In this episode of Build A Big Podcast, host David Hooper shares valuable insights on navigating 1-star podcast reviews, podcast ease, and never starting from zero, offering valuable tips for podcasters looking to grow their audience and impact.

Key Themes

• Audience Growth: Strategies for attracting more podcast listeners.
• Reviews: Understanding the impact of both positive and negative reviews.
• Ease in Podcasting: Tips for making podcasting more manageable and stress-free.
• Starting Out: Embracing existing skills and experience when launching a podcast.
• Automated Tools: Using AI and automation to streamline podcast production.
• Guest Relationships: Managing interactions with podcast guests effectively.
• Monetization: Maximizing opportunities to make money from a podcast.

Topics covered in this episode:​

• The importance of podcast reviews, including how bad reviews can actually be beneficial
• Tips for dealing with negative reviews and learning from the feedback
• How to handle bad reviews without rewarding bad behavior
• Encouragement for podcasters to leave positive reviews for other podcasts
• Strategies for making the podcast recording process easier, including segmenting episodes and being prepared
• The concept of leveraging existing skills and knowledge to avoid starting from scratch in podcasting
• Tools and services to aid in podcast production

Episode Timestamps

• 00:00 Negative reviews improve podcast authenticity, create contrast.
• 05:47 Apology for disappointment? No.
• 08:24 How to support podcasters and content creators (without spending money).
• 11:08 Who is listening to your podcast? How to find out ...
• 16:04 Broadcast mics vs. "consumer" mics
• 18:21 Inherited characteristics and how your podcast will benefit
• 22:45 Podcast production, monetization, coaching
• 23:56 Enhance your podcast and grow your audience.

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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:​

This is the audio companion to Issue 173 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.   ​

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