Ask Bob Podcast and Podcast Training

15/09/2022

Define the Purpose of Your Podcast

I’m asked by people all of the time “How can I start a podcast?”

My first question is, “Why do you want a podcast? What will be your major purpose for having a podcast?”

You must be able to answer those two questions BEFORE you even try to start a podcast. Otherwise, you have no direction for what you are trying to accomplish.

It would be like launching a boat into a moving river but having no rudder to control the boat!

Your purpose cannot only be “Because I want to have a podcast.” You must have a direct purpose for the podcast…

Are you trying to teach a subject that you are an expert in
Are you trying to share a message or theme that will help others?
Are you trying to interview experts to help people with problems the expert can provide info on?
Are you promoting your (or other people’s) business, books, music or other things?

You must identify the main reason you want to put the work in to develop a good, quality podcast.

Just to push record and then post the recording somewhere with no thought as to “why” you are creating the content will not bless others. It will not help you to accomplish whatever “it is” that you are trying to do.

If you put some time into identifying the “WHY,” and then using that as your focus, you will be able to launch faster, create great content that will help others AND increase your impact, grow your podcast, your business, ministry, etc.

Find your “WHY” and then proceed…

Let me know what your “WHY” is for your podcast (either existing or planned).

Share this with others. Leave a comment. Let me know your thoughts…

Perhaps you will inspire someone who has been struggling with this exact issue!

Perhaps someone will leave a comment that will inspire you!

Be Blessed in ALL That You Do!

22/05/2020

Watch Me Build A Podcast - FROM SCRATCH - In One Training Session!!!

Some people can work through the entire training program in a day or two. Others a month or two. But very few ever get to see every single step put together in sequence.

04/03/2020

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10/02/2020

Last time, I gave you some tips on "How to Increase Your Download Numbers." Today, I share with you some methods on "METHODS NOT TO USE to try and increase those download numbers." Stay away from using these methods!

https://youtu.be/Rp8uTR9C9Jo

Methods NOT TO USE to Increase Downloads pt 1 In the last episode, I covered some of the information on the Interactive Advertising Bureau and how the IAB ha...

05/02/2020

How Can I Increase My Download Numbers?

Today, I give you some tips on how to do just that!

https://youtu.be/CiQkQ8AcojE

How Can I Increase My Download Numbers? Before I get into answering that question, I want to take a couple of episodes to lay a foundation upon which we can ...

03/02/2020

Here is part two to the question, "Why Should I NOT Start a Podcast!"

https://youtu.be/1-7SNhhiPmM

In the last video, I introduced the topic of discussion about "Who Should NOT Start A Podcast!" Although that goes against the grain for some people, it coul...

31/01/2020

Should I start a podcast or not?

Today, I cover some reasons "Why You SHOULD NOT Start a Podcast!" This answer will take me a couple of episodes to fully explain.

https://youtu.be/TdZQnhG5Gag

Everyone talks about "Why You Should Start A Podcast" (I even have a video in this series about that)! But not everyone should start a podcast! Some people d...

29/01/2020

How can I be an influencer in my market?

Today, I answer this question for you here:

https://youtu.be/imEnJAlSqLM

Do you want to be considered an "expert" in your niche? This training will get you started with a step by step plan to do so. It will not happen overnight......

27/01/2020

How to interview authors and monetize your podcast.

This is a great way to start to monetize your podcast. Quick and easy!

https://youtu.be/0G_WphrhNIE

How To Interview Authors and Monetizing Your Podcast Without Haggling I wanted to share with you something that I have been using in my podcasting to monetiz...

24/01/2020

Why Should I Start a Podcast?

Today I answer this question with this video!
(pardon the poor background...I was trying to implement a green screen to help demonstrate things...it didn't work out the way I had intended. But you can still make out everything).

https://youtu.be/LDfgUmxteto

I get this question a lot. So, in the next few video's, I will attempt to answer it! There is too much to cover in just one video. So you will need to watch ...

22/01/2020

Why do I find podcasting difficult?
Today, I answer this question for you here:

https://youtu.be/reSPdtuN-Jg

This question was sent to me by Gerald R. (thanks for the question!): "Why do I find this so difficult to do?" So, I decided to demonstrate that you do not n...

20/01/2020

What kinds of podcasting formats are the most popular? I've been giving you ideas on the most popular formats for the last few episodes. Today I conclude the answer to this question as I explain "Story Telling and Hybrid" format.

https://youtu.be/_qVCqDt8kJc

What Kind of Podcasts Are the Most Popular – pt 5 Story Telling and Hybrid Story Telling: This is kind of like the NPR stories. It takes A LOT OF TIME to pre...

17/01/2020

What kinds of podcasting formats are the most popular? Well, this is part four of my answer to this question! In today's video, I cover the "Panel Format!"

https://youtu.be/Gaopm40EY5Q

What Kind of Podcasts Are the Most Popular – pt 4 Panel Discussion The Panel Discussion: This type of format is little more complicated to manage. Not only a...

