Podcast Talent Coach

I heard a great quote the other day. “Even a second grader looks like an expert to a first grader.” It is so true. You are an expert to someone. If you are trying to teach, coach or consult others, determine what you know that the beginner or person a few steps behind you might … Continue reading 3 Ways To Position Yourself As An Expert → The post 3 Ways To Position Yourself As An Expert appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

Let’s talk about your brand. What are you doing to make your podcast brand stand out from the others? We need to find ways to make you unique. When people hear your name, they need to think of something specific. That is the power of a unique podcast brand. The word brand is defined as … Continue reading 8 Steps To Podcast Brand Positioning – PTC 226 → The post 8 Steps To Podcast Brand Positioning – PTC 226 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

So many podcasters tell me they want to create a podcast around their area of expertise, but fear there are already too many podcasts in that niche. When the space is occupied, should you stay away and find another niche. If people are already experiencing success in your niche, that is proof there is a … Continue reading Storytelling Transform Your Podcast – Episode 225 → The post Storytelling Transform Your Podcast – Episode 225 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

You have probably heard the old saying, “Keep it simple stupid.” It is easy to understand yet difficult to implement. Let’s talk about your podcast process and how to make more progress quickly. “Keep it simple stupid” is the shortened version of Occam’s Razor. It is also known as the law of parsimony. Occam’s Razor … Continue reading The Razor That Makes The Process Easy → The post The Razor That Makes The Process Easy appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

“I hate the sound of my voice.” I hear that complaint quite often. Many people do not like the sound of their own voice. It is quite common. It is also quite natural to dislike the sound of you own voice when hearing a recorded version of it. When you talk, the bones in your … Continue reading Like Your Voice – Episode 223 → The post Like Your Voice – Episode 223 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

Do you ever find your podcast eating up your entire week? The workflow seems never ending. How do you manage your time? Once you get one episode complete, you need to begin working on the next. After awhile, it seems like the podcast is the only thing you do. Eventually, the podcast feels like work. … Continue reading Your Podcast Is Eating Your Week – Episode 222 → The post Your Podcast Is Eating Your Week – Episode 222 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

If “how do I get more downloads and engagement” is the question I am asked most often, “how do I make money with my show” is a very close second. When podcasters reach out to me for my complimentary podcast review and strategy session, I ask them a few questions to see where I might … Continue reading The Problem With Podcast Pricing – Episode 221 → The post The Problem With Podcast Pricing – Episode 221 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

Ugh. If I only knew then what I know now. Are you like me? Have you said that to yourself more than once? Things could have been so much easier. I’m like most podcasters. I wanted to make money with my podcast. It sounded so easy. As I was building Podcast Talent Coach, I had … Continue reading The Man Who Chases Two Rabbits … – Episode 220 → The post The Man Who Chases Two Rabbits … – Episode 220 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

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 and capture attention? Storytelling can transform your podcast. I was on a coaching call with Arman the other … Continue reading How To Capture Attention – Episode 219 → The post How To Capture Attention – Episode 219 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

Everybody wants more downloads. We all want our listeners to engage with our content. So, why isn’t it happening? No matter what we try, it seems our effort to create engagement fails. [DOWNLOAD: 75 Ways To Create Engagement] The gurus make it sound so easy. Build your audience and you’re all set. Oh, if it … Continue reading 6 Reasons Your Podcast Engagement Fails – Episode 218 → The post 6 Reasons Your Podcast Engagement Fails – Episode 218 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

Does the thought of selling make your palms sweaty? Do you get that pit in your stomach? There is a way to ask for the sale even if you are a horrible salesperson. You can close the deal without having to be pushy or use a hard close. Zig Ziglarhad many great quotes. One of … Continue reading How To Ask For The Sale When You’re A Horrible Salesperson – Episode 217 → The post How To Ask For The Sale When You’re A Horrible Salesperson – Episode 217 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

Real Podcast Business Results With James & Amy Hebdon – Episode 216 Have you ever dreamed of turning your podcast into a business? It sounds so easy when the gurus talk about it. They all say, “Build an audience and sell them something.” The “what” is easy. It is the “how” that gets a bit … Continue reading Real Podcast Business Results With James & Amy Hebdon – Episode 216 → The post Real Podcast Business Results With James & Amy Hebdon – Episode 216 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

6 Reasons Podcasts Don’t Make Money – Episode 215 You have tried to make money with your podcast, but nothing seems to be working. You have searched the internet and see many with the same question. Many people ask, but few have any real concrete answers. The gurus make it sound so easy. Launch a … Continue reading 6 Reasons Podcasts Don’t Make Money – Episode 215 → The post 6 Reasons Podcasts Don’t Make Money – Episode 215 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

How Oscar Trimboli Landed On The List Of Best Australian Podcasts – Episode 214 Oscar Trimboli is the host of the “Deep Listening Podcast“. He teaches people how to be more effective with their listening. By getting dedicated to learning more and refining his content, he now not only has an incredible business doing what … Continue reading How Oscar Trimboli Landed On The List Of Best Podcasts Of 2018 – Episode 214 → The post How Oscar Trimboli Landed On The List Of Best Podcasts Of 2018 – Episode 214 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

The Top 3 Episodes of 2018 – Episode 213 As we bring 2018 to a close, let’s look back over the year at the 3 Podcast Talent Coach top episodes that received the most downloads this year.   #3 – INTERVIEW QUESTIONS The number 3 episode of 2018 was based on my list of 17 … Continue reading The Top 3 Episodes of 2018 – Episode 213 → The post The Top 3 Episodes of 2018 – Episode 213 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

How Your Podcast Guest Can Build Your Authority – Episode 212 Do you interview guests on your podcast? Have you ever wondered why so many hosts use interviews? When your listener benefits by the info provided by your guests on a consistent basis, your show is viewed as a great resource. Your podcast guest builds … Continue reading How Your Podcast Guest Can Build Your Authority – Episode 212 → The post How Your Podcast Guest Can Build Your Authority – Episode 212 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

Where More Engagement Begins – Episode 211 We all want more downloads and more engagement for our podcast. If you’re not growing, you are shrinking. But where does that engagement begin? There are many theories on engagement. Many work. It is usually about style. However, one principle holds true. If you want more engagement, you … Continue reading Where More Engagement Begins – Episode 211 → The post Where More Engagement Begins – Episode 211 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

[PODCAST BRAND]What Is Your Superpower? – Episode 210 Have you defined and developed your superpower? If you want your podcast brand to stand out from others and be the podcaster that comes to mind first when thinking of your niche, you need to have a superpower. It is what makes you different. I was in … Continue reading [PODCAST BRAND]What Is Your Superpower? – Episode 210 → The post [PODCAST BRAND]What Is Your Superpower? – Episode 210 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

How To Increase Your Podcast Downloads – Episode 209 Most of us want to grow our audience, increase podcast downloads and become more influential in our niche. I recently conducted a survey asking about your biggest challenges with regard to your podcast. The most frequent response revolved around ways to increase podcast downloads. If you … Continue reading How To Increase Your Podcast Downloads – Episode 209 → The post How To Increase Your Podcast Downloads – Episode 209 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.

Your Podcast Just Destroyed Your Credibility – Episode 208 Your podcast is an amazing tool to build your authority in your space. The content and teaching your provide on your show lets your listener get to know, like and trust you. Be careful. Don’t let your podcast destroy your credibility. Use it to build authority … Continue reading Your Podcast Just Destroyed Your Credibility – Episode 208 → The post Your Podcast Just Destroyed Your Credibility – Episode 208 appeared first on ErikKJohnson.com.