May.</p><p><strong>Pricing</strong></p><ul><li>The Apple Podcasters Programme is $19.99 per year (which is a similar model (but lower price)) to the Apple Developer Programme.</li><li>Apple takes 30% from each paying subscription for the first year and 15% for each year thereafter.&nbsp;This is more expensive than some of the more open eco-systems out there such as Supercast, Glow and Patreon.</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Advantages</strong></p><ul><li>Apple Podcasts is installed on iOS by default so theoretically this gives you access to anyone using an iOS device.</li><li>In-built, low-friction transactions with Apple Pay.</li><li>Management of paid content without running two RSS feeds.</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Disadvantages</strong></p><ul><li>Management of paid content without running two RSS feeds. I've added this as a disadvantage too because it closes the eco-system.</li><li>Discovering your paid content is something that is just as hard as any other outlet. Apple cannot possibly promote everyone equally and of course, bigger brands that are sexier for them will take centre stage. You still have to do the exact same marketing as usual, your business growth doesn't get easier it's just the transacting that does and...</li><li>...no data on your buyers.</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Closing the eco-system &amp; centralising</strong></p><p><a href="https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/spotify-podcast-subscriptions-apple-revenue-share-1234958690/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify will release this feature within weeks, if not days (if not hours!) and it's rumoured to be free to podcasters like you and me.&nbsp;</a></p><p>That's zero cut of profits from you and zero annual fee to participate as a creator which of course is mighty attractive to you as a podcaster, especially because we all like money (that's ok, we don't have to pretend we don't) and because it's easier than giving a listener a paid premium RSS&nbsp;feed that they have to paste&nbsp;<em>once</em>&nbsp;into their podcast app of choice.</p><p>With Apple&nbsp;<em>needing</em>&nbsp;to release an Android app (and maybe a Windows one, too) in order to keep the experience for creators on par with Spotify, the word "choice" is the one to keep in mind here.</p><p>Spotify is all in on audio and subscriptions. Apple is all-in on hardware and getting&nbsp;<em>more</em>&nbsp;in on subscriptions (Fitness, TV, etc).</p><p>To Apple, the entire podcast industry's revenue is hardly worth bothering with given that it generates <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/29/apple-averaged-1-billion-dollars-in-revenue-per-day-in-the-holiday-quarter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>$1&nbsp;billion per day&nbsp;</em>during holiday seasons</a> and posted <a href="https://www.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2020/10/apple-reports-fourth-quarter-results/#:~:text=Cupertino%2C%20California%20%E2%80%94%20October%2029%2C,per%20diluted%20share%20of%20%240.73." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&gt; $64 billion in revenue during its fourth quarter in 2020</a>.</p><p>So what's the point in going to all of this effort for Apple?</p><p>Well, it's a nice story to tell:&nbsp;<em>Apple is for creators and for privacy.</em></p><p>Plus, it's&nbsp;<em>some</em>&nbsp;creator revenue; it's a way to show Apple is interested in the development of podcasting; because everyone slates Apple for not moving podcasting forward.</p><p>But Apple being Apple, its move into the business of podcasting is stifling for creators. We're expected to be thankful to Apple for taking so much and not giving us much back, even when we're doing&nbsp;<em>all</em>&nbsp;of the work.</p><p>We're expected to be exceptionally grateful to them for opening up access to their marketplace even though we'll still have to do&nbsp;<em>as much</em>&nbsp;marketing if&nbsp;not&nbsp;<em>more</em>&nbsp;in order to make any meaningful money from this.</p><p>A big challenge is that, once a person becomes a "customer" of yours, i.e. chooses to buy a premium subscription from you, you don't get any data on that customer.</p><p>Now, of course, there's a big and rightfully important conversation happening right now in the podcasting industry around listener privacy and what should be shared, tracked and&nbsp;<em>utilised</em>&nbsp;by podcasters and analytics companies in order to identify and potentially retarget anonymous listeners.</p><p>It's an issue that we'll figure out together as an industry.</p><p>But... that's not the same as&nbsp;<em>customer</em>&nbsp;data.</p><p>Someone is buying premium content from&nbsp;<em>you.</em>&nbsp;Except that according to Apple, they aren't. They're buying premium content&nbsp;<em>produced</em>&nbsp;by you, but sold by Apple and thus, each paying subscriber is a paying subscriber of&nbsp;<em>Apple's</em>&nbsp;and not yours.</p><p>Thus, they do not give you any customer data. This means that as a business owner which, if you sell content to someone you really are, you won't benefit from the&nbsp;<em>exact same customer opportunities that Apple itself benefits from.</em></p><p>I have an iPhone, an iPad and a Macbook Pro. I have some AirPods, some AirPod Pros and an Apple Pencil. I also have an Apple TV.</p><p>I'm an Apple customer.</p><p>Apple sends me emails to my email address (which I also have through Apple) to market new products to me.</p><p>The manufacturers of the component pieces in my iPhone don't email me, even though they helped to make the product. And rightly so, it's an Apple product that is designed, marketed and conceptualised by Apple.</p><p>There are component pieces that are outsourced, of course, and if I wanted to I could also buy an iPhone, iPad, Mac and AirPods at Target, Best Buy, Currys (UK), Walmart, Tesco (UK) and a thousand other retailers online.</p><p>Each of which would enjoy the benefits of having me as a customer: they have the chance to see my information - information I'm opting into when I buy, nothing clandestine here - and to build a relationship with me.</p><p>These other, non-Apple outlets build relationships with customers and prospects in other ways, too - through their own marketing and through their content which, in turn, allows me to choose them as the place that I want to spend my money.</p><p>As a podcaster, we do the same: we make content that we market.&nbsp;</p><p>That content allows us to attract people. Through continued production and marketing, we build relationships and so, at some point, someone may buy something from us like some coaching, a course, some merchandise, an event ticket or&nbsp;a book.&nbsp;</p><p>During each of these purchases, we get the chance to treat the person as a customer and, just like the restaurant I enjoy on a Friday night, that customer can be step-sold other things:&nbsp;<em>Hey you want a drink? What about olives? Bread, madame? Ah a starter, you say?</em></p><p><em>A book! Of course, here you are... also, what about a t-shirt to show your support or a nice sticker for your laptop to showcase your love of my podcast?</em></p><p>Capiche?</p><p>What if the thing that a listener buys from us <em><u>first</u></em> is a premium subscription or some ad-free content via Apple?</p><p>Apple is removing the ability for us to act like&nbsp;<em>genuine creator businesses</em>&nbsp;by restricting and controlling what we&nbsp;<em>see&nbsp;</em>about&nbsp;<em>our&nbsp;</em>customers in the name of "privacy".</p><p>But when I buy an iPhone from Apple I have to input my Apple ID to <em>really</em> use it, the same when I buy from a third-party retailer. Either way, Apple gets my data.</p><p>Regarding Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, sure we get access to Apple's&nbsp;customer base in order to ply our trade but let's be honest, this is a busy market and&nbsp;<em>you</em>&nbsp;are the one that will need to do the work to convert your listeners to paying subscribers - Apple features Luminary, Nat Geo and the big sexy brands, not Dave and his Cat Herding network from Tamworth.</p><p>The argument that we're gaining access to Apple's reach and platform in order to sell our content is weak when you consider that you&nbsp;<em>pay for that&nbsp;privilege every single year and with every single subscription sold</em>.</p><p>Apple is having the cake, eating it and teasing us with more sales as long as we continue to bake that cake every single day, week, month etc.</p><p>It works for big creators because&nbsp;<em>that's their job</em>.</p><p>But for the small, indie podcaster, we&nbsp;<em>still have to put ads in our ad-free content</em>&nbsp;so that listeners come join our email list or buy other things from us - the ads are just for OUR stuff, not someone else's.</p><p>Given Apple's fights with Hey.com (email platform) and Microsoft (Xbox Cloud Gaming)&nbsp;recently and the well-documented&nbsp;challenges that App Store developers face due to Apple's policies, I worry that podcasters are just in for more of the same.</p><p>After all, I design, create and market my show - I outsource some of the components like editing and some design to experts, just like Apple does for its hardware - but people who buy from&nbsp;<em>me</em>&nbsp;are&nbsp;<em>my customers&nbsp;and it's me that has put the work into converting them, not Apple.</em></p><p>I find this hard to write because I've been an Apple fan since I can remember but when you consider that Spotify is closing the podcasting eco-system that&nbsp;<em><u>it</u></em>&nbsp;owns and now Apple is beginning to close the eco-system that&nbsp;<em><u>it</u></em>&nbsp;enjoys, it's becoming clearer that podcasters are being baited: </p><p><em>"We'll give you access to our marketplace and write&nbsp;this up as a way to do the&nbsp;one&nbsp;thing that you always wanted to do as a podcaster much more easily: make money - because hey, look, everyone knows how to use Apple Pay."</em></p><p>But is the price too high?&nbsp;</p><p>As podcasters can we conscientiously build our businesses on an eco-system that doesn't give us a way to build continual relationships with <em>our</em> customers and that dresses that up as "<em>privacy</em>"?</p><p>I'm a pro-choice kinda guy and no one should be forced into working how someone else wants them to. Nor should customers be assumed to be free game - they also should have a choice.</p><p>Why can't a customer who chooses to pay a middle-person (Apple) for&nbsp;<em>my</em>&nbsp;exclusive content&nbsp;<em>decide for themselves</em>&nbsp;whether they want to give me their data?</p><p>Apple, with its <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT210425" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Hide My Email</em></a>&nbsp;functionality has everything&nbsp;<em>already in place</em>&nbsp;to allow customers the privacy they need and the choice to give trusted data to creators that they want to.</p><p>I want to use Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, I do - I&nbsp;<em>really, really do</em>, but as Spotify and Apple create their own eco-systems I think that, for now, I'll cope with the minor user-experience pain of giving my premium subscribers a paid feed from a more open source.</p><p>Because: choice.</p><p>What do you think?</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/the-problem-with-apple-podcasts-subscriptions]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">206229f6-8479-4c5b-a40b-56a972caa0b7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d2a9f411-64ca-43e7-922d-84b1e97342be/2p6RFmMqICA9pWH8ioxQFFjV.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/206229f6-8479-4c5b-a40b-56a972caa0b7.mp3" length="9653850" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>18:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>271</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>271</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Last week Apple announce its podcast subscription service to help creators to monetise. With Spotify hot on their heels, here&apos;s my reaction one week in.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>How to Get Testimonials from The Press for Your Podcast</title><itunes:title>How to Get Testimonials from The Press for Your Podcast</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>My long-time friend Annette Bone asked on last weeks podcast launch office hours how she can get PR companies that help her into events as "press" to give her testimonials for her podcast. Here's how I'd approach it personally.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My long-time friend Annette Bone asked on last weeks podcast launch office hours how she can get PR companies that help her into events as "press" to give her testimonials for her podcast. Here's how I'd approach it personally.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-to-get-testimonials-from-the-press-for-your-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2f3beac4-f727-45d8-8051-bed3290a8fd1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/79b4e410-9028-45d1-9b6f-2a05fdb2c6cd/b91X1gM0LPIQwchRgGCU7OOM.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2f3beac4-f727-45d8-8051-bed3290a8fd1.mp3" length="5274095" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:53</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>270</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>270</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>My long-time friend Annette Bone asked on last weeks podcast launch office hours how she can get PR companies that help her into events as &quot;press&quot; to give her testimonials for her podcast. Here&apos;s how I&apos;d approach it personally.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Why I Started Scripting My Podcast Episodes</title><itunes:title>Why I Started Scripting My Podcast Episodes</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I've been lucky enough to speak on stages all over the world thanks to podcasting. From educating at Harvard University to <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/mark_asquith_choose_happiness_choose_control" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">delivering a TEDx</a>&nbsp;and speaking at the biggest podcasting conferences on the planet.</p><p>But during all of that time, I haven't once scripted a talk.</p><p>Not once. Not even my TEDx.</p><p>But in January I began scripting my Monday podcast episodes.&nbsp;</p><p>If I can speak on some of the world's biggest stages without scripting, why did I start scripting my short-form podcast - especially after 1,300+ episodes?!</p><p>When I wrote my TEDx talk and actually, when I've written any talk in the past for any event that I've spoken at, I've always started with the outcome that I want to deliver.</p><p>With my TEDx it was "Choose Happiness, Choose Control". That's my destination, the place that I'm taking the viewer or listener to.</p><p>And my process is to work backwards from that by, in my mind and then on Post-It Notes (all over the wall!), spending days and sometimes weeks thinking of the connective tissue between opening the talk and delivering the outcome.</p><p>I like to tell stories, so I tend to develop a salient point for each "beat" of my talk and then connect those with anecdotes and tales from my past in life or business so that I can take the viewer on a journey with me, painting a picture during every scene so that they relate and recall each point.</p><p>Then, my process is to simply get good at telling each of those stories individually and working hard on making the connective tissue between them work to the very best of its ability.</p><p>It's not scripting - in fact, if you look hard at&nbsp;my TEDx, I do waver off-topic a tad (which I couldn't have done with a script) but I knew my stories and my destination, plus my connective bridges between each story so well that unless I tell you where it is, you'll be hard pushed to find it.</p><p>I've spent years working on public speaking and have honed that technique over those years.</p><p>Podcasting has helped.</p><p><strong>There's no pride to be had in "winging it"</strong></p><p>When I started podcasting I had an interview podcast (you can still find it if you search for me in your podcast app) and, back in 2013, I had a bulletproof process where the guest would pretty much give me the talking points and the actionable takeaways for each episode.&nbsp;</p><p>It worked really well and my show notes were almost written for me. But, I'd still spend 20 minutes before each episode researching every&nbsp;guest so that I could take the guest to places that maybe they hadn't been for a while or that other podcast hosts weren't taking them.&nbsp;</p><p>Often, after the interview, my guest would tell me that they felt it was the best interview that they'd ever done - the one they enjoyed the most.</p><p>It was flattering but entirely down to my prep.</p><p>When I stopped my interview podcast in 2016 and went "solo", I began winging it.&nbsp;</p><p>It was refreshing. After all, I'd been plying my trade for a long time and could (still can) wax lyrical about business, podcasting, startups and life in business all day long. I could produce episodes without ever running out of steam and without ever finding myself short on things to chat through.</p><p>The most preparation I ever did for an episode was a few bullet points (which I know so many hosts do, too, and it works fine) and it worked really well. I had a base framework but no script. That meant that, just like you're taught in media training, I could go through and make sure to hit the beats that I wanted to whilst also making sure to keep that open, fairly "un-edited" style that people like about me and my brand.</p><p>That hasn't changed - that's still what people value about how I deliver content.</p><p>In this growing podcasting world, though, I didn't...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I've been lucky enough to speak on stages all over the world thanks to podcasting. From educating at Harvard University to <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/mark_asquith_choose_happiness_choose_control" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">delivering a TEDx</a>&nbsp;and speaking at the biggest podcasting conferences on the planet.</p><p>But during all of that time, I haven't once scripted a talk.</p><p>Not once. Not even my TEDx.</p><p>But in January I began scripting my Monday podcast episodes.&nbsp;</p><p>If I can speak on some of the world's biggest stages without scripting, why did I start scripting my short-form podcast - especially after 1,300+ episodes?!</p><p>When I wrote my TEDx talk and actually, when I've written any talk in the past for any event that I've spoken at, I've always started with the outcome that I want to deliver.</p><p>With my TEDx it was "Choose Happiness, Choose Control". That's my destination, the place that I'm taking the viewer or listener to.</p><p>And my process is to work backwards from that by, in my mind and then on Post-It Notes (all over the wall!), spending days and sometimes weeks thinking of the connective tissue between opening the talk and delivering the outcome.</p><p>I like to tell stories, so I tend to develop a salient point for each "beat" of my talk and then connect those with anecdotes and tales from my past in life or business so that I can take the viewer on a journey with me, painting a picture during every scene so that they relate and recall each point.</p><p>Then, my process is to simply get good at telling each of those stories individually and working hard on making the connective tissue between them work to the very best of its ability.</p><p>It's not scripting - in fact, if you look hard at&nbsp;my TEDx, I do waver off-topic a tad (which I couldn't have done with a script) but I knew my stories and my destination, plus my connective bridges between each story so well that unless I tell you where it is, you'll be hard pushed to find it.</p><p>I've spent years working on public speaking and have honed that technique over those years.</p><p>Podcasting has helped.</p><p><strong>There's no pride to be had in "winging it"</strong></p><p>When I started podcasting I had an interview podcast (you can still find it if you search for me in your podcast app) and, back in 2013, I had a bulletproof process where the guest would pretty much give me the talking points and the actionable takeaways for each episode.&nbsp;</p><p>It worked really well and my show notes were almost written for me. But, I'd still spend 20 minutes before each episode researching every&nbsp;guest so that I could take the guest to places that maybe they hadn't been for a while or that other podcast hosts weren't taking them.&nbsp;</p><p>Often, after the interview, my guest would tell me that they felt it was the best interview that they'd ever done - the one they enjoyed the most.</p><p>It was flattering but entirely down to my prep.</p><p>When I stopped my interview podcast in 2016 and went "solo", I began winging it.&nbsp;</p><p>It was refreshing. After all, I'd been plying my trade for a long time and could (still can) wax lyrical about business, podcasting, startups and life in business all day long. I could produce episodes without ever running out of steam and without ever finding myself short on things to chat through.</p><p>The most preparation I ever did for an episode was a few bullet points (which I know so many hosts do, too, and it works fine) and it worked really well. I had a base framework but no script. That meant that, just like you're taught in media training, I could go through and make sure to hit the beats that I wanted to whilst also making sure to keep that open, fairly "un-edited" style that people like about me and my brand.</p><p>That hasn't changed - that's still what people value about how I deliver content.</p><p>In this growing podcasting world, though, I didn't think it was good enough. I wanted to keep my style and brand but "up my game" because you, the listener or viewer or reader consuming my content deserve more.</p><p>I started looking into what made great content truly great and it was clear that it's a mix of planning and delivery. That's it.&nbsp;<em>How</em>&nbsp;you plan something to be a great story or to deliver a genuine tale and then how you deliver it in your inimitable style is what gives you your edge, your brand and your own memorable content.</p><p>As I was looking into this deeper, I found that more and more podcasters were wearing the "I don't edit, and I wing it" attitude as a badge of honour but that those same podcasters were, in certain (more closed) circles, were complaining that their podcast was hitting a plateau and that they were wondering why podcasting wasn't working for them anymore.</p><p>It's rare that a TV show is completely ad-lib. It's rare that&nbsp;a complete musical performance is totally ad-lib. It's rare that the groom's wedding speech is completely ad-lib.</p><p>And there's a reason.</p><p>We can go off script for a little while, but digressing too much or talking because we think we're "naturally good at it" inevitably delivers sub-standard content that often requires heavy work in post-production and editing to make it sound "high quality and focused".</p><p>As podcasters we usually feel that's enough: we can pat ourselves on the back and think we're amazing "talkers" - naturals at content.</p><p>As a podcaster who produces two episodes per week, a Monday longer-form episode about something I feel is useful to you as a podcaster and a Friday episode that is a question from my podcasting audience, I had an opportunity to experiment with what it feels like to deliver two weekly pieces of content that are prepared very differently.</p><p>My Friday episode is completely unscripted and totally "winged".</p><p>Why?</p><p>Well, it's a question from the podcasters of the world and as such means that it's something that I could answer over a beer or at an event in the very same way that I can during an episode. It's my job, it's what I do and I see these episodes as one side of a conversation.</p><p>But the Monday episode, that's an opportunity to be more considered about how I talk and how I deliver podcasting education.</p><p>I have a chance with that to stand out more and really get under the skin of things.</p><p>Could I bullet that out and riff around it?</p><p>Sure, I've been doing this long enough.&nbsp;</p><p>Would it be the&nbsp;<em>best</em>&nbsp;for <em>you</em>?</p><p>No.&nbsp;</p><p>My problem is, though, that for my Podcast Accelerator podcast I don't like editing the audio - I feel that it takes away from the conversational approach that attracts podcasters to my style of education.</p><p>I edit other podcasts. I'm not advocating for the "I never edit"&nbsp;badge of honour because I think that's a bit crazy, but for&nbsp;<em>this</em>&nbsp;show, the unedited conversational style is&nbsp;<em>part</em>&nbsp;of the podcast - it's built and designed&nbsp;<em>in</em>&nbsp;to the brand and the show.</p><p>Alongside this, I send an email to podcasters who use our platforms for their shows and to podcasters who have signed up to our general education email list about&nbsp;every Monday longer-form episode that I produce.&nbsp;</p><p>During late 2020 I noticed that once I'd recorded the episode I was writing the email and quality content, things I'd missed from the episode, were coming out in the writing - it surprised me because after 1,300+ episodes, countless speaking gigs and virtual events and a generally loquacious personality, I thought that I had my content&nbsp;<em>nailed</em>&nbsp;- why was this written content&nbsp;<em>better</em>&nbsp;than the episode it was based on?!</p><p>Because I was editing the audio&nbsp;<em>after</em>&nbsp;I'd recorded it, but I was doing that edit in the written word. That better, more focused content never&nbsp;<em>made it</em>&nbsp;back to the audio, though!</p><p>I was letting you down!</p><p>In order to get better, then, I had to move my editing out of the edit and into the preparation.</p><p>So I made one simple tweak. The email that I send to my audience about each longer-form episode... I started writing that first!</p><p>Simple and a stupid miss, right?! Right!</p><p>I can sit on it, edit it, focus it and then record it in such a way that still sounds natural and "off the cuff" but that delivers much higher quality content, quicker.</p><p>My email became my script.</p><p>It's a simple change but look, podcasting has gotten bigger and gets bigger every day.&nbsp;</p><p>The question I get asked the most is "How do I grow my audience?!" and the answer should&nbsp;<em>always</em>&nbsp;start with "Make better content".</p><p>Are you wearing the "I don't edit" and "I don't plan" badges of honour?</p><p>If you are, take them off - your audience deserves better and you are more talented than that!</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/why-i-started-scripting-my-podcast-episodes]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">951f03e5-4061-467e-b81a-2b56b55fcf85</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7de6bb31-c5ea-4847-a630-06828295f86c/Pjn_O8MBoRY0EieAqReVuA5S.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/951f03e5-4061-467e-b81a-2b56b55fcf85.mp3" length="6941672" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>12:21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>269</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>269</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>A few months ago, I started to write out long-form show notes to accompany some episodes of this podcast. Surprise, surprise: the quality went up and I&apos;ve received some stellar feedback.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Can You Mix Podcast Formats?</title><itunes:title>Can You Mix Podcast Formats?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Following up last week's question from Doug, who is going through the free Podcast Launch Accelerator course, he also asked if it's wise to mix podcast formats between solo and interview style on the same show. The answer is...</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Following up last week's question from Doug, who is going through the free Podcast Launch Accelerator course, he also asked if it's wise to mix podcast formats between solo and interview style on the same show. The answer is...</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/can-you-mix-podcast-formats]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0d532a1b-956b-461e-98a5-d12ce5675ccd</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/bb096a47-fa68-4028-adef-7628ce866c63/Ypk5oZ11xfdOpgWWPXlTdwIO.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0d532a1b-956b-461e-98a5-d12ce5675ccd.mp3" length="3597129" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>05:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>268</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>268</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Following up last week&apos;s question from Doug, who is going through the free Podcast Launch Accelerator course, he also asked if it&apos;s wise to mix podcast formats between solo and interview style on the same show. The answer is...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Producing vs Progressing Your Podcast</title><itunes:title>Producing vs Progressing Your Podcast</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Lockdown has been hard. I've been a royal pain in the rear to be around, I'm sure.&nbsp;</p><p>We're social creatures after all but one phrase that keeps coming up during these "How's lockdown been?" discussions is:</p><p><em>"Well, it's good to be busy, isn't it."</em></p><p>It really is, we aren't here to stagnate! We're here to progress as individuals, collectives and as a species.</p><p>But as a podcaster, there's a&nbsp;<em>huge</em>&nbsp;difference between being busy and actually progressing. The trouble is, most of us don't see it until it's too late...</p><p><strong>Hitting podcasting burn out and then realising what you've been doing wrong</strong></p><p>I stopped producing an interview show for founders in early&nbsp;2016 after 150 episodes. </p><p>I was bored of&nbsp;it, frankly. I was working on my&nbsp;<em>Podcast Websites</em>&nbsp;business with Kieran and the EOFire team who we were originally affiliated with on that business and my podcast, whilst fun, was giving my guests a platform for their opinions rather than for me and my ever-growing thoughts about the podcasting industry and my willingness and desire to help podcasters.</p><p>But it felt great to produce it. I was&nbsp;<em>busy&nbsp;</em>on it and enjoying it.</p><p>The business, though, didn't benefit from my interview show other than enabling me to&nbsp;<em>be a podcaster</em>&nbsp;(which I'd been for years at that point, and that I'd still be even if I didn't work&nbsp;<em>in</em>&nbsp;the industry).</p><p>I could pat myself on the back every week&nbsp;and enjoy the highs and buzz&nbsp;of coming down from a great interview but what I couldn't do was reliably grow my podcast.</p><p>There was an inherent problem with being so busy on my podcast: I was busy producing, not progressing.</p><p>As a hobby podcaster, I should add, being busy and progressing are often one and the same. Many podcasters podcast because they want to enjoy podcasting, talk about something they love with people they love talking to and that's it - nothing else - and you know what, that's completely fine - many of the best podcasts have no illusions of grandeur or giving the host "financial freedom" so they can create courses on how to achieve "financial freedom" (why do they do that if they have "financial freedom? Surely they don't need the money, right?! Anyway... I digress).</p><p>The problem though, is that a lot of podcasters are told that creating a podcast will "10x your authority" or "Give you instant expert status" (add other LinkedIn crap here at your will...) and they believe that to be true on the basis of&nbsp;<em>just turning up</em>.</p><p>So when it doesn't happen, when their numbers are "low", they blame podcasting (the medium) not thinking for a second that their focus is&nbsp;wrong.</p><p>What then happens is that they double down on production, feel great about it for three months but then find themselves back in the same position.</p><p>They're&nbsp;<em>busier than ever before</em>&nbsp;but are now seeing the diminishing returns that I've spoken about in various podcast episodes before and thus, the perpetual cycle continues and eventually leads to "podfading" (aka. stopping their podcast).</p><p><strong>Choose progress over production</strong></p><p>Producing your podcast is a given.&nbsp;</p><p>You&nbsp;<em>have</em>&nbsp;to do it in order to podcast. But production isn't something that you can continually lean on as a badge of honour as a podcaster, it's something you're expected to do as part of the committed dedication to your audience that you signed up for when you started podcasting.</p><p>In my view, expecting someone to applaud you for being so busy producing your podcast is like expecting applause for turning up at the job you chose, to do the job you actually do every day.</p><p>It's the baseline.&nbsp;</p><p>Now, I'm not taking anything away from how much time and dedication goes into production - it's admirable, should be respected and...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lockdown has been hard. I've been a royal pain in the rear to be around, I'm sure.&nbsp;</p><p>We're social creatures after all but one phrase that keeps coming up during these "How's lockdown been?" discussions is:</p><p><em>"Well, it's good to be busy, isn't it."</em></p><p>It really is, we aren't here to stagnate! We're here to progress as individuals, collectives and as a species.</p><p>But as a podcaster, there's a&nbsp;<em>huge</em>&nbsp;difference between being busy and actually progressing. The trouble is, most of us don't see it until it's too late...</p><p><strong>Hitting podcasting burn out and then realising what you've been doing wrong</strong></p><p>I stopped producing an interview show for founders in early&nbsp;2016 after 150 episodes. </p><p>I was bored of&nbsp;it, frankly. I was working on my&nbsp;<em>Podcast Websites</em>&nbsp;business with Kieran and the EOFire team who we were originally affiliated with on that business and my podcast, whilst fun, was giving my guests a platform for their opinions rather than for me and my ever-growing thoughts about the podcasting industry and my willingness and desire to help podcasters.</p><p>But it felt great to produce it. I was&nbsp;<em>busy&nbsp;</em>on it and enjoying it.</p><p>The business, though, didn't benefit from my interview show other than enabling me to&nbsp;<em>be a podcaster</em>&nbsp;(which I'd been for years at that point, and that I'd still be even if I didn't work&nbsp;<em>in</em>&nbsp;the industry).</p><p>I could pat myself on the back every week&nbsp;and enjoy the highs and buzz&nbsp;of coming down from a great interview but what I couldn't do was reliably grow my podcast.</p><p>There was an inherent problem with being so busy on my podcast: I was busy producing, not progressing.</p><p>As a hobby podcaster, I should add, being busy and progressing are often one and the same. Many podcasters podcast because they want to enjoy podcasting, talk about something they love with people they love talking to and that's it - nothing else - and you know what, that's completely fine - many of the best podcasts have no illusions of grandeur or giving the host "financial freedom" so they can create courses on how to achieve "financial freedom" (why do they do that if they have "financial freedom? Surely they don't need the money, right?! Anyway... I digress).</p><p>The problem though, is that a lot of podcasters are told that creating a podcast will "10x your authority" or "Give you instant expert status" (add other LinkedIn crap here at your will...) and they believe that to be true on the basis of&nbsp;<em>just turning up</em>.</p><p>So when it doesn't happen, when their numbers are "low", they blame podcasting (the medium) not thinking for a second that their focus is&nbsp;wrong.</p><p>What then happens is that they double down on production, feel great about it for three months but then find themselves back in the same position.</p><p>They're&nbsp;<em>busier than ever before</em>&nbsp;but are now seeing the diminishing returns that I've spoken about in various podcast episodes before and thus, the perpetual cycle continues and eventually leads to "podfading" (aka. stopping their podcast).</p><p><strong>Choose progress over production</strong></p><p>Producing your podcast is a given.&nbsp;</p><p>You&nbsp;<em>have</em>&nbsp;to do it in order to podcast. But production isn't something that you can continually lean on as a badge of honour as a podcaster, it's something you're expected to do as part of the committed dedication to your audience that you signed up for when you started podcasting.</p><p>In my view, expecting someone to applaud you for being so busy producing your podcast is like expecting applause for turning up at the job you chose, to do the job you actually do every day.</p><p>It's the baseline.&nbsp;</p><p>Now, I'm not taking anything away from how much time and dedication goes into production - it's admirable, should be respected and should be understood as being a tough thing to stay on top of.</p><p>Rather, I'm suggesting that as podcasters we should get off the ego train a bit (including myself here, don't get upset) so that we can clearly see&nbsp;<em>why</em>&nbsp;we aren't progressing as we might like to and in particular, what we can do about that.</p><p>Let's accept that production is the thing that we have to do - we can't podcast without producing a podcast and so we can't assume that by producing and releasing, we're doing&nbsp;<em>enough</em>&nbsp;to progress.&nbsp;</p><p>If we're truly interested&nbsp;in progressing as podcasters, our job is to have our heads up and to look outwards at where we can create opportunities for growth as opposed to having our heads down, looking inward and expecting something, anything to affect our podcast's growth without any influence from us.</p><p>The first step in this is accepting and understanding that concept.&nbsp;</p><p>The second step is figuring out what to do when we&nbsp;<em>do</em>&nbsp;have our heads up looking outward - how do we begin on the progress train?</p><p>Well, just like any train we only need a few things to get going: a vehicle (our podcast), a destination and some fuel.</p><p>The destination can be defined as our growth targets: what&nbsp;<em>actual</em>&nbsp;numbers do we want to see through our podcast and when do we want to arrive at them?&nbsp;</p><p>Then, what's our route? How do we get there? That's something that only marketing can help us with and something I'll talk about more in some other content.</p><p>Next: fuel - the fuel is our action, and it&nbsp;comes from our ability to plan. All fuel is finite and what we&nbsp;<em>do</em>&nbsp;to grow our podcast is finite either as defined by skillset, budget or time constraints.</p><p>With our destination in mind we have a clearer understanding of where we're going and thus, what we need to navigate and&nbsp;<em>do</em>&nbsp;in order to get there. So, our fuel can be focussed on that journey rather than just being&nbsp;<em>busy</em>.</p><p>A great exercise that I use for decision-making with Captivate or any of the projects that I work on is, when faced with an "opportunity" or decision I ask myself:</p><p><em>"Will doing this get me at least one-step closer to my destination or not? Or, is it a diversion that would delay me or keep me from arriving at where I need to be?".</em></p><p>If it's a diversion or doesn't get me any closer to my destination, to my targets, I say "no" to whatever it is I've been asked to decide upon.</p><p>It works.</p><p>That's a pretty abstract concept so the action I have for you today is this: <em>decide if you&nbsp;<u>want</u>&nbsp;to progress as a podcaster and if you do, for now, figure out your destination - get a pen out and write down "In one year from now, every podcast <u>episode</u> that I release will receive [x] number of downloads."</em></p><p>Now you have a destination.</p><p>I'll be back with more on this as I put more content out...</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/producing-vs-progressing-your-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d13982f2-d890-4669-86ae-7d68853624bf</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/008072bf-b1da-4e0d-9582-2b74cc9fdc25/Mpt2s2GhhPn1GW0siCw-4b1z.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d13982f2-d890-4669-86ae-7d68853624bf.mp3" length="6294262" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>11:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>267</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>267</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Let&apos;s accept that production is the thing that we have to do - we can&apos;t podcast without producing a podcast and so we can&apos;t assume that by producing and releasing, we&apos;re doing enough to progress.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Podcast Cover Art Mistakes to Avoid</title><itunes:title>Podcast Cover Art Mistakes to Avoid</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Doug Piper is working through the free Podcast Launch Accelerator course and during the office hours a couple of weeks ago he asked me about cover art, what to do and not to do. Here's my list of top things to avoid!</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Doug Piper is working through the free Podcast Launch Accelerator course and during the office hours a couple of weeks ago he asked me about cover art, what to do and not to do. Here's my list of top things to avoid!</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcast-cover-art-mistakes-to-avoid]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e8f88e4e-07bf-41ba-bef3-f39a6f1ad781</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c4adaf36-ecb2-4faa-be23-1eed8bea24be/maWWfus0wZLDvuXidXVcaErL.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e8f88e4e-07bf-41ba-bef3-f39a6f1ad781.mp3" length="4885098" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>266</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>266</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Doug Piper is working through the free Podcast Launch Accelerator course and during the office hours a couple of weeks ago he asked me about cover art, what to do and not to do. Here&apos;s my list of top things to avoid!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Can You Have Multiple Goals for Your Podcast?</title><itunes:title>Can You Have Multiple Goals for Your Podcast?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>My friend Ashleigh asked me recently about whether she can build her network AND monetise through an interview show and it led me to think more about how you set primary and secondary goals for your show.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My friend Ashleigh asked me recently about whether she can build her network AND monetise through an interview show and it led me to think more about how you set primary and secondary goals for your show.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/can-you-have-multiple-goals-for-your-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">21015278-959b-40d6-ba07-dafcba34eb8e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b85bec92-b476-4c21-8665-2aff4fc7e705/RiW1eY2A016zEKO56S8HLRVc.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/21015278-959b-40d6-ba07-dafcba34eb8e.mp3" length="4462797" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>264</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>264</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>My friend Ashleigh asked me recently about whether she can build her network AND monetise through an interview show and it led me to think more about how you set primary and secondary goals for your show.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Podcast Industry is Too Big for You</title><itunes:title>The Podcast Industry is Too Big for You</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Last week the podcast industry reported that there are now two million active podcasts, up from one million a year ago and up from the ~190,000 that existed when I started podcasting 8 years ago.</p><p>Are you about to get drowned out?</p><p><strong>Podcasting is too big for you</strong></p><p>Two million is&nbsp;a lot of podcasts. Right?</p><p>Sure it is. And while it's brilliant for the industry (read: <em>money</em> in the industry) it's a statistic that is terrifying for the independent, day-to-day&nbsp;podcaster like you and I.</p><p>Think about it: content production companies in podcasting are springing up&nbsp;<em>everywhere</em>&nbsp;at a rate that I've never seen before. </p><p>Many of them are funded and can move&nbsp;<em>quickly</em>&nbsp;by hiring teams to create stunningly produced content and more importantly, invest money into&nbsp;<em>marketing</em>&nbsp;that podcast very, very heavily.