This week is a bonus episode to let you know that tickets to the Australian Podcasters Collaborative Live are on sale! Australia's newest podcasting event is being held in Sydney. And it is going to be AMAZING! It's a packed schedule to help hone your podcasting skills, grow your show, learn the latest worldwide trends and network with a room full of other podcasters. And the best part is that you get to meet other podcasters, share your stories and become part of the Australian podcasting...

I was chatting with someone at an event the other day and she wanted to launch a podcast. But the only thing that was stopping her was the fact that she was stuck on what to name it. In this episode: • A few different ways to name your show • How to check if there is another podcast with the same name • The reason you shouldn't get stuck on the name Links Website Facebook Group Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn

I recently noticed that I had a couple of 1 star ratings left in Apple Podcasts and so I wanted to talk about podcast ratings (and more specifically 1 star ratings) and how to deal with them. In this episode: • Getting 1 star reviews • How podcast ratings work • Other metrics to look at • Feel free to give me your feedback Links Website Facebook Group Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn

A question I often get asked and see asked a lot on social media is "which host should I use". In short, there are so many different options when it comes to podcast hosting companies and it can be a difficult decision to work out which one best suits your needs. In this episode: • What is a podcast host • How hosting works and the difference to directories • Things to look for when choosing a host • Things to avoid • What IAB statistics are • Transferring podcast...

In this episode, we're talking about an effective time management technique to become more productive - batching. And more specifically how you can batch the podcasting tasks in your workflow to help streamline your processes. Essentially batching involves completing similar tasks in a scheduled block, avoiding the need for switching back and forth between skills and eliminating multi-tasking. Research shows that task switching is hugely detrimental to productivity. When we change and flip...

Podcast Seasons - what are they are and are they right for your show? Podcast seasons aren't new but we talk about whether it's something you could implement for your show. In this episode: • What are podcast seasons • Different formats for seasons • Examples of client's using seasons • Advantages • Disadvantages Links Facebook Group Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn

I am soooo excited to announce this new podcasting event to be held here in Australia in 2020. Friday 04 September 2020 Novotel Darling Harbour, Sydney A podcasting event for: • People who are wanting to launch a podcast • Existing podcasters wanting to grow their audience • Podcasters wanting inspiration and to meet other podcasters in the Australian Podcasting community. We have some amazing speakers lined up to present on a variety of podcasting topics. Speakers include Kate Toon,...

In this episode we're talking about rebroadcasting old episodes so you can have a break but continue to keep up that ever important consistency. In this episode: • rebroadcasting old episodes • how to choose which episode to rebroadcast • the mechanics of it in your host and website Links Facebook Group Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn

"Imposter Syndrome - what is it, really? And how does one deal with it? Our guest this week is Fiona Redding, founder of The Happiness Hunter, a mindset coach, speaker, and facilitator. She's also a co-host to the Business Addicts Podcast as well as the author of The Happiness Hunter's Guide to Meditation. Listen in to help yourself understand and overcome this experience. In this episode we cover: • Fiona's journey on putting up her business • History of the "Imposter Syndrome" • Her...

When you make the decision to start a podcast, all the emotions that you're feeling can be seriously overwhelming. But one of the biggest problems or one of the biggest things that people talk to me about is they don't even know where to start. And that in itself can be overwhelming because there are so many different resources out there and there are different ways to do things in podcasting. I'm going to take you through my 10 step method to help you get your podcast launched and out there...

Get ready for this week's episode with Shannon Morrison of the Mighty Social Word. Make sure to take notes so you can discover how to Repurpose your Podcast Episodes into 20+ Pieces of Content and find out how you can finally get started! In this episode • What is Content Repurposing? • What's the best content to repurpose? • Core content vs. Repurposed content • Tips on repurposing content • Thinking about your key message • How does it help social media? • Creating different pieces...

All too often I see these 3 common mistakes with podcast promotion. As a podcaster, you spend the time preparing, recording and publishing your content, but the promotion part of the workflow is one of the most important to ensure your episode gets in front of your audience. In this episode • The important of podcast promotion • 3 Common Mistakes I see podcasters making with their marketing • A listener review from Annainhampton. If this is you, please reach out and I'll add a link to...

In today's episode, I cover 10 different ways you can monetise your podcast. I'm not going into all the detail of how to for each of these as I will cover some of these in future episodes but hopefully you'll get some ideas of ways podcasters are monetising their shows. In this episode we cover: • 10 ways to make money from your show • The difference between how business and hobbyist podcasts make money • A listener review from Kym O'Gorman from Kym O'Gorman Marketing...

We're kicking off our very first interview episode with Kate Toon with lots of tips and advice on Podcast SEO. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to drive more listeners to your podcast. In this episode we cover: • What is podcast SEO? • Why is SEO for podcasts so important? • The 3 Big Problems • Top 5 SEO Tips for podcasters - what podcasters should do on each episode • Tips on naming episodes • Measuring the effectiveness of SEO copy • The difference of SEO for podcasts versus...

Today on Podcasting Tips & Tricks, we are going to walk through the 5 Ps of Podcasting which are the 5 steps of the Podcast Workflow. In this episode • The 5 distinct phase of your podcast workflow • Step 1 - Pre-Production • Step 2 - Production • Step 3 - Post-Production • Step 4 - Publishing • Step 5 - Post-Production Links Podcast VA Website Facebook Group Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn

Before getting started on your podcasting journey, you really need to have this step sorted. Today's episode covers the first essential step you need to know before you launch your show. In this episode: • Essential first step for your podcast • Figuring out if podcasting would be great for you • Relevant questions to ask before deciding to start one • Advantages of Podcasting • Repurposing content Links Podcast VA Website Facebook Group Facebook Page Instagram LinkedIn

Welcome to the first episode of Podcasting Tips & Tricks with Lyndal Harris. She's the founder of Podcast VA, Australia's first VA for Podcasters. Listen in as she tells you how she got into podcasting, her story and she gives you a glimpse of what to expect in the next episodes. In this episode • Get to know Lyndal Harris of Podcast VA • How Lyndal started in the podcasting industry • What to expect from Podcasting Tips & Tricks • Perfect for your small business or passion...