Podcast Talent Coach

Imagine what you could accomplish if you couldn’t fail. When was the last time you had to speak in front of a large crowd? The sweaty palms. The butterflies in your stomach. The racing heartbeat. Studies show that one of the most common fears is the fear of public speaking. The act of speaking probably … Continue reading What If You Couldn’t Fail – Episode 247 → The post What If You Couldn’t Fail – Episode 247 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

I published episode 1 of Podcast Talent Coach on June 5, 2013. Now we are 245 episodes and 6 years into the show. Let’s take a look back at the top 10 episodes so far.   10. My tools to make money with a podcast – Episode 184 How do I make money with my … Continue reading The Best of Podcast Talent Coach Over The Years – Episode 246 → The post The Best of Podcast Talent Coach Over The Years – Episode 246 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

Have you ever hit that wall when nothing seems to go your way? Overwhelm and frustration attack the best of us. Here are five ways to battle it. Things slowed down for me over the summer. I had been cranking out the content. My clients had been making progress. Suddenly, I just felt like I … Continue reading Overcome Frustration and Overwhelm – Episode 245 → The post Overcome Frustration and Overwhelm – Episode 245 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

Podcast Movement 2019 is in the books. Thousands of podcasters hit Orlando, Florida for another great year of learning, connecting and sharing. The sessions were full of podcast stats. One of my favorite sessions each year at PM is the State of Podcasting presented by Rob Walch, VP of Podcaster Relations at Libsyn. “Yes, that marketing … Continue reading 60% of Your Listeners Are Here – Episode 244 → The post 60% of Your Listeners Are Here – Episode 244 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

Podcasters get all worked up over negative comments and reviews. Don’t let it get to you. One comment is not a true reflection of your podcast brand. Podcasters are not alone. I fought this a lot in radio. EVERYONE HATES IT When I programmed radio stations, on-air talent would come into my office all the … Continue reading Podcast Brand Positioning – Episode 243 → The post Podcast Brand Positioning – Episode 243 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

WHY STORYTELLING Have you noticed a lot of the business interview podcasts sound the same? We are hearing the same guests answer the same questions time and time again. How do you become unique in this sea of sameness? Story. Story and storytelling can transform your podcast. Your personal experiences and stories make you unique. … Continue reading The Power of Story – Episode 242 → The post The Power of Story – Episode 242 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

I was hopping around on Facebook this weekend checking out a lot of podcast Facebook groups. The questions keeps coming up. “How can I make money with my podcast?” Regardless of the vehicle you use to generate revenue with your show, you will make no money unless you get your listeners to take action. There … Continue reading Turn Podcast Listeners Into Customers – Episode 241 → The post Turn Podcast Listeners Into Customers – Episode 241 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

Many people want to make money with their podcast. However, the podcast isn’t structured to help achieve that goal. How do you generate a profit? If you would like ideas to make money with your show, get my free guide “6 Ways To Make Money With A Free Podcast” at PodcastTalentCoach.com/MakingMoney. I see a lot … Continue reading The Podcast and Profit Connection – Episode 240 → The post The Podcast and Profit Connection – Episode 240 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

In this episode, we talk about the importance and benefit of a structure for your podcast. Build your foundation. Then, build each episode upon that foundation. Do the little work daily to build your foundation upon which to build your brand. CHRIS YOUNG Country artist Chris Young is in town tonight. Probably the 6th time he … Continue reading The Benefit Of Podcast Show Structure – Episode 239 → The post The Benefit Of Podcast Show Structure – Episode 239 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

So many gurus tell you to create your podcast avatar. They might even tell you how to define your target listener. However, very few teach you how to use that podcast avatar once you have it created. THE IDEAL LISTENER Why do we create an avatar or ideal listener? Dave Jackson and I do a … Continue reading How To Use Your Podcast Avatar – Episode 238 → The post How To Use Your Podcast Avatar – Episode 238 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

People have been reaching out to start a podcast. Today, I want to help you with 2 things. I want to show you how to start a podcast fast. I also want to show you how to create your episodes quickly. I have developed a system to help you launch a podcast in four weeks. … Continue reading How To Start A Podcast Fast – Episode 237 → The post How To Start A Podcast Fast – Episode 237 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

Is your podcast your passion? Do you love your podcast niche? Father’s Day helped me rediscover the reason I coach and create this podcast. The day reminded me of my passion. DAD AND BASEBALL It was a tough Father’s Day for me this year. We buried my dad five days earlier. He had a brief … Continue reading Rainbows And Passion For My Podcast Niche – Episode 236 → The post Rainbows And Passion For My Podcast Niche – Episode 236 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

What is the purpose of your lead magnet? Did you create your lead magnet just to get an e-mail or launch your funnel? The real purpose of your lead magnet is to create a relationship. A lead magnet is something of value you give to a person in exchange for the contact information. This allows … Continue reading What Is The Purpose Of Your Lead Magnet → The post What Is The Purpose Of Your Lead Magnet appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

I saw a post on Facebook the other day. “Everybody *wishes* they were successful – who wouldn’t want that? But how many are really doing everything they can to achieve it?” Former Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight said it a little differently. He said, “Most have the will to win, few have the will to … Continue reading Are You Really Doing The Work To Be Successful? → The post Are You Really Doing The Work To Be Successful? appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

Why are you creating your podcast – because you love it or to gain a ton of listeners? Both. But, it has to be about your passion first. Be passionate. Love what you do. You don’t want to be forced to entertain a large audience with a topic that feels like work. You want a … Continue reading Why Are You Creating Your Podcast → The post Why Are You Creating Your Podcast appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

“Oh, if only I had better sound quality, my downloads would surely go up.” Wrong. It isn’t your mic or sound quality holding you back. It is your content, personality and originality. It seems the conversations about the “right” mic have increased quite a bit lately. Should you use a dynamic, condenser or ribbon mic? … Continue reading Your Download Problem Isn’t Your Mic – Episode 232 → The post Your Download Problem Isn’t Your Mic – Episode 232 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

Are you looking for a way to transform your content into engaging entertainment? Use stories. Storytelling can be a powerful tool for your podcast. If you would like my Story Development Worksheet, find it at PodcastTalentCoach.com/story. CLIENT’S STORY I was working with a client the other day and he was having a tough time structuring … Continue reading When A Podcast Story Overstays Its Welcome → The post When A Podcast Story Overstays Its Welcome appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

Have you ever struggled balancing content creation and podcast promotion? We all want to grow our audience. How do we increase those downloads? Focus. I was working with a client the other day. He spends a lot of his time during the week creating his podcast and working with clients. However, his goal is to grow … Continue reading Why Your Podcast Promotion Does Not Work → The post Why Your Podcast Promotion Does Not Work appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

In the last few free strategy callsI’ve had with podcasters, we have been talking about money and generating revenue with your podcast. I had a call just the other night. She wanted to figure out how to sell sponsorships for her show. One of my clients wanted to get his show on the radio. He wanted … Continue reading How We Got $2k Per Episode By Adding Value → The post How We Got $2k Per Episode By Adding Value appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

As we develop our business around our podcast, we strive to build trust. In order to build trust, we must develop relationships with our listeners. Friendships are created when you truly know everything about a person. This is the reason it is crucial that you define your single target listener. Many podcasters refer to their … Continue reading How To Develop Your Ideal Target Podcast Listener → The post How To Develop Your Ideal Target Podcast Listener appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.