</p><p>These companies are media companies, not just podcasting companies and they're focussed on creating amazing content for brands that want to get into the space or they're focussed on building original content with the intent of selling that IP to studios to be made into TV shows, movies, books, graphic novels, merch and so much more.</p><p>They're advanced, too. </p><p>They make money right away from sponsors thanks to dynamic content, monetising their entire episode inventory and bagging a range of stars to voice their stories.</p><p>They invest in high concept artwork, photography and don't just sound great, but look wonderful too.</p><p>In short: they're crushing it and they began crushing it&nbsp;pretty darn quickly!</p><p><strong>Remember: Factfulness</strong></p><p>One of my favourite books is&nbsp;<em>Factfulness</em>&nbsp;by Hans Rosling. It's a delightfully data-driven book that looks at how much the world has and continues to get better, overall, without dressing up the fact that bad things still happen.</p><p>The main takeaways from that book for me were that 1. the media only reports on&nbsp;<em>stories</em>&nbsp;and 2. the <em>real</em> stories are in the breadth of data, not the extremes that get the headlines and the clicks.</p><p>That happens in podcasting, too.</p><p>It's much more useful to the industry overall for the headlines to be about the latest acquisition, major show launch or startup faux pas than it is for the industry to hear "<em>Mark's Star Wars Show Hits 100 Downloads Per Episode!"</em>.</p><p>But it's those data that make up the vast majority of podcasting!</p><p>The&nbsp;<em>significant</em>&nbsp;majority of the podcasting industry is made up of people like you and I who create content because we love doing it and who love engaging with the real people who ALSO love what we produce.</p><p>When we, the day-to-day podcast enthusiasts,&nbsp;see big headlines about the podcasting industry it's so easy&nbsp;to become disheartened but&nbsp;remember:&nbsp;we're the soul of podcasting and our podcast is something very special. <em>Your</em> show is something special.</p><p>Your podcast is a scalable personal experience that connects like-minded people from all over the world through a shared love.</p><p>Our job as podcasters isn't to worry about the size of the industry or to try to emulate the headline-grabbing projects. </p><p>Our job as podcasters is to continue on our own path and to keep producing content that connects people to the things that they adore.</p><p>By staying in lane, focussing on what we do well and what we can control, podcasting will continue to work for&nbsp;<em>us</em>, regardless of what else is happening in the audio world.</p><p><strong>Podcasting anxiety is a reality!</strong></p><p>I get so many emails from podcasters who do&nbsp;<em>great</em>&nbsp;work but who feel disheartened every single time they hear about a new "big" development in the industry.</p><p>They get disheartened because they worry about how they can compete; they're concerned about how they can]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week the podcast industry reported that there are now two million active podcasts, up from one million a year ago and up from the ~190,000 that existed when I started podcasting 8 years ago.</p><p>Are you about to get drowned out?</p><p><strong>Podcasting is too big for you</strong></p><p>Two million is&nbsp;a lot of podcasts. Right?</p><p>Sure it is. And while it's brilliant for the industry (read: <em>money</em> in the industry) it's a statistic that is terrifying for the independent, day-to-day&nbsp;podcaster like you and I.</p><p>Think about it: content production companies in podcasting are springing up&nbsp;<em>everywhere</em>&nbsp;at a rate that I've never seen before. </p><p>Many of them are funded and can move&nbsp;<em>quickly</em>&nbsp;by hiring teams to create stunningly produced content and more importantly, invest money into&nbsp;<em>marketing</em>&nbsp;that podcast very, very heavily.</p><p>These companies are media companies, not just podcasting companies and they're focussed on creating amazing content for brands that want to get into the space or they're focussed on building original content with the intent of selling that IP to studios to be made into TV shows, movies, books, graphic novels, merch and so much more.</p><p>They're advanced, too. </p><p>They make money right away from sponsors thanks to dynamic content, monetising their entire episode inventory and bagging a range of stars to voice their stories.</p><p>They invest in high concept artwork, photography and don't just sound great, but look wonderful too.</p><p>In short: they're crushing it and they began crushing it&nbsp;pretty darn quickly!</p><p><strong>Remember: Factfulness</strong></p><p>One of my favourite books is&nbsp;<em>Factfulness</em>&nbsp;by Hans Rosling. It's a delightfully data-driven book that looks at how much the world has and continues to get better, overall, without dressing up the fact that bad things still happen.</p><p>The main takeaways from that book for me were that 1. the media only reports on&nbsp;<em>stories</em>&nbsp;and 2. the <em>real</em> stories are in the breadth of data, not the extremes that get the headlines and the clicks.</p><p>That happens in podcasting, too.</p><p>It's much more useful to the industry overall for the headlines to be about the latest acquisition, major show launch or startup faux pas than it is for the industry to hear "<em>Mark's Star Wars Show Hits 100 Downloads Per Episode!"</em>.</p><p>But it's those data that make up the vast majority of podcasting!</p><p>The&nbsp;<em>significant</em>&nbsp;majority of the podcasting industry is made up of people like you and I who create content because we love doing it and who love engaging with the real people who ALSO love what we produce.</p><p>When we, the day-to-day podcast enthusiasts,&nbsp;see big headlines about the podcasting industry it's so easy&nbsp;to become disheartened but&nbsp;remember:&nbsp;we're the soul of podcasting and our podcast is something very special. <em>Your</em> show is something special.</p><p>Your podcast is a scalable personal experience that connects like-minded people from all over the world through a shared love.</p><p>Our job as podcasters isn't to worry about the size of the industry or to try to emulate the headline-grabbing projects. </p><p>Our job as podcasters is to continue on our own path and to keep producing content that connects people to the things that they adore.</p><p>By staying in lane, focussing on what we do well and what we can control, podcasting will continue to work for&nbsp;<em>us</em>, regardless of what else is happening in the audio world.</p><p><strong>Podcasting anxiety is a reality!</strong></p><p>I get so many emails from podcasters who do&nbsp;<em>great</em>&nbsp;work but who feel disheartened every single time they hear about a new "big" development in the industry.</p><p>They get disheartened because they worry about how they can compete; they're concerned about how they can get the attention of prospective listeners when the ever-expanding list of "big" shows can put so much money into marketing those shows&nbsp;- it's a valid concern but not anything that we can control.</p><p>We can't stop any of that activity from happening so, instead, we should focus on what we can control: the quality of our content, the quality of our marketing, the focus on our messaging and the ease of listening that we deliver to our new listeners.</p><p><strong>Make the podcasting industry&nbsp;small for yourself</strong></p><p>Being a podcaster right now reminds me of a scene in one of the most underrated&nbsp;<em>Superman&nbsp;</em>movies ever,&nbsp;<em>Man of Steel</em>.</p><p>During a flashback scene, the young Clark Kent is struggling to handle his rapidly developing powers, picking up <em>every</em>&nbsp;sound and sight around him and feeling overwhelmed by it all until the point that he decides it's just too much and it's easier to run away.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-lJ3lQnV6o" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>"The world's too big, Mom"</em></a></p><p>His mother, Martha, makes Clark comfortable by slowly talking him through an exercise where she encourages him to&nbsp;<em>just</em>&nbsp;focus on her voice so that he has a way to learn&nbsp;<em>what&nbsp;</em>to be concerned with, and when.</p><p>She teaches him how to make the world small again.</p><p>This reduces his fear, his anxiety and gives him a way to focus on what is happening around him, even when it feels too big to handle. </p><p>Be like Clark: if you find the world of podcasting is getting too big for you, simply make it small: focus on your voice, your audience and your content.</p><p>Day by day, your show can grow. You just have to be confident in not looking over the fence and in making sure that you're doing the very best that you can for your podcast, for yourself and for your listeners.</p><p>Let me know how I can help :)</p><p>--</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/the-podcast-industry-is-too-big-for-you]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">edf87707-2877-4465-9a61-845ff7e55f92</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b0576fc4-bea7-4807-b805-8c1ea87990b6/vEyjhUv0dybx_OFmMwJYtVYo.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/edf87707-2877-4465-9a61-845ff7e55f92.mp3" length="5705777" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>263</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>263</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Last week we hit 2,000,000 active podcasts. While that&apos;s amazing for the industry, podcasters like you and I are beginning to feel a little anxious about the potential of our &quot;little&quot; show. Should we be concerned?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Can You Bounce Between Podcast Formats?</title><itunes:title>Can You Bounce Between Podcast Formats?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Michael Rodriguez asked me "Can your show bounce between a solo show sometimes and interviews others, especially when starting off and trying to get people to interview?"...</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Michael Rodriguez asked me "Can your show bounce between a solo show sometimes and interviews others, especially when starting off and trying to get people to interview?"...</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/can-you-bounce-between-podcast-formats]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">453bc0bd-170c-47da-a3a0-1cee34886d7e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/da075179-74dc-48be-8665-76125cd05066/KgaLBDp6GnkosdKKj_9miJ-k.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/453bc0bd-170c-47da-a3a0-1cee34886d7e.mp3" length="4211997" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>262</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>262</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Michael Rodriguez asked me &quot;Can your show bounce between a solo show sometimes and interviews others, especially when starting off and trying to get people to interview?&quot;...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Should I Include A Q&amp;A In My Podcast?</title><itunes:title>Should I Include A Q&amp;A In My Podcast?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Following up on last week's question, Doug also asked "In my programs which are recorded from webinars I have a Q&amp;A at the end of the program. Do you think I should include the Q&amp;A in the podcast?"</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Following up on last week's question, Doug also asked "In my programs which are recorded from webinars I have a Q&amp;A at the end of the program. Do you think I should include the Q&amp;A in the podcast?"</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/should-i-include-a-qa-in-my-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b9fb69a2-06b6-4ebc-93a7-c06a7e9f50b8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f75d2324-590d-42ed-9475-340606b6b022/nJovUOERZVCGsfAJxs0NwG2P.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b9fb69a2-06b6-4ebc-93a7-c06a7e9f50b8.mp3" length="4411565" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:05</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>260</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>260</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Following up on last week&apos;s question, Doug also asked &quot;In my programs which are recorded from webinars I have a Q&amp;A at the end of the program. Do you think I should include the Q&amp;A in the podcast?&quot;</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Apple Podcasts Changes Incrementally Improve Podcasting</title><itunes:title>Apple Podcasts Changes Incrementally Improve Podcasting</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you've ever seen or heard me talk about the&nbsp;<em>Listener Acquisition Flow</em>&nbsp;at Podcast Movement, Podfest or <a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/understanding-the-listener-acquisition-flow/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on my show</a>, you know that I've long struggled with the word "subscribe" in podcasting.</p><p>I started considering it a few years ago when watching the Infinite Dial by Edison Research and Triton and I was reminded of it again last week when watching the 2021 event, too.</p><p>"Subscribe" IS a problem in podcasting and despite shouty OG podcasters saying it's not, times have changed and it really is a small problem with big connotations.</p><p>But why?</p><p>Since podcasting "started" back in the mid-noughties, the world has changed. </p><p>No longer are magazines and newspapers the only things that we subscribe to. Instead,&nbsp;Amazon Prime, Netflix plus&nbsp;any one of a thousand subscription boxes and once-boxed-up software platforms now&nbsp;exist on a monthly or annual subscription basis and&nbsp;take our money in a recurring pattern.</p><p>And they all focus on us owning a subscription.</p><p>When we throw into the mix that podcasters generally aren't great marketers (that's ok, by the way), the word "Subscribe" is thrown around way too often in a ploy to get prospective listeners to listen to more of our show.</p><p>Setting aside that that approach just doesn't work very well in marketing your show (for more on that, you really should check out the&nbsp;<em>Listener Acquisition Flow</em>), for the casual listener (the&nbsp;very people who will help podcasting to grow) the word "subscribe" alludes to having to pay for a podcast in 2021.</p><p>As I said earlier, some OG podcasters have had a bit of a cry about this, saying things like "No one has ever asked me if you have to pay to listen!" (to paraphrase) and while I understand that, it's also representative of podcasting's bigger issues: podcasting isn't yours anymore, OG, it's for everyone&nbsp;and it has moved on - move with it or stagnate, that's your choice, but the "good old days" are done.</p><p>If podcasting is to thrive it has to be more accessible and thankfully, Apple has made a small but significant change to help new people to understand that "subscribing" isn't about paying.</p><p>How?</p><p>By changing the "Subscribe" button in Apple Podcasts to say "Follow", instead,&nbsp;just like Spotify.</p><p>What does this mean for you as a podcaster?</p><p>To answer that, we need to actually look at the prospective&nbsp;listener, for whom&nbsp;a barrier has been lifted:&nbsp;regardless of whether you think the word "subscribe" implies payment is required or not,&nbsp;<em>ambiguity</em>&nbsp;no longer exists and in marketing, the absence of ambiguity leads to positive results.</p><p>People know what to do when ambiguity disappears. Life becomes easier because there's zero education required to show people that that "Subscribe" means something different in podcasting than&nbsp;in Netflix, Amazon and other recurring worlds.</p><p>"Subscribe" really only exists, anyway, in podcasting because that's the nomenclature associated with RSS feeds - it's an old overhang from a time when podcasting was for the geeks like me and not for the on-demand generation who&nbsp;<em>just want what they want</em>.</p><p>Another huge problem for the prospective listener has been removed, too, though: the burden of staying up to date.</p><p>In my&nbsp;<em>Listener Acquisition Flow</em>&nbsp;talk I posit that a listener is different to a fan: a listener is someone who dips into your show and listens now and then; a fan is someone who won't miss an episode even if their ears are on fire.</p><p>We all want fans, but the majority of our listeners are just that - listeners. </p><p>They probably don't listen to every podcast episode that we put out (sorry) and in fact, when I ran some research before launching The...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you've ever seen or heard me talk about the&nbsp;<em>Listener Acquisition Flow</em>&nbsp;at Podcast Movement, Podfest or <a href="https://www.markasquith.com/the-podcast-accelerator/understanding-the-listener-acquisition-flow/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on my show</a>, you know that I've long struggled with the word "subscribe" in podcasting.</p><p>I started considering it a few years ago when watching the Infinite Dial by Edison Research and Triton and I was reminded of it again last week when watching the 2021 event, too.</p><p>"Subscribe" IS a problem in podcasting and despite shouty OG podcasters saying it's not, times have changed and it really is a small problem with big connotations.</p><p>But why?</p><p>Since podcasting "started" back in the mid-noughties, the world has changed. </p><p>No longer are magazines and newspapers the only things that we subscribe to. Instead,&nbsp;Amazon Prime, Netflix plus&nbsp;any one of a thousand subscription boxes and once-boxed-up software platforms now&nbsp;exist on a monthly or annual subscription basis and&nbsp;take our money in a recurring pattern.</p><p>And they all focus on us owning a subscription.</p><p>When we throw into the mix that podcasters generally aren't great marketers (that's ok, by the way), the word "Subscribe" is thrown around way too often in a ploy to get prospective listeners to listen to more of our show.</p><p>Setting aside that that approach just doesn't work very well in marketing your show (for more on that, you really should check out the&nbsp;<em>Listener Acquisition Flow</em>), for the casual listener (the&nbsp;very people who will help podcasting to grow) the word "subscribe" alludes to having to pay for a podcast in 2021.</p><p>As I said earlier, some OG podcasters have had a bit of a cry about this, saying things like "No one has ever asked me if you have to pay to listen!" (to paraphrase) and while I understand that, it's also representative of podcasting's bigger issues: podcasting isn't yours anymore, OG, it's for everyone&nbsp;and it has moved on - move with it or stagnate, that's your choice, but the "good old days" are done.</p><p>If podcasting is to thrive it has to be more accessible and thankfully, Apple has made a small but significant change to help new people to understand that "subscribing" isn't about paying.</p><p>How?</p><p>By changing the "Subscribe" button in Apple Podcasts to say "Follow", instead,&nbsp;just like Spotify.</p><p>What does this mean for you as a podcaster?</p><p>To answer that, we need to actually look at the prospective&nbsp;listener, for whom&nbsp;a barrier has been lifted:&nbsp;regardless of whether you think the word "subscribe" implies payment is required or not,&nbsp;<em>ambiguity</em>&nbsp;no longer exists and in marketing, the absence of ambiguity leads to positive results.</p><p>People know what to do when ambiguity disappears. Life becomes easier because there's zero education required to show people that that "Subscribe" means something different in podcasting than&nbsp;in Netflix, Amazon and other recurring worlds.</p><p>"Subscribe" really only exists, anyway, in podcasting because that's the nomenclature associated with RSS feeds - it's an old overhang from a time when podcasting was for the geeks like me and not for the on-demand generation who&nbsp;<em>just want what they want</em>.</p><p>Another huge problem for the prospective listener has been removed, too, though: the burden of staying up to date.</p><p>In my&nbsp;<em>Listener Acquisition Flow</em>&nbsp;talk I posit that a listener is different to a fan: a listener is someone who dips into your show and listens now and then; a fan is someone who won't miss an episode even if their ears are on fire.</p><p>We all want fans, but the majority of our listeners are just that - listeners. </p><p>They probably don't listen to every podcast episode that we put out (sorry) and in fact, when I ran some research before launching The Podcast Accelerator, my own listeners told me that the reason they unsubscribe from podcasts is because they get overwhelmed by episodes that they miss.</p><p>I do the same. If I'm "subscribed" to a show and on a drive to work I fancy listening to a podcast, seeing a huge back catalog that I've missed puts this weird pressure on me&nbsp;to revisit every episode.</p><p>So, instead I find a new show that I can dip into, knowing that I'll probably not "Subscribe", I'll just listen right here and now.</p><p>It's odd, I know, but it happens.&nbsp;</p><p>The word "follow", whilst only a subtle shift, is gargantuan in its psychological effect - it lifts a burden and a weight from the listener, in my view, wherein the pressure to stay up to date is removed in favour of a more casual following of a creator at the listener's leisure.</p><p>The final interesting thing about this change is how incremental it is.</p><p>As someone who builds software for podcasters, I know how a platform can change&nbsp;and, through seemingly tiny changes, become something brand new with the passage of time.</p><p>Podcasting is and has done that. </p><p>This change from Apple is something that I feel is long overdue and that Spotify arguably got right early.</p><p>How do you feel about it?</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/apple-podcasts-changes-incrementally-improve-podcasting]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fe2b7367-bbb8-44eb-a322-0e61b2fcf6b9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/dd96ab2f-e5f0-4cff-93c6-7b82104c8c4b/GhnY1zUylMyz9IPjF2qaXHmG.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fe2b7367-bbb8-44eb-a322-0e61b2fcf6b9.mp3" length="5489547" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>259</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>259</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>If you&apos;ve seen or heard my Listener Acquisition Flow talk you know that I&apos;ve long been a fan of using anything other than &quot;subscribe&quot; as a call to action and, whilst Spotify has been doing something else for a while, Apple has now made the same change. Here&apos;s why it&apos;s important.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Should You Release LOTS of Episodes on Launch Day?</title><itunes:title>Should You Release LOTS of Episodes on Launch Day?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week, Doug Piper asked "If you're starting a new podcast and you've created 40 or more episodes ready to release. How many would you start with and how often would you release them?" so let me get right to that...</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week, Doug Piper asked "If you're starting a new podcast and you've created 40 or more episodes ready to release. How many would you start with and how often would you release them?" so let me get right to that...</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/should-you-release-lots-of-episodes-on-launch-day]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0bb2ef8a-9ff0-4c7a-9d65-bb4349937e1f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/02813c9d-14df-4e76-b093-a687dc4a12d0/684YPvmhlQ4Gkv2iew_90HpV.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0bb2ef8a-9ff0-4c7a-9d65-bb4349937e1f.mp3" length="4075786" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>258</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>258</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>This week, Doug Piper asked &quot;If you&apos;re starting a new podcast and you&apos;ve created 40 or more episodes ready to release. How many would you start with and how often would you release them?&quot; so let me get right to that...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Explode Your Podcast Growth</title><itunes:title>Explode Your Podcast Growth</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>That episode title right there, that's called a "bait and a switch".</p><p>I have no intention of teaching you how to explode anything.</p><p>Annoyed? Close the email now, it's cool.</p><p>Or don't, your call.</p><p>But you see, this is an experiment: will people who don't usually open these Monday emails open this one because of that subject line?</p><p>If so, what did they expect to find?</p><p>A proven method for podcasting success?</p><p>A roadmap to 10x your downloads?</p><p>A path to podcasting superstardom?</p><p>The more I type this, the more these things begin to feel like subject lines, too - subject lines intended to sell something to you.</p><p>Most of these types of subject line&nbsp;are specifically constructed to appeal to your sense of anxiety and are intended to be set alongside an email that introduces scarcity and urgency with a healthy dose of FOMO (fear of missing out) thrown in, too.</p><p>Let me show you:</p><p><em>Ready to explode your podcast growth and 10x your revenue with this proven roadmap? The very roadmap that I use myself to lead the life I choose?</em></p><p><em>You can access that roadmap instantly if you act right now and choose to take action to work with people just like you who are boosting their revenue as we speak!&nbsp;</em></p><p><em>Access these podcast growth secrets right now (number two will shock you!).</em></p><p>That's hardcore marketing patter with underlying <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuro-linguistic_programming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NLP practices</a> included to make you feel like you're understood, you're heard and that the seller is aligning with you in such a way that they&nbsp;<em>must</em>&nbsp;have the answer to why, despite all of your efforts, you're not achieving the success that&nbsp;<em>they</em>&nbsp;have.</p><p>95% of the time it's complete BS.</p><p><strong>But... I DO want to explode my podcast growth</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Hey, doesn't everyone?</p><p>The problem is that by its very definition, the word explode isn't so great...</p><p><strong>Explode:</strong> 1. burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion, excessive internal pressure, or other process. 2. (of a violent emotion or a situation) arise or develop suddenly. (from Oxford Languages)</p><p>Erm... no thanks.</p><p>I was in a Twitter chat with two people I admire very much this weekend and we were having a laugh about Clubhouse being full of this type of marketer right now and heck, podcasting being full of this type of marketer&nbsp;<em>period</em>.</p><p>A few hours later I was cutting the hedge outside (something I suck at by the way, never ask me for a haircut) and was thinking through the reasons why podcasters want to "explode" their growth.</p><p>I came to two logical assumptions.&nbsp;</p><p>Firstly, podcasters want to explode their growth because they want to earn a fair bit of money through their podcast. I'm <em>totally</em>&nbsp;in for that. I like money as much as you - there is <em>nothing</em>&nbsp;wrong with wanting to earn&nbsp;<em>good</em>&nbsp;money through your podcast.</p><p>Secondly, they don't know how to break the plateau they're seeing in their podcast growth so when they're hit with big, powerful verbs like "explode" it gets them curious - what's the secret that they're missing but that everyone else seems to know about?</p><p><strong>Let me tell you an actual secret (no, no, not a time-bound marketing secret that'll cost you $47 (down from $10,000) if you act now)</strong></p><p>Most of the people teaching you how to "explode" anything don't really know how to do it.</p><p>I'm not just being cynical here, I'm being serious.</p><p>The people who know how to explode growth in anything are really busy exploding growth in their thing - not selling courses or spending fifty hours a week on Clubhouse trying to convince people they know how to do it.</p><p>I know of entrepreneurs, online celebrities and many more...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That episode title right there, that's called a "bait and a switch".</p><p>I have no intention of teaching you how to explode anything.</p><p>Annoyed? Close the email now, it's cool.</p><p>Or don't, your call.</p><p>But you see, this is an experiment: will people who don't usually open these Monday emails open this one because of that subject line?</p><p>If so, what did they expect to find?</p><p>A proven method for podcasting success?</p><p>A roadmap to 10x your downloads?</p><p>A path to podcasting superstardom?</p><p>The more I type this, the more these things begin to feel like subject lines, too - subject lines intended to sell something to you.</p><p>Most of these types of subject line&nbsp;are specifically constructed to appeal to your sense of anxiety and are intended to be set alongside an email that introduces scarcity and urgency with a healthy dose of FOMO (fear of missing out) thrown in, too.</p><p>Let me show you:</p><p><em>Ready to explode your podcast growth and 10x your revenue with this proven roadmap? The very roadmap that I use myself to lead the life I choose?</em></p><p><em>You can access that roadmap instantly if you act right now and choose to take action to work with people just like you who are boosting their revenue as we speak!&nbsp;</em></p><p><em>Access these podcast growth secrets right now (number two will shock you!).</em></p><p>That's hardcore marketing patter with underlying <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuro-linguistic_programming" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NLP practices</a> included to make you feel like you're understood, you're heard and that the seller is aligning with you in such a way that they&nbsp;<em>must</em>&nbsp;have the answer to why, despite all of your efforts, you're not achieving the success that&nbsp;<em>they</em>&nbsp;have.</p><p>95% of the time it's complete BS.</p><p><strong>But... I DO want to explode my podcast growth</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Hey, doesn't everyone?</p><p>The problem is that by its very definition, the word explode isn't so great...</p><p><strong>Explode:</strong> 1. burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion, excessive internal pressure, or other process. 2. (of a violent emotion or a situation) arise or develop suddenly. (from Oxford Languages)</p><p>Erm... no thanks.</p><p>I was in a Twitter chat with two people I admire very much this weekend and we were having a laugh about Clubhouse being full of this type of marketer right now and heck, podcasting being full of this type of marketer&nbsp;<em>period</em>.</p><p>A few hours later I was cutting the hedge outside (something I suck at by the way, never ask me for a haircut) and was thinking through the reasons why podcasters want to "explode" their growth.</p><p>I came to two logical assumptions.&nbsp;</p><p>Firstly, podcasters want to explode their growth because they want to earn a fair bit of money through their podcast. I'm <em>totally</em>&nbsp;in for that. I like money as much as you - there is <em>nothing</em>&nbsp;wrong with wanting to earn&nbsp;<em>good</em>&nbsp;money through your podcast.</p><p>Secondly, they don't know how to break the plateau they're seeing in their podcast growth so when they're hit with big, powerful verbs like "explode" it gets them curious - what's the secret that they're missing but that everyone else seems to know about?</p><p><strong>Let me tell you an actual secret (no, no, not a time-bound marketing secret that'll cost you $47 (down from $10,000) if you act now)</strong></p><p>Most of the people teaching you how to "explode" anything don't really know how to do it.</p><p>I'm not just being cynical here, I'm being serious.</p><p>The people who know how to explode growth in anything are really busy exploding growth in their thing - not selling courses or spending fifty hours a week on Clubhouse trying to convince people they know how to do it.</p><p>I know of entrepreneurs, online celebrities and many more people who sell this type of guff, but who don't know how to actually do it outside of buying Instagram or Twitter followers to get book or TV deals (Don't believe me? Look at a real celeb's account and the amount of engagement on their Instagram, versus an entrepreneur with similar follower numbers - the engagement is tiny and well, just look at their follower list...).</p><p>The problem?</p><p>It LOOKS like they do know how to do it.&nbsp;</p><p>Because their numbers go up quickly. But they're&nbsp;bought, they're not genuine fans.</p><p>Secret two: I also know podcasters who buy reviews and downloads.</p><p>Seriously.</p><p>The downloads don't pass IAB guidelines so don't count, so sponsors don't see them and thus, it's a waste of time and the reviews are clearly "suspect".</p><p><strong>Let me ask you...</strong></p><p>Why do YOU want to explode your podcast growth?</p><p>If you listened to this&nbsp;because of the title, what did you expect? What would you have preferred to be in this episode?</p><p>I assume you want to know&nbsp;how to grow your podcast, and you want someone to tell you exactly how to do it.</p><p>Well, here's my first tip: buy a book on marketing or consume some <a href="https://www.captivate.fm/blog/how-to-market-your-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">well thought out marketing blog posts</a> to help you. And you know what, think about how much time you spend on your podcast each week and more importantly, learn to understand that "exploding" your podcast growth won't lead to monetisation - nurturing relationships with your fans will.</p><p>I honestly know podcasters who make six-figures per year from three-figure episode download numbers.</p><p>Why?&nbsp;</p><p>Because marketing starts with people getting to know you, and you're producing one of the most powerful mechanisms for letting people get to know you that exists in the world right now.</p><p>You're a podcaster. It's what you do.</p><p>Once people know you, like you and can trust what you say the world gets easier because they're willing to believe that your word is good and that anything that you ask them to do is for their benefit.</p><p>You don't need to add made-up scarcity or pretend to teach people how to explode anything just to build your email list. It'll naturally happen.</p><p>And if you keep that honesty in mind, you become a sponsor's dream - sponsors only go for "big" podcasts because they're measuring impressions for their ad (how many times it was delivered) but if you have a small, loyal audience, you can do so much more for that sponsor - you can deliver real results and actual leads.</p><p>I'm sorry for the bait &amp; switch, actually. But it's important.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/explode-your-podcast-growth]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e1f5c071-12e3-47c7-9734-483b3e4222f4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ec3a5b01-38d5-4029-b94e-cffd729d0bef/3GEZUwcwZQfhtcSunJoTXKcp.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e1f5c071-12e3-47c7-9734-483b3e4222f4.mp3" length="6000396" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>257</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>257</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>I got into an interesting Twitter chat this weekend and it made me think about those who sell the promise of &quot;exploding&quot; your podcast growth. Might rant...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>How Long is Too Long for a Podcast? - Podcaster Questions</title><itunes:title>How Long is Too Long for a Podcast? - Podcaster Questions</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Gareth Beardall this week asked me how long is TOO long for a podcast and you know, it's a very common question. So, let's find out.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gareth Beardall this week asked me how long is TOO long for a podcast and you know, it's a very common question. So, let's find out.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-long-is-too-long-for-a-podcast-podcaster-questions]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">732f4097-e692-4bf6-a73e-fe95c0b028e3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/732f4097-e692-4bf6-a73e-fe95c0b028e3.mp3" length="4210930" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>256</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>256</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Gareth Beardall this week asked me how long is TOO long for a podcast and you know, it&apos;s a very common question. So, let&apos;s find out.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Worst Podcasting Advice I&apos;ve Ever Heard</title><itunes:title>The Worst Podcasting Advice I&apos;ve Ever Heard</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I once saw some advice from a podcast guru in their *paid* Facebook group telling someone who wanted to double their audience to produce twice as many shows to do it... need I say more?</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I once saw some advice from a podcast guru in their *paid* Facebook group telling someone who wanted to double their audience to produce twice as many shows to do it... need I say more?</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/the-worst-podcasting-advice-ive-ever-heard]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f611cf5e-a1b1-4dc1-872b-a6935c1c58f5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f3be935e-7f99-472d-be38-6cfba4987e09/TYFnEPxdju3-OA_QeZ8gx2He.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f611cf5e-a1b1-4dc1-872b-a6935c1c58f5.mp3" length="5433075" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>255</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>255</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>I once saw some advice from a podcast guru in their *paid* Facebook group telling someone who wanted to double their audience to produce twice as many shows to do it... need I say more?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>What Is Dynamic Content Insertion? - Podcaster Questions</title><itunes:title>What Is Dynamic Content Insertion? - Podcaster Questions</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>There's been a lot of noise lately about podcast advertising and dynamic ad insertion (or content). Rightly so: DAI/DCI is a super exciting facet of podcasting that can make your content more relevant, timely and valuable. Here's my simple explainer!</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There's been a lot of noise lately about podcast advertising and dynamic ad insertion (or content). Rightly so: DAI/DCI is a super exciting facet of podcasting that can make your content more relevant, timely and valuable. Here's my simple explainer!</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/what-is-dynamic-content-insertion-podcaster-questions]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fdb21a90-d24a-410a-9e8e-caa5a3e41b16</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d0c55e92-88c3-4766-af58-4f3c01934894/scC5pNen59yTsUODVmKPdypd.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fdb21a90-d24a-410a-9e8e-caa5a3e41b16.mp3" length="4797393" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>254</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>254</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>There&apos;s been a lot of noise lately about podcast advertising and dynamic ad insertion (or content). Rightly so: DAI/DCI is a super exciting facet of podcasting that can make your content more relevant, timely and valuable. Here&apos;s my simple explainer!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>3 Ways to Make A Better Podcast with Descript</title><itunes:title>3 Ways to Make A Better Podcast with Descript</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Last week&nbsp;<a href="https://www.captivate.fm/blog/descript-integration" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>we integrated Captivate with Descript</strong></a>&nbsp;to make your life easier as a podcaster and although integrations sound really cool on Twitter, I wanted to spend a bit of time today giving you some&nbsp;<em>actual real-life&nbsp;insights</em>&nbsp;on how you can make a better podcast by using Descript.</p><p>In fact,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.descript.com/?utm_source=captivate&amp;utm_medium=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=Descript%20V8%20Launch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here's Descript</strong></a>&nbsp;- this is the only link to it.</p><p><strong>What is Descript?</strong></p><ul><li>Descript is a super-powerful and super-simple audio &amp; video workstation that helps you to produce outstanding edits, video and promotional podcast content without the need to master complex tools like Audacity or Audition.</li><li>Descript is good for beginner and pro podcasters and includes&nbsp;advanced AI tools like Overdub and Filler Word Removal which can revolutionize the way you edit - particularly how you run a first edit of your episodes.</li><li>The interface works exactly like a Word document so there’s no tech barrier, you can carry out much of your podcast production workflow inside Descript without the need for extra tools, subscriptions and juggling different services.</li><li>Descript publishes your finished file directly to Captivate and allows you to create pretty sweet audiograms, too.</li></ul><br/><p>There are loads of different ways to produce better&nbsp;podcasts in Descript, but here are my 3 cherry-picked recommendations for using Descript to produce a better podcast.</p><p>There are loads of different ways to produce better&nbsp;podcasts in Descript, but here are my 3 cherry-picked recommendations for using Descript to produce a better podcast.</p><p><strong>1. Use the transcription tool for more than just transcription</strong></p><p>Transcriptions are good for accessibility in podcasting and when you import your podcast to Descript, their software does a decent job of transcribing the audio into a usable transcript.</p><p>You're going to have a little work to do, especially if you have a solid Northern English accent like me, but the power that you have here is not just in correcting your transcript using the Word-like editor, but in actually using the editor to tighten up your audio.</p><p>Lemme explain...</p><p>Descript is a non-destructive editor that allows you to edit the&nbsp;<em>words</em>&nbsp;on screen and that will, in real-time, edit the <em>audio</em> to suit what you've tweaked.</p><p>Any good podcaster (any good&nbsp;<em>story-teller</em>) knows that the magic happens in the edit and removing pieces of the podcast or even rearranging the flow slightly to tighten up the narrative will give you a much cleaner, focussed resulting episode.</p><p>Which leads me to...</p><p><strong>2. Use Overdub and Filler Word Removal to tighten up your edit even further</strong></p><p>Good editing isn't just about removing content to tighten up the tale - it's also about adding what may be missing from your first run.</p><p>It's why movies do reshoots (<em>Snyder Cut</em> anyone?!).</p><p>The trouble is that as a podcaster that can be a real pain in the pop filter - firing up the mic, the recorder, stitching up the audio and making sure the transition is smoother than Kieran at a speed-dating night can be time-consuming.</p><p>Until Overdub.</p><p>Overdub is Descript's "killer feature" that allows you to train the app to emulate and deliver a facsimile of your voice so that you can&nbsp;<em>change and add to your audio just by typing</em>.</p><p>It's crazy. And it works.</p><p>Using Overdub to tweak an errant phrase, tighten up a piece of your episode or sharpen a mispronunciation means that there's no need at all to re-record anything.</p><p>You can even add lengthy...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week&nbsp;<a href="https://www.captivate.fm/blog/descript-integration" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>we integrated Captivate with Descript</strong></a>&nbsp;to make your life easier as a podcaster and although integrations sound really cool on Twitter, I wanted to spend a bit of time today giving you some&nbsp;<em>actual real-life&nbsp;insights</em>&nbsp;on how you can make a better podcast by using Descript.</p><p>In fact,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.descript.com/?utm_source=captivate&amp;utm_medium=ALL&amp;utm_campaign=Descript%20V8%20Launch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here's Descript</strong></a>&nbsp;- this is the only link to it.</p><p><strong>What is Descript?</strong></p><ul><li>Descript is a super-powerful and super-simple audio &amp; video workstation that helps you to produce outstanding edits, video and promotional podcast content without the need to master complex tools like Audacity or Audition.