And why keeping your voice consistent is important — Some of the maxims voice people hear is to “talk like a normal person,” or “talk like you’re talking to just one person.” Surprisingly, you may be finding this difficult to do on your podcast if you’re not yet used to being behind a microphone. …

Staying up to watch may help your A-game. — Strong personalities drive late night TV. Who we choose to watch depends a great deal on these 10 guidelines, and understanding them will go a long way into making your podcast sound A-level. #10 Be competitive. By this I mean, be constantly looking for ways to keep your show entertaining and changing, while…

Or even if you’ve been doing it awhile. — My goal is to give you some tips that will help you if you are nervous about hosting your first podcast, or if you are the type that feels anxious every time, despite hosting dozens of episodes. I want to provide some perspective to help you feel comfortable, and to…

Which is worse? — There are so many things that can go wrong when you’re trying to get an episode of your podcast together. Life gets in the way. You could have a family emergency or an illness. You could have house trouble, maybe the toilets back up. Maybe recording your episode goes bananas…

Maintaining a show is not only about the numbers. — Yes, stats are important, but they are far from the only things you should be using to determine if your podcast is working. Every couple of months it’s wise to step back and look at other possible issues. The first check may surprise you, but to me it’s always seemed…

Yes, silence can be your friend. Here’s how to use it. — A common problem with many podcast hosts is they talk too much. Even if you’re the only host, sometimes silence is your best choice. This happens when you feel you have to fill every single moment of your episodes with words. If you have that urge to continue talking because…

Why ignore what everyone knows they don’t want? — Perhaps you’ve been told your business would benefit from a podcast. You may have heard what a great marketing vehicle it would be. You may have been convinced by someone that a podcast is a great way to gain clients and customers. While all of this is true, there are…

Your reasons for trying may determine if you succeed. — Why would you want to do a podcast? There are many reasons. Some are great, others will doom you to fail before you truly get started. Let’s focus on a few reasons why you feel you might want to “put on a show,” and what the consequences could be. Maybe…

Or maybe you should stop comparing. — Celebrity podcasts get a lot of media attention, sometimes undeserved. If a “star” (whatever that is) begins a podcast, it’s going to be mentioned in many places. Chances are if they are a big enough name, they’re going to have people try their show quickly, and their audience will also…