Considering a Different Calendar App
My long-time favorite calendar app1, Fantastic, is raising its prices come January from $40/year to $60/year. Now, $40/year is already steep for a calendar app, but I love their natural…
I was on the Health Coach Conversations Podcast
I had the pleasure of going on the Health Coach Conversations. We discussed a number of topics, including:
- Demonstrating expertise in a convenient yet personal way
- Why coaches should consider a “mini podcast” style for their show
- The top 5 ways to make money with your podcast
- The question you need to answer when starting your podcast
- Joe’s quick tips on how to start a podcast
- How to offer a call to action during your episodes
Trying New Tools
It’s the end of the year and I’m trying out a few new tools. The first is Raycast, which is a launcher similar to Alfred. So far I really like it….
How to get the Best Copy for Your Sales Pages with Ame Proietti
It’s the time of the year were small business owners and creators have some extra time to tinker with (or fully redesign) their websites. I’m here with Copywriter Ame Proietti to tell you to skip the new design and focus on the copy instead. We get into what makes good copy, blog posts vs. sales copy, and we finish out with how to write good scripts. As you prepare for 2023, good copy will be at the heart of what you do thanks to Ame’s advice. Plus, in the Pro show, we broke down the sales page Ame wrote for me.
Learn About my Podcast Setup (Interview)
Over on The Podcast Setup, Matt Medeiros interviewed me about my podcasting ethos, hopeful legacy, and my gear (with new photos). Check it out.
How I Approach Online Courses (Interview)
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by coursemethod.com about how and why I make online courses. If you’re interested in my story, as well as the mistakes I made that you should avoid, definitely check it out.
The 2022 Podcaster’s Gift Guide is LIVE
My Podcaster’s Gift Guide has been updated for 2022 and has a new home over at podcastliftoff.com.
Some notable updates:
- A new section for video podcasting
- More hardware recommendations
- Some new software
- A new mic for beginners
Make Your Podcast Stand Out to Advertisers in a Recession
With financial gurus and politicians now fully admitting we’re in a recession, we’re starting to see the economic ramifications for advertisers that get their budgets slashed.
Of course, if you’re a podcaster, that may worry you. How can you land sponsors when there’s less money to go around? There are a few ways to make your podcast stand out for advertisers (even if you don’t have a lot of downloads).
Good People, Cool Things: Ways to Grow Your Small Business with Jessi Burg
It’s a good old fashioned podcast swap with Good People, Cool Things ! I really enjoy this show, and the interview we have queued up for you is great.
This is a conversation with Jessi Burg , who started Outgrow Your Garage so she could answer the questions and develop the resources for small business owners that she wished she had when starting out as a business owner. Some of the top highlights include how to overcome common struggles for business owners, the benefits of online courses, and why she encourages an airing of grievances among employees. Be sure to stick around until the end for a good question and a corny joke!
In Build Something More, I give you a behind-the-scenes look on how this happened, and the future of the members-only part of this podcast (don’t worry. It’s not going away).
REAIR: Building a Cohort-Based Course with Jennifer Bourn
With the Podcast Liftoff Playbook out, and Jennifer Bourn’s Profitable Project Plan is open for enrollment right now, I thought it would be a great time to re-air her interview where she talks about running a cohort-based course, and how she built the PPP. I listened to it again as I was looking for inspiration and best practices to realize the Playbook fully. And let me tell you, this episode really holds up! For members, I talk about how my webinar ? paid members sales to funnel went.