</li><li>Descript is good for beginner and pro podcasters and includes&nbsp;advanced AI tools like Overdub and Filler Word Removal which can revolutionize the way you edit - particularly how you run a first edit of your episodes.</li><li>The interface works exactly like a Word document so there’s no tech barrier, you can carry out much of your podcast production workflow inside Descript without the need for extra tools, subscriptions and juggling different services.</li><li>Descript publishes your finished file directly to Captivate and allows you to create pretty sweet audiograms, too.</li></ul><br/><p>There are loads of different ways to produce better&nbsp;podcasts in Descript, but here are my 3 cherry-picked recommendations for using Descript to produce a better podcast.</p><p>There are loads of different ways to produce better&nbsp;podcasts in Descript, but here are my 3 cherry-picked recommendations for using Descript to produce a better podcast.</p><p><strong>1. Use the transcription tool for more than just transcription</strong></p><p>Transcriptions are good for accessibility in podcasting and when you import your podcast to Descript, their software does a decent job of transcribing the audio into a usable transcript.</p><p>You're going to have a little work to do, especially if you have a solid Northern English accent like me, but the power that you have here is not just in correcting your transcript using the Word-like editor, but in actually using the editor to tighten up your audio.</p><p>Lemme explain...</p><p>Descript is a non-destructive editor that allows you to edit the&nbsp;<em>words</em>&nbsp;on screen and that will, in real-time, edit the <em>audio</em> to suit what you've tweaked.</p><p>Any good podcaster (any good&nbsp;<em>story-teller</em>) knows that the magic happens in the edit and removing pieces of the podcast or even rearranging the flow slightly to tighten up the narrative will give you a much cleaner, focussed resulting episode.</p><p>Which leads me to...</p><p><strong>2. Use Overdub and Filler Word Removal to tighten up your edit even further</strong></p><p>Good editing isn't just about removing content to tighten up the tale - it's also about adding what may be missing from your first run.</p><p>It's why movies do reshoots (<em>Snyder Cut</em> anyone?!).</p><p>The trouble is that as a podcaster that can be a real pain in the pop filter - firing up the mic, the recorder, stitching up the audio and making sure the transition is smoother than Kieran at a speed-dating night can be time-consuming.</p><p>Until Overdub.</p><p>Overdub is Descript's "killer feature" that allows you to train the app to emulate and deliver a facsimile of your voice so that you can&nbsp;<em>change and add to your audio just by typing</em>.</p><p>It's crazy. And it works.</p><p>Using Overdub to tweak an errant phrase, tighten up a piece of your episode or sharpen a mispronunciation means that there's no need at all to re-record anything.</p><p>You can even add lengthy audio inserts using Overdub, too, but I wouldn't recommend that yet. It's still AI, after-all and while it's brill, it's not a person.</p><p><em>Pro-tip</em>:&nbsp;go through the full Descript Overdub training script if you intend on using Overdub fully. It'll take 45 mins all in, but it's well worth it. And if you and your co-host are using it, make sure they do the same.</p><p>As if Overdub weren't enough, I highly recommend that you, like, well, kinda look at using Descript's Filler Word Removal tool, to well, kinda, you know get rid of filler words.</p><p>It's badass.&nbsp;</p><p>The way it works is to detect&nbsp;filler words in your audio and then allow you to individually or en masse wipe them out to make your audio&nbsp;<em>even tighter</em>.</p><p>It works very very well and handles the transitions/edits gracefully enough, too - which surprised me, if I'm honest -&nbsp; and even acts like the classic "find + replace" tools that you'll be used to from every piece of software that you've ever used.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>3. Create audiograms to promote your podcast</strong></p><p>Honestly, I'm still not sure about audiograms and how much they do for growth BUT I do know they look sexy.</p><p>Descript includes a really excellent audiogram tool built right into the platform that allows you to create a range of customizable audiograms that can be as long as 30 minutes.</p><p>That's pretty sweet, to be fair.</p><p>What I personally like about this is that, because Descript handles the audiogram creation from one platform, you can tweak the transcript directly and choose to create a 'gram from the full audio composition or the text-selection that you have currently.</p><p>This makes the process super quick and the export process is nice and easy, too, so it'll really help with your workflow.</p><p><strong>Bonus: publish to Captivate</strong></p><p>Once you're finished in Descript, send your audio to Captivate and we'll create an episode for you, ready to tweak and publish.</p><p>The Descript team are a good bunch of people, too, so working with them and their platform is a pleasure.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQqR8aM40fg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here's a video walkthrough of Descript</a> in case you've never used it, and let me know: do you use Descript in your show workflow?</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/3-ways-to-make-a-better-podcast-with-descript]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">38067392-ee36-45f5-a069-743fefbfd8fc</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/93cb3471-572f-4712-ac03-3a63fc5ee520/02zppbQK853NX6flHdnwkYLW.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/38067392-ee36-45f5-a069-743fefbfd8fc.mp3" length="5828478" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>253</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>253</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Captivate now integrates with Descript, a super handy tool beloved by podcasters! Here are 3 ways to use our new direct integration to speed up your podcasting workflow.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Should I Create an Alexa Flash Briefing? - Podcaster Questions</title><itunes:title>Should I Create an Alexa Flash Briefing? - Podcaster Questions</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Friend and advisor to Captivate Evo Terra has started creating 60-second flash briefings for his show, Podcast Pontifications and it's something we've done for our shorter shows, too. What are the benefits, why create one and how can you produce one for your own podcast?</p><p>You're going to need this link: </p><p><a href="https://developer.amazon.com/en-US/docs/alexa/flashbriefing/steps-to-create-a-flash-briefing-skill.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://developer.amazon.com/en-US/docs/alexa/flashbriefing/steps-to-create-a-flash-briefing-skill.html</a></p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Friend and advisor to Captivate Evo Terra has started creating 60-second flash briefings for his show, Podcast Pontifications and it's something we've done for our shorter shows, too. What are the benefits, why create one and how can you produce one for your own podcast?</p><p>You're going to need this link: </p><p><a href="https://developer.amazon.com/en-US/docs/alexa/flashbriefing/steps-to-create-a-flash-briefing-skill.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://developer.amazon.com/en-US/docs/alexa/flashbriefing/steps-to-create-a-flash-briefing-skill.html</a></p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/should-i-create-an-alexa-flash-briefing-podcaster-questions]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1b95f7d3-ce2c-4896-b0d0-e0d045860f6e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8179f527-6b53-4b09-84ad-12297ad16f42/B4jKFQz2AOuw4DK-dwpYz6_W.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1b95f7d3-ce2c-4896-b0d0-e0d045860f6e.mp3" length="5111861" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>252</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>252</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Friend and advisor to Captivate Evo Terra has started creating 60-second flash briefings for his show, Podcast Pontifications and it&apos;s something we&apos;ve done for our shorter shows, too. What are the benefits, why create one and how can you produce one for your own podcast?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>How to Deal with a Sudden Drop in Podcast Listeners</title><itunes:title>How to Deal with a Sudden Drop in Podcast Listeners</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I delivered a talk at Podcast Movement back in 2015 and during the session I made a quip about podcasters like myself waking up, making a coffee and firing up their download analytics to check the downloads that happened overnight.</p><p>I then went on to state that when I was a new podcaster I'd not only do that myself, but I'd check them every single hour throughout the day.</p><p>It got plenty of laughs and more than a couple of head shakes from the seasoned podcasters in the room.</p><p>It was a flippant point to make and was aimed at being self-deprecating - I wanted to show that I understood how every podcaster feels when they launch their show and heck, even way beyond that as they become a "veteran" podcaster.</p><p>In the early days of a show, the numbers go one way - they have to because nothing existed before. We ride the continual high of growing downloads and seeing our trends all being in the green within Captivate's podcast analytics dashboard means that we rest easy: our podcast is growing.</p><p>But then the growth stops.</p><p>The production hamster-wheel that we put ourselves on the second that we begin creating a podcast isn't enough to sustain the natural "inner-circle" growth that we see in the early days - the days where producing&nbsp;<em>something</em>&nbsp;and letting those close to us know about it is enough to sustain progressive growth.</p><p>How do we handle our podcast's pre-teen years? The years where growth appears to have stunted and our show hasn't hit its startling growth trajectory yet?</p><p>For many podcasters, this is where we quit.</p><p>Why?</p><p>We're told that consistency is key to a growing podcast and I agree with that. But what no one tells us is that it's not only consistency in&nbsp;<em>producing</em>&nbsp;our show that we need to maintain and it's not even consistency in&nbsp;<em>promoting</em>&nbsp;our podcast that we should focus on, it's consistency in growing our&nbsp;<em>marketing</em>&nbsp;that we need to give more attention to.</p><p>Don't worry, this isn't another "do more marketing" message - this is about building a framework to manage download dips and slowdowns in your podcast's growth.</p><p>I liken this experience to training at the gym, in fact.</p><p>As a middle-aged former skinny-guy-turned-pot-bellied-podcaster I have experience in hitting a plateau in weight training.</p><p>At age 31 I was 6 foot 1 inch tall, weighing 150 lbs. At age 33 I was 6 foot 1 inch tall, weighing 210 lbs.</p><p>In two years I trained hard, ate cleanly and added lean mass to my frame to help with my fitness and general mindset - it was something I wanted to achieve to prove that I could do it.</p><p>But it wasn't a straight line. If I were to draw my progress on a line graph, it would be littered with plateaus and dips in progress and oh my, is it disheartening when it happens.</p><p>But there was one course of action and it's something that I learned from those around me who were more experienced than I and which helped me break through a plateau every single time: you have to shock the system into&nbsp;<em>changing itself</em>&nbsp;- you have to do something so that the thing you're trying to develop&nbsp;<em>has to change</em>&nbsp;in response to new stimuli.</p><p>From a training perspective that was a tweak to the diet or a new regimen of exercising that pushed the muscular and cardiovascular systems into having to work on something fresh, thus developing itself progressively with each change.</p><p>The same can be said for your podcast.</p><p>When you see a dip in your podcast downloads, you don't need to be dejected or assume the worst.</p><p>No one likes your podcast any&nbsp;<em>less</em>.</p><p>You haven't lost&nbsp;<em>fans</em>&nbsp;- you've more than likely lost lurkers: those who dip into your show for a few minutes but don't deep-dive.</p><p>That's alright - unless you're converting them to avid listeners (per my favourite visual of this process,&nbsp;<em>the...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I delivered a talk at Podcast Movement back in 2015 and during the session I made a quip about podcasters like myself waking up, making a coffee and firing up their download analytics to check the downloads that happened overnight.</p><p>I then went on to state that when I was a new podcaster I'd not only do that myself, but I'd check them every single hour throughout the day.</p><p>It got plenty of laughs and more than a couple of head shakes from the seasoned podcasters in the room.</p><p>It was a flippant point to make and was aimed at being self-deprecating - I wanted to show that I understood how every podcaster feels when they launch their show and heck, even way beyond that as they become a "veteran" podcaster.</p><p>In the early days of a show, the numbers go one way - they have to because nothing existed before. We ride the continual high of growing downloads and seeing our trends all being in the green within Captivate's podcast analytics dashboard means that we rest easy: our podcast is growing.</p><p>But then the growth stops.</p><p>The production hamster-wheel that we put ourselves on the second that we begin creating a podcast isn't enough to sustain the natural "inner-circle" growth that we see in the early days - the days where producing&nbsp;<em>something</em>&nbsp;and letting those close to us know about it is enough to sustain progressive growth.</p><p>How do we handle our podcast's pre-teen years? The years where growth appears to have stunted and our show hasn't hit its startling growth trajectory yet?</p><p>For many podcasters, this is where we quit.</p><p>Why?</p><p>We're told that consistency is key to a growing podcast and I agree with that. But what no one tells us is that it's not only consistency in&nbsp;<em>producing</em>&nbsp;our show that we need to maintain and it's not even consistency in&nbsp;<em>promoting</em>&nbsp;our podcast that we should focus on, it's consistency in growing our&nbsp;<em>marketing</em>&nbsp;that we need to give more attention to.</p><p>Don't worry, this isn't another "do more marketing" message - this is about building a framework to manage download dips and slowdowns in your podcast's growth.</p><p>I liken this experience to training at the gym, in fact.</p><p>As a middle-aged former skinny-guy-turned-pot-bellied-podcaster I have experience in hitting a plateau in weight training.</p><p>At age 31 I was 6 foot 1 inch tall, weighing 150 lbs. At age 33 I was 6 foot 1 inch tall, weighing 210 lbs.</p><p>In two years I trained hard, ate cleanly and added lean mass to my frame to help with my fitness and general mindset - it was something I wanted to achieve to prove that I could do it.</p><p>But it wasn't a straight line. If I were to draw my progress on a line graph, it would be littered with plateaus and dips in progress and oh my, is it disheartening when it happens.</p><p>But there was one course of action and it's something that I learned from those around me who were more experienced than I and which helped me break through a plateau every single time: you have to shock the system into&nbsp;<em>changing itself</em>&nbsp;- you have to do something so that the thing you're trying to develop&nbsp;<em>has to change</em>&nbsp;in response to new stimuli.</p><p>From a training perspective that was a tweak to the diet or a new regimen of exercising that pushed the muscular and cardiovascular systems into having to work on something fresh, thus developing itself progressively with each change.</p><p>The same can be said for your podcast.</p><p>When you see a dip in your podcast downloads, you don't need to be dejected or assume the worst.</p><p>No one likes your podcast any&nbsp;<em>less</em>.</p><p>You haven't lost&nbsp;<em>fans</em>&nbsp;- you've more than likely lost lurkers: those who dip into your show for a few minutes but don't deep-dive.</p><p>That's alright - unless you're converting them to avid listeners (per my favourite visual of this process,&nbsp;<em>the listener acquisition flow</em>&nbsp;- something that warrants a full discussion) you don't need to worry about losing them right now.</p><p>But if you hit a plateau or even see a dip in downloads the thing you&nbsp;<em>need</em>&nbsp;to understand is that something has changed and the only way to break that plateau is to&nbsp;<em>change it again</em>&nbsp;- force your podcast to develop and push it to progress.</p><p>What changed, though?</p><p>There's a range of things that could cause a plateau, from changing your publishing schedule to a change in the social algorithms within the platforms that you promote your podcast to; from a new podcast launching in your niche to you exhausting your "inner circle" of people who listen; from seasonal commuter changes to global lockdowns.</p><p>This can be summarised as:&nbsp;<em>there is something that has changed or exhausted and that you can no longer rely upon to bring you new listeners</em>.</p><p>At this point, you must change.</p><p>You must find one new thing to test, try and measure.</p><p>Podcasters don't do this, though. The usual reaction is to double-down on production, making it even harder to expose your podcast to new prospects because you're even busier producing even more content.</p><p>The other reaction is to go nuclear on the podcast and start thinking about a rebrand and a relaunch. In fact, I know podcasters who have been podcasting for&nbsp;<em>years</em>&nbsp;and have relaunched their show every single year for this reason.</p><p>This is the exact opposite of being consistent.</p><p>One more reaction that I see to a download-dip is one that feels amazing but that is unrealistic:&nbsp;<em>I'll start marketing in ALL these places, TOMORROW - I HAVE to fix this!</em></p><p>That is an overreaction.</p><p>The goal is to try one new technique at a time and measure how it performs.</p><p>For example, if you have never used Instagram to promote your podcast, one hour strategically and purposefully spent there each week as opposed to spending that extra hour producing more podcast episodes would put your back catalog in-front of thousands of brand new prospective listeners instead of making you feel good about doing&nbsp;<em>something, anything</em>&nbsp;with little return.</p><p>I'm not advocating that as the path you take, I'm advocating for a calmer, more measured and strategic approach to overcoming a download plateau or dip so that every time you experience one (because we all do!) you will feel more confident in slowing down, taking stock and moving forward purposefully with your next podcast growth spurt.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free (plus a comprehensive download-and-keep crib sheet): <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.S. you can start engaging with your listeners using AWeber. It's free, no credit card required:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-to-deal-with-a-sudden-drop-in-podcast-listeners]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7f8f7970-9721-4a6c-911c-d15be1be3297</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d6a4b056-b722-4bd9-8fc5-72e9e8369fbf/XCm9ENLa_dT_O0Cfw_4e4yCx.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:20:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7f8f7970-9721-4a6c-911c-d15be1be3297.mp3" length="5332149" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>251</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>251</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>It happens to all of us somewhere down the podcasting road. A sudden or expected change in podcast downloads or a gradual decline in your audience isn&apos;t a death sentence for your podcast.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>How Can I Use My Podcast to Drive Leads to My Business?</title><itunes:title>How Can I Use My Podcast to Drive Leads to My Business?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>If your podcast complements your business, getting a steady flow of traffic between the two is crucial to your success. In this week's podcasting Q&amp;A, I talk about how to use your podcast as a lead generation tactic.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If your podcast complements your business, getting a steady flow of traffic between the two is crucial to your success. In this week's podcasting Q&amp;A, I talk about how to use your podcast as a lead generation tactic.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-can-i-use-my-podcast-to-drive-leads-to-my-business]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b9aa0692-a304-42e9-8b2c-2560b77f2023</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b62beedb-7551-49c6-91e8-79fc8aeebddf/P0lXPVRu_hRwk1qwzXsq305h.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b9aa0692-a304-42e9-8b2c-2560b77f2023.mp3" length="4519131" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:52</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>250</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>250</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>If your podcast complements your business, getting a steady flow of traffic between the two is crucial to your success. Here&apos;s how to use your podcast as a lead generation tactic.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Is Clubhouse a Podcast Marketing Game Changer?</title><itunes:title>Is Clubhouse a Podcast Marketing Game Changer?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It feels like every podcaster, entrepreneur and creator (+ Elon Musk) is on Clubhouse, the new audio-only, open-forum social media app. Is it here to replace podcasting? How can you use it to market your show? Is it even worth bothering about? Let's dive in!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It feels like every podcaster, entrepreneur and creator (+ Elon Musk) is on Clubhouse, the new audio-only, open-forum social media app. Is it here to replace podcasting? How can you use it to market your show? Is it even worth bothering about? Let's dive in!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/is-clubhouse-a-podcast-marketing-game-changer]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9a5a86ab-132a-426c-b061-bfc23493a984</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/581c8401-5d78-4672-95b9-4796582abf6d/Gy0y9ttkm4lyHQTCdf7RX1yq.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9a5a86ab-132a-426c-b061-bfc23493a984.mp3" length="5014964" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>249</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>249</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>It feels like every podcaster, entrepreneur and creator (+ Elon Musk) is on Clubhouse, the new audio-only, open-forum social media app. Is it here to replace podcasting? How can you use it to market your show? Is it even worth bothering about? Let&apos;s dive in!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Podcasting Q&amp;A: Can I Use a Copyrighted Music in my Podcast?</title><itunes:title>Podcasting Q&amp;A: Can I Use a Copyrighted Music in my Podcast?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><p>The question came up in our Facebook community last week and although I've spoken about it before, I need to bring some more context and sense to podcast music proceedings...</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><p>The question came up in our Facebook community last week and although I've spoken about it before, I need to bring some more context and sense to podcast music proceedings...</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcasting-qa-can-i-use-a-copyrighted-music-in-my-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">289449cd-4bb0-42da-982a-d3861271b05c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4dd24713-f4a6-4c9a-8eef-12a53dd4e321/8Dh3587_1adNQA89GjQnQpg4.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/289449cd-4bb0-42da-982a-d3861271b05c.mp3" length="3582110" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:55</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>248</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>248</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>The question came up in our Facebook community last week and although I&apos;ve spoken about it before, I need to bring some more context and sense to podcast music proceedings...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>A Podcast Marketing Lesson from &quot;The Log Guy&quot;</title><itunes:title>A Podcast Marketing Lesson from &quot;The Log Guy&quot;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Podcast marketing is a grind, that's true. But there are some fundamentals you should always consider to be your "true north". I experienced something weird with a salesperson this week that got me thinking about the lesson it can teach us about podcast marketing fundamentals.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcast marketing is a grind, that's true. But there are some fundamentals you should always consider to be your "true north". I experienced something weird with a salesperson this week that got me thinking about the lesson it can teach us about podcast marketing fundamentals.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/a-podcast-marketing-lesson-from-a-the-log-guy]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f223748f-d25d-402f-b405-c7c4c62eb834</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/bffd2366-65ad-4625-a208-b9f3c54fb47f/jhoSiEbzCewbejMiQUgswsl-.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f223748f-d25d-402f-b405-c7c4c62eb834.mp3" length="7235125" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>14:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>247</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>247</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Podcast Q&amp;A: How To Use Paid Social Media for Podcasts?</title><itunes:title>Podcast Q&amp;A: How To Use Paid Social Media for Podcasts?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Before the holidays, we covered a couple of ways to grow your podcast organically over social media. This week - paid ads. What should you know before getting stuck in? What works best, and where should you spend your money? ShePodcasts member Cindy for this question.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Before the holidays, we covered a couple of ways to grow your podcast organically over social media. This week - paid ads. What should you know before getting stuck in? What works best, and where should you spend your money? ShePodcasts member Cindy for this question.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcast-qa-how-to-use-paid-social-media-for-podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">12fed078-a500-4540-9e5f-2086a259472e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/1cdc33fc-52af-4dfb-bec1-75a1ae16b26e/ipT0hgJhME77c4BzbtIUNFC3.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/12fed078-a500-4540-9e5f-2086a259472e.mp3" length="4460642" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>246</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>246</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Before the holidays, we covered a couple of ways to grow your podcast organically over social media. This week - paid ads. What should you know before getting stuck in? What works best, and where should you spend your money? ShePodcasts member Cindy for this question.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>What&apos;s Missing from Your Podcasting Growth Plan?</title><itunes:title>What&apos;s Missing from Your Podcasting Growth Plan?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why do most podcasters want more of the things that don't matter unless they have a plan for using that growth when they hit it?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why do most podcasters want more of the things that don't matter unless they have a plan for using that growth when they hit it?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/planning-your-podcasts-success-in-2021]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8417daf7-18ba-4ed8-823d-fad5e0caa8be</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/882c0862-f8d1-47d5-aa31-26a2281ff007/a7briyj7-lysjk4h3zmmo5vh.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8417daf7-18ba-4ed8-823d-fad5e0caa8be.mp3" length="6565636" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>12:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>245</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>245</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Why do most podcasters want more of the things that don&apos;t matter unless they have a plan for using that growth when they hit it?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Podcast Q&amp;A: Who Matters More - You or Your Listener?</title><itunes:title>Podcast Q&amp;A: Who Matters More - You or Your Listener?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks to podcaster Aaron Griffin who asked this really interesting question - "who is at the center of your podcast, you or your listener?" Let's get philosophical about podcasting, your community, being a host and a content creator.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks to podcaster Aaron Griffin who asked this really interesting question - "who is at the center of your podcast, you or your listener?" Let's get philosophical about podcasting, your community, being a host and a content creator.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcast-qa-who-matters-more-you-or-your-listener]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3bd74573-a59f-4dcd-8353-583ceb9210bd</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d45a298c-a63b-4190-9ab7-36c3452de01c/6w63lxtfeawvxt-4krrsuqd0.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3bd74573-a59f-4dcd-8353-583ceb9210bd.mp3" length="4553137" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:52</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>244</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>244</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Thanks to podcaster Aaron Griffin who asked this really interesting question - &quot;who is at the center of your podcast, you or your listener?&quot; Let&apos;s get philosophical about podcasting, your community, being a host and a content creator.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Purposeful Podcasting</title><itunes:title>Purposeful Podcasting</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you haven't, go and listen to episode 240 before this one! What are your goals in podcasting? To podcast professionally? To build an audience? To relax with friends? Whatever your aim is, podcast planning and goal setting is key to your show's success.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li><li><br></li></ul><br/><p>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you haven't, go and listen to episode 240 before this one! What are your goals in podcasting? To podcast professionally? To build an audience? To relax with friends? Whatever your aim is, podcast planning and goal setting is key to your show's success.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li><li><br></li></ul><br/><p>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/you-need-to-be-purposeful-with-your-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">21077037-badb-47b8-b72d-85c313dd1d8e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/168ddc05-3bfb-4844-8536-ae9ca81f6b3d/ha9brf-zvfqh-badxyqlw-1e.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/21077037-badb-47b8-b72d-85c313dd1d8e.mp3" length="6292357" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>11:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>243</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>243</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>If you haven&apos;t, go and listen to episode 240 before this one! What are your goals in podcasting? To podcast professionally? To build an audience? To relax with friends? Whatever your aim is, podcast planning and goal setting is key to your show&apos;s success.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Podcast Q&amp;A: Using Podcast Reviews as Free Marketing!</title><itunes:title>Podcast Q&amp;A: Using Podcast Reviews as Free Marketing!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Podcast reviews are free marketing for your podcast, but few hosts really take the time to put them to work. A podcaster in our Facebook group recently asked us for ways to use reviews creatively as part of a podcast marketing strategy, so here are our 3 top tips!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcast reviews are free marketing for your podcast, but few hosts really take the time to put them to work. A podcaster in our Facebook group recently asked us for ways to use reviews creatively as part of a podcast marketing strategy, so here are our 3 top tips!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcast-qa-using-podcast-reviews-as-free-marketing]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2f647128-30dc-4def-b521-3ac96e4eec5c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5d661624-8f05-40ac-b02c-2e62d0f2fede/p-z31fec36ck7ygmszzlzo79.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2f647128-30dc-4def-b521-3ac96e4eec5c.mp3" length="5309578" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>242</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>242</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcast reviews are free marketing for your podcast, but few hosts really take the time to put them to work. 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Now we're stopping, and here's the reason why (as well as what you can learn from our journey!)</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li><li>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></li></ul><br/><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We've been experimenting with repurposing every episode of the Podcast Accelerator for YouTube. Now we're stopping, and here's the reason why (as well as what you can learn from our journey!)</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li><li>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></li></ul><br/><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/why-we-stopped-repurposing-the-podcast-accelerator-for-youtube]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">02392293-a406-492a-b2d0-9c410addee71</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7c1e345d-7553-4586-b569-c578dc43b4f4/kbkiog4i3ypbvv2ikqf21v0c.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/02392293-a406-492a-b2d0-9c410addee71.mp3" length="6624726" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>11:30</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>241</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>241</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Why Isn&apos;t My Podcast Marketing Working?</title><itunes:title>Why Isn&apos;t My Podcast Marketing Working?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Before we really get started with 2021's focus on podcast marketing, I want to talk to you about why, generally, marketing doesn't work for people, companies, brands, content creators and of course, podcasters like you. There are usually specific and identifiable reasons that marketing fails, no matter the industry or product being marketed, and your podcast is no different.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li><li>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></li></ul><br/><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Before we really get started with 2021's focus on podcast marketing, I want to talk to you about why, generally, marketing doesn't work for people, companies, brands, content creators and of course, podcasters like you. There are usually specific and identifiable reasons that marketing fails, no matter the industry or product being marketed, and your podcast is no different.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li><li>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></li></ul><br/><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/why-isnt-my-podcast-marketing-working]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">996013cf-f35d-4f8e-a25c-a0276a388c3e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d94aee81-42e1-4c86-8740-5b00c07457f7/ge4racyi8dpom1rqk2hll4up.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/996013cf-f35d-4f8e-a25c-a0276a388c3e.mp3" length="7645522" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>13:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>240</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>240</podcast:episode></item><item><title>We&apos;re Back (With A Deeper Focus!)</title><itunes:title>We&apos;re Back (With A Deeper Focus!)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Before Christmas, I put out a little interaction experiment using our new product Poductivity (coming this year). I asked you to decide the direction for upcoming Podcast Accelerator content and you lot answered in droves! Welcome to 2021, podcasters...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.</p><p><strong>Your next steps</strong></p><p>I teach podcasting a lot, and usually for free. So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Before Christmas, I put out a little interaction experiment using our new product Poductivity (coming this year). I asked you to decide the direction for upcoming Podcast Accelerator content and you lot answered in droves! 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So, here's what I'd recommend you do next:</p><ul><li>Watch my free podcasting tutorials on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/rebelbasemedia</a></li><li>Learn how to launch your own podcast the right way, for free: <a href="https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastsuccessacademy.com</a></li><li>Ask me anything at all about podcasting over on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twitter.com/MrAsquith</a></li></ul><br/><p>P.s. get your free 90-day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/were-back-with-a-deeper-focus]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2f8b6298-48ea-4b80-b0b1-764e30a10341</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2394cfaf-83c3-48a8-8b5a-a17f0666d402/lhlqeq71a5affuo9s-6prq45.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2f8b6298-48ea-4b80-b0b1-764e30a10341.mp3" length="3712098" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>05:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>239</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>239</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Before Christmas, I put out a little interaction experiment using our new product Poductivity (coming this year). 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Thanks for listening this year - we're taking a well-earned break over the holidays and will be back Monday January 4th with more straight-talking podcast advice for the big 2021!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Merry Christmas from all of us at Rebel Base Media! Thanks for listening this year - we're taking a well-earned break over the holidays and will be back Monday January 4th with more straight-talking podcast advice for the big 2021!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/happy-holidays-thank-you-a-quick-update]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">588f0fb1-7902-4812-83a3-757536b2f64d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0f026707-1f35-4677-bbc3-be559e545628/h8x5wkegqq8mx1tnuphwa5aq.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/588f0fb1-7902-4812-83a3-757536b2f64d.mp3" length="6509113" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>11:21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>238</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>238</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Merry Christmas from all of us at Rebel Base Media! 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Here's how to best start with Facebook Ads for your podcast.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Facebook is REALLY effective for promoting your podcast. Better still, one of its most powerful tools - the Facebook Pixel - is totally FREE and will help you target and attract new listeners. Here's how to best start with Facebook Ads for your podcast.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/a-podcasters-beginners-guide-to-the-facebook-pixel]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">16490d22-c03e-4a72-b896-8f547a352c08</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7b0f4957-1783-4c3f-a5e3-4cf71093cdbe/ohrjmiafdg9gxmgwztxppgpo.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/16490d22-c03e-4a72-b896-8f547a352c08.mp3" length="5001538" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:09</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>237</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>237</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Facebook is REALLY effective for promoting your podcast. 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Let's dive into a paid social marketing overview for podcasters!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is paid social advertising and broadly, how does it work? Is it something that we can just throw money at to grow our podcast? How can we implement something very basic to grow our audience? Let's dive into a paid social marketing overview for podcasters!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/an-intro-to-paid-social-advertising-for-podcasters]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">33462f73-d741-4a23-8870-89daa8c3f07b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8fc71d83-e356-4289-bed5-51527f5f50b7/pvblh1hvcix1e3pnlillqdlq.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/33462f73-d741-4a23-8870-89daa8c3f07b.mp3" length="5089407" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>236</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>236</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>What is paid social advertising and broadly, how does it work? 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Yet live streams, Facebook stories and video clips are all effective (and free!) ways to engage your listeners and promote your content!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Facebook video has been around for ages, but it often plays second fiddle to YouTube. Yet live streams, Facebook stories and video clips are all effective (and free!) ways to engage your listeners and promote your content!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/use-this-facebook-trick-to-grow-your-podcast-audience]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f3d0c116-4e23-4b4e-895b-3dfd326bf0d5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f174e74c-caca-4ff3-aa85-b1ae8bd8650c/xoouyprrvatq4nma-yr-pyaf.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f3d0c116-4e23-4b4e-895b-3dfd326bf0d5.mp3" length="5542775" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:15</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>235</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>235</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Facebook video has been around for ages, but it often plays second fiddle to YouTube. 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Thanks to podcaster Sean Boyle who asked, "how can I grow my podcast following organically?" - here are my tricks and strategies for doing just that.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Not every podcaster has the cash to test out ads, hire a VA or set aside spare time to promote every new episode. Thanks to podcaster Sean Boyle who asked, "how can I grow my podcast following organically?" - here are my tricks and strategies for doing just that.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcast-qa-how-can-i-grow-my-podcast-organically]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e48e439d-5148-423d-8d27-1a80636bc604</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b3fe8e3f-8034-4386-beb4-847488940805/-jck3k90wrcseyl7phm2uqtu.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e48e439d-5148-423d-8d27-1a80636bc604.mp3" length="4188373" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>234</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>234</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Not every podcaster has the cash to test out ads, hire a VA or set aside spare time to promote every new episode. 