Build a Big Podcast - The Marketing Podcast for Podcasters

David Hooper dives into the details of the Focusrite Vocaster One and Vocaster Two Studio setups, offering insights into their usage, features, and how they can enhance your podcasting experience.

Key Themes

• Comparison of Vocaster One and Two Studios
• Benefits of Focusrite's audio interfaces
• Practical podcasting gear setup suggestions
• Impact of microphone choice on audio quality
• Automating audio settings with Focusrite Vocaster...

Discover the secrets of powerful podcasting with tips on audience growth, monetization, effective use of feedback, and the latest podcasting tools to make a podcast people care about.

Key Themes

• Tom Petty's insights on podcasting
• Audio quality and technical troubleshooting for podcasters
• Utilizing riverside.fm for podcast recording
• Listener retention differences: Apple vs Spotify
• Strategies for conduc...

David Hooper talks about a Dave Ramsey impersonation scam, explores essential podcasting tools like Audacity 3.5.1, and delivers tips for podcast growth and authenticity

Key Themes

• Avoiding scams and impersonation in podcasting
• Importance of tailored coaching for podcasters
• Equipment options for budget-friendly podcast setups
• Audience growth through effective improvement strategies
• Innovating within t...

Discover how AI is transforming podcasting, explore effective podcast cover art design, and learn tips to enhance your podcast's impact in this episode of Build a Big Podcast with David Hooper.

Key Themes

• Will AI replace podcasters?
• AI's role in audio editing.
• Designing effective podcast cover art.
• Using AI for podcast production enhancements.
• Importance of authentic podcast...

Gain invaluable insights on expanding your podcast's reach, monetizing effectively, and connecting with your audience on a deeper level with marketing expert David Hooper in this episode of Build a Big Podcast.

Key Themes

• Importance of podcasting beyond audio.
• Embracing diverse voices through podcasting.
• The concept of "1000 True Fans" explained (and how it works for podcasters)
• Monetization strategies beyond direct podcast ea...

In this episode of Build a Big Podcast, David Hooper reveals affordable podcasting secrets, reflects on creator burnout, and decodes the shifting dynamics of internet fame and audience building.

Key Themes

• Affordable podcasting equipment options
• Ensuring podcaster well-being
• Engaging audience interaction techniques
• Importance of editing for focus
• Dealing with social media algorithms
• Building true fan ...

Discover the future of podcasting with David Hooper as he explores the Supertone Shift voice processor. Supertone Shift offers real-time voice changing and lets users immediately switch to any selected voice. And there's a lot of potential for podcasters here ...

In this episode ...

• Real-time voice processing technology
• Voice options with Supertone Shift
• The importance of ano...

Dive deep with David Hooper on the latest Build a Big Podcast episode as he explores strategies for audience growth, monetization insights, and the resilient mindset needed to thrive in the podcasting world. 

Key Themes

• Audience growth through buying ads
• Social media clips for engagement
• Podcast advertising revenue projections
• Authentic ads in podcasting
• Podcast growth and monetization strategies
• Podcast cover art importance
• N...

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...

In this episode of Build A Big Podcast, David Hooper discusses the importance of understanding and connecting with your podcast audience, strategies for podcasting success, and tools to help you grow, build community, and monetize your podcast.

Key Themes

• Audience Connection: Understanding and connecting with your listeners.
• Effective Marketing: St...

In this episode of Build a Big Podcast, David Hooper discusses the importance of making your audience feel connected to your podcast, shares tips for naming and recording a podcast, and explores the benefits of co-hosting versus having guest appearances.

Key Themes

• Audience Connection: Making people feel you
• Branding: Importance of podcast names
• Marketing: Alternatives for voice over recordings
• Impactful Content: Effectively m...

Discover what podcasters can learn from dog training, how to triple your podcast reviews, and why quality content trumps quality recording in the latest episode of Build A Big Podcast.

Key Themes

• Podcasting Impact: Creating a podcast that attracts and helps people.
• Quality Content: The importance of content in a world of unlimited choices.
• Engagement vs. Perfection: Balancing care and effort with micr...

In this episode of Build A Big Podcast, David Hooper shares valuable insights on pitching sponsors, using free music for social media content, the potential for earning $500,000 from a podcast, and the importance of consistency and establishing stature to grow your audience.

Key Themes

• Podcast Security: There is no security in podcasting.
• Pitching Sponsors: A guide to approaching sponsors for your po...

In this episode of Build A Big Podcast, David Hooper shares insights on effective podcast guest management, co-hosting agreements, and strategies to grow your podcast audience and make more money.

Topics covered in this episode:​

• The importance of creating a message that people care about
• Attracting an audience through podcasting
• Sending questions ...

Dive deep into the art of podcasting with David Hooper of Big Podcast as he delivers potent insights on improving content quality, leveraging college radio's legacy, and mastering Spotify for audience growth ...

Topics covered in this episode:​

• Maximizing podcast impact
• Importance of college radio (and what podcasters can learn from it)
• Effective podcasting strategies
• Content creation and attention to detail
• Emphasizing audien...

In this episode of Build a Big Podcast, host David Hooper discusses the importance of letting moments breathe and allowing guests to share their story without interruption, drawing parallels to a Super Bowl play-by-play debacle.

Topics covered in this episode:​

• Super Bowl analysis: Discussion of the final play and the importance of letting moments breathe in broadcast media.
• The importance of letting...

Thoughts on growing your podcast audience, turning your audio podcast into promo videos, fear of public speaking, and more ...

Topics covered in this episode:​

• Your podcast in my new book on podcasting
• Overcoming fear of speaking and improving public speaking skills
• Automated podcast mastering to enhance audio quality
• Generating ideas and inspiration for podcast creation
• Transforming audio podcasts into promotional videos
• Addr...

Topics covered in this episode:​

• Optimizing your LinkedIn profile
• Types of influencers and trust
• Overcoming the fear of failure
• Modifying equipment for podcasting
• The importance of recording and documenting podcast content
• Snowed in (and podcasting)
• Counterfeit microphones

Episode Timestamps:​

• 00:00 Tips for podcasting success 
• 03:22 Why Dan Miller was one of my first radio guests ...
• 06:4...

Topics covered in this episode:​

• Quick and dirty podcasting success
• Uploading audio-first podcast to YouTube with RSS feeds
• Length of podcasts and attention spans
• How to tell better stories on your podcast
• A 2-minute burnout checkup for podcasters
• Transforming gut feelings into words
• Burnout in podcasting

Episode Timestamps:​

• 00:00 Ways to grow your podcast and m...