Podcast Talent Coach

Why Pay For Feedback – Episode 068   Why would you ever pay for feedback? Can't you get that for free from most of your fans/listeners/family?   I was reading the comments on a blog post the other. As a disclaimer, I rarely do this. Most trolls that comment on blog posts do so anonymously. They are rarely knowledgable about the subject. And they typically offer little constructive criticism.   We discussed the trolls in episode 051 “Why I Ignore Podcast Critics”.   This particular blog post was in reference to a colleague. The commenter questioned why anyone would ever pay for feedback (coaching) when they could get plenty of it for free.   This misguided individual obviously doesn't understand the value of coaching.   Believing your listener can give you quality feedback on your podcast is like believing David Ortiz, home run leader of the Boston Red Sox, can get feedback on his hitting from the guy with a Bud Light in his hand sitting three rows up behind the on deck circle. Is Tiger Woods getting advice on