Podcasting for Fun and Profits

In this episode of Podcasting for Fun and Profits, Yann and I would like to share with you our recommendations on which microphone to use for podcasting, based on our experience as podcasters for many years.  Choosing a mic does not fully depend on the price because we believe that expensive ones do not equate to better quality. Your purchasing decision that relates to mics and gears will also be determined by how you are going to use it most of the time and your recording environment. In this episode: - Which reasons does Luis give for recommending the ATR2100X microphone? - Yann recommends the Samson QTU due to the dual microphone feature and the crisp sound quality. - Your audio recording environment matters. - Another mic recommendation from Luis. - One more mic recommendation from Yann. Resources: - The ATR2100x microphone https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/atr2100x-usb [https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/atr2100x-usb] - Samson Q2U microphone http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/microphones/usb-microphones/q2u/ [http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/microphones/usb-microphones/q2u/] - Rode Wireless Go, Compact Wireless Microphone System https://www.rode.com/microphones/wireless/wirelessgo [https://www.rode.com/microphones/wireless/wirelessgo] - Shure SM7B Cardioid Studio Microphone https://www.shure.com/en-MEA/products/microphones/sm7b [https://www.shure.com/en-MEA/products/microphones/sm7b] Timestamps: 00:02  Introduction of the topic 00:50  Why Luis recommend the ATR2100X mic? 01:30 For Yann, it is the Samson Q2U 05:11  Your audio recording environment matters. 06:25   Another mic recommendation from Luis. 09:18  Another mic recommendation from Yann 11:44  Closing

Affiliate marketing programs are low hanging fruits worth looking into. We can use it to create a passive income especially when the content we create is Evergreen. For those who just started in podcasting, affiliate marketing programs are a win-win collaboration between you as the promoter and the affiliate because you get paid when someone makes a purchase using your unique link. Sharing a link with your audience is easy, which is why it’s one of the simplest ways podcasters can start to monetize their show. In this episode of Podcasting for Fun and Profits, Yann and I are going to share  with you the affiliate programs we actually use and our recommendations on how to leverage affiliate programs as additional income streams. In this episode: - The affiliate marketing program Yann recommends. - Luis recommendation of an affiliate program he actually uses. - Scheduling your post in social media is easy with a social media scheduling tool. - Look into the affiliate programs of your hosting providers. - Tips from Yann Llunga on the digital tools, percentage of commission, FAQs and Amazon’s Associate Program. - How to be strategic with your podcast guest? - Doing more than just sharing the link. Resources: - Amazon's affiliate marketing program - https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/ [https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/] - Kajabi All-in-One Business Platform - https://kajabi.com/ [https://kajabi.com/] - Social Bee, social media scheduling tool  - https://socialbee.io/ [https://socialbee.io/] - Tool for podcast hosting and analytics:  Captivate - https://www.captivate.fm/ [https://www.captivate.fm/] - Pretty Links - Link Management, Sharing Plugin - https://wordpress.org/plugins/pretty-link/ [https://wordpress.org/plugins/pretty-link/] Timestamps: 00:01   Introduction of the topic 00:48  The affiliate marketing program Yann recommends. 03:45  Luis recommended an affiliate program he actually uses. 06:56  Social media scheduling tool 11:12  Look into the affiliate programs of your hosting providers. 13:03  Tips from Yann 18:35  Luis advice on your podcast guests 19:36  Further tips from Yann 21:38  Closing

This year, there will be many interesting developments in the podcasting space that will allow podcasters to thrive. In this episode of Podcasting for Fun and Profits, Luis and Yann will share their insights on the top three trends in podcasting. Whether it is in marketing your content or customizing the listening experience of your listeners or making it easier to advertise your podcast to more places, we have it covered here. Enjoy! In this episode: - The first trend according to Yann Ilunga is embracing video more and leveraging it for the marketing side of things. - For Luis, the privatization of the audio brings a whole new landscape for podcasters. - This third trend gives podcasters more control of their listeners' listening experience by allowing them to customize it. - A bonus trend from Luis when it comes to more power to podcasters. Resources: - Platform for creators, Circle - https://circle.so/ [https://circle.so/] - Captivate - https://www.captivate.fm/ [https://www.captivate.fm/] - Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ [https://www.patreon.com/] - Libsyn - https://libsyn.com/ [https://libsyn.com/] - Get paid to podcast with Supercast https://www.supercast.com/ [https://www.supercast.com/] - Podcast membership your listeners with Glow.fm - https://www.glow.fm/ [https://www.glow.fm/] - Podcast Addict - https://podcastaddict.com/ [https://podcastaddict.com/] Timestamps: 00:01   Introduction of the topic 00:45  Trend according to Yann 03:22  Trend according to Luis 06:12  The third trend 09:12  A bonus trend 10:25  Closing

You will undoubtedly benefit from every podcast appearance that you do or from any guest that you have successfully invited on your show.  You just need to be strategic on how you do it. Whether you are pitching for podcast guests or being featured as a guest, it is a win-win because either way, as a host you are monetizing, as a guest you are getting leads. Podcast guesting is a great way to monetize! In this episode: - Tips from Yann Ilunga on how to benefit from every single podcast guesting that you will do. - Luis’ tips on when you are the host and pitching a guest to appear on your show. - The 3 Step Yes Principle explained by Yann Ilunga. - Setting up the guest as an affiliate is a great way to monetize. - What should your strategy be if you are being interviewed live, for example in a Facebook group? Resources: - https://www.listennotes.com/ [https://www.listennotes.com/] - PODCAST GUEST PROFITS: Grow your business with a targeted interview strategy by Thomas Schwab https://www.amazon.com/PODCAST-GUEST-PROFITS-business-interview-ebook/dp/B01N01ZIF7 [https://www.amazon.com/PODCAST-GUEST-PROFITS-business-interview-ebook/dp/B01N01ZIF7] - https://kajabi.com/ [https://kajabi.com/] Timestamps: 00:01   Introduction of the topic 00:51 Yann’s tips 04:25 Luis tips 07:10  The 3 Step Yes Principle 13:58  Setting up the guest as an affiliate 15:30  Being interviewed live 17:50  Recap 20:56  Closing

Hey, it’s already mid 2021, but there’s still plenty of time to grow your podcast and start monetizing it this year. In this episode of Podcasting for Fun and Profits, Yann and Luis will each give their number tip for you to grow and monetize your podcast. It's not enough to plug in a mic and go with podcasting. There has to be a mindful plan in place beforehand especially when you want to leverage your podcast for your business. *Get all my best tools, templates, guides HERE* - www.Luisryan.com/book [http://www.luisryan.com/book] * Partner with me here* - http://dominatewithluis.com [http://dominatewithluis.com/] *Get the free training on how to start, scale and monetize your podcast. Go to Facebook, search for my name Luis Ryan Diaz, and shoot me a message with the word “training”* In this episode: * Yann’s number 1 tip and it has something to do with creating a community. * For Luis, getting your growth systemized is his number 1 tip. (...There’s more that goes into podcasting.) * Yann expounds on the process of testing, the measure of what works and what doesn’t. Resources: Tool for podcast hosting and analytics:  Captivate - https://www.captivate.fm/ [https://www.captivate.fm/] Timestamps: 00:01   Introduction of the topic 00:46  Yann's tip 03:12   Luis' tip 05:54  Yann expounds on the testing to see what's working or not 07:26  Closing