The How To Podcast Series - Revolving Guest Co-Hosts, Podcast Tips and A Community for Podcasters

Episode 445 - Leveraging Your Entrepreneurial Spirit - Part two - Motivated by Challenges, Turning Setbacks into Opportunities

Podcasting, like entrepreneurship, is a journey filled with unexpected twists, technical glitches, and moments of doubt. Yet, the most successful podcasters share one key trait with entrepreneurs: they see challenges not as roadblocks, but as puzzles to solve.

This mindset—rooted in resilience and adapta...

Episode 444 - Leveraging Your Entrepreneurial Spirit - Part one - Your Podcast Needs a Leader that Inspires and Empowers Others

An entrepreneurial spirit is a mindset characterized by innovation, resilience, and a willingness to take risks.

It means proactively seeking out opportunities, embracing challenges, and striving to create or improve something—whether that’s a business, a podcast, or a community.

People with an entrepreneu...

The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips - Building Backwards - The Power of Reverse Engineering Your Podcast

In this episode, we explore how starting with your podcast’s end goal in mind can transform your planning and production process.

Learn how to reverse engineer your podcast, identify your desired outcomes, and work backwards to design episodes, branding, and audience engagement strategies that align with your vision.

Whether you’re ...

Starting The Parade or Joining One - Living in the comments to build genuine connections

For podcasters pressed for time, engaging with other creators’ posts and joining existing conversations can be one of the most effective ways to grow your presence and credibility—without the heavy lift of creating supplemental content from scratch.Practical Tips for Podcasters

• Be Genuine: Avoid generic comments. Share your perspective, offer...

Episode 310 - Alex Sanfilippo - PodMatch, Podcast Networks, AI Hosts in Podcasting and Apples

PodMatch was created to serve you in your podcasting journey on either side of the microphone

PodMatch elevates the voices of independent podcast hosts and guests to maximize their impact

We develop software solutions that make the entire podcasting process more cost-effective, less time-consuming, and all-around a more joyous experience.PodM...

Episode 443 - What Do You Do When You Make a Mistake on Your Podcast - How Do Fix a Huge Error

Mistakes happen in podcasting, even to the most experienced hosts. Whether you’ve released the wrong audio edit, left in long silences, or forgot to bleep out curse words, it’s important to know how to respond quickly and professionally. Here’s how to recover from podcasting mistakes and what to do if you need to remove an episode enti...

Episode 442 - Why Being A Guest on Another Podcast is a Great Strategy That Many Podcasters Could Benefit From

Why Podcast Hosts Should Be Guests on Other Podcasts

Appearing as a guest on other podcasts offers hosts unique opportunities to expand their reach, build credibility, and foster meaningful connections within the podcasting community. Here’s how to maximize your impact as a guest and honor your host.

Key Reasons to Be a Guest...

Episode 441 - Podcast Tool - Voicemaker.in - A Voice Tool for Podcasters, Speech to Speech, Voice Cloning and Text to Speech

We're excited sharing our latest update of Voicemaker version 1.7.1! - bringing you powerful new tools including Speech-to-Speech, custom voice cloning, and enterprise-ready features.

 Introducing Speech to Speech (AI Voice Changer):

• Record or upload your voice and transform it into any AI voice from...

Episode 440 - Rekindling Your Passion for Podcasting - From Podcast Obligation to Podcast Inspiration

"If you want to build a ship, don't drum up people to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea."
— Antoine de Saint Exupéry

Creating something out of love—like learning an instrument because you adore music or podcasting because you ...

Episode 439 - Introverts Podcasting, Start Listening at Episode one with Co-Host Mista Yu

About Yusef Marshall

Yusef Marshall (Mista Yu) was born in Brooklyn, NY and has multiple degrees in Business Admin and Mgmt as well as degrees in Computer Programming, Certified Business Coaching, and Culinary Arts. Mista Yu has also authored his first and only published book "The Heart of The Stepfather" in 2016. His story on blended ...

Episode 438 - Interview Basics for Your Podcast and Going Local with Guest Co-Host J Hall - Okie Bookcast

Are you waiting for the “perfect” moment or more information before launching your podcast—or could taking action today be the key to your growth?In this episode, Dave sits down with J, host of the Okie Bookcast, for a deep dive into the art and strategy of podcasting within the literary world.

Key Moments & Takeaways

• In...

Episode 437 - Taking Action, Starting a New Podcast, Learning on The Job with Co-Host Will Routledge - Wildlife Quests

Will started as a listener of this show - finding it via a search, Will hit play, listened to the show and then did something that many seem to struggle with - Will took action. Will started.

Some gurus will tell you that search is terrible for podcasts - Will's experience is proof that you can be found, sear...

Episode 436 - Applying Lean Learning by Pat Flynn to Podcasting, Breaking the Cycle of Information Overload

Pat Flynn’s Lean Learning: How to Achieve More by Learning Less offers a timely and actionable blueprint for creators—especially podcasters—who find themselves trapped in endless cycles of research, preparation, and information gathering without ever taking decisive action. The book’s core message is clear: in an age of inform...

Celebrating a Milestone for My Living The Next Chapter Podcast - 20,000 Downloads and Some Lessons Learned

Well, well, well - slow and steady wins the race! I just wanted to share with you a milestone reached in one of my other podcasts (yes, I have many!)

Living The Next Chapter is my author podcast - in just over 3 years and 580+ episodes this little podcast is just humming along - great authors share their stories - the people tha...

Episode 435 - What is and What Isn't A Podcast and Why Does This Even Matter and to Whom

What Is—and Isn’t—a Podcast? Why Definitions Matter

The Evolving Definition of Podcasting

Traditionally, a podcast was defined as an episodic series of audio files distributed via RSS feeds, allowing listeners to subscribe and receive new episodes automatically

For many, “podcast” now simply means any on-demand, creator-driven series—regardless...

Episode 434 - Tuning In - How to Harmonize with Your Guests and Audience Resulting in a Better Podcast

Just as a band that’s out of tune and unprepared can turn off an audience, a podcast that lacks preparation and connection with its guests or listeners can feel awkward and unengaging.

When everything is in sync—guest, host, and audience—the result is a show that resonates and leaves listeners wanting more.The Podcast as a Performa...

Episode 433 - The Power of Consistency Over Perfection - What Happens When Podcasters Commit Long-Term

"Write a short story every week. It's not possible to write 52 bad short stories in a row."
— Ray Bradbury

Podcasting Version:
"Record an episode every week. It’s nearly impossible to make 52 bad episodes in a row."Don’t get hung up on making every episode perfect. Instead, focus on showing up and r...

Episode 432 - 4 Must-Have and 4 Might Harm Considerations for a Great Podcast Name

Naming your podcast is one of the most important early decisions you’ll make as a creator. A great name can help your show stand out, attract your ideal audience, and make it easy for listeners to find you. Here’s a practical framework to guide you, along with common pitfalls to avoid.4 Must-Have Framework Ideas for a Great Podcast Name

1. Search-Frie...

Episode 431 - Cutting Through the Marketing Clichés - Speaking Your Listener’s Language

The temptation to use trendy marketing jargon, complicated vocabulary, or AI-generated scripts can create a real disconnect between the host and the audience. Let’s break down why this happens, why it matters, and how to keep your podcast authentic and relatable.Why Podcasters Fall into the Marketing Speak Trap

• Pressure to Sound Professional:...