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Here's why you should care about your podcast audio quality, and 3 ways to increase your production value.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You might have the best idea ever. You might be the best host ever. But if your podcast doesn't sound good, you'll struggle to win the attention and ears of listeners. 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Here is my best practical, straightforward advice for easy remote recording with podcast guests without sacrificing audio quality, time, or your sanity.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Getting guests on your podcast is the number one way to attract new listeners and produce engaging content. 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Here's my advice for beginning to navigate LinkedIn marketing as a podcaster.&nbsp;</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks to Thomas Sjoberg for this question on how best to promote your podcast on LinkedIn! Should you start a separate page for your podcast? What about incorporating video content and LinkedIn stories? 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Here's exactly what I've learnt from 7 years of podcasting.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you've recently launched a new podcast, congratulations! Releasing your show to the world is a huge, exciting milestone - now what?! What should you do next? What should you look out for? 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So, this week: should you trademark your podcast name, and is it really necessary?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What's the deal with trademarks and intellectual property when it comes to your podcast? Erin, a podcaster in the ShePodcasts community, has asked just that. So, this week: should you trademark your podcast name, and is it really necessary?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcast-qa-should-you-trademark-your-podcast-name]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ba9d2346-e0c5-4c96-b311-18939302c056</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/6af481b4-8fc4-404b-b274-67c8ef1de98e/dxggevo90ykmdnbtqrb8bsfj.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ba9d2346-e0c5-4c96-b311-18939302c056.mp3" length="3147582" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>04:53</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>228</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>228</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>What&apos;s the deal with trademarks and intellectual property when it comes to your podcast? 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Today I have a 2 minute bonus episode where I ask for your HELP, please?</p><p>I'm running some short listener research in the form of a one question, thirty-second survey to help to define where we take the show in 2021.</p><p>Would you mind helping out please?</p><p>To do that, listen to this episode on my site: <a href="https://www.markasquith.com/vote" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.markasquith.com/vote</a>.</p><p>Hey also... if you do, you'll get a sneak peek at some new podcast tech we've been working on...</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/help-plus-some-new-podcast-tech]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">26bc6320-f642-4ab6-81ef-587bb8ad745f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/26bc6320-f642-4ab6-81ef-587bb8ad745f.mp3" length="1403695" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:55</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><itunes:summary>I&apos;m running some short listener research in the form of a one question, thirty-second survey to help to define where we take the show in 2021. https://www.markasquith.com/vote</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Podcast Scripts: Is It Time To Use Them?</title><itunes:title>Podcast Scripts: Is It Time To Use Them?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Whatever your podcast format or experience level, scripts are THE way to make sure your content is accurate, high quality and delivered like a pro. 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Let's find out!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks to Vicki Weinberg who asked in our group, "If I create a blog post for my podcast episode, can I use that exact same text in the show notes, or not? 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So why should you start podcasting to grow your business, and where do you start?&nbsp;</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/why-your-business-needs-a-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e91b87a0-b1b3-4b06-9476-774a845848eb</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e930defa-22b4-4b3e-857c-8cab181f9168/fou-5ihjlr5jpsqbnmxopqgo.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e91b87a0-b1b3-4b06-9476-774a845848eb.mp3" length="5320992" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>223</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>223</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>People start podcasts for all kinds of reasons, and one of those is to grow a brand and build community. 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Don&apos;t worry, we&apos;re not going away - just trimming down our publishing to make a better podcast about podcasting! Here&apos;s what to expect...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Overcoming Podcast Imposter Syndrome</title><itunes:title>Overcoming Podcast Imposter Syndrome</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Whether you're starting a new podcast or running an established one, we all feel some degree of imposter syndrome. Heck, after over a thousand podcast episodes, I feel the same way too. 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But why is it framed that way? People really do quit podcasting because of minimal returns. 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We've learnt some things along the way about how to make turn them into something that generates views and subscribers, and here they are, you lucky podcaster you!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>YouTube is the second most used search engine! We repurpose every episode of The Podcast Accelerator into its own, dedicated video. We've learnt some things along the way about how to make turn them into something that generates views and subscribers, and here they are, you lucky podcaster you!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/repurposing-your-podcast-for-youtube-mistakes-to-avoid]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f6dbee98-8e3d-457a-89b0-cd2674ab5c1c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3451f1a6-d169-4223-adc8-d8ed39d98873/c1htczofudmi5r1lsk1sr-ii.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f6dbee98-8e3d-457a-89b0-cd2674ab5c1c.mp3" length="5153639" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:09</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>217</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>217</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>YouTube is the second most used search engine! 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Here's why putting together a proper promotion schedule that fits into your wider podcast marketing strategy is the way to win your listeners' attention.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Only promoting your episodes on release day is wasted energy! 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So, to make your podcast more visible and win more listeners, you need to master the mighty Google Algorithm! 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Here's how you should use metadata to boost the discoverability of your podcast.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Meta-what-now!? If you're just getting started with SEO for your podcast, terms like 'metadata' can have you pretty stumped. Spoiler: it refers to something you already do every. Single. Time you upload! Here's how you should use metadata to boost the discoverability of your podcast.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcast-seo-101-the-basics-of-metadata]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">690c0fea-680c-4c0b-98d3-74ec86699355</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/690c0fea-680c-4c0b-98d3-74ec86699355.mp3" length="4551142" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:44</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>206</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>206</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Meta-what-now!? If you&apos;re just getting started with SEO for your podcast, terms like &apos;metadata&apos; can have you pretty stumped. Spoiler: it refers to something you already do every. Single. Time you upload! Here&apos;s how you should use metadata to boost the discoverability of your podcast.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Podcast SEO 101: Should You Create Podcast Transcriptions?</title><itunes:title>Podcast SEO 101: Should You Create Podcast Transcriptions?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Creating transcripts from your podcasts is a really popular method of repurposing your audio. They're also really handy for SEO purposes, and really important for accessibility too. But are they worth the time it takes to transcribe and correct them?! I want to show you some ways that you can bring creativity, accessibility AND value to your podcast repurposing WITHOUT transcripts.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Creating transcripts from your podcasts is a really popular method of repurposing your audio. They're also really handy for SEO purposes, and really important for accessibility too. But are they worth the time it takes to transcribe and correct them?! I want to show you some ways that you can bring creativity, accessibility AND value to your podcast repurposing WITHOUT transcripts.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcast-seo-101-should-you-create-podcast-transcriptions]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">541da7a5-5e1a-462c-9d2e-92b7edbf10f3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/541da7a5-5e1a-462c-9d2e-92b7edbf10f3.mp3" length="5232084" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>205</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>205</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Creating transcripts from your podcasts is a really popular method of repurposing your audio. 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In this episode, I'm going to tell you why you should bother with SEO for your podcast and exactly what to do to give your podcast the best chance at ranking highly.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It's competitive out there for us podcasters! There's well over a million podcasts by now, so how do you make sure your brilliant audio content gets in front of the right people? In this episode, I'm going to tell you why you should bother with SEO for your podcast and exactly what to do to give your podcast the best chance at ranking highly.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/the-future-of-podcast-discoverability-podcast-seo-101]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f15bea6b-5dea-4648-a207-15bf49987127</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d59f0b72-7a92-498f-9070-10e4599c3a94/rcffjg-iufulym-aylietpa.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f15bea6b-5dea-4648-a207-15bf49987127.mp3" length="3952154" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>204</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>204</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>It&apos;s competitive out there for us podcasters! There&apos;s well over a million podcasts by now, so how do you make sure your brilliant audio content gets in front of the right people? In this episode, I&apos;m going to tell you why you should bother with SEO for your podcast and exactly what to do to give your podcast the best chance at ranking highly.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Should I Optimise My Podcast For Voice Search?</title><itunes:title>Should I Optimise My Podcast For Voice Search?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Google started indexing podcasts waaaay back in 2019. Lots has changed since then, including the continued rise of voice search. Whether it's Alexa, Cortana, Siri or just plain old 'Google', should you optimise your podcast episodes for voice search, and what's the best way to make sure your content actually shows up when people ask for it?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Google started indexing podcasts waaaay back in 2019. Lots has changed since then, including the continued rise of voice search. Whether it's Alexa, Cortana, Siri or just plain old 'Google', should you optimise your podcast episodes for voice search, and what's the best way to make sure your content actually shows up when people ask for it?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/should-i-optimise-my-podcast-for-voice-search]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">94373e61-90ab-4891-a9b0-206f3920dee8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/13a4f9a3-0f7a-4824-ab69-2f66355ac686/c1sbma4gktvmez4sosjnqqmx.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/94373e61-90ab-4891-a9b0-206f3920dee8.mp3" length="4741695" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>203</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>203</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Google started indexing podcasts waaaay back in 2019. Lots has changed since then, including the continued rise of voice search. Whether it&apos;s Alexa, Cortana, Siri or just plain old &apos;Google&apos;, should you optimise your podcast episodes for voice search, and what&apos;s the best way to make sure your content actually shows up when people ask for it?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>One Simple Thing You Can Do Right Now To Grow Your Podcast</title><itunes:title>One Simple Thing You Can Do Right Now To Grow Your Podcast</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What can you start doing today to market, promote and grow your podcast, that is easy to implement but still gets results? Sounds like the Holy Grail, doesn't it?! Today, I list a super simple thing that you can do today (yes, really) to help grow your podcast.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What can you start doing today to market, promote and grow your podcast, that is easy to implement but still gets results? Sounds like the Holy Grail, doesn't it?! Today, I list a super simple thing that you can do today (yes, really) to help grow your podcast.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/one-simple-thing-you-can-do-right-now-to-grow-your-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">59096be6-8531-4e50-90a9-ba266a80840a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/533ee193-b541-4376-98dc-13cbeef17b8d/owng7s9qebscavhwm10gttgv.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/59096be6-8531-4e50-90a9-ba266a80840a.mp3" length="5036502" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>202</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>202</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>What can you start doing today to market, promote and grow your podcast, that is easy to implement but still gets results? 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Here's how to foster it for your podcast.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let's be honest: when was the last time you shared a piece of content you liked with your friends or network? Word of mouth, referrals or social proof is one of the most powerful marketing tools available to us as podcasters. Here's how to foster it for your podcast.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-do-i-get-my-listeners-to-share-my-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2daac7ef-1797-4474-a979-87cb330a3d6f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cdcf09b1-002a-4a3d-9544-f720bfd401a7/gh8obmju5e3jq2tszu-ji4z5.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2daac7ef-1797-4474-a979-87cb330a3d6f.mp3" length="4844733" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>201</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>201</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Let&apos;s be honest: when was the last time you shared a piece of content you liked with your friends or network? 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invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today marks the 200th episode of Podcast Accelerator, so it seems as good a time as any to reflect on how much this show, this industry and my audience has changed since I started it, and why evolution in podcasting is so essential.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - 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Today, I want to introduce you to the Podcast Discoverability Triangle and what it means for your marketing.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In order to be effective and really grow your show, you need to understand and create a marketing strategy that covers the three hurdles that every podcaster faces. 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Here's why when it comes to marketing your podcast, you need to think more like a business.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As a business owner, you think in terms of marketing campaigns. You set goals and outcomes, define messaging and personas. You test, measure, stop, revisit. As podcasters, we're the exact opposite. Here's why when it comes to marketing your podcast, you need to think more like a business.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcast-marketing-treat-your-show-like-a-business]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">dc12807a-4996-4dbd-9064-0537eae76816</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/595fe5d2-5ece-4eec-b344-914b3ee84fe2/ryxqczovr5u8o2tvdz6o-1me.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/dc12807a-4996-4dbd-9064-0537eae76816.mp3" length="4017525" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>198</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>198</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>As a business owner, you think in terms of marketing campaigns. 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Here's how to fix it.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are people out there that don't know what podcasts are! There could be - in fact, probably is - a big portion of your target audience out there, but they just don't know your podcast exists or how to access it. 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Here are some of my tried-and-tested ways to start doing that today.&nbsp;</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Listening to a podcast is an investment (here's looking at you, Dan Carlin). None of us can turn back time, so you need to be giving your audience the very best listening experience every single time they tune in. Here are some of my tried-and-tested ways to start doing that today.&nbsp;</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/your-podcast-listener-experience-needs-an-upgrade]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f2aa8847-9ee2-44de-b14a-9f2bd380da6b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ba39feeb-4bb4-45b5-8326-4b5efc826e83/mwxmt12ynfpfcesqkux-tkjm.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f2aa8847-9ee2-44de-b14a-9f2bd380da6b.mp3" length="4630901" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>196</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>196</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Listening to a podcast is an investment (here&apos;s looking at you, Dan Carlin). None of us can turn back time, so you need to be giving your audience the very best listening experience every single time they tune in. Here are some of my tried-and-tested ways to start doing that today.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Podcast Branding Misconceptions</title><itunes:title>Podcast Branding Misconceptions</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Not colours, fonts, logos or even your audio, but your living, breathing podcast brand. It's crucial to your podcast's growth, and in fact everything you do that is tied to your podcast, but is it truly reflective of what you want it to be?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Not colours, fonts, logos or even your audio, but your living, breathing podcast brand. It's crucial to your podcast's growth, and in fact everything you do that is tied to your podcast, but is it truly reflective of what you want it to be?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcast-branding-misconceptions]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8140c7a1-fb80-4616-8277-f7949f1d3d23</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/41f18dce-29bf-4c66-9b01-d2ff2d898ed2/hgwoad-7b-yd9bterm7ctrfm.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8140c7a1-fb80-4616-8277-f7949f1d3d23.mp3" length="4345652" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>195</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>195</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Not colours, fonts, logos or even your audio, but your living, breathing podcast brand. 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Here's why.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If your listeners are tapering off or your downloads have flattened, you might be tempted to produce more content to try and get your numbers back up. That's exactly what you SHOULDN'T be doing. Here's why.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-many-podcast-episodes-is-too-many]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7d0a2b4a-c633-471b-a0d1-4fbc20ae9c8d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/64b7345c-9111-40e0-91f1-b67794e4aa37/bw72zpsu9psyisuspoebzjwp.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7d0a2b4a-c633-471b-a0d1-4fbc20ae9c8d.mp3" length="3488373" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:14</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>194</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>194</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>If your listeners are tapering off or your downloads have flattened, you might be tempted to produce more content to try and get your numbers back up. 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Here's one thing to apply to your podcast in order to guarantee sustainable growth: testing.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcasting is a long game to play. A handful of episodes down the line, how do you continue to give your listeners what they want and stay relevant to their interests? How do you even find out what that is? Here's one thing to apply to your podcast in order to guarantee sustainable growth: testing.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/the-way-to-guarantee-sustained-podcast-growth]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b93c29c4-db74-45d5-b5e8-34f8e13775b1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/31fc042d-b27e-4685-99d4-d36df790af28/ca9zgqfqs2rgzyb26mu59vki.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b93c29c4-db74-45d5-b5e8-34f8e13775b1.mp3" length="4200899" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:44</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>193</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>193</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcasting is a long game to play. A handful of episodes down the line, how do you continue to give your listeners what they want and stay relevant to their interests? How do you even find out what that is? Here&apos;s one thing to apply to your podcast in order to guarantee sustainable growth: testing.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>How to Design a Podcast Listener Avatar</title><itunes:title>How to Design a Podcast Listener Avatar</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Your podcast probably doesn't have global appeal, and it doesn't need to, either. Instead of trying to get in Apple's Top 50, you need to be marketing to the people who will love and value your podcast. But who are they, and how do you reach them?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your podcast probably doesn't have global appeal, and it doesn't need to, either. Instead of trying to get in Apple's Top 50, you need to be marketing to the people who will love and value your podcast. But who are they, and how do you reach them?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-to-design-a-podcast-listener-avatar]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9beed3ba-b140-4a4a-b473-b4ca6207cf8f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0d5cfdf6-2bf6-42c3-b617-76ffc52cf73d/b9pjwkkysvuuhok9cmh6az87.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9beed3ba-b140-4a4a-b473-b4ca6207cf8f.mp3" length="6144145" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>11:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>192</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>192</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Your podcast probably doesn&apos;t have global appeal, and it doesn&apos;t need to, either. Instead of trying to get in Apple&apos;s Top 50, you need to be marketing to the people who will love and value your podcast. But who are they, and how do you reach them?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Forget What You Know About Podcast Marketing</title><itunes:title>Forget What You Know About Podcast Marketing</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It's a waste of energy trying to sell your podcast episodes to people who may not even want to listen. Here's my take on how to create a podcast marketing strategy that is focused, targeted, and aimed at every level of your podcast, not just growing downloads and listeners.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It's a waste of energy trying to sell your podcast episodes to people who may not even want to listen. Here's my take on how to create a podcast marketing strategy that is focused, targeted, and aimed at every level of your podcast, not just growing downloads and listeners.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/forget-what-you-know-about-podcast-marketing]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ed8faaa-adc6-42aa-8020-bdb14a14aac0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4a46a773-71e2-42c7-ba20-43dea474d3ad/qdwsd7scbyjyme-meksdywqj.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5ed8faaa-adc6-42aa-8020-bdb14a14aac0.mp3" length="4412835" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:30</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>191</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>191</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>It&apos;s a waste of energy trying to sell your podcast episodes to people who may not even want to listen. Here&apos;s my take on how to create a podcast marketing strategy that is focused, targeted, and aimed at every level of your podcast, not just growing downloads and listeners.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Importance of a Podcast Marketing Strategy</title><itunes:title>The Importance of a Podcast Marketing Strategy</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Podcasting is no different from any other media, content or business, but podcasters aren't told that they need an actual strategy when it comes to marketing their show. It's a HUGE problem when it comes to how to market your podcast!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcasting is no different from any other media, content or business, but podcasters aren't told that they need an actual strategy when it comes to marketing their show. It's a HUGE problem when it comes to how to market your podcast!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/the-importance-of-a-podcast-marketing-strategy]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">26bd7121-da86-4f45-bfd4-23f55fba73c6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/b3d46266-c161-4762-8973-2fba1ee7e0d4/96a07lzpe5wntjwfkzsn37ui.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/26bd7121-da86-4f45-bfd4-23f55fba73c6.mp3" length="4811964" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>190</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>190</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcasting is no different from any other media, content or business, but podcasters aren&apos;t told that they need an actual strategy when it comes to marketing their show. 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In today's episode, I'll break down our top 14 growth tips and how you can apply them to your show today.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I work with so many podcasters just like you and the single biggest question that I'm asked is about the best ways to market and promote a podcast. So, over the next couple of weeks, I'm focusing on the long-term strategies, tips and tactics to help. In today's episode, I'll break down our top 14 growth tips and how you can apply them to your show today.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-to-market-your-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">af147c85-06dd-481b-abbb-61d928ef2855</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/043f7f95-732d-43f5-bdf1-4f8100fab114/iawbfpdy34n1swuwl70wyrha.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/af147c85-06dd-481b-abbb-61d928ef2855.mp3" length="4277546" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>189</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>189</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>I work with so many podcasters just like you and the single biggest question that I&apos;m asked is about the best ways to market and promote a podcast. 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Today I want to talk about how you can make the best podcast merch possible and where to start!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Creating branded merch for your podcast is a definite milestone. It’s a big step towards creating a real buzz, culture and community for your show. 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There are still so many ways to reach your audience, promote your show, AND if you want, start building a list of your own.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I get questions all the time from people worried this subject. If you don’t have a podcast mailing list, don’t sweat! There are still so many ways to reach your audience, promote your show, AND if you want, start building a list of your own.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/should-i-build-an-email-list-for-my-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">99c3a297-b710-416f-91d5-e2fbac8509c1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7051ee85-4956-40f2-9d54-099d1cb363f9/lkokflgircrnzdixorpiehji.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/99c3a297-b710-416f-91d5-e2fbac8509c1.mp3" length="3780991" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>186</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>186</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>I get questions all the time from people worried this subject. 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Today I’m going to talk to you about why investing in the quality of your content is your best chance of growing your show!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s simple, really. A+ podcast production = loads of loyal listeners = more chances to make money. Today I’m going to talk to you about why investing in the quality of your content is your best chance of growing your show!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/do-you-need-to-make-the-best-podcast-of-all-time]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">be03ac9b-1c35-4ffe-b8e0-436a02d20f8e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/fea1f0d0-7ca6-4fcc-b28b-6009606a434f/pz7nj4cnkxtfso-yrgb0trhp.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/be03ac9b-1c35-4ffe-b8e0-436a02d20f8e.mp3" length="4311003" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>185</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>185</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>It’s simple, really. 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In today's episode I talk about how developing your individual voice and sharing your expertise drives your podcast brand, including some personal tips and experience.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your podcast brand isn't just about your cover art or how you sound  - it's about YOU. In today's episode I talk about how developing your individual voice and sharing your expertise drives your podcast brand, including some personal tips and experience.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/your-podcasts-brand-needs-more-of-you]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c04dcf4f-3958-4652-ba47-3620f36cbf47</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2f585c6d-d937-4fe0-b320-8bdafd35382b/-dgqgwgfr-sz4xtmqvui49k9.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c04dcf4f-3958-4652-ba47-3620f36cbf47.mp3" length="4113837" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>184</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>184</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How Many Podcast Listeners Do You Need to Make Money?</title><itunes:title>How Many Podcast Listeners Do You Need to Make Money?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I believe that any podcaster, big or small, can negotiate a sponsorship deal. As long as you can prove your audience can engage, you’re onto a winner. Here’s why your audience should be your number one priority if you want to make money.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I believe that any podcaster, big or small, can negotiate a sponsorship deal. As long as you can prove your audience can engage, you’re onto a winner. Here’s why your audience should be your number one priority if you want to make money.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-many-podcast-listeners-do-you-need-to-make-money]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">cee774bf-47bc-4fbe-b1a3-6f0f54504720</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/81d5e645-969c-4f89-af84-e7cc97c2b1f3/qie5rwetovyiullwj0lqefrz.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cee774bf-47bc-4fbe-b1a3-6f0f54504720.mp3" length="3536003" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>183</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>183</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>I believe that any podcaster, big or small, can negotiate a sponsorship deal. As long as you can prove your audience can engage, you’re onto a winner. Here’s why your audience should be your number one priority if you want to make money.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>How To Start A Coaching Programme From Your Podcast</title><itunes:title>How To Start A Coaching Programme From Your Podcast</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you’re thinking of setting up a course, coaching, membership structure or a consulting service around your podcast, don’t hold back. Here’s my experience of doing just that, and some of the things I wish I'd known when I started out!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’re thinking of setting up a course, coaching, membership structure or a consulting service around your podcast, don’t hold back. Here’s my experience of doing just that, and some of the things I wish I'd known when I started out!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-to-start-a-coaching-programme-from-your-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c75a5638-d78f-467f-8543-5ab741d4a21c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/aa58e284-9b87-4a01-b298-7ddb39196b35/-sxtbdyqo3zvuxyqq0pwu6ff.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c75a5638-d78f-467f-8543-5ab741d4a21c.mp3" length="5243334" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>182</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>182</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>If you’re thinking of setting up a course, coaching, membership structure or a consulting service around your podcast, don’t hold back. Here’s my experience of doing just that, and some of the things I wish I&apos;d known when I started out!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Should I Sell My Own Stuff On My Podcast?</title><itunes:title>Should I Sell My Own Stuff On My Podcast?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Almost half of Captivate's podcasters make the most money from selling their own products and services. If you’re thinking about starting a course, writing a book or designing your own merch, I’ve got one word of advice: go for it!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Almost half of Captivate's podcasters make the most money from selling their own products and services. If you’re thinking about starting a course, writing a book or designing your own merch, I’ve got one word of advice: go for it!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/should-i-sell-my-own-stuff-on-my-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c7f5c06d-3e9d-4ef3-84e5-d8f23fa4ebe2</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/687c8db1-9c09-4b47-82bb-fb1defd1720a/omgoxqnhflptdeybokbbeeft.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c7f5c06d-3e9d-4ef3-84e5-d8f23fa4ebe2.mp3" length="4035594" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:27</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>181</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>181</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Almost half of Captivate&apos;s podcasters make the most money from selling their own products and services. If you’re thinking about starting a course, writing a book or designing your own merch, I’ve got one word of advice: go for it!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Podcast Sponsorships: Why Niche Matters More Than Numbers</title><itunes:title>Podcast Sponsorships: Why Niche Matters More Than Numbers</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>As indie podcasters, we've cornered niches for our podcasts. With that comes a strong, well-owned point of view - aka, music to the ears of potential sponsors! Here’s why focusing on one thing really, really well can be super lucrative.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As indie podcasters, we've cornered niches for our podcasts. With that comes a strong, well-owned point of view - aka, music to the ears of potential sponsors! Here’s why focusing on one thing really, really well can be super lucrative.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcast-sponsorships-why-niche-matters-more-than-numbers]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">91e91198-cedd-4c30-9bb2-729cb360ff50</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7ad0261d-6845-4777-b5b2-a8bb630f6115/-k1dlnslrczc8li-5cyav7sk.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/91e91198-cedd-4c30-9bb2-729cb360ff50.mp3" length="3781830" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>180</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>180</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>As indie podcasters, we&apos;ve cornered niches for our podcasts. 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Here’s how I’ve made it work for my podcasts along with some practical tips for you to try yourself.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone and their dog has a Patreon for their podcast, right? Well, kinda - but if done right, it’s a surefire way start earning, build your community and offer bonus content to your listeners. Here’s how I’ve made it work for my podcasts along with some practical tips for you to try yourself.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/should-i-start-a-patreon-for-my-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5a400ca3-c84b-495a-abda-16984a6578f0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d921b767-898b-4947-84ce-189a13b5f6c8/suxzkry-sam-xkxp6utivzoj.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5a400ca3-c84b-495a-abda-16984a6578f0.mp3" length="4194691" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>179</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>179</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How Much Should I Charge For Premium Podcast Content?</title><itunes:title>How Much Should I Charge For Premium Podcast Content?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>So, you want to introduce premium content and encourage listener donations but you don’t want to rip your podcast listeners off. How can you make sure you’re rewarding listeners with valuable stuff they actually want? 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Let's dig in!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-to-make-money-from-podcasting-with-affiliate-marketing]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e36b631-492b-470d-a9e0-a75d080d6284</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/57ca145e-a5ea-4355-9a22-5cd71ff8097f/9pz3vyzy1o-akkj0d0mvvznm.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:01:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5e36b631-492b-470d-a9e0-a75d080d6284.mp3" length="5215482" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>171</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>171</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>You want to monetize your podcast using affiliate programmes, right? 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In today’s show, I’ll talk you through everything I know about affiliate marketing and how I’ve applied it (successfully!) to my own podcasts.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Affiliate marketing is where you receive a commission for referring people to a company, a product and/or a service. In today’s show, I’ll talk you through everything I know about affiliate marketing and how I’ve applied it (successfully!) to my own podcasts.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcast-affiliate-marketing-explained]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e363422a-cf09-4420-bbed-b44ad076fe15</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/9a8fe169-3ec4-4803-8754-bb0e44db1cae/ag-9drrpldjjfr8mebhlbkcm.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e363422a-cf09-4420-bbed-b44ad076fe15.mp3" length="4231950" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:52</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>170</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>170</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Affiliate marketing is where you receive a commission for referring people to a company, a product and/or a service. In today’s show, I’ll talk you through everything I know about affiliate marketing and how I’ve applied it (successfully!) to my own podcasts.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>How to Monetize Your Podcast - What To Do Before You Start</title><itunes:title>How to Monetize Your Podcast - What To Do Before You Start</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>So you want to start earning money from your show but you don’t know where to start. I’ve been there, and I’m here to tell you why the best place to start is looking at what you already have: a voice, your fans, and your brand.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So you want to start earning money from your show but you don’t know where to start. I’ve been there, and I’m here to tell you why the best place to start is looking at what you already have: a voice, your fans, and your brand.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-to-monetize-your-podcast-what-to-do-before-you-start]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">696945d5-27cc-4540-8a74-d214063a7e26</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7ead49fb-b665-4b8d-9734-f093f5c0bea6/h6rizahkopli-0z7vzdqdkgv.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/696945d5-27cc-4540-8a74-d214063a7e26.mp3" length="5944651" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:14</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>169</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>169</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How Do I Make Money From Podcasting?</title><itunes:title>How Do I Make Money From Podcasting?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Podcasts are a real labour of love, so it makes sense to want to get something back! This is the beginning of a whopping series about how to monetise your podcast with some easy, practical ideas to implement now. In this episode, I'm going to quickly run through the 15 ways you can make money from your podcast before diving in to each over the next month. </p><p>Link: <a href="https://www.captivate.fm/money" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.captivate.fm/money</a></p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp; <a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to <a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.excellence-expected.