Howdy! I'm looking forward to the meetup tomorrow at 2 PM (PST). Here's the link again in case anyone needs it: https://meet.google.com/cyh-bdeq-cto

Howdy friends! I’d love to set up a time to hang out online and catch up on where you’re at with your podcasts. Would Saturday, October 11 or Sunday, October 12 work better for most of you? I’m on Pacific Standard Time, so I’ll share times in PST. Along with sharing updates and ideas, I’ll bring my experience as a professional podcast producer and editor to offer tips, answer questions, and help you troubleshoot any roadblocks. My goal is to make podcasting feel easier and more fun while we all support each other.

Hi Everyone, I apologize for not being as active over the last 7-10 days. I got a case of whatever was going around and it was kicking my butt in weird waves. I'd feel good in the morning and then the illness hammer would just lay me out by midday. I'm feeling much better now and will start posting some new stuff real soon. I kept notes on some ideas I want to post and will start doing that soon. In the meantime, if there's any questions you have, please feel free to post them here or shoot me a DM and I'll address them to the group! And my big ask is, if you know anyone who is thinking of podcast, or you know any other podcasters who need help, to please tell them about the club. Thanks!

Whenever I get asked to check out a podcast that isn’t seeing any audience growth, I can usually spot the first problem the moment I hit play: the opening. You’ve probably heard one like this (or maybe even done it yourself): 🎶 15 seconds of music 🎬 movie clip 🎶 10 seconds of music 🎤 comedic sound bite 🎶 more music 🎬 another clip 🎶 7 seconds of music fading out (or cutting off abruptly) Finally, the hosts start talking, but with no mention of why you should listen, who the podcast is for, or what you’ll get out of it. The first problem this podcaster created, and it’s a big one, is delaying the crucial information listeners need: 1. What’s this podcast about? 2. Who’s it for? 3. Why is it worth their time? This is even more important when your show is brand new. Most podcasters aren’t widely known, so your opening is the place to make a clear case for why someone should listen. In under 30 seconds, your introduction should answer all three questions. Think of it as your podcast’s elevator pitch: a quick, compelling reason for a new listener to stick around. When you delay, you create a barrier to entry, forcing people to wait before deciding whether your show is worth their time. Many won’t. That quick clarity keeps new listeners from tuning out and helps regulars feel at home. Your opening should be a handshake: short, confident, and clear.

Hey, I wanted to see if you all wanted to meet up to talk about your podcasts. Here's a poll for the next Sunday I have available: https://calendly.com/d/cr6q-pxh-tt6/fix-my-podcast-meetup