13/01/2020

What kinds of podcasting formats are the most popular?
This is part three of the answer to this question. Today, I cover the "Solo Commentary."

https://youtu.be/XPbyLggZYz0

What Kind of Podcasts Are the Most Popular – pt 3 Solo Commentary The Solo Commentary Podcast: This is probably the easiest type of podcast you can put toget...

10/01/2020

What kind of podcasting formats are the most popular?
This is part two of the answer to this question. In today's video, I cover "One on One" podcasting...

https://youtu.be/kj4tTq0ot00

What Kinds of Podcast Are the Most Popular – pt 2 One on One The One on One Interview: This is the most common form of podcasting. If you can book an intervi...

08/01/2020

What kind of podcasting formats are the most popular?

This question will take me a couple of episodes to answer! (I try to keep each episode short)...

So check out my answer to this question here:

https://youtu.be/X6G4JVW8Ulc

What Kind of Podcasts Are the Most Popular? Podcasting has become the modern day version of the blog. When blogging started, it was a way for aspiring writer...

06/01/2020

How can I build a podcast listening audience?

Check out my answer to this question at this link:

https://youtu.be/_Mt6P13Q2r0

Today, I want address the question, “How Can I Build an Audience?” The processes are wide and varied for this. I cannot cover all of the possibilities. But l...

03/01/2020

Will anybody really listen to my podcast?

Check out my answer to this question at this link:

https://youtu.be/cgMJutgXkck

Today, I want address the question, “Will anybody listen?” The simple answer, in my best lawyer voice is, “That depends…” I know, I know, that is not really ...

01/01/2020

What Can I Talk About on my Podcast?
Check out my answer to this question at this link:

https://youtu.be/p0xeeEmCdzM

Today, I want address the question, “What will I talk about?” This is topic of concern to many who are thinking of starting a podcast. It is also a topic of ...

01/01/2020

An interesting article for 2020. Although it is talking about companies like Amazon, etc., the principles can be used to help "regular folks" achieve greater success in 2020 as well. I'm especially focusing in on how podcasters can achieve more this year.

The tale of the online giants can largely be put into two boxes.

30/12/2019

Is Podcasting Cost Effecient?
Check out my answer to this question at this link:

https://youtu.be/SmChju1jd1I

Today, I want address the question, “Is it cost efficient?” One of the reasons podcasting has become so popular is because it costs little to almost nothing ...

27/12/2019

Is Podcasting Compicated?
Check out my answer to this question at this link:
https://youtu.be/GDc2TqW_k70

Today, I will answer the question, “Is Podcasting Complicated?” Again, the quick answer is “No.” But it can become complicated if you do not pay attention to...

26/12/2019

Is Podcasting difficult to do?
Check out my answer to this question at this link:
https://youtu.be/q_YHxjpNVdw

I answer YOUR questions about podcasting. I will provide insight into some of the more common questions I have received about podcasting as well. I call this...

25/12/2019

What is a Podcast?

Check out the answer to this question on this video: https://youtu.be/B7R0QLp4uq0

Welcome to this introduction training. It is designed to answer YOUR questions, and some of the more common questions I have received, about podcasting. I’m ...

03/12/2019

I just received notification from Chartable that the "Ask Bob Podcast" is ranked #2 in Argentina in the "How to" genre!

10/10/2019

Earlier, I posted the link to my "Ask Bob Podcast" here, talking about an easy way to earn an affiliate income when interviewing authors. No haggling, no pressure, just success!

Here is the link to my YouTube video where I actually SHOW you what I'm talking about!

https://youtu.be/0G_WphrhNIE

How To Interview Authors and Monetizing Your Podcast Without Haggling I wanted to share with you something that I have been using in my podcasting to monetiz...

10/10/2019

If you want to learn how to earn an affiliate income when you interview authors on your podcast - check out this latest episode! The idea for this topic was given to me by my good friend Sean Douglas. I wanted to share it with you right away!
https://player.captivate.fm/61b323d8-d61d-43fe-8d34-08d75c4d2463/

I wanted to share with you something that I have been using in my podcasting to monetize my podcast. I was talking with a group on a Mastermind and this subject came up. And when I explained this simple hack that I use when interviewing authors about their books, I was asked if I had shared this wit...

08/10/2019

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03/10/2019

I know it's been a few weeks since I last posted an new episode. I've been working feverishly on our new podcast hosting & marketing platform, "FaithCasters.net" - which should be ready to beta test in a few weeks.

But, I've got a new episode right here as I answer the question, "Why Should I Start a Podcast?"

https://player.captivate.fm/84afd615-e80c-45f2-b0c4-c3bbdc807f56/

19/09/2019

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