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">excellence-expected.com/aweber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcasts are a real labour of love, so it makes sense to want to get something back! This is the beginning of a whopping series about how to monetise your podcast with some easy, practical ideas to implement now. In this episode, I'm going to quickly run through the 15 ways you can make money from your podcast before diving in to each over the next month. </p><p>Link: <a href="https://www.captivate.fm/money" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.captivate.fm/money</a></p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp; <a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to <a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.excellence-expected.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">excellence-expected.com/aweber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-do-i-make-money-from-podcasting]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2db5e5d3-70ea-4617-9985-e91f3b8fa272</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/934a3ca1-1a32-4e9c-9f2e-f2f46f58f7b1/dyrds01sll4ajeaoiuzbazwx.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2db5e5d3-70ea-4617-9985-e91f3b8fa272.mp3" length="6043150" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>12:14</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>169</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>169</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcasts are a real labour of love, so it makes sense to want to get something back! This is the beginning of a whopping series about how to monetise your podcast with some easy, practical ideas to implement now. In this episode, I&apos;m going to quickly run through the 15 ways you can make money from your podcast before diving in to each over the next month.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Stop. Listen. Learn. #BlackLivesMatter</title><itunes:title>Stop. Listen. Learn. #BlackLivesMatter</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I have taken the decision to suspend The Podcast Accelerator for the week 8th to 12th June 2020 so that we can all spend more time learning about the issues affecting the BAME community both local to us and around the world.</p><p>As a caucasian male, surprisingly the small-minded local community around me as a child pushed me into experiencing racism first-hand as I was called "<em>Paki</em>", on account of my darker skin (my paternal grandmother came from a British family with a propensity to become very dark during the sunnier months) - this small minded stupidity continued as my mother went on to marry my step-father who is of South African descent.</p><p>As a child, I vividly remember my mother becoming very upset as one of our neighbours (an elderly Scottish lady) told the community that my step father was a "n*****" and that she'd have "n*****" children.</p><p>This disgusting behaviour sadly left me with a poor understanding of how this affects people across the world every single day and as a caucasian male, my adult life has largely been sheltered from the atrocities and injustice that affect so many. </p><p>I'm doing my best to learn how I can be better and what I can do to learn how to help to stop this world from being this way, in whatever way I can.</p><p>Actions speak louder than words. </p><p>Take some.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have taken the decision to suspend The Podcast Accelerator for the week 8th to 12th June 2020 so that we can all spend more time learning about the issues affecting the BAME community both local to us and around the world.</p><p>As a caucasian male, surprisingly the small-minded local community around me as a child pushed me into experiencing racism first-hand as I was called "<em>Paki</em>", on account of my darker skin (my paternal grandmother came from a British family with a propensity to become very dark during the sunnier months) - this small minded stupidity continued as my mother went on to marry my step-father who is of South African descent.</p><p>As a child, I vividly remember my mother becoming very upset as one of our neighbours (an elderly Scottish lady) told the community that my step father was a "n*****" and that she'd have "n*****" children.</p><p>This disgusting behaviour sadly left me with a poor understanding of how this affects people across the world every single day and as a caucasian male, my adult life has largely been sheltered from the atrocities and injustice that affect so many. </p><p>I'm doing my best to learn how I can be better and what I can do to learn how to help to stop this world from being this way, in whatever way I can.</p><p>Actions speak louder than words. </p><p>Take some.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/stop-listen-learn-blacklivesmatter]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4fe173f8-3877-4eeb-b8d8-4a964b186cba</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/564bcc8a-4041-45ed-9e98-9cfd0ed620db/unvgywgbqnpwecae-z6zlkfl.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4fe173f8-3877-4eeb-b8d8-4a964b186cba.mp3" length="9279024" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><itunes:summary>I have taken the decision to suspend The Podcast Accelerator for the week 8th to 12th June 2020 so that we can all spend more time learning about the issues affecting the BAME community both local to us and around the world.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Should I Tell My Podcast Audience If I Make a Mistake?</title><itunes:title>Should I Tell My Podcast Audience If I Make a Mistake?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>We all make mistakes and as podcasters, it's important to communicate when something goes wrong because we're a very, very personal medium. One of my listeners asked me how to handle this today, so here it is...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all make mistakes and as podcasters, it's important to communicate when something goes wrong because we're a very, very personal medium. One of my listeners asked me how to handle this today, so here it is...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/should-i-tell-my-audience-if-i-make-a-mistake]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">97618e92-e218-4e62-b1c0-f899666277f0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/48902a3b-9ed9-460a-9fbd-a443aa50015f/gxfeac2084g8ufipeo-v3s9b.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/97618e92-e218-4e62-b1c0-f899666277f0.mp3" length="4484031" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>167</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>167</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>We all make mistakes and as podcasters, it&apos;s important to communicate when something goes wrong because we&apos;re a very, very personal medium. One of my listeners asked me how to handle this today, so here it is...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>How to Properly Title Your Podcast Episodes</title><itunes:title>How to Properly Title Your Podcast Episodes</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Titling your podcast episodes is easy, right? Well, sure - but what about optimising them for clicks, search and more - is that important?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Titling your podcast episodes is easy, right? Well, sure - but what about optimising them for clicks, search and more - is that important?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-to-properly-title-your-podcast-episodes]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">dae7aa53-b8f6-4588-ae81-2e60b04b0a9d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3fd17983-c573-4bb6-aa37-1e43ccf4d2a5/qaujmmfomuvgznkzdhukv5nq.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/dae7aa53-b8f6-4588-ae81-2e60b04b0a9d.mp3" length="4633948" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>166</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>166</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Titling your podcast episodes is easy, right? Well, sure - but what about optimising them for clicks, search and more - is that important?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Should I Have a Separate Twitter Account for My Podcast?</title><itunes:title>Should I Have a Separate Twitter Account for My Podcast?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>One of my epic listeners, Charlie Whyman, has just launched a brand new podcast and she asked me over on Twitter whether or not she should have a separate Twitter account for it, or not. So... which is it?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of my epic listeners, Charlie Whyman, has just launched a brand new podcast and she asked me over on Twitter whether or not she should have a separate Twitter account for it, or not. So... which is it?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/should-i-have-a-separate-twitter-account-for-my-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1f954138-485c-41ca-aefd-0b818a688324</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/dc6b6478-cf1f-432e-bd1a-fab99258aec7/wiyhmshhh0ufqh9wdeqjlfre.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1f954138-485c-41ca-aefd-0b818a688324.mp3" length="4290476" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>165</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>165</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>One of my epic listeners, Charlie Whyman, has just launched a brand new podcast and she asked me over on Twitter whether or not she should have a separate Twitter account for it, or not. So... which is it?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>A Measured Fear of Spotify</title><itunes:title>A Measured Fear of Spotify</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Spotify is brilliant. I use it a LOT and yes, I use it to listen to podcasts. But, the platform and the brand's strategy in podcasting scares me. Here's why...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Spotify is brilliant. I use it a LOT and yes, I use it to listen to podcasts. But, the platform and the brand's strategy in podcasting scares me. Here's why...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/a-measured-fear-of-spotify]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">791ba0ef-04bd-4351-b9ec-f1c029cfaafc</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/02e3c9fc-2fdd-4e38-be28-cd640bec3868/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show-1.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/791ba0ef-04bd-4351-b9ec-f1c029cfaafc.mp3" length="4675470" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>164</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>164</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Spotify is brilliant. I use it a LOT and yes, I use it to listen to podcasts. But, the platform and the brand&apos;s strategy in podcasting scares me. Here&apos;s why...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Are We Too Hung Up on the Word &quot;Podcast&quot;?</title><itunes:title>Are We Too Hung Up on the Word &quot;Podcast&quot;?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This is going to get me some grief... I can feel it already. But, are we too hung up on calling our podcasts, well, "podcasts"? There's more to it than a quick OG podcaster Facebook complaint here and there...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is going to get me some grief... I can feel it already. But, are we too hung up on calling our podcasts, well, "podcasts"? There's more to it than a quick OG podcaster Facebook complaint here and there...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/are-we-too-hung-up-on-the-word-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e2838863-8580-4382-9274-1982b728e042</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/92761a6e-fc69-49d3-9a26-a6d3f6899377/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e2838863-8580-4382-9274-1982b728e042.mp3" length="5399379" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>163</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>163</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>This is going to get me some grief... I can feel it already. But, are we too hung up on calling our podcasts, well, &quot;podcasts&quot;? There&apos;s more to it than a quick OG podcaster Facebook complaint here and there...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>IAB Certification Explained</title><itunes:title>IAB Certification Explained</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a> last week gained IAB Tech Lab certification as a podcast host. The UK's only host to do this and the youngest podcast host to do so. But, what does it mean?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a> last week gained IAB Tech Lab certification as a podcast host. The UK's only host to do this and the youngest podcast host to do so. But, what does it mean?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/iab-certification-explained]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0a654d4a-4ef2-4d95-bcff-db9505944703</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/1a3ba2a5-3299-43d0-8cfb-43d4227f830d/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show-3.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0a654d4a-4ef2-4d95-bcff-db9505944703.mp3" length="4464084" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>162</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>162</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Captivate.fm last week gained IAB Tech Lab certification as a podcast host. The UK&apos;s only host to do this and the youngest podcast host to do so. But, what does it mean?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Not All Podcast Marketing is Created Equally, Pick a Focus</title><itunes:title>Not All Podcast Marketing is Created Equally, Pick a Focus</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>"Marketing" is a broad term and all good marketers know that they must specialise in something whilst having a broad general sense of the discipline. But, podcasters don't get that and they often bite off more than they can chew.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>"Marketing" is a broad term and all good marketers know that they must specialise in something whilst having a broad general sense of the discipline. But, podcasters don't get that and they often bite off more than they can chew.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/not-all-podcast-marketing-is-created-equally-pick-a-focus]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">22aa0e0e-400a-4e2b-9083-b39270902345</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3c6fbd6d-6104-41a7-8658-e560d43be8c5/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show-2.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/22aa0e0e-400a-4e2b-9083-b39270902345.mp3" length="4432884" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>161</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>161</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>&quot;Marketing&quot; is a broad term and all good marketers know that they must specialise in something whilst having a broad general sense of the discipline. But, podcasters don&apos;t get that and they often bite off more than they can chew.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>You Need to Be Specific About Your Podcasting Goals</title><itunes:title>You Need to Be Specific About Your Podcasting Goals</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I don't know why, but "take it to the next level" seems to be a goal that many podcasters have. What the heck does that even mean?! Let's dig into why you're underperforming here...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I don't know why, but "take it to the next level" seems to be a goal that many podcasters have. What the heck does that even mean?! Let's dig into why you're underperforming here...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/you-need-to-be-specific-about-your-podcasting-goals]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">73d254d1-ba55-4644-ab29-bf000f38dc80</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/1fc2f52b-0883-4a42-9153-2d84ba52f758/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show-1.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/73d254d1-ba55-4644-ab29-bf000f38dc80.mp3" length="4266719" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>160</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>160</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>I don&apos;t know why, but &quot;take it to the next level&quot; seems to be a goal that many podcasters have. What the heck does that even mean?! Let&apos;s dig into why you&apos;re underperforming here...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Treat Your Podcast Like a Business If You Expect It To Perform Like One!</title><itunes:title>Treat Your Podcast Like a Business If You Expect It To Perform Like One!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>So many podcasters ask me why their podcast isn't growing and, when we get to it, they expect their show to perform like a business but yet, treat it like a hobby! We need to talk about that, now.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So many podcasters ask me why their podcast isn't growing and, when we get to it, they expect their show to perform like a business but yet, treat it like a hobby! We need to talk about that, now.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/treat-your-podcast-like-a-business-if-you-expect-it-to-perform-like-one]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c288bfa-4e90-4cdb-b68b-c938060dd7ad</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/11b4763b-a8d5-4618-bf68-8bdac6c9adea/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5c288bfa-4e90-4cdb-b68b-c938060dd7ad.mp3" length="4052246" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>159</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>159</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>So many podcasters ask me why their podcast isn&apos;t growing and, when we get to it, they expect their show to perform like a business but yet, treat it like a hobby! 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invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The reason that I've been able to build several successful businesses over the years is largely due to having amazing people around me and the willingness to get my hands dirty to do the "little" work - but are you willing to do the same to grow your podcast?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - 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invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It's #GivingTuesdayPodcasts so, I decided to record a bonus episode recommending three brand new amazing podcasts to listen to, including <a href="https://www.twitter.com/gerryandersontv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@gerryandersontv</a>, <a href="https://www.twitter.com/srvd_vet" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@srvd_vet</a> and <a href="https://www.twitter.com/london_podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@london_podcast</a>!&nbsp;</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - 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it's nice to be nice and it's nice to be liked. That's why we love seeing reviews on our podcast, right? It's certainly not for other reasons like "growing our show", is it? Hmmmm let's look into this a little...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ok, I get it - it's nice to be nice and it's nice to be liked. 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But, as a podcaster you have a unique route into peoples' lives. So, in order to connect with your listeners you must promise to BE there for them. 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invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After publishing the last episode, a friend of mine and Captivate user Bevan Wilton emailed me saying he'd JUST gone through the process of changing the Apple ID associated with his podcast and gave me permission to share.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - 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But there was something else, too...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I had a great question in from a long time listener and friend this week asking whether or not they could change an Apple ID associated with their podcast. 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Being entrepreneurial is amazing, but we need to be realistic about the OTHER skills we need, first.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The amount of podcasters that I speak to who tag themselves a first-time entrepreneur because they start a podcast is staggering. 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sure, making it look nice is fairly straightforward - but there's nothing more frustrating than having your show rejected by Apple because of something in your cover art being not quite right. I've talked about it before, but want to revisit it for anyone struggling with the podcast cover art specifications.</span></p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Podcast cover art can be confusing - sure, making it look nice is fairly straightforward - but there's nothing more frustrating than having your show rejected by Apple because of something in your cover art being not quite right. I've talked about it before, but want to revisit it for anyone struggling with the podcast cover art specifications.</span></p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcast-cover-art-specifications-explained-simply]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2d93074e-8d19-4234-9909-14b230d3fa23</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/889667ea-1933-4de9-a8d7-dec3f4f7a439/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2d93074e-8d19-4234-9909-14b230d3fa23.mp3" length="8996264" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>149</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>149</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcast cover art can be confusing - sure, making it look nice is fairly straightforward - but there&apos;s nothing more frustrating than having your show rejected by Apple because of something in your cover art being not quite right. 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In this episode I discuss why the decision to transcribe your show may not be as easy as you think.</span></p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Transcription is something that some people swear by and others really do not like. But what are the pros and cons? In this episode I discuss why the decision to transcribe your show may not be as easy as you think.</span></p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/should-i-transcribe-my-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d1a1cfa-59a6-42f8-bfec-ad76a64e6e6a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ddd42594-dc28-4921-8367-8ca295470dad/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5d1a1cfa-59a6-42f8-bfec-ad76a64e6e6a.mp3" length="4728373" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>148</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>148</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Transcription is something that some people swear by and others really do not like. But what are the pros and cons? In this episode I discuss why the decision to transcribe your show may not be as easy as you think.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>A Million Podcasts! What Does it Mean For Your Show?</title><itunes:title>A Million Podcasts! What Does it Mean For Your Show?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">My good friend and Captivate advisor, Daniel J. Lewis, has this weekend released the data showing we're now at one MILLION active podcasts in Apple Podcasts. What does that mean for your show right now? Let's take a look see...</span></p><p><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">My good friend and Captivate advisor, Daniel J. Lewis, has this weekend released the data showing we're now at one MILLION active podcasts in Apple Podcasts. What does that mean for your show right now? Let's take a look see...</span></p><p><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/a-million-podcasts-what-does-it-mean-for-your-show]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">365d4c38-7593-4de1-a33b-5d24690a8ca1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15d9e745-8834-4921-ad03-344daab374df/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show-3.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/365d4c38-7593-4de1-a33b-5d24690a8ca1.mp3" length="4732123" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>147</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>147</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>My good friend and Captivate advisor, Daniel J. Lewis, has this weekend released the data showing we&apos;re now at one MILLION active podcasts in Apple Podcasts. What does that mean for your show right now? Let&apos;s take a look see...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Knee Jerk Podcasters, Let&apos;s Talk Monetization</title><itunes:title>Knee Jerk Podcasters, Let&apos;s Talk Monetization</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During the current pandemic, we're seeing more and more people flock to begin their podcasts, so much so, it'll probably become a meme at some point! But, there are two types of podcasters starting up: the long haulers and the knee jerkers. Let's have a chat here about some podcasting realism to help you through this.</span></p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During the current pandemic, we're seeing more and more people flock to begin their podcasts, so much so, it'll probably become a meme at some point! But, there are two types of podcasters starting up: the long haulers and the knee jerkers. Let's have a chat here about some podcasting realism to help you through this.</span></p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/knee-jerk-podcasters-lets-talk-monetization]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0ac84f46-d7b6-418a-b205-ddd7df180295</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f5d699a8-0fca-4bbc-ae79-a79b93b532bd/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show-2.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0ac84f46-d7b6-418a-b205-ddd7df180295.mp3" length="4355347" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>146</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>146</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>During the current pandemic, we&apos;re seeing more and more people flock to begin their podcasts, so much so, it&apos;ll probably become a meme at some point! 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Is there a way to find out how much of an episode a listener has listened to?</span></p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Right now in podcasting, the main success metric for most shows is the number of downloads that each episode receives. 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Let me introduce you to them!</span></p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At the heart of every great platform is a passionate, personal and conscientious support &amp; experience team. 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Let me introduce you to them!</span></p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/meet-the-captivate-podcaster-experience-team]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">011f599a-926e-4584-9da6-83f4a3b5d3b5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/1e2c1f77-3b40-4197-8a90-b28dce8767a3/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/011f599a-926e-4584-9da6-83f4a3b5d3b5.mp3" length="5347495" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>144</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>144</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>At the heart of every great platform is a passionate, personal and conscientious support &amp; experience team. 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Well, they do and that can mean that you have to wait a little for your show to be approved. Here's how it works.</span></p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Did you know that Apple Podcasts reviews podcasts manually right now? 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But, which mic should you choose to get started with, especially if you're budget conscious?</span></p><p><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Starting a podcast is fraught with decisions and the microphone that you use is one of the most important pieces of your early podcasting journey. But, which mic should you choose to get started with, especially if you're budget conscious?</span></p><p><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/what-is-the-best-microphone-to-start-a-new-podcast-with-for-under-100]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">cbdf5717-0bcd-4f42-9be9-7385547b5da9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f422921d-cf40-4b5f-b3f1-da0e12c8f155/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cbdf5717-0bcd-4f42-9be9-7385547b5da9.mp3" length="4325889" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>140</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>140</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Starting a podcast is fraught with decisions and the microphone that you use is one of the most important pieces of your early podcasting journey. 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As more podcasters look to extend their reach, I want to spend a little time today discussing my video setup so that you have a head start if YOU want to start introducing video to your podcast's marketing mix.</span></p><p><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Say what, Mark? Your video setup for podcasting?! As more podcasters look to extend their reach, I want to spend a little time today discussing my video setup so that you have a head start if YOU want to start introducing video to your podcast's marketing mix.</span></p><p><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/inside-my-video-setup-for-podcasting]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d3679d51-2d46-4e4f-847f-fbffcbdd58ac</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0c384c91-3302-4f87-9f76-adee79e09f77/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d3679d51-2d46-4e4f-847f-fbffcbdd58ac.mp3" length="5471110" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>139</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>139</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Say what, Mark? 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But, you need to help us to help you, here's how you can do that.</span></p><p><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We all need help from time to time and when it comes to podcasting, there're fewer people better to help you than your podcast hosting company's team of podcasting and tech geeks. But, you need to help us to help you, here's how you can do that.</span></p><p><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-to-get-the-best-support-from-your-podcast-hosting-team]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">af70424d-31b9-4d3b-a116-1d43a27bb089</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/42783835-f648-4783-b0e5-dac0e6f917ab/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/af70424d-31b9-4d3b-a116-1d43a27bb089.mp3" length="5460569" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>138</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>138</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>We all need help from time to time and when it comes to podcasting, there&apos;re fewer people better to help you than your podcast hosting company&apos;s team of podcasting and tech geeks. 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I've given it some thought and hope this helps.</span></p><p>﻿Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ok, let's address it. I've had a fair few emails this week asking me whether or not people should change how they podcast during this unprecedented time in our history. I've given it some thought and hope this helps.</span></p><p>﻿Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/covid19-an-honest-talk-about-podcasting]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4e1be132-e832-4a0e-8a91-a2526cdb6e42</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/36dbb07f-9da9-429b-9062-49b7bd5995e4/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4e1be132-e832-4a0e-8a91-a2526cdb6e42.mp3" length="4269400" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>137</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>137</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Ok, let&apos;s address it. I&apos;ve had a fair few emails this week asking me whether or not people should change how they podcast during this unprecedented time in our history. I&apos;ve given it some thought and hope this helps.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>3 Ways to Quickly Lower Your Podcast Website Bounce Rate</title><itunes:title>3 Ways to Quickly Lower Your Podcast Website Bounce Rate</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What is bounce rate? Why is it important to a podcaster and how the heck can we make ours as low as possible? Heck, WHY is "low" good when it comes to bounce rate?! Let's go...</span></p><p><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What is bounce rate? Why is it important to a podcaster and how the heck can we make ours as low as possible? Heck, WHY is "low" good when it comes to bounce rate?! Let's go...</span></p><p><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/3-ways-to-quickly-lower-your-podcast-website-bounce-rate]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">de457711-0669-4213-bf42-f74aeb86e4cf</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/20fc2238-59b6-4258-9800-f7e23fe0613c/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/de457711-0669-4213-bf42-f74aeb86e4cf.mp3" length="4969413" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>136</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>136</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>What is bounce rate? Why is it important to a podcaster and how the heck can we make ours as low as possible? Heck, WHY is &quot;low&quot; good when it comes to bounce rate?! Let&apos;s go...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>How Much Prep Time Should I Put into My Podcast?</title><itunes:title>How Much Prep Time Should I Put into My Podcast?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">How long does it take to prep for a high-quality podcast episode and how do you start that process? Well, the answer is that it's different for us all, but here are some pointers to help you plan the best episodes, every single time.</span></p><p><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">How long does it take to prep for a high-quality podcast episode and how do you start that process? 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I have one, Kieran has one and YOU as a podcaster have one whether you like it or not and that is why I recommend binging on Chris Ducker's Youpreneur FM podcast - learn why you need to nurture your personal brand as a podcaster! Check the show out at https://youpreneurfmpodcast.captivate.fm/listen.</span></p><p><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What is a personal brand and why should podcasters care? I have one, Kieran has one and YOU as a podcaster have one whether you like it or not and that is why I recommend binging on Chris Ducker's Youpreneur FM podcast - learn why you need to nurture your personal brand as a podcaster! Check the show out at https://youpreneurfmpodcast.captivate.fm/listen.</span></p><p><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/bingeworthy-podcasts-youpreneur-fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">90ea4bb4-2eeb-432b-8fbe-52da287ae767</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0a743b98-1e9b-4300-a19b-44b2525f61bd/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/90ea4bb4-2eeb-432b-8fbe-52da287ae767.mp3" length="4110434" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>134</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>134</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>What is a personal brand and why should podcasters care? 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But there's one person that also helps you to think differently as a podcaster, Mr. EvoTerra, and that's why today I recommend that you binge his show, Podcast Pontifications.</span></p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Much of the time I teach you with The Podcast Accelerator specific tactics, thought exercises and strategies to help you with your podcast. But there's one person that also helps you to think differently as a podcaster, Mr. EvoTerra, and that's why today I recommend that you binge his show, Podcast Pontifications.</span></p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/bingeworthy-podcasts-podcast-pontifications]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a9b7f3ca-a79c-40a1-a80e-364690f8dda5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2e4d51cc-b042-4098-bf14-c6c5764f8bff/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show-2.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a9b7f3ca-a79c-40a1-a80e-364690f8dda5.mp3" length="4017632" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:30</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>133</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>133</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Much of the time I teach you with The Podcast Accelerator specific tactics, thought exercises and strategies to help you with your podcast. But there&apos;s one person that also helps you to think differently as a podcaster, Mr. EvoTerra, and that&apos;s why today I recommend that you binge his show, Podcast Pontifications.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Bingeworthy Podcasts: Content10x</title><itunes:title>Bingeworthy Podcasts: Content10x</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We're all consuming a little more content this last few weeks and so this week, I've decided to recommend some bingeworthy shows that will complement your podcasting education. First up, it's Amy Woods and the Content10x podcast! Check Amy out at content10x.com.</span></p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We're all consuming a little more content this last few weeks and so this week, I've decided to recommend some bingeworthy shows that will complement your podcasting education. First up, it's Amy Woods and the Content10x podcast! Check Amy out at content10x.com.</span></p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/bingeworthy-podcasts-content10x]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c319b93f-260e-455a-8740-d27d3c60995a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3d6b02cd-5867-439d-b3e6-8d6280003577/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show-1.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c319b93f-260e-455a-8740-d27d3c60995a.mp3" length="3968541" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>132</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>132</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>We&apos;re all consuming a little more content this last few weeks and so this week, I&apos;ve decided to recommend some bingeworthy shows that will complement your podcasting education. 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So, Cat, here's my take!</span></p><p><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A friend of mine, Cat, who is a long-time listener to the show emailed me after episode 127 where I discuss how to find the right marketing partner. Cat asked me how to find a quality SEO partner now that she's found a marketing partner. So, Cat, here's my take!</span></p><p><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/finding-the-right-podcast-seo-partner]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">552f0b8e-8d8c-4471-93a6-a62eb4bde56f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d6bbedf5-0f1f-4650-9b3b-20f11a5606e7/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/552f0b8e-8d8c-4471-93a6-a62eb4bde56f.mp3" length="4478428" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>131</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>131</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>A friend of mine, Cat, who is a long-time listener to the show emailed me after episode 127 where I discuss how to find the right marketing partner. Cat asked me how to find a quality SEO partner now that she&apos;s found a marketing partner. So, Cat, here&apos;s my take!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>What is SEO and Why Care as a Podcaster?</title><itunes:title>What is SEO and Why Care as a Podcaster?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">SEO, or search engine optimization, is one of the core components of generating organic traffic on the web. As a former digital agency owner, I often get asked about why SEO is important for podcasters but first, what the heck is it?!</span></p><p><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">SEO, or search engine optimization, is one of the core components of generating organic traffic on the web. As a former digital agency owner, I often get asked about why SEO is important for podcasters but first, what the heck is it?!</span></p><p><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/what-is-seo-and-why-care-as-a-podcaster]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fd7713e0-d8f6-437c-a163-a15d73339880</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/770617cf-694f-44d1-88e2-e24b07b9cadb/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show-1.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fd7713e0-d8f6-437c-a163-a15d73339880.mp3" length="5575370" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:43</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>130</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>130</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Podfest Multimedia Expo Review 2020</title><itunes:title>Podfest Multimedia Expo Review 2020</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Rebel Base Media team just wrapped up a fun weekend at Podfest Multimedia Expo 2020 in Orlando. What was the skinny...? Here's my Podfest Multimedia Expo 2020 review!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Rebel Base Media team just wrapped up a fun weekend at Podfest Multimedia Expo 2020 in Orlando. What was the skinny...? Here's my Podfest Multimedia Expo 2020 review!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podfest-multimedia-expo-review-2020]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5cf35b14-8bab-412a-a922-59ac69d02f38</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2914a0a0-1bbf-4f27-acf1-8c6a6c6f3a68/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5cf35b14-8bab-412a-a922-59ac69d02f38.mp3" length="6577946" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>12:53</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>129</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>129</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>The Rebel Base Media team just wrapped up a fun weekend at Podfest Multimedia Expo 2020 in Orlando. What was the skinny...? Here&apos;s my Podfest Multimedia Expo 2020 review!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Best Mobile Podcasting Setup</title><itunes:title>The Best Mobile Podcasting Setup</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A huge thanks to Coach Rita for writing into me asking how I produce the show on the road - it's a great topic to dig into so let me give you the skinny right now!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A huge thanks to Coach Rita for writing into me asking how I produce the show on the road - it's a great topic to dig into so let me give you the skinny right now!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/the-best-mobile-podcasting-setup]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">48c03806-47cc-4878-a34b-694013bf760f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c6a03d24-e152-425a-b548-0d89fdb1e315/square-the-best-mobile-podcasting-setup.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/48c03806-47cc-4878-a34b-694013bf760f.mp3" length="5181989" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>128</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>128</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>A huge thanks to Coach Rita for writing in to me asking how I produce the show on the road - it&apos;s a great topic to dig into so let me give you the skinny right now!