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BONUS Rewind - Listener Message from Eric Seemann - Co-Host of the REAL Siblings, It Ain't Easy Podcast

A Speak Pipe Message came in today from Eric - Co-Host of the Real Siblings, It Ain't Easy Podcast! So, I thought I would create an episode featuring Eric's Message and a short clip from their podcast!

Donna Reed and Eric Seemann are both professional Realtors®. Donna lives and works in Tucson Arizona with Keller Williams Southern ...

Episode 823 - Reflections on Podcast Movement New York from Someone That Didn't Attend the Event

Podcast Movement 2026 recap for creators who stayed home

Podcast Movement wrapped in New York City last week and the organizers have been uploading workshops and talks to YouTube. This show notes piece gives you a high level overview of the event from a non attendee perspective, highlights sessions worth watching, and offers a clear key t...

Episode 822 - Your Podcast Does Not Need To Sound Like Everyone Else - What a Lighthouse and a Podcast Have in Common

Your Podcast Does Not Need To Sound Like Everyone Else

Most podcasters chase the same tools, titles, and trends, then wonder why they blend into the noise. This episode argues that your strongest advantage is not another hack. It is your personality, your point of view, and your willingness to be recognizably you. Tha...

Episode 821 - If I Hosted A Podcast Conference - My Conference Would Rival Those Other Conferences In This WayLocation and Vibe

The setting matters. Picture Niagara Falls. Close to the US border. Easy for Americans and Canadians to reach. Hotels, food, and activities within walking distance. A partner who isn’t into podcasting still has plenty to do. The conference name leans into the location: Fall for Podcasting Weekend.

No s...

Episode 820 - Podcast Spotlight - The Creator's Log with host Krloz Ruben - A Challenge for You To Do The Same on Your Show

Recording from the backyard

Dave hosts this episode of The How To Podcast Series from his backyard in Ontario, Canada. Two back to back floods destroyed his home and podcast studio in August, so he records under a tree to keep his 365 episode streak alive. He wants listeners to hear planes, dogs, and neighbors ...

Episode 819 - November is National Podcast Post Month NaPodPoMo - A Podcaster's Challenge to Release 30 Episodes in 30 Days - Are You In?

NaPodPoMo: 30 Episodes in 30 Days

National Podcast Post Month, known as NaPodPoMo, invites podcasters to release one episode every day in November. This challenge builds publishing discipline, strengthens your podcast voice, and deepens listener connection through consistent daily content.

Why Join ...

Episode 818 - Podcasting Doesn’t Need a Suit and Tie - Not Every Garage Band Needs a Record Deal

Podcasting Doesn’t Need a Suit and Tie

Podcasting thrives because it resists corporate polish and gatekeepers. This episode pushes back hard against the idea that podcasting must become “professional” to survive or be taken seriously. Host Dave argues that the medium’s rebellious, low-barrier roots are its gr...

Episode 817 - Virtual Podcast Meetups versus Live Events - What is the Better Choice For The Majoirty of Podcasters

Virtual Podcast Meetups Versus Live Events

Virtual podcast meetups give independent creators a practical way to build community, get support, and keep learning without the high cost of travel. Live events can create memorable connections, yet many podcasters manage full-time work, family responsibilities, limited budget...

Episode 816 - How To Build a Podcast Community and Attract an Audience Without Social Media - is it even possible??

Build a Podcast Community Without Social Media

You can build a podcast community and attract an audience without constantly promoting your podcast on social media. The alternative requires intentional work on discoverability, direct relationships, useful content, and genuine community building.

Become Easier to Find

Help ...

Episode 815 - Turn Your Early Podcast Listeners into your marketing team - share the show - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini Series

Turn Your Early Podcast Listeners Into Your Marketing Team

A small podcast audience gives you something valuable: access to every listener. When you have only a handful of people pressing play, you can create genuine connections that become the foundation for long-term growth. Your early li...

Episode 814 - Leverage your personal and professional Network - tell someone - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini Series

Leverage Your Personal and Professional Network

Launching a podcast gets easier when you start with people who already know you. Your personal and professional network gives you a natural place to introduce your new show because relationships already exist. Those people may become your first listeners, ...

Episode 813 - Celebrate the small - pour into your small group of new listeners - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini Series

Celebrate the Small

A small podcast audience can feel disappointing when you measure success through download numbers. Dave challenges that mindset and encourages new podcasters to celebrate the listeners who already choose to spend time with their voice and message.

Build With the People Who Show Up

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Episode 812 - The One Question Every Podcaster Needs To Answer - No, Not How To Grow Your Show or How To Make Money As A Podcaster

The One Question Every Podcaster Needs To Answer

Before choosing a podcast name, buying a microphone, or planning your first episode, answer one question: Is this podcast for you or for an audience?

That decision shapes almost everything that follows. It affects how you define success, create content, prom...

Episode 811 - Be Patient with your podcast and understand Consistency vs. frequency - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini Series

Be Patient With Your Podcast

Every podcast starts at zero. Even a well-known creator can publish episode one and see zero downloads. Podcast growth takes time, and consistency matters more than chasing an aggressive publishing schedule that you cannot sustain.

Dave explores the difference between ...

Episode 810 - LinkedIn, Podcasting, and the Relentless Sales Pitch - No, I Don’t Need 10,000 Downloads by Friday

LinkedIn, Podcasting, and the Relentless Sales Pitch

Podcast promotion can attract a steady stream of unsolicited offers promising more downloads, better rankings, new guests, greater visibility, and rapid growth. For podcasters, especially those new to the space, those promises can sound appealing. They can also cre...

Episode 809 - 3 Overlooked Podcast Tools That Podcasters Should Adopt - A Hammer Doesn't Do It All

Podcast Tools That Build Better Shows

Recording from the backyard while basement renovation fills the house with saws and drills, this episode explores a simple truth. Podcasters need the right tools for the right job. A hammer drives nails. It does not tighten bolts. Using one tool for every task creates frustration. The same principle...

Episode 808 - How To Be A More Confident Podcaster - 3 Things that Can Build Your Confidence Not Your Ego

3 ways to build confidence as a podcaster

Here are three high‑impact ways to build confidence as a podcaster, drawn from what experienced hosts and coaches recommend.

1) Serve one specific listener (not “everyone”)

Confidence rises when you know exactly who you’re talking to and why it matters. Instead of i...

Episode 807 - What To Do When Someone Tries to Steal Your Identity and Your Podcast - How To Protect Your Podcast

Protecting Your Podcast Identity

When someone pretends to be a podcaster, steals a show’s identity, and asks potential guests for money, the damage reaches far beyond one fraudulent email. The scam can exploit unsuspecting guests, weaken audience trust, and take advantage of years of work spent building a podcast br...

BONUS - 25 Years Later, September 11 Brought The World Together in the Worst and in the Best Way

Remembering September 11

Twenty-five years after September 11, Dave reflects on the morning that changed the world and the feeling of helplessness that followed. He remembers driving to work when reports began coming through about New York, the World Trade Center, and the unfolding attacks. Work suddenly felt meaningless as the scale of w...