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>How to Find the Right Podcast Marketing Partner</title><itunes:title>How to Find the Right Podcast Marketing Partner</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Finding the right partner when the budget for investing in your podcast is tight, can be hard - especially if you're looking to hire someone like a marketer for your show. Here's how to make sure you don't waste your valuable investment. Thanks, Larry, for the question!</span></p><p><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Finding the right partner when the budget for investing in your podcast is tight, can be hard - especially if you're looking to hire someone like a marketer for your show. Here's how to make sure you don't waste your valuable investment. Thanks, Larry, for the question!</span></p><p><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-to-find-the-right-podcast-marketing-partner]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ced290f7-fb79-4e62-b8cf-94ed9d3169b0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5530f26e-f58a-4b06-8a5f-55e3c04ee58f/square-how-to-find-the-right-podcast-marketing-partner.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ced290f7-fb79-4e62-b8cf-94ed9d3169b0.mp3" length="4697204" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>127</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>127</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Finding the right partner when the budget for investing in your podcast is tight, can be hard - especially if you&apos;re looking to hire someone like a marketer for your show. Here&apos;s how to make sure you don&apos;t waste your valuable investment. Thanks, Larry, for the question!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>How to Invest in Your Podcast When You Have No Money!</title><itunes:title>How to Invest in Your Podcast When You Have No Money!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks to Danny Brown, a regular listener to the show for checking in after last weeks episode on recruiting your podcast team. Danny asks: how do you do that as a small show looking to grow with not quite as much to invest? Let's take a look...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks to Danny Brown, a regular listener to the show for checking in after last weeks episode on recruiting your podcast team. Danny asks: how do you do that as a small show looking to grow with not quite as much to invest? Let's take a look...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-to-invest-in-your-podcast-when-you-have-no-money]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2a7c9d15-6e08-4192-8550-0b4982856932</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/51be5370-f968-4ab4-b759-0c617a4f01f2/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show-2.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2a7c9d15-6e08-4192-8550-0b4982856932.mp3" length="4994288" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>126</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>126</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Thanks to Danny Brown, a regular listener to the show for checking in after last weeks episode on recruiting your podcast team. Danny asks: how do you do that as a small show looking to grow with not quite as much to invest? Let&apos;s take a look...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>What is Apple Building Next in Podcasting?</title><itunes:title>What is Apple Building Next in Podcasting?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Apple is building something, or some things, in podcasting - of that, I have no doubt. But what? Well, I've spent a while collating my thoughts into this deep-dive analysis. Check out the blog post at https://rebelbasemedia.io/apple-podcasting-developments/ or join me as I give you the audio version.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Apple is building something, or some things, in podcasting - of that, I have no doubt. But what? Well, I've spent a while collating my thoughts into this deep-dive analysis. Check out the blog post at https://rebelbasemedia.io/apple-podcasting-developments/ or join me as I give you the audio version.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/what-is-apple-building-next-in-podcasting]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f2aa6274-371f-4bc4-8124-24a645964a5e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cd97c4de-51f6-44fd-9cb5-a7592b4a7dde/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show-1.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f2aa6274-371f-4bc4-8124-24a645964a5e.mp3" length="24361075" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>49:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>125</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>125</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Apple is building something, or some things, in podcasting - of that, I have no doubt. But what? Well, I&apos;ve spent a while collating my thoughts into this deep-dive analysis. Check out the blog post at https://rebelbasemedia.io/apple-podcasting-developments/ or join me as I give you the audio version.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>How Often Should I Publish My Podcast?</title><itunes:title>How Often Should I Publish My Podcast?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Podcast publishing schedules are often a hot topic and we see so many support requests asking for the "right" schedule. So let's answer this one right now... what is the right publishing schedule for your podcast?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcast publishing schedules are often a hot topic and we see so many support requests asking for the "right" schedule. So let's answer this one right now... what is the right publishing schedule for your podcast?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-often-should-i-publish-my-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">bcac5315-bf5f-4e4a-ae6c-8d6dd716ac95</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2148408e-9344-42fd-a523-b59d5cd29c10/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bcac5315-bf5f-4e4a-ae6c-8d6dd716ac95.mp3" length="4439671" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>124</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>124</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcast publishing schedules are often a hot topic and we see so many support requests asking for the &quot;right&quot; schedule. So let&apos;s answer this one right now... what is the right publishing schedule for your podcast?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>How to Recruit Your Podcast Team</title><itunes:title>How to Recruit Your Podcast Team</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Overwhelm is hard and in podcasting, things can really get on top of you because heck, there's always someone telling you that you need to do extra stuff to promote your show - I get it and want to talk about hiring your team to help, today.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Overwhelm is hard and in podcasting, things can really get on top of you because heck, there's always someone telling you that you need to do extra stuff to promote your show - I get it and want to talk about hiring your team to help, today.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-to-recruit-your-podcast-team]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">53f2ee4b-de80-48d1-a763-ea2834a9f359</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/2b858e6b-882a-4905-9609-0dfdf2617c07/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/53f2ee4b-de80-48d1-a763-ea2834a9f359.mp3" length="4603399" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>123</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>123</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Overwhelm is hard and in podcasting, things can really get on top of you because heck, there&apos;s always someone telling you that you need to do extra stuff to promote your show - I get it and want to talk about hiring your team to help, today.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>What I Learned from Podcast Movement Evolutions, Year One</title><itunes:title>What I Learned from Podcast Movement Evolutions, Year One</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Last week the Rebel Base Media team descended upon Los Angeles for the inaugural Podcast Movement Evolutions event. In some ways, the event was very familiar. In others, not so much. Here's what I learned.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week the Rebel Base Media team descended upon Los Angeles for the inaugural Podcast Movement Evolutions event. In some ways, the event was very familiar. In others, not so much. Here's what I learned.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/what-i-learned-from-podcast-movement-evolutions-year-one]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">50324bf8-befa-4041-bb09-274a17ef5bbf</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a56a1d53-01ad-4b5d-8fd4-d9374ab0bb77/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show-1.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/50324bf8-befa-4041-bb09-274a17ef5bbf.mp3" length="7425146" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>14:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>122</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>122</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The Podcast Academy, Let&apos;s All Just Take a Minute, Please?</title><itunes:title>The Podcast Academy, Let&apos;s All Just Take a Minute, Please?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>With the recent announcement of The Podcast Academy, it's clear that the industry's moment of perceived maturity is beginning to hit us hard. Having written about the divide between indie and the business of podcasting before, here's my take on the recent fall out from the announcement at Podcast Movement Evolutions.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the recent announcement of The Podcast Academy, it's clear that the industry's moment of perceived maturity is beginning to hit us hard. Having written about the divide between indie and the business of podcasting before, here's my take on the recent fall out from the announcement at Podcast Movement Evolutions.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/have-all-ships-stopped-rising-in-podcasting-lets-all-calm-down-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7061614c-bf7e-4e3e-8a13-e813d26b5c2d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/44c664fc-e965-4c42-8727-8769b0455011/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show-4.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7061614c-bf7e-4e3e-8a13-e813d26b5c2d.mp3" length="8508482" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>16:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>121</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>121</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>With the recent announcement of The Podcast Awards it&apos;s clear that the industry&apos;s moment of perceived maturity is beginning to hit us hard. Having written about the divide between indie and the business of podcasting before, here&apos;s my take on the recent fall out from the announcement at Podcast Movement Evolutions.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Becoming Comfortable with Your Voice as a New Podcaster</title><itunes:title>Becoming Comfortable with Your Voice as a New Podcaster</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I met a lady called Priya this week at Podcast Movement Evolutions and, after some chat, I could tell that she was so excited to launch her show but then she told me that she was worried about hearing her voice back and even putting it out there at all. So Priya, this is for you.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I met a lady called Priya this week at Podcast Movement Evolutions and, after some chat, I could tell that she was so excited to launch her show but then she told me that she was worried about hearing her voice back and even putting it out there at all. So Priya, this is for you.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/becoming-comfortable-with-your-voice-as-a-new-podcaster]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">07e60b31-efc9-4ba0-93d3-1c1147db8878</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3ee7c96c-57d4-4d40-990e-f78776bbfaac/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show-2.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/07e60b31-efc9-4ba0-93d3-1c1147db8878.mp3" length="5354043" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>120</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>120</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>I met a lady called Priya this week at Podcast Movement Evolutions and, after some chat, I could tell that she was so excited to launch her show but then she told me that she was worried about hearing her voice back and even putting it out there at all. 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But honestly, if it was that easy then everyone would be doing it. Let's speak some truth here.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There's a big movement in podcasting that focusses on growth-hacking your way to the top of the podcasting space. But honestly, if it was that easy then everyone would be doing it. Let's speak some truth here.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/about-that-1-growth-hack-for-podcasters-youve-been-promised]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5824ba3a-c386-4758-85db-0f0658d175b6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e8b37a22-4a37-4496-ba86-334e1e54eaf1/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5824ba3a-c386-4758-85db-0f0658d175b6.mp3" length="5063470" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>118</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>118</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Podcast Movement Evolutions, A Personal Preview</title><itunes:title>Podcast Movement Evolutions, A Personal Preview</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week sees the inaugural Podcast Movement Evolutions conference hit Los Angeles, California. 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invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcasts are the trendiest ways for business people, entrepreneurs and more to gain exposure - the trouble is, many guest booking services and guests alike are taking advantage of hosts and honestly, putting out repeatable rubbish.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-not-to-pitch-to-be-a-podcast-guest]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">72987374-2e62-49f0-a332-0f7dee09d2e6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/6eeefb63-e995-45a1-9a0d-132eb524e051/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show-2.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/72987374-2e62-49f0-a332-0f7dee09d2e6.mp3" length="4787207" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>112</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>112</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcasts are the trendiest ways for business people, entrepreneurs and more to gain exposure - 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I know this has been happening for such a long time now, but it's time to call BS on a lot of it. Sounds like my style, right?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It seems there's a trend in podcasting right now to want to start a podcast and monetize it immediately. I know this has been happening for such a long time now, but it's time to call BS on a lot of it. Sounds like my style, right?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/please-set-realistic-podcast-monetization-goals-early-on]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">05a950d2-bbb4-40ec-a8ce-3aaadd481375</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/81c0cd6a-c412-4f42-99aa-0ef9581b1628/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/05a950d2-bbb4-40ec-a8ce-3aaadd481375.mp3" length="4339137" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>111</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>111</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Can I Get Fixed-Price Podcast Sponsorship Instead of CPM?</title><itunes:title>Can I Get Fixed-Price Podcast Sponsorship Instead of CPM?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is there merit in exploring a fixed-price sponsorship model for your podcast as opposed to being held at the whim of a low CPM rate that relies solely on download numbers? I believe so, you know.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is there merit in exploring a fixed-price sponsorship model for your podcast as opposed to being held at the whim of a low CPM rate that relies solely on download numbers? I believe so, you know.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/can-i-get-fixed-price-podcast-sponsorship-instead-of-cpm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f68cdce-0175-4e39-a0c1-89c6e7342c49</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f6c51901-c242-41f5-92ed-288b7f21eedd/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5f68cdce-0175-4e39-a0c1-89c6e7342c49.mp3" length="4784936" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>110</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>110</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Is there merit in exploring a fixed-price sponsorship model for your podcast as opposed to being held at the whim of a low CPM rate that relies solely on download numbers? 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Should you launch like this?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I've covered this before to a degree, but more and more new podcasters are beginning to adopt launch strategies that didn't exist even just a year ago. This is thanks to more widespread use of the RSS tag that allows you to mark an episode as a trailer, plus the ability to defer launch date within Apple Podcasts. Should you launch like this?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/should-i-launch-my-podcast-with-just-a-trailer]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5478a6ba-3dfb-470b-aca4-a5eea5714fc1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3cae7d59-aaf8-40a3-88b9-2a276bec7997/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5478a6ba-3dfb-470b-aca4-a5eea5714fc1.mp3" length="4655440" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>109</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>109</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>I&apos;ve covered this before to a degree, but more and more new podcasters are beginning to adopt launch strategies that didn&apos;t exist even just a year ago. 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With so much to do and more cropping up each day, how do you avoid podcaster burnout?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcasting is hard and most podcasters, at least indies like you and I, are producing our shows in our spare time around jobs, study and real-life. With so much to do and more cropping up each day, how do you avoid podcaster burnout?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-to-avoid-podcaster-burnout]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0898700e-d133-409d-b33c-662802454405</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/bacbcd03-3c6d-43d0-9b05-705141a4611d/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show-1.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0898700e-d133-409d-b33c-662802454405.mp3" length="5976057" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>11:37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>108</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>108</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcasting is hard and most podcasters, at least indies like you and I, are producing our shows in our spare time around jobs, study and real-life. With so much to do and more cropping up each day, how do you avoid podcaster burnout?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Is Running a Meet-up for My Podcast a Good Idea?</title><itunes:title>Is Running a Meet-up for My Podcast a Good Idea?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Podcasting is all about people, no matter the growth of the industry and tech or advertising innovations that we're seeing. There's nothing more powerful than connecting with other humans, so should you run a meet-up for your podcast?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcasting is all about people, no matter the growth of the industry and tech or advertising innovations that we're seeing. 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There are a few options for this, here are my favourites.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This may sound so simple to seasoned podcasters, but new podcasters still wonder how to record their guests remotely every single day. There are a few options for this, here are my favourites.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/106-how-to-record-a-remote-podcast-guest-interview]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">49bc6fa3-f7b2-45a6-8adb-fc56571b2d4c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/dd7b701d-abf8-44ba-b1b4-7f41515c48ee/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/49bc6fa3-f7b2-45a6-8adb-fc56571b2d4c.mp3" length="5141160" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>106</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>106</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>This may sound so simple to seasoned podcasters, but new podcasters still wonder how to record their guests remotely every single day. 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It's what we sell, more often than not, so how protective should we be over those numbers and should we announce them publicly?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcasters' currency is download numbers, right?! It's what we sell, more often than not, so how protective should we be over those numbers and should we announce them publicly?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/should-you-announce-your-download-numbers]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">95bf3005-096f-46cc-b98d-003869a2cdba</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/926178ae-76a4-47e6-94e5-2df38c3877e8/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/95bf3005-096f-46cc-b98d-003869a2cdba.mp3" length="4513826" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>105</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>105</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcasters&apos; currency is download numbers, right?! 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But what about pre-marketing?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Barely ANY podcaster markets their show enough, but when they think about marketing they're often thinking about marketing their most recent episode AFTER it has been released. But what about pre-marketing?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/should-i-pre-market-my-podcast-episodes]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b7880f47-8440-459b-9db7-86e187796343</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c67765c9-c9cb-4935-b308-7ccdd45b2ad4/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b7880f47-8440-459b-9db7-86e187796343.mp3" length="4425837" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>104</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>104</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Barely ANY podcaster markets their show enough, but when they think about marketing they&apos;re often thinking about marketing their most recent episode AFTER it has been released. 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Here's my take on it...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There's a huge focus in certain podcasting circles about batching your show and, whilst it has merit, it's not always the most effective way of recording your show for growth. Here's my take on it...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-far-ahead-should-i-batch-record-my-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8e8da82c-ba1e-4dbd-b138-fff80a41cc4b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/7c2ee810-9fe0-4ac8-bd20-93bafff84c4d/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8e8da82c-ba1e-4dbd-b138-fff80a41cc4b.mp3" length="4618350" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:44</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>103</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>103</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>There&apos;s a huge focus in certain podcasting circles about batching your show and, whilst it has merit, it&apos;s not always the most effective way of recording your show for growth. 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The answers may surprise you but hey, it's a great way to kick off the year!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy New Year! I'm back and I'm bringing with me some straight-talking chit-chat today about exactly how you should be measuring your podcast's success this year. The answers may surprise you but hey, it's a great way to kick off the year!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-to-measure-success-for-your-podcast-this-year]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">efc4558f-4315-473d-a944-b8ed14de91d0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/8a98fc51-8ec1-459a-b640-003b13790293/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/efc4558f-4315-473d-a944-b8ed14de91d0.mp3" length="5539357" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:38</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>102</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>102</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Happy New Year! I&apos;m back and I&apos;m bringing with me some straight-talking chit-chat today about exactly how you should be measuring your podcast&apos;s success this year. 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These three emails are vital to send to your new email subscribers.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We’re told lots as podcasters about lead magnets, signing people up to our own email list so that we own the data and it’s hammered into us that we need to do this. 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These three emails are vital to send to your new email subscribers.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/the-first-three-emails-every-podcaster-should-send-to-a-new-email-subscriber]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f3ce035d-030f-4e33-ad9e-460b95e12557</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c0bbde9e-feec-409b-8e62-2cdaee5b03c5/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f3ce035d-030f-4e33-ad9e-460b95e12557.mp3" length="6518788" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>12:37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>96</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>96</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Learn Apple&apos;s New Podcast Marketing Tools</title><itunes:title>Learn Apple&apos;s New Podcast Marketing Tools</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Apple continues to chip away at their podcasting platform, releasing tidbits of features semi-regularly now. Ramping up to a big release/overhaul/new toolset, perhaps, in my opinion but for now, let's dive into their new podcast marketing tools! Here's the link to them, too: https://tools.applemediaservices.com/apple-podcasts</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Apple continues to chip away at their podcasting platform, releasing tidbits of features semi-regularly now. Ramping up to a big release/overhaul/new toolset, perhaps, in my opinion but for now, let's dive into their new podcast marketing tools! Here's the link to them, too: https://tools.applemediaservices.com/apple-podcasts</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/learn-apples-new-podcast-marketing-tools]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2be5d00a-af36-42e0-80d8-436a7dbb94ac</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4b800b65-b10a-417f-b823-cd9ff5578b47/square-mark-asquiths-podcast-accelerator-show-2.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2be5d00a-af36-42e0-80d8-436a7dbb94ac.mp3" length="5538561" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>95</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>95</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Apple continues to chip away at their podcasting platform, releasing tidbits of features semi-regularly now. 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Well, I think both...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcasting is such a flexible medium but your audience expects it to be extremely clear when you publish, but do you need a consistent schedule or just really good communication? 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Heck, why should YOU do it to build a bigger listenership?!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Remember when people said newspapers would die, or that email is dead? 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Heck, why should YOU do it to build a bigger listenership?!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/print-marketing-for-podcasters-seriously]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1a4bec3c-c301-48c0-98d6-f65ff79749d1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/dfbe3b23-8503-493c-afad-5ca8f6e4d4d6/Square-Mark-Asquith-s-Podcast-Accelerator-Show.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1a4bec3c-c301-48c0-98d6-f65ff79749d1.mp3" length="4360514" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>93</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>93</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Remember when people said newspapers would die, or that email is dead? 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Is it really worth risking your brand so early when you don't have the answers?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Despite my belief that podcast companies over-complicate the early stages of a podcast, everything post-launch is extremely difficult - well, the growth part is at least. So sure, you have a podcast and could teach someone to launch, but what then? Is it really worth risking your brand so early when you don't have the answers?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/you-have-a-podcast-but-please-dont-become-a-coach-yet]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8c02eac3-5e02-4780-b728-b2ba8407a688</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/e6cb4f14-45a8-4879-933d-9dc160e31d5c/Square-Mark-Asquith-s-Podcast-Accelerator-Show.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8c02eac3-5e02-4780-b728-b2ba8407a688.mp3" length="4813182" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:07</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>92</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>92</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Despite my belief that podcast companies over-complicate the early stages of a podcast, everything post-launch is extremely difficult - well, the growth part is at least. So sure, you have a podcast and could teach someone to launch, but what then? Is it really worth risking your brand so early when you don&apos;t have the answers?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Ad-Retargeting for Podcasters, Yay or Nay?</title><itunes:title>Ad-Retargeting for Podcasters, Yay or Nay?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>We're getting "markety" today on the show. We've discussed recently the idea of a quality podcast website for your show, but could we be doing more retargeting to help people through our listener acquisition flow?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We're getting "markety" today on the show. We've discussed recently the idea of a quality podcast website for your show, but could we be doing more retargeting to help people through our listener acquisition flow?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/ad-retargeting-for-podcasters-yay-or-nay]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d5ff4ccd-fdb4-472e-a418-85a0c3413df1</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3546adcf-118e-4e73-939e-169f1a1c0d17/Square-Mark-Asquith-s-Podcast-Accelerator-Show.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d5ff4ccd-fdb4-472e-a418-85a0c3413df1.mp3" length="4987477" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>91</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>91</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>We&apos;re getting &quot;markety&quot; today on the show. We&apos;ve discussed recently the idea of a quality podcast website for your show, but could we be doing more retargeting to help people through our listener acquisition flow?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Doing Too Much, Too Soon - The Creator Curse!</title><itunes:title>Doing Too Much, Too Soon - The Creator Curse!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I LOVE podcasting and run 3 active shows. But, I didn't start that way and when we built Captivate, we realised that well, creators gon' create! But, it's easy to do too much too soon and never gain any actual traction - let's talk about that...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I LOVE podcasting and run 3 active shows. But, I didn't start that way and when we built Captivate, we realised that well, creators gon' create! But, it's easy to do too much too soon and never gain any actual traction - let's talk about that...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/doing-too-much-too-soon-the-creator-curse]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2d05a075-716c-41fd-882e-0141a61fcc37</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4f37d0de-7711-4d87-aa86-3bd3eab62807/Square-Mark-Asquith-s-Podcast-Accelerator-Show.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2d05a075-716c-41fd-882e-0141a61fcc37.mp3" length="4399641" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>90</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>90</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>I LOVE podcasting and run 3 active shows. But, I didn&apos;t start that way and when we built Captivate, we realised that well, creators gon&apos; create! But, it&apos;s easy to do too much too soon and never gain any actual traction - let&apos;s talk about that...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>New Apple Podcast Launch Options</title><itunes:title>New Apple Podcast Launch Options</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Apple Podcasts is getting more and more updates recently and as 2020 rolls around, I've no doubt the team at Apple are lining up more and more sweet features for us. So, what have they just done with this new podcast launch function?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Apple Podcasts is getting more and more updates recently and as 2020 rolls around, I've no doubt the team at Apple are lining up more and more sweet features for us. So, what have they just done with this new podcast launch function?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/new-apple-podcast-launch-options]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1d12a188-68c6-43eb-8905-2978d2ee0269</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/c44d8e8b-5332-4878-ad35-0c0dfb47298c/Square-Mark-Asquith-s-Podcast-Accelerator-Show.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1d12a188-68c6-43eb-8905-2978d2ee0269.mp3" length="4798302" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>89</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>89</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Apple Podcasts is getting more and more updates recently and as 2020 rolls around, I&apos;ve no doubt the team at Apple are lining up more and more sweet features for us. So, what have they just done with this new podcast launch function?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>How to Choose a Podcast Domain Name</title><itunes:title>How to Choose a Podcast Domain Name</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Let's continue the podcast website chat! Today I want to talk about domains, the must-dos, the absolutely must-not-dos and some of the common mistakes I see people, businesses and yes podcasters too, making with their domain name choices.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let's continue the podcast website chat! Today I want to talk about domains, the must-dos, the absolutely must-not-dos and some of the common mistakes I see people, businesses and yes podcasters too, making with their domain name choices.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-to-choose-a-podcast-domain-name]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c2a72bee-b94f-4b2e-a71a-4109e6b6c3a8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ce875bd1-a4a2-4f29-89a6-d041a359c56a/Square-Mark-Asquith-s-Podcast-Accelerator-Show.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c2a72bee-b94f-4b2e-a71a-4109e6b6c3a8.mp3" length="6286036" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>12:14</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>88</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>88</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Let&apos;s continue the podcast website chat! Today I want to talk about domains, the must-dos, the absolutely must-not-dos and some of the common mistakes I see people, businesses and yes podcasters too, making with their domain name choices.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Does My Podcast Really Need a Website, Though?</title><itunes:title>Does My Podcast Really Need a Website, Though?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Remember, the second you record a smidgen of audio and release it to the world, you become a brand to <em>someone</em>. And, just like any brand, you need a way to build trust - but is a website the way to do that for a podcaster?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Remember, the second you record a smidgen of audio and release it to the world, you become a brand to <em>someone</em>. And, just like any brand, you need a way to build trust - but is a website the way to do that for a podcaster?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/does-my-podcast-really-need-a-website-though]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c7ac1db8-4a10-4fc5-8c28-396fc38e2809</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/15b9994f-7480-4b1a-8f61-4077065ba2f6/Square-Mark-Asquith-s-Podcast-Accelerator-Show.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c7ac1db8-4a10-4fc5-8c28-396fc38e2809.mp3" length="5377817" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>87</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>87</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Remember, the second you record a smidgen of audio and release it to the world, you become a brand to someone. And, just like any brand, you need a way to build trust - but is a website the way to do that for a podcaster?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Sponsorships, Right or Wrong for You? Is There More to It?</title><itunes:title>Sponsorships, Right or Wrong for You? Is There More to It?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It's super rare that I do podcast interviews but every now and then I like to mix it up. So, it's with great pleasure that I welcome my friend and all-round marketing super-bod, David Bain, to the show to talk through the rights and wrongs of podcast sponsorships for your show.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It's super rare that I do podcast interviews but every now and then I like to mix it up. So, it's with great pleasure that I welcome my friend and all-round marketing super-bod, David Bain, to the show to talk through the rights and wrongs of podcast sponsorships for your show.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/sponsorships-right-or-wrong-for-you-is-there-more-to-it]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6e6a9454-ca87-4c78-9637-02da07f3295d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3ac19311-8d04-4b7a-be53-9d56ece6d7d3/Square-Mark-Asquith-s-Podcast-Accelerator-Show.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6e6a9454-ca87-4c78-9637-02da07f3295d.mp3" length="19377708" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>19:44</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>86</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>86</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>It&apos;s super rare that I do podcast interviews but every now and then I like to mix it up. So, it&apos;s with great pleasure that I welcome my friend and all-round marketing super-bod, David Bain, to the show to talk through the rights and wrongs of podcast sponsorships for your show.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Apple Podcasts API Explained, What It Is and Why It Matters</title><itunes:title>The Apple Podcasts API Explained, What It Is and Why It Matters</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Apple's podcast API is one of those unseen behemoths that sits behind the scenes, never troubles anyone but yet powers a LOT of the podcasting industry - so what is it and why should you care?!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Apple's podcast API is one of those unseen behemoths that sits behind the scenes, never troubles anyone but yet powers a LOT of the podcasting industry - so what is it and why should you care?!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/the-apple-podcasts-api-explained-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2f3cea7f-17fd-4aee-bd8c-0e1f81b94702</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/54ecb63c-0838-4e3c-90a6-de21721edc30/Square-Mark-Asquith-s-Podcast-Accelerator-Show.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2f3cea7f-17fd-4aee-bd8c-0e1f81b94702.mp3" length="8696179" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>85</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>85</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Apple&apos;s podcast API is one of those unseen behemoths that sits behind the scenes, never troubles anyone but yet powers a LOT of the podcasting industry - 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From the confusion between Google Play and Google Podcasts to the "weird" way that Google finds your show if you aren't a techie, Google has big ambitions in the space but isn't always as user-friendly as you'd expect.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ok, let's talk Google. From the confusion between Google Play and Google Podcasts to the "weird" way that Google finds your show if you aren't a techie, Google has big ambitions in the space but isn't always as user-friendly as you'd expect.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-do-i-get-my-podcast-in-google-podcasts]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">10deea24-6b50-44a3-b6d3-22664e1f57a0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/00956291-4e16-4b2d-8118-0b4ca38fd9dc/Square-Mark-Asquith-s-Podcast-Accelerator-Show.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/10deea24-6b50-44a3-b6d3-22664e1f57a0.mp3" length="10082866" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>84</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>84</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Ok, let&apos;s talk Google. 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The same goes for your podcast editor, the budget range is wide but the quality range matches what you spend!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How long is a piece of string? Nay, that's the wrong question... what do you need the string to do and what do you expect of it? The same goes for your podcast editor, the budget range is wide but the quality range matches what you spend!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-much-does-a-podcast-editor-cost]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">dada7db5-e26e-4b97-998a-3a3fc2d0a9f8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/cbb03de0-42e1-433e-a3a1-94566dd0e754/Square-Mark-Asquith-s-Podcast-Accelerator-Show.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/dada7db5-e26e-4b97-998a-3a3fc2d0a9f8.mp3" length="8533325" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>83</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>83</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>How long is a piece of string? Nay, that&apos;s the wrong question... what do you need the string to do and what do you expect of it? The same goes for your podcast editor, the budget range is wide but the quality range matches what you spend!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Purposeful Networking for Podcasters with Vision</title><itunes:title>Purposeful Networking for Podcasters with Vision</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I'm known for moving quickly and somehow being able to access difficult places and people relatively quickly. Why? Because my vision is clear and my purpose highly focussed. This lesson from business can be applied to podcasting, too.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.excellence-expected.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">excellence-expected.com/aweber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I'm known for moving quickly and somehow being able to access difficult places and people relatively quickly. Why? Because my vision is clear and my purpose highly focussed. This lesson from business can be applied to podcasting, too.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.excellence-expected.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">excellence-expected.com/aweber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/purposeful-networking-for-podcasters-with-vision]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">bb3695fa-2978-406a-9f82-5f1b9a6d7d44</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/a1eb7f86-a156-4417-aeeb-0c27cb96ffbd/Square-Mark-Asquith-s-Podcast-Accelerator-Show.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bb3695fa-2978-406a-9f82-5f1b9a6d7d44.mp3" length="5108084" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>82</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>82</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>I&apos;m known for moving quickly and somehow being able to access difficult places and people relatively quickly. Why? Because my vision is clear and my purpose highly focussed. This lesson from business can be applied to podcasting, too.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Should I Livestream My Podcast, Too?</title><itunes:title>Should I Livestream My Podcast, Too?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This is a question that came in during my Podcast Accelerator mastermind session from my friend Stephanie Lee and, having experimented with live streaming my podcast, I have a few thoughts on the matter.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a question that came in during my Podcast Accelerator mastermind session from my friend Stephanie Lee and, having experimented with live streaming my podcast, I have a few thoughts on the matter.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/should-i-livestream-my-podcast-too]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d0716090-df91-4cdc-b5ee-587ee836ec19</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/4d4a5ea5-7f2c-48eb-8dc0-f54501768656/Square-Mark-Asquith-s-Podcast-Accelerator-Show.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d0716090-df91-4cdc-b5ee-587ee836ec19.mp3" length="8487132" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>81</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>81</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>This is a question that came in during my Podcast Accelerator mastermind session from my friend Stephanie Lee and, having experimented with live streaming my podcast, I have a few thoughts on the matter.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Is Podcasting Too Saturated to Start? No, But...</title><itunes:title>Is Podcasting Too Saturated to Start? No, But...</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Podcasting is booming but it's never too late to start because ultimately, this medium is about finding your people and connecting, long-term, with them. But, you have to stay up to date with the medium - you can't do what you did 4, 6, 10 years ago.&nbsp;</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcasting is booming but it's never too late to start because ultimately, this medium is about finding your people and connecting, long-term, with them. But, you have to stay up to date with the medium - you can't do what you did 4, 6, 10 years ago.&nbsp;</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/is-podcasting-too-saturated-to-start-no-but-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e8aa2a63-1d10-4ff6-a00f-630eb9a06eff</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/17fdb45b-086b-45ea-b7fe-0e311c5745b9/Square-Mark-Asquith-s-Podcast-Accelerator-Show-4-.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e8aa2a63-1d10-4ff6-a00f-630eb9a06eff.mp3" length="9130594" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:05</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>80</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>80</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcasting is booming but it&apos;s never too late to start because ultimately, this medium is about finding your people and connecting, long-term, with them. But, you have to stay up to date with the medium - you can&apos;t do what you did 4, 6, 10 years ago.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Why Do Podcasting Companies Try to Complicate Things?</title><itunes:title>Why Do Podcasting Companies Try to Complicate Things?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Being in podcasting now for 6 years or so, I can honestly say that one of the biggest things holding the industry's reputation back is that many of the 'old school' people in the industry still try to hold on to podcasting being complicated, generally making newer podcasters feel bad about themselves and treating them like fools. This has to stop.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Being in podcasting now for 6 years or so, I can honestly say that one of the biggest things holding the industry's reputation back is that many of the 'old school' people in the industry still try to hold on to podcasting being complicated, generally making newer podcasters feel bad about themselves and treating them like fools. This has to stop.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/why-do-podcasting-companies-try-to-complicate-things]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">82949ebe-98da-474f-9951-7adb43f54cc9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4471faa-c15f-4c26-b9ba-cf5d5c131eaf/Square-Mark-Asquith-s-Podcast-Accelerator-Show-4-.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/82949ebe-98da-474f-9951-7adb43f54cc9.mp3" length="11800427" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>11:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>79</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>79</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Being in podcasting now for 6 years or so, I can honestly say that one of the biggest things holding the industry&apos;s reputation back is that many of the &apos;old school&apos; people in the industry still try to hold on to podcasting being complicated, generally making newer podcasters feel bad about themselves and treating them like fools. 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invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By far one of the biggest support questions that we see via Captivate.fm and Podcast Websites is "I've published a new episode but it's not on Apple Podcasts yet, why is that?" - well, here's why.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/why-does-it-take-a-while-for-apple-podcasts-to-show-my-new-episode]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">477dd665-da2d-43ca-ac0b-bf95294d1dc3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/fc9f720c-e843-4e51-8c98-10ca06cdd625/Square-Mark-Asquith-s-Podcast-Accelerator-Show.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/477dd665-da2d-43ca-ac0b-bf95294d1dc3.mp3" length="11672984" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>13:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>78</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>78</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>By far one of the biggest support questions that we see via Captivate.fm and Podcast Websites is &quot;I&apos;ve published a new episode but it&apos;s not on Apple Podcasts yet, why is that?&quot; - 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In fact, I love reading so much that I'd rather do that than watch TV any day of the week. And it got me thinking that podcasters, often, are being taught to spin up shows without too much thought - but to podcast, you need to be able to tell a story, just like George Lucas, Scott Snyder and Stephen King.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I bloody love Star Wars, and I bloody love DC Comics. In fact, I love reading so much that I'd rather do that than watch TV any day of the week. And it got me thinking that podcasters, often, are being taught to spin up shows without too much thought - but to podcast, you need to be able to tell a story, just like George Lucas, Scott Snyder and Stephen King.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/the-only-thing-you-need-to-be-a-podcaster-is-nothing-to-do-with-tech]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a1e85039-762f-4984-bb35-d54106eca84d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/779cb4ca-2505-4d85-b4d1-f90dc6cd5826/Square-Mark-Asquith-s-Podcast-Accelerator-Show-3-.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a1e85039-762f-4984-bb35-d54106eca84d.mp3" length="7374670" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>77</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>77</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>I bloody love Star Wars, and I bloody love DC Comics. In fact, I love reading so much that I&apos;d rather do that than watch TV any day of the week. And it got me thinking that podcasters, often, are being taught to spin up shows without too much thought - but to podcast, you need to be able to tell a story, just like George Lucas, Scott Snyder and Stephen King.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Case Against Free Podcast Hosting</title><itunes:title>The Case Against Free Podcast Hosting</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Rightly or wrongly, people start their shows using free podcast hosting and the reason is simple - it is free! But, there comes a point (usually very quickly) when you should be moving from that free hosting to something that you control, own and can scale with.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rightly or wrongly, people start their shows using free podcast hosting and the reason is simple - it is free! 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marketing platform by Rebel Base Media.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Introducing Captivate Insider, covering news, feature release round-ups and behind-the-scenes of the Captivate.fm podcast hosting, analytics &amp; 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And I don't mean "Sure, I'll have a bazillion downloads and be an 'entrepreneur' in 4 days" - I mean a brand vision, because that's what you are - you're a brand and every brand has a vision. Let's dive in...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a podcasting vision? And I don't mean "Sure, I'll have a bazillion downloads and be an 'entrepreneur' in 4 days" - I mean a brand vision, because that's what you are - you're a brand and every brand has a vision. Let's dive in...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/the-importance-of-a-podcasting-vision]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6de87891-7e99-46e7-a44e-98cad14acfc3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork-mirror.captivate.fm/652b58bc-9de4-4ab6-a73c-79b9e5ee6172/Square-Mark-Asquith-s-Podcast-Accelerator-Show-1-.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6de87891-7e99-46e7-a44e-98cad14acfc3.mp3" length="9739966" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:44</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>71</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>71</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Do you have a podcasting vision? 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But, engagement is hard and there's one big thing you're probably doing wrong, in my opinion, when it comes to listener engagement.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/why-wont-my-listeners-engage-with-me]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">14e550df-d0a3-430b-aa53-b4ea1c0c94f5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork-mirror.captivate.fm/6ba2e0cd-af9c-4425-915d-e64ae52d509d/Square-Mark-Asquith-s-Podcast-Accelerator-Show.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/14e550df-d0a3-430b-aa53-b4ea1c0c94f5.mp3" length="10370997" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>70</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>70</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>We&apos;re so often enamoured by a spike in downloads that we forget that the real goal with a podcast is to build an engaged set of listeners. 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invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I've produced over 1,100 podcast episodes over the last five years and no matter the show, the topic or the outlet, three lessons recur time and again: patience, personal critique and humility - three keys to podcasting longevity.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/3-lessons-ive-learned-from-over-1-100-episodes]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6dbdca18-2f1d-496a-b661-b127bc72ef90</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork-mirror.captivate.fm/939795e7-9f16-401e-afe4-5d76b3127b3f/Square-Mark-Asquith-s-Podcast-Accelerator-Show.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6dbdca18-2f1d-496a-b661-b127bc72ef90.mp3" length="7768849" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>69</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>69</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>I&apos;ve produced over 1,100 podcast episodes over the last five years and no matter the show, the topic or the outlet, three lessons recur time and again: patience, personal critique and humility - 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That's why today, I'm shining a spotlight on my friend Rick Clemons, the bold move expert!</p><p>In Rick's words:</p><p>Let's get real. Dump the tough guy stance. Quit following the unwritten rules of manhood. It's time for you to own up, man up, and show up the way that you're meant to...your way!</p><p>If you feel vulnerable, be vulnerable. Tired of carry the breadwinner load, then stop. Want more than the corner office, then do something about it. Not sure how to be a rock star in your relationship, then say so.</p><p>It's time for you to make your bold move, stop sugar coating your bullshit, ask for help, take scary risks, wallow in the unknown, and live life on your terms.</p><p>40 Plus: Real Men. Real Talk. Podcast. We're talking about the stuff that scares the crap out of us. Each week, host Rick Clemons, dives in with 15 minutes of raw, real talk about man junk, and yes, every once in awhile we will even talk about that junk between your legs. From sex and relationships, to fears and vulnerabilities, career challenges to body image, it's a no holds barred approach guaranteed to get you uncomfortable in your manhood, to help you strip away the toxic, traditional, man rules we guys think we are supposed to be in the world.&nbsp;</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Life isn't always easy, but the thing that separates out those who succeed from those who don't is their willingness to step up and make bold choices. That's why today, I'm shining a spotlight on my friend Rick Clemons, the bold move expert!</p><p>In Rick's words:</p><p>Let's get real. Dump the tough guy stance. Quit following the unwritten rules of manhood. 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And a brand is more than audio, a brand is an experience which is why, as part of my International Podcast Day celebrations, I'm spotlighting one of the best niche podcasters in the world, Carm Capriotto!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I'm a firm believer in podcasters building and acting like, from day one, a brand. And a brand is more than audio, a brand is an experience which is why, as part of my International Podcast Day celebrations, I'm spotlighting one of the best niche podcasters in the world, Carm Capriotto!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/spotlight-carm-capriotto-remarkable-results]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0976b599-f03f-45dc-993f-6c7295a59c24</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0976b599-f03f-45dc-993f-6c7295a59c24.mp3" length="8878021" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>65</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>65</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>I&apos;m a firm believer in podcasters building and acting like, from day one, a brand. 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It’s a place where you will hear their stories, their passion, their legacy.</p><p>You don’t have to live in London to truly appreciate its magnificent diverse culture, history, architecture, arts and most of all, its people - Londoners.</p><p>Whether you live in London, are visiting our wonderful capital city for the first time or like me are fascinated by the people who have left their mark, this is the place for you.&nbsp;</p><p>Twice a month you will hear from London’s most inspiring and fascinating personalities, many of whom you may never have heard of before, but who have a unique voice and story to tell.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As we approach International Podcast Day, I'm spending the next week or so highlighting independent podcasters who I feel are doing a great job of building a brand around their voice - first up, Steve Lazarus from Your London Legacy (@YourLondonLegacy).</p><p>As described by Steve:</p><p>Your London Legacy is a podcast for people who love London, by people who love London. It’s a place where you will hear their stories, their passion, their legacy.</p><p>You don’t have to live in London to truly appreciate its magnificent diverse culture, history, architecture, arts and most of all, its people - Londoners.</p><p>Whether you live in London, are visiting our wonderful capital city for the first time or like me are fascinated by the people who have left their mark, this is the place for you.&nbsp;</p><p>Twice a month you will hear from London’s most inspiring and fascinating personalities, many of whom you may never have heard of before, but who have a unique voice and story to tell.</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/introducing-your-london-legacy-by-steve-lazarus]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a063a2dc-ac4c-4133-8057-f008b5723a04</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2019 09:01:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a063a2dc-ac4c-4133-8057-f008b5723a04.mp3" length="5072200" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>02:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Spotlight: Steve Lazarus, Your London Legacy</title><itunes:title>Spotlight: Steve Lazarus, Your London Legacy</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>As we approach International Podcast Day, I'm spending the next week or so highlighting independent podcasters who I feel are doing a great job of building a brand around their voice - 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invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As we approach International Podcast Day, I'm spending the next week or so highlighting independent podcasters who I feel are doing a great job of building a brand around their voice - first up, Steve Lazarus from Your London Legacy.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - 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But, wait a second before chasing that "big-name" guest - will it really do anything for your download numbers?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp; Captivate.fm, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to RebelBaseMedia.io/grow.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” - MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/do-big-name-guests-really-boost-downloads]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f5cac1a1-a172-426c-8a42-caf37731aae8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f5cac1a1-a172-426c-8a42-caf37731aae8.mp3" length="6474623" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:14</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>63</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>63</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>The interview format is rife in certain niches and done well, it can be a wonderfully engaging format. 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The truth is that so many podcasters aim for a membership income stream without realising two key things: they're a TON of work and you NEED an audience, and I mean a real audience!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Memberships are superb, they allow "passive" income - well, kinda. 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And, as podcasting grows the power is in creating a tribe of people who love you and your personality - so why are you only being 60% "real"?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcasting is hyper-personal, perhaps the most personal of any content medium. And, as podcasting grows the power is in creating a tribe of people who love you and your personality - so why are you only being 60% "real"?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/your-podcasts-brand-needs-more-of-you]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">aa125b7c-b262-4ab6-8d01-8b22e9ec76b4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/aa125b7c-b262-4ab6-8d01-8b22e9ec76b4.mp3" length="8582253" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>60</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>60</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcasting is hyper-personal, perhaps the most personal of any content medium. 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Sometimes you do need to take a hiatus - and that's totally fine - but there is a right way to do it.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Look, I get it - podcasting can be pretty draining and as much as "batching" can help it's not always doable. Sometimes you do need to take a hiatus - and that's totally fine - but there is a right way to do it.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-to-properly-take-a-podcast-hiatus]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">446a6cc3-905a-44e2-850a-25648990b019</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/446a6cc3-905a-44e2-850a-25648990b019.mp3" length="8509433" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>59</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>59</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Look, I get it - podcasting can be pretty draining and as much as &quot;batching&quot; can help it&apos;s not always doable. 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invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As the creator of Captivate.fm I'm fortunate enough to see all types of cover art, from the good to the bad to the sometimes rejected - and this is by far the biggest reason we see those rejections.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-to-make-sure-your-podcast-cover-art-doesnt-get-rejected]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a5a87194-cc59-41b5-8cf0-47bbe3785afe</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a5a87194-cc59-41b5-8cf0-47bbe3785afe.mp3" length="8219095" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:05</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>58</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>58</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>As the creator of Captivate.fm I&apos;m fortunate enough to see all types of cover art, from the good to the bad to the sometimes rejected - 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But, editing your show as a longer-form podcaster has more benefits than just cutting out the "ums" and "ahs" - you should really be editing way more...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Honestly, I don't edit my show too much but as a short-form podcast, that's kind of ok. But, editing your show as a longer-form podcaster has more benefits than just cutting out the "ums" and "ahs" - you should really be editing way more...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/you-should-probably-be-editing-more-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a7e59079-1900-4c0d-aa9a-23e23f870a64</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a7e59079-1900-4c0d-aa9a-23e23f870a64.mp3" length="8238120" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>57</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Honestly, I don&apos;t edit my show too much but as a short-form podcast, that&apos;s kind of ok. But, editing your show as a longer-form podcaster has more benefits than just cutting out the &quot;ums&quot; and &quot;ahs&quot; - you should really be editing way more...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Has Podcasting Hit a Plateau?</title><itunes:title>Has Podcasting Hit a Plateau?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Podcasting is everywhere these days. We're always hearing about this golden age of podcasting, but I have another take on it - as podcasting enters its teenage years, has it hit a plateau?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp; Captivate.fm, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to RebelBaseMedia.io/grow.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” - MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcasting is everywhere these days. We're always hearing about this golden age of podcasting, but I have another take on it - as podcasting enters its teenage years, has it hit a plateau?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp; Captivate.fm, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to RebelBaseMedia.io/grow.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” - MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/has-podcasting-hit-a-plateau]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">adbfe9a5-20af-4cc1-9a23-84585b1c2ce5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/adbfe9a5-20af-4cc1-9a23-84585b1c2ce5.mp3" length="9817470" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:50</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>56</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>56</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcasting is everywhere these days. 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I've talked about it before, but now the big guys are here it's time to take some action.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wrapping up my Podcast Movement 2019 content for this year, I'm digging into the skill that I believe you need to focus on to become a better podcaster instantly. I've talked about it before, but now the big guys are here it's time to take some action.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcast-movement-recap-the-one-lesson-we-all-need-to-learn-as-podcasters]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1e9bedef-5e5b-4f5b-967f-e7edf969e545</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1e9bedef-5e5b-4f5b-967f-e7edf969e545.mp3" length="7555710" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:27</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>55</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>55</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Wrapping up my Podcast Movement 2019 content for this year, I&apos;m digging into the skill that I believe you need to focus on to become a better podcaster instantly. 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Today, my friend Jordan Harbinger  joins me from Podcast Movement to discuss the difference between good and great podcast content.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcasting is easy. But being a great podcaster isn't and one of the most challenging parts of the medium is honing the craft content creations. Today, my friend Jordan Harbinger  joins me from Podcast Movement to discuss the difference between good and great podcast content.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcast-movement-sessions-honing-your-podcasting-craft-jordan-harbinger]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9b416d6e-13dd-490a-a120-90bb35699f2a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9b416d6e-13dd-490a-a120-90bb35699f2a.mp3" length="9140613" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>54</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>54</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcasting is easy. But being a great podcaster isn&apos;t and one of the most challenging parts of the medium is honing the craft content creations. Today, my friend Jordan Harbinger  joins me from Podcast Movement to discuss the difference between good and great podcast content.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Podcast Movement Sessions: Podcasting Into the Future, James Cridland</title><itunes:title>Podcast Movement Sessions: Podcasting Into the Future, James Cridland</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I'm fortunate enough to have spent a lot of time with James Cridland, editor of Podnews and advisor to Captivate.fm. There are few people who love the industry as James does and who are more insuisitive about podcasting than he. So, when James talks, it's worth listening.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I'm fortunate enough to have spent a lot of time with James Cridland, editor of Podnews and advisor to Captivate.fm. There are few people who love the industry as James does and who are more insuisitive about podcasting than he. So, when James talks, it's worth listening.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcast-movement-sessions-podcasting-into-the-future-james-cridland]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4e61e19b-f780-4ee0-a5cb-be6224f03377</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4e61e19b-f780-4ee0-a5cb-be6224f03377.mp3" length="10509988" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>53</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>53</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>I&apos;m fortunate enough to have spent a lot of time with James Cridland, editor of Podnews and advisor to Captivate.fm. There are few people who love the industry as James does and who are more insuisitive about podcasting than he. So, when James talks, it&apos;s worth listening.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Podcast Movement Sessions: Evo Terra, Staying Ahead as an Indie Podcaster</title><itunes:title>Podcast Movement Sessions: Evo Terra, Staying Ahead as an Indie Podcaster</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I meet a lot of people and most of them become friends, but few have struck me quite as much as Evo Terra, the OG podcast contrarian and the man who literally wrote the book on podcasting. So I asked Evo what we indie creators can do to stay ahead of all of the new tech and money flowing into our industry. It's a must-listen from one of our Captivate.fm advisors.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I meet a lot of people and most of them become friends, but few have struck me quite as much as Evo Terra, the OG podcast contrarian and the man who literally wrote the book on podcasting. So I asked Evo what we indie creators can do to stay ahead of all of the new tech and money flowing into our industry. It's a must-listen from one of our Captivate.fm advisors.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcast-movement-sessions-evo-terra-staying-ahead-as-an-indie-podcaster]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3613087f-312e-4451-9f9d-3ccfd812a670</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3613087f-312e-4451-9f9d-3ccfd812a670.mp3" length="14645778" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>14:49</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>52</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>52</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>I meet a lot of people and most of them become friends, but few have struck me quite as much as Evo Terra, the OG podcast contrarian and the man who literally wrote the book on podcasting. So I asked Evo what we indie creators can do to stay ahead of all of the new tech and money flowing into our industry. It&apos;s a must-listen from one of our Captivate.fm advisors.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Podcast Movement Sessions: Conference Collisions with Chris Krimitsos</title><itunes:title>Podcast Movement Sessions: Conference Collisions with Chris Krimitsos</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>My good friend Chris Krimitsos joins me today to talk about the power of community for indie podcasters and why people are so vital to any podcast's success. Not to be missed!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My good friend Chris Krimitsos joins me today to talk about the power of community for indie podcasters and why people are so vital to any podcast's success. Not to be missed!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcast-movement-sessions-conference-collisions-with-chris-krimitsos]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9cbd4db9-e7a2-47b1-83da-ccd95beefdd8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9cbd4db9-e7a2-47b1-83da-ccd95beefdd8.mp3" length="6742254" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:31</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>51</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>51</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>My good friend Chris Krimitsos joins me today to talk about the power of community for indie podcasters and why people are so vital to any podcast&apos;s success. Not to be missed!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Podcast Movement Sessions: Turning One Episode into 10x Content Pieces with Amy Woods</title><itunes:title>Podcast Movement Sessions: Turning One Episode into 10x Content Pieces with Amy Woods</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>I've talked SO much about podcasters being on the content hamster wheel of continual production but without new ideas, what can you do to get off that hamster wheel? Well, how about repurposing your content...? 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Well, rather than produce more content to increase your downloads, why not experiment with certain types of "more" content to test new ideas for your "main" content, without needing to commit to crazy long-term increased production?&nbsp;</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So, you've stagnated a little and your downloads aren't growing - what do you do? 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Well, rather than produce more content to increase your downloads, why not experiment with certain types of &quot;more&quot; content to test new ideas for your &quot;main&quot; content, without needing to commit to crazy long-term increased production?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Wrong Way to Promote Your Guest Appearance on Another Show</title><itunes:title>The Wrong Way to Promote Your Guest Appearance on Another Show</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Ok I've talked about how to work with guests to produce a show that their audience will love, but what about when YOU are the one guesting? How can you give the best to your audience whilst doing the same for the host of the show?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ok I've talked about how to work with guests to produce a show that their audience will love, but what about when YOU are the one guesting? How can you give the best to your audience whilst doing the same for the host of the show?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/the-wrong-way-to-promote-your-guest-appearance-on-another-show]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f008612e-6601-487a-8d45-1b9e2a79dd8a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f008612e-6601-487a-8d45-1b9e2a79dd8a.mp3" length="6565807" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>45</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Ok I&apos;ve talked about how to work with guests to produce a show that their audience will love, but what about when YOU are the one guesting? How can you give the best to your audience whilst doing the same for the host of the show?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>What to Do the Day After You Publish an Episode</title><itunes:title>What to Do the Day After You Publish an Episode</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most podcasters think that being on the content hamster wheel is great - just keep producing and the numbers will come. But that's just not true. You have to do more than that so why do so many podcasters just work hard on their marketing on the day of publishing?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most podcasters think that being on the content hamster wheel is great - just keep producing and the numbers will come. But that's just not true. You have to do more than that so why do so many podcasters just work hard on their marketing on the day of publishing?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/what-to-do-the-day-after-you-publish-an-episode]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d6d56d0-764e-46d0-b552-31b34c0d16c2</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5d6d56d0-764e-46d0-b552-31b34c0d16c2.mp3" length="8915495" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>44</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Most podcasters think that being on the content hamster wheel is great - just keep producing and the numbers will come. But that&apos;s just not true. You have to do more than that so why do so many podcasters just work hard on their marketing on the day of publishing?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Stop Over Analysing and Hit Record!</title><itunes:title>Stop Over Analysing and Hit Record!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hey look, I know it's scary to hit record for the first time, but you got this - I promise. The best way to begin anything is with small steps and an eye on practice, podcasting is no different so stop rewriting your format, your scripts and your ideas and just hit record, just once!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey look, I know it's scary to hit record for the first time, but you got this - I promise. The best way to begin anything is with small steps and an eye on practice, podcasting is no different so stop rewriting your format, your scripts and your ideas and just hit record, just once!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/stop-over-analysing-and-hit-record]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8147dd26-9fd9-41d6-bd93-8ec3f7f6b03b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8147dd26-9fd9-41d6-bd93-8ec3f7f6b03b.mp3" length="7533246" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>43</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Hey look, I know it&apos;s scary to hit record for the first time, but you got this - I promise. The best way to begin anything is with small steps and an eye on practice, podcasting is no different so stop rewriting your format, your scripts and your ideas and just hit record, just once!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Please, Stop Buying Podcasting Gear! 🤬</title><itunes:title>Please, Stop Buying Podcasting Gear! 🤬</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Argh this drives me nuts. When something isn't working with your podcast, the last thing you should do is throw money at it and buy new gear! Let me demystify a few things about mics and podcasting gear right here...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Argh this drives me nuts. When something isn't working with your podcast, the last thing you should do is throw money at it and buy new gear! 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By digging deeper into this, we can learn what it takes to build true fans amongst our listener base.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all want more listeners, but do we truly understand what separates a true listener from a casual lurker? 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This is "inside out" marketing, where you market your episode based on the knowledge you already have about it, you're on the "inside" - trouble is, no one else is there with you and the marketing you're doing probably isn't working.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I've got some bad news for you, you're marketing your podcast for YOU, not for your listeners. This is "inside out" marketing, where you market your episode based on the knowledge you already have about it, you're on the "inside" - trouble is, no one else is there with you and the marketing you're doing probably isn't working.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/youre-marketing-your-podcast-inside-out-and-its-costing-you]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">115e1f56-2d20-407c-a694-988657bb31de</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/115e1f56-2d20-407c-a694-988657bb31de.mp3" length="10007484" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>40</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>I&apos;ve got some bad news for you, you&apos;re marketing your podcast for YOU, not for your listeners. 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invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I got an email from my friend Arnie last week asking me how best to prepare for his first ever podcasting conference, and it's not the first time I've been asked so... as a bit of a podcast conference veteran, let's dig in to my tips!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-to-prepare-to-max-out-a-podcasting-conference]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">438122bb-d002-44dd-b001-01a59df30ab8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/438122bb-d002-44dd-b001-01a59df30ab8.mp3" length="13478046" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>13:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>39</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>I got an email from my friend Arnie last week asking me how best to prepare for his first ever podcasting conference, and it&apos;s not the first time I&apos;ve been asked so... as a bit of a podcast conference veteran, let&apos;s dig in to my tips!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Why Are You Changing Your Podcast Too Much?</title><itunes:title>Why Are You Changing Your Podcast Too Much?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Like any touring band, you'll get sick of saying the same things over and over and repeating the same format time and again. But instead of making changes for the sake of it and confusing your audience, maybe it's time to double down because after all, each episode may be the very first for a new listener, right?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Like any touring band, you'll get sick of saying the same things over and over and repeating the same format time and again. But instead of making changes for the sake of it and confusing your audience, maybe it's time to double down because after all, each episode may be the very first for a new listener, right?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/why-are-you-changing-your-podcast-too-much]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">777bff98-1991-4fef-b924-c5c46b2765a7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/777bff98-1991-4fef-b924-c5c46b2765a7.mp3" length="9150416" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:05</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>38</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Like any touring band, you&apos;ll get sick of saying the same things over and over and repeating the same format time and again. But instead of making changes for the sake of it and confusing your audience, maybe it&apos;s time to double down because after all, each episode may be the very first for a new listener, right?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Podcast Success Starts with Repeated Discipline!</title><itunes:title>Podcast Success Starts with Repeated Discipline!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Success in any field stems from repetition &amp; discipline and in podcasting, it is no different. The "Golden Age of Podcasting" term that is often thrown around belies the fact that success in podcasting requires hard work and practice. Sorry to burst the bubble!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Success in any field stems from repetition &amp; discipline and in podcasting, it is no different. The "Golden Age of Podcasting" term that is often thrown around belies the fact that success in podcasting requires hard work and practice. Sorry to burst the bubble!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcast-success-starts-with-repeated-discipline]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d2d46dca-bbe3-4e97-a79d-56de5e5d4d2b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d2d46dca-bbe3-4e97-a79d-56de5e5d4d2b.mp3" length="9151801" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:05</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>37</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Success in any field stems from repetition and discipline in podcasting is no different. The &quot;Golden Age of Podcasting&quot; that is often thrown around belies the fact that success in podcasting requires hard work and practice. Sorry to burst the bubble!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Behind the Scenes: Squadcast v2!</title><itunes:title>Behind the Scenes: Squadcast v2!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Woah! I've been a fan of Squadcast since I first met founders and my friends Zach and Rockwell a couple of years ago. I've been using it ever since to record any interviews that I do so I decided to invite the pair on to the Podcast Accelerator to talk about their immense version 2 release - enjoy!</p><p>Check out Squadcast for your podcast interviews at <a href="https://www.markasquith.com/squadcast" target="_blank">www.markasquith.com/squadcast</a>.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Woah! I've been a fan of Squadcast since I first met founders and my friends Zach and Rockwell a couple of years ago. I've been using it ever since to record any interviews that I do so I decided to invite the pair on to the Podcast Accelerator to talk about their immense version 2 release - enjoy!</p><p>Check out Squadcast for your podcast interviews at <a href="https://www.markasquith.com/squadcast" target="_blank">www.markasquith.com/squadcast</a>.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/behind-the-scenes-squadcast-v2]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7b412f17-46e1-43ce-9413-5a176199745f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7b412f17-46e1-43ce-9413-5a176199745f.mp3" length="15373471" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>17:52</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Don&apos;t You Set the Right Goals for Your Podcast?</title><itunes:title>Why Don&apos;t You Set the Right Goals for Your Podcast?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Podcast goal setting sounds easy - you just put a really high download number down on paper and try to hit it, right? Wrong. Podcasting is about gradual growth and focusing on goals that aren't just download-oriented!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcast goal setting sounds easy - you just put a really high download number down on paper and try to hit it, right? Wrong. Podcasting is about gradual growth and focusing on goals that aren't just download-oriented!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/why-dont-you-set-the-right-goals-for-your-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a4cf58f4-95e1-41a4-b57f-e8127185753c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a4cf58f4-95e1-41a4-b57f-e8127185753c.mp3" length="8936405" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:52</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>36</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcast goal setting sounds easy - you just put a really high download number down on paper and try to hit it, right? Wrong. Podcasting is about gradual growth and focusing on goals that aren&apos;t just download-oriented!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Are You Producing Too Many Episodes?</title><itunes:title>Are You Producing Too Many Episodes?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Less is often more when it comes to podcast episodes and certainly, quality over quantity wins out every time - look at Dan Carlin, for example. Stop trying to keep up with your content hamster wheel and start thinking about actual podcast growth.&nbsp;</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Less is often more when it comes to podcast episodes and certainly, quality over quantity wins out every time - look at Dan Carlin, for example. Stop trying to keep up with your content hamster wheel and start thinking about actual podcast growth.&nbsp;</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/are-you-producing-too-many-episodes]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">769f2399-0d24-461d-9d68-e99a17c79736</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/769f2399-0d24-461d-9d68-e99a17c79736.mp3" length="10826425" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:51</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>35</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The 80/20 Rule of Podcast Marketing</title><itunes:title>The 80/20 Rule of Podcast Marketing</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>When your podcast downloads aren’t trending upwards, the most common decision that you’ll make as a podcaster is to introduce more and more content - and it’s THAT which is causing your growth to stagnate... try this instead.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When your podcast downloads aren’t trending upwards, the most common decision that you’ll make as a podcaster is to introduce more and more content - and it’s THAT which is causing your growth to stagnate... try this instead.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/the-80-20-rule-of-podcast-marketing]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d3ae294d-89cd-48e3-a651-50c5d8479232</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d3ae294d-89cd-48e3-a651-50c5d8479232.mp3" length="10300003" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>34</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>When your podcast downloads aren’t trending upwards, the most common decision that you’ll make as a podcaster is to introduce more and more content - 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But, most podcasters still spend too long on the production and not enough on the planning...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcast production is undoubtedly getting easier, with tools like Alitu, SquadCast and the RODECaster Pro it’s easier than ever to produce higher quality audio. But, most podcasters still spend too long on the production and not enough on the planning...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/the-80-20-rule-of-podcast-production]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">70a79c23-1b67-4de8-a75c-a9cc8021a25d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/70a79c23-1b67-4de8-a75c-a9cc8021a25d.mp3" length="8420623" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>33</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcast production is undoubtedly getting easier, with tools like Alitu, SquadCast and the RODECaster Pro it’s easier than ever to produce higher quality audio. 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Let's stop beating ourselves up and be realistic, here.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Look, just because the person that you follow online gets 10k downloads per episode doesn't mean that you should feel bad if you never get to that number - in fact, you probably don't NEED to. 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Where's the best place to talk about that during an episode?&nbsp;</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So you have a sponsor and they pay for a pre-roll, so sure, you gotta do a pre-roll. But what about selling your own stuff? Where's the best place to talk about that during an episode?&nbsp;</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/the-best-place-to-promote-your-stuff-in-your-podcast-episode-is-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7edd4240-e056-4e8b-8c84-fd81478fdf97</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7edd4240-e056-4e8b-8c84-fd81478fdf97.mp3" length="10061145" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>31</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>So you have a sponsor and they pay for a pre-roll, so sure, you gotta do a pre-roll. 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I saw a post last week from a podcaster who mentioned that their guests were asking why they weren't making money yet, with only 500 downloads TOTAL - and it worried me, so I want to dive in here.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most podcasters at some point want to monetize their show. I saw a post last week from a podcaster who mentioned that their guests were asking why they weren't making money yet, with only 500 downloads TOTAL - and it worried me, so I want to dive in here.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/how-many-downloads-do-i-need-to-monetize-my-podcast]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5df4b0b1-2ab3-4039-b44c-6d94741bf766</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5df4b0b1-2ab3-4039-b44c-6d94741bf766.mp3" length="10299392" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>30</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Most podcasters at some point want to monetize their show. 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Here's why and when it isn't...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I love interviewing people and I love interview shows, but even though this is the most popular format amongst many categories of podcasts, it's not always the best choice. Here's why and when it isn't...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/when-an-interview-format-isnt-the-right-choice]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">43536cf2-5439-47de-bf95-d8669a44deeb</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/43536cf2-5439-47de-bf95-d8669a44deeb.mp3" length="8101437" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>29</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>I love interviewing people and I love interview shows, but even though this is the most popular format amongst many categories of podcasts, It&apos;s not always the best choice. 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How will that affect you and I, the independent creators and what should you do right now?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There's a LOT of money flowing into the podcasting space right now. How will that affect you and I, the independent creators and what should you do right now?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/podcasting-is-changing-quickly-what-should-i-do]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">61d8b665-5bb3-4f80-954d-829f21bb2152</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/61d8b665-5bb3-4f80-954d-829f21bb2152.mp3" length="8738611" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>28</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>There&apos;s a LOT of money flowing into the podcasting space right now. 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Let's take a look at how to stay flexible...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Batching anything is a great way to manage a heavy amount of content in one go. 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Let's find out how you can make some changes to that, today.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Taking potential listeners through the listener acquisition flow is a vital piece of the podcast growth formula and making sure that your podcast is easily shareable is absolutely paramount. Let's find out how you can make some changes to that, today.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/making-your-podcast-easy-to-share-a-vital-lesson]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">dbaefd58-d6e5-414a-890d-253cda5d707a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/dbaefd58-d6e5-414a-890d-253cda5d707a.mp3" length="9228597" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>26</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Taking potential listeners through the listener acquisition flow is a vital piece of the podcast growth formula and making sure that your podcast is easily shareable is absolutely paramount. 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Gone is the "Episode 000", and here's a simple yet effective trailer format that you can copy right now.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcast trailers didn't really exist as they do now before late 2017 when Apple introduced the new "trailer" tag. Gone is the "Episode 000", and here's a simple yet effective trailer format that you can copy right now.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/a-quick-surefire-podcast-trailer-format-that-you-can-copy]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">10f1c9a2-097c-4b78-93fc-bb95c9f5ef10</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/10f1c9a2-097c-4b78-93fc-bb95c9f5ef10.mp3" length="7784915" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:38</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>25</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcast trailers didn&apos;t really exist as they do now before late 2017 when Apple introduced the new &quot;trailer&quot; tag. 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Here's my take on the Listener Acquisition Flow.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The podcast landscape has changed and with it, more and more podcasts are appearing daily. No longer can we expect potential listeners to just dive into our show, rather we must consider how we nurture them with our audio. Here's my take on the Listener Acquisition Flow.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/understanding-the-listener-acquisition-flow]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b6829de8-9de3-4ead-8243-a0d127f4372f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b6829de8-9de3-4ead-8243-a0d127f4372f.mp3" length="10217696" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>11:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>24</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>The podcast landscape has changed and with it, more and more podcasts are appearing daily. 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Being a good podcaster is fairly easy. Being a great podcast, well, that&apos;s not quite as easy and requires the same level of practice as mastering any art does. 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That ain't gravy.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Social media is vital to any modern marketing plan, but so many podcasters get the basics wrong and in particular, they think of their social profiles in isolation from their wider brand and marketing. That ain't gravy.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/are-your-social-profiles-costing-you-podcast-listeners]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e7619fa7-978a-4eef-939b-93f16dec30ed</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e7619fa7-978a-4eef-939b-93f16dec30ed.mp3" length="7502446" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>21</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Social media is vital to any modern marketing plan, but so many podcasters get the basics wrong and in particular, they think of their social profiles in isolation from their wider brand and marketing. That ain&apos;t gravy.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>The Key to Podcast Growth: Consistency in Testing</title><itunes:title>The Key to Podcast Growth: Consistency in Testing</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Podcasting is a long-term commitment and part of that is ensuring that you continue to give your audience what they want, but also that you make sure that you not only test your content, but also your marketing, listener engagement and every facet of your podcasting workflow.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - 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invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/the-key-to-podcast-growth-consistency-in-testing]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ebe659a2-1057-42ce-a56f-a90e1335c059</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ebe659a2-1057-42ce-a56f-a90e1335c059.mp3" length="8089306" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:08</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>20</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcasting is a long-term commitment and part of that is ensuring that you continue to give your audience what they want, but also that you make sure that you not only test your content, but also your marketing, listener engagement and every facet of your podcasting workflow.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Which Download Metrics Matter? A Primer on Podcast Analytics</title><itunes:title>Which Download Metrics Matter? A Primer on Podcast Analytics</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Podcast download metrics can be confusing, addictive and honestly a little misleading at times. So, as a podcaster where should your attention be focussed when it comes to download statistics?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcast download metrics can be confusing, addictive and honestly a little misleading at times. So, as a podcaster where should your attention be focussed when it comes to download statistics?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/which-download-metrics-matter-a-primer-on-podcast-analytics]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0c7a865d-6222-4a6f-afef-63a1df66ae89</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0c7a865d-6222-4a6f-afef-63a1df66ae89.mp3" length="8215687" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:14</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>19</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Maximising Your Podcast&apos;s Visibility With These Simple Tweaks</title><itunes:title>Maximising Your Podcast&apos;s Visibility With These Simple Tweaks</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Podcasting is becoming busier and busier every day. More money is being spent on marketing the "big" shows and thanks to that, making sure your podcast is as visible as possible has never been more important.&nbsp;</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcasting is becoming busier and busier every day. More money is being spent on marketing the "big" shows and thanks to that, making sure your podcast is as visible as possible has never been more important.&nbsp;</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/maximising-your-podcasts-visibility-with-these-simple-tweaks]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5cd462bc-ea3e-49d1-964b-c66ccc2ef11d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5cd462bc-ea3e-49d1-964b-c66ccc2ef11d.mp3" length="8543639" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:38</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>18</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcasting is becoming busier and busier every day. More money is being spent on marketing the &quot;big&quot; shows and thanks to that, making sure your podcast is as visible as possible has never been more important.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Apple Podcasts Now Supporting Guest and Host Images - What Should You Do?</title><itunes:title>Apple Podcasts Now Supporting Guest and Host Images - What Should You Do?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Podcast teams &amp; guests are something that we feel passionate about and that is built right into our Captivate.fm podcast hosting platform, now Apple has joined many in the industry in helping to put talent at the front of podcasting. They just announced the addition of guest and host images within Apple Podcasts and of course, the ability to search by host or guest - due in September this is a great discoverability move.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcast teams &amp; guests are something that we feel passionate about and that is built right into our Captivate.fm podcast hosting platform, now Apple has joined many in the industry in helping to put talent at the front of podcasting. They just announced the addition of guest and host images within Apple Podcasts and of course, the ability to search by host or guest - due in September this is a great discoverability move.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/apple-podcasts-now-supporting-guest-and-host-images-what-should-you-do]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b079bce2-ee10-4944-a6ee-079065aa6ccd</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b079bce2-ee10-4944-a6ee-079065aa6ccd.mp3" length="6862474" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>17</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcast teams &amp; guests are something that we feel passionate about and that is built right into our Captivate.fm podcast hosting platform, now Apple has joined many in the industry in helping to put talent at the front of podcasting. They just announced the addition of guest and host images within Apple Podcasts and of course, the ability to search by host or guest - due in September this is a great discoverability move.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>New Apple Podcast Categories - What Do You Need to Do?</title><itunes:title>New Apple Podcast Categories - What Do You Need to Do?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Apple has this week responded to the podcast community at large by vastly expanding the number of podcast categories available, in a move that is set to help podcasters and listeners to enjoy a better experience. Rolling out in September 2019, what do you as a podcaster need to do right now? </p><p>Apple's official help section on this topic: <a href="https://help.apple.com/itc/podcasts_connect/#/itc9267a2f12" target="_blank">https://help.apple.com/itc/podcasts_connect/#/itc9267a2f12</a></p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Apple has this week responded to the podcast community at large by vastly expanding the number of podcast categories available, in a move that is set to help podcasters and listeners to enjoy a better experience. Rolling out in September 2019, what do you as a podcaster need to do right now? </p><p>Apple's official help section on this topic: <a href="https://help.apple.com/itc/podcasts_connect/#/itc9267a2f12" target="_blank">https://help.apple.com/itc/podcasts_connect/#/itc9267a2f12</a></p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/new-apple-podcast-categories-what-do-you-need-to-do]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e5f7af74-5fb2-4737-b577-ef989afdbb7c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e5f7af74-5fb2-4737-b577-ef989afdbb7c.mp3" length="9663021" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>10:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>16</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Apple has this week responded to the podcast community at large by vastly expanding the number of podcast categories available, in a move that is set to help podcasters and listeners to enjoy a better experience. Rolling out in September 2019, what do you as a podcaster need to do right now?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>iTunes is Gone &amp; Podcast Search Engine Changes! Every Podcast Announcement from Apple&apos;s WWDC 2019</title><itunes:title>iTunes is Gone &amp; Podcast Search Engine Changes! Every Podcast Announcement from Apple&apos;s WWDC 2019</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>So, iTunes is gone! That's right, in a move that has been speculated and guarded terribly for a long while now, Apple just announced the break-up of iTunes in favour of three new apps that includes Apple Podcasts for desktop! Also, they announced a far better podcast search experience, whoop!</p><p>Here's a quick roundup of every announcement that could affect podcasters:</p><ul><li>Streaming audio API for Apple Watch and independence from iPhone - could be huge for podcasting and very cool all round.</li><li>iOS 13</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Audio sharing on AirPods - listen to podcasts with friends</li><li class="ql-indent-1">HomePod hand off is great for continuous listening</li><li>iPad desktop class experience means production is more like desktop so could be great for podcasters.</li><li>Mac</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Mac OS Catalina</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Splitting iTunes</li><li class="ql-indent-2">Apple Music</li><li class="ql-indent-2">Apple Podcasts&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-indent-2">Apple TV</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Apple Podcasts&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-indent-2">Discoverability is getting better, new feature: content index of transcribed audio to allow better and deeper search</li><li class="ql-indent-2">Who knows what else you’ll be able to do inside the Apple Podcasts desktop but this is an interesting and intriguing step</li></ul><br/><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So, iTunes is gone! That's right, in a move that has been speculated and guarded terribly for a long while now, Apple just announced the break-up of iTunes in favour of three new apps that includes Apple Podcasts for desktop! Also, they announced a far better podcast search experience, whoop!</p><p>Here's a quick roundup of every announcement that could affect podcasters:</p><ul><li>Streaming audio API for Apple Watch and independence from iPhone - could be huge for podcasting and very cool all round.</li><li>iOS 13</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Audio sharing on AirPods - listen to podcasts with friends</li><li class="ql-indent-1">HomePod hand off is great for continuous listening</li><li>iPad desktop class experience means production is more like desktop so could be great for podcasters.</li><li>Mac</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Mac OS Catalina</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Splitting iTunes</li><li class="ql-indent-2">Apple Music</li><li class="ql-indent-2">Apple Podcasts&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-indent-2">Apple TV</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Apple Podcasts&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-indent-2">Discoverability is getting better, new feature: content index of transcribed audio to allow better and deeper search</li><li class="ql-indent-2">Who knows what else you’ll be able to do inside the Apple Podcasts desktop but this is an interesting and intriguing step</li></ul><br/><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/itunes-is-gone-podcast-search-engine-changes-every-podcast-announcement-from-apples-wwdc-2019]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4c71abab-d664-4842-abec-3c1893b1a6e9</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4c71abab-d664-4842-abec-3c1893b1a6e9.mp3" length="10652621" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>12:06</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>15</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>So, iTunes is gone! That&apos;s right, in a move that has been speculated and guarded terribly for a long while now, Apple just announced the break-up of iTunes in favour of three new apps that includes Apple Podcasts for desktop! Also, they announced a far better podcast search experience, whoop!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Measuring the Success of Your Podcast Rebrand</title><itunes:title>Measuring the Success of Your Podcast Rebrand</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Rebranding a podcast can feel like a mammoth task, but once you've gone through it, what key metrics should you be looking at outside of downloads? Well, what about softer, brand-led metrics and how you feel?!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rebranding a podcast can feel like a mammoth task, but once you've gone through it, what key metrics should you be looking at outside of downloads? Well, what about softer, brand-led metrics and how you feel?!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/measuring-the-success-of-your-podcast-rebrand]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5433fe4d-8d5e-4368-9a83-6213b145db80</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5433fe4d-8d5e-4368-9a83-6213b145db80.mp3" length="7899014" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>14</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Rebranding a podcast can feel like a mammoth task, but once you&apos;ve gone through it, what key metrics should you be looking at outside of downloads? Well, what about softer, brand-led metrics and how you feel?!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Apple WWDC 2019: What Announcements Can Podcasters Expect?</title><itunes:title>Apple WWDC 2019: What Announcements Can Podcasters Expect?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is upon us on Monday 3rd June and there's a seemingly keen focus from Apple on podcasting this time around, so what can we expect to be announced and what will it mean for you as a podcaster?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is upon us on Monday 3rd June and there's a seemingly keen focus from Apple on podcasting this time around, so what can we expect to be announced and what will it mean for you as a podcaster?</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/apple-wwdc-2019-what-announcements-can-podcasters-expect]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">80848ef9-c509-4465-ba3d-b8a20554d5c7</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/80848ef9-c509-4465-ba3d-b8a20554d5c7.mp3" length="18787210" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>21:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><itunes:summary>Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is upon us on Monday 3rd June and there&apos;s a seemingly keen focus from Apple on podcasting this time around, so what can we expect to be announced and what will it mean for you as a podcaster?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>A Rebranded Podcast Launch Strategy</title><itunes:title>A Rebranded Podcast Launch Strategy</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you're rebranding a podcast you've been through a launch before, right? Let me give you a quick relaunch strategy that you can use in order to gain that first bit of traction for your podcast's rebrand.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you're rebranding a podcast you've been through a launch before, right? Let me give you a quick relaunch strategy that you can use in order to gain that first bit of traction for your podcast's rebrand.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/a-rebranded-podcast-launch-strategy]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c7f8df63-2e5b-4181-8794-224a8bba9abd</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c7f8df63-2e5b-4181-8794-224a8bba9abd.mp3" length="7664056" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>07:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode></item><item><title>3 Tips for Choosing a Podcast Name</title><itunes:title>3 Tips for Choosing a Podcast Name</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Choosing a podcast name sounds easy, but it's too important to rush and it's too easy to try to be cute with your name. There're some things you MUST consider during this process, let's look at them.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Choosing a podcast name sounds easy, but it's too important to rush and it's too easy to try to be cute with your name. There're some things you MUST consider during this process, let's look at them.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/3-tips-for-choosing-a-podcast-name]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">360f2aa9-46ac-48ca-9eeb-91492cd8431d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/360f2aa9-46ac-48ca-9eeb-91492cd8431d.mp3" length="8500228" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Choosing a podcast name sounds easy, but it&apos;s too important to rush and it&apos;s too easy to try to be cute with your name. There&apos;re some things you MUST consider during this process, let&apos;s look at them.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Single &amp; Multi RSS Feed Opportunities</title><itunes:title>Single &amp; Multi RSS Feed Opportunities</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>RSS feeds are boring, but right now they power podcasting. So, let's look today at two options for your podcast RSS feed when you've decided to rebrand your podcast, the choice then becomes centred around the experience you’d like to give to your listeners. Let’s take a look.&nbsp;</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>RSS feeds are boring, but right now they power podcasting. So, let's look today at two options for your podcast RSS feed when you've decided to rebrand your podcast, the choice then becomes centred around the experience you’d like to give to your listeners. Let’s take a look.&nbsp;</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/single-multi-rss-feed-opportunities]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0aa60ebc-f8e2-4684-89ab-37c50e4d2897</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0aa60ebc-f8e2-4684-89ab-37c50e4d2897.mp3" length="9941479" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>11</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>RSS feeds are boring, but right now they power podcasting. 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Let's explore these two vital pieces of the podcast rebrand puzzle, today.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ok this is a big one - when rebranding our podcast it's vital to do TWO things to keep your subscribers: 1 is about your RSS feed, 2. is about your communications! 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is this the right time to start that first network?</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Some Honest Podcast Cover Art Advice</title><itunes:title>Some Honest Podcast Cover Art Advice</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Podcast cover art is easy, right? Hmmmm not quite! There are plenty of things to consider when putting your rebranded podcast cover art together, including brand continuity across potential networks and the "clickability" of your show based on how it LOOKS!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcast cover art is easy, right? Hmmmm not quite! There are plenty of things to consider when putting your rebranded podcast cover art together, including brand continuity across potential networks and the "clickability" of your show based on how it LOOKS!</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/some-honest-podcast-cover-art-advice]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b308c07a-5844-4647-912d-a3066bbcfa07</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b308c07a-5844-4647-912d-a3066bbcfa07.mp3" length="12458375" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>12:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>Podcast cover art is easy, right? Hmmmm not quite! There are plenty of things to consider when putting your rebranded podcast cover art together, including brand continuity across potential networks and the &quot;clickability&quot; of your show based on how it LOOKS!</itunes:summary></item><item><title>What are Podcast &quot;Notables&quot;?</title><itunes:title>What are Podcast &quot;Notables&quot;?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What the heck is a podcast "notable"?! This is a term that I use to reference certain things that people recognise about your podcast instantly, e.g. for me, my theme music - for you it may be a segment or a tagline - when rebranding your show, it's important to understand when and what to maintain when considering these notables, as they're the beats that allow people to instantly become familiar with you again.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What the heck is a podcast "notable"?! This is a term that I use to reference certain things that people recognise about your podcast instantly, e.g. for me, my theme music - for you it may be a segment or a tagline - when rebranding your show, it's important to understand when and what to maintain when considering these notables, as they're the beats that allow people to instantly become familiar with you again.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/what-are-podcast-notables]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">61c5acb0-fe90-489e-90e4-63e0bdc5131d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/61c5acb0-fe90-489e-90e4-63e0bdc5131d.mp3" length="9614659" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>09:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>What the heck is a podcast &quot;notable&quot;?! This is a term that I use to reference certain things that people recognise about your podcast instantly, e.g. for me, my theme music - for you it may be a segment or a tagline - when rebranding your show, it&apos;s important to understand when and what to maintain when considering these notables, as they&apos;re the beats that allow people to instantly become familiar with you again.</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Has Google Just Changed Podcast SEO Forever?</title><itunes:title>Has Google Just Changed Podcast SEO Forever?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>A few days ago, Google made good on its promise and the promise of its product lead, Zack Reneau-Wedeen, to roll out podcast results and inline players within search engine results pages.</p><p>Coupled with the backend transcription that Google uses to ascertain what exactly you're talking about in your episodes, there's a strong chance that we'll start to see YouTube like "sectional" search results, people listening to parts of an episode or single episodes without subscribing and thinking bigger picture, there's a real chance that podcast SEO will become even more strategic as we potentially begin to optimise what we say to hit keyword results.</p><p>Of course, that comes with positives and potential negatives, if the "old, wild west" style days of SEO rear their head again.&nbsp;</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A few days ago, Google made good on its promise and the promise of its product lead, Zack Reneau-Wedeen, to roll out podcast results and inline players within search engine results pages.</p><p>Coupled with the backend transcription that Google uses to ascertain what exactly you're talking about in your episodes, there's a strong chance that we'll start to see YouTube like "sectional" search results, people listening to parts of an episode or single episodes without subscribing and thinking bigger picture, there's a real chance that podcast SEO will become even more strategic as we potentially begin to optimise what we say to hit keyword results.</p><p>Of course, that comes with positives and potential negatives, if the "old, wild west" style days of SEO rear their head again.&nbsp;</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/has-google-just-changed-podcast-seo-forever]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">aaecac16-a82f-4d58-9cc4-ed4da2625769</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/aaecac16-a82f-4d58-9cc4-ed4da2625769.mp3" length="15340432" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>15:32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType><itunes:summary>Google has announced backend transcription for podcast episode indexing and that it will show podcast episodes in search results complete with their own players, let&apos;s think about the future and what this might mean for podcast SEO...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>They Come for the Content But Stay For You</title><itunes:title>They Come for the Content But Stay For You</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>So many podcasters forget that the reason so many listeners love their show is because of THEM, the host! When you're rebranding your podcast it's easy to go OTT with formats, but I want to remind you today that you're the reason that people tune in - remember that, ok? So, let's dig into segments and show formats...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So many podcasters forget that the reason so many listeners love their show is because of THEM, the host! When you're rebranding your podcast it's easy to go OTT with formats, but I want to remind you today that you're the reason that people tune in - remember that, ok? So, let's dig into segments and show formats...</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://mark.live/episode/they-come-for-the-content-but-stay-for-you]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">982caab5-773d-4a65-a535-fe204472e70f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/f4c353ba-6bea-47fd-acc7-cff0b09787d1/OKuJ2zpIoNrZ-BkeY29ULs9A.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/982caab5-773d-4a65-a535-fe204472e70f.mp3" length="7429302" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>08:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode><itunes:summary>So many podcasters forget that the reason so many listeners love their show is because of THEM, the host! When you&apos;re rebranding your podcast it&apos;s easy to go OTT with formats, but I want to remind you today that you&apos;re the reason that people tune in - remember that, ok? So, let&apos;s dig into segments and show formats...</itunes:summary></item><item><title>Podcast Rebrand Goal Setting</title><itunes:title>Podcast Rebrand Goal Setting</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Shooting from the hip when you start your podcast can be forgiven, I did it! But when you create your second or third shows, or decide to rebrand your current show you can't simply record and forget - today, let's talk about some goal setting options for your podcast rebrand.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shooting from the hip when you start your podcast can be forgiven, I did it! 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Rather, your listeners are your biggest stakeholders and honestly, I believe that they should have a say in this - so let's ask them these three questions.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markasquith.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">MarkAsquith.com/AWeber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I've said this before many times, your podcast doesn't just belong to YOU. 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That's what I'm going to be digging into this month on The Podcast Accelerator.</p><p>Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news.&nbsp;</p><p>I’m your host Mark Asquith, The British Podcast Guy and CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, the podcast tech company that creates the Podcast Success Academy, Podcast Websites, Poductivity, Rebel Base Studios &amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://captivate.fm/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">Captivate.fm</a>, the world’s only growth-oriented podcast host where you can get your first month of podcast hosting for just one dollar and transfer an existing podcast in, completely free.</p><p>Thank you so much for joining me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts and if you’re wondering what the best next step to take for your own podcast is, whether you’re a new or veteran podcaster, go and take our short, five minute survey where I’ll help you to diagnose the main issue holding your show and your podcast growth back and give you access to our free, vibrant Podcast Rebellion community, weekly free group coaching from me, actionable and insider-only emails and even a free invitation to The Podcast Success Academy - invest five minutes now to grow your podcast by heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://rebelbasemedia.io/grow" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">RebelBaseMedia.io/grow</a>.</p><p>Don’t forget the more you expect from yourself, the more you WILL excel!</p><p>P.s. get your free 90 day AWeber trial right here, with code “ExEx” -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.excellence-expected.com/aweber" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(44, 152, 227);">excellence-expected.com/aweber</a></p><br/><br/>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br/><br/>OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy<br/>Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy<br/>Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Podcasting is ever evolving and as a podcaster, it's our duty to push the limits of the medium to bring the very best content to our audience. 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