The Audacity to Podcast®

I see podcasters often think that their podcast might grow faster if they switch podcast hosting providers, like from Blueberry to Captivate [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/captivate] or vice versa. But is this true? Short answer, no. Now, of course, I'm going to give you more details about that. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/hostinggrow [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/hostinggrow] SHORT ANSWER: NO 1. PODCAST STATS MAY BE MEASURED DIFFERENTLY * Do IAB-Certified Stats Really Matter for Your Podcast? https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/do-iab-certified-stats-matter-for-your-podcast/ [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/do-iab-certified-stats-matter-for-your-podcast/] 2. INCLUDED PODCASTING TOOLS MAY BE DIFFERENT * Get the networking feature in Podgagement: https://podgagement.com/ [https://podgagement.com/] * How many podcasts are currently in Apple Podcasts: https://podcastindustryinsights.com/apple [https://podcastindustryinsights.com/apple] 3. LOOK AT PODCAST-HOSTING PROVIDERS AS TOOLBOXES 4. MY 2025 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PODCAST-HOSTING PROVIDERS * Blubrry [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/blubrry] (WordPress-focused workflow): https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/blubrry [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/blubrry] * Buzzsprout [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/buzzsprout] (easiest to use): https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/buzzsprout [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/buzzsprout] * Captivate [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/captivate] (everything else / powerhouse of tools): https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/captivate [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/captivate] COMMUNITY CORNER * 101§ + 47§ from Randy Black * Thanks to Lyndsay Phillips for interviewing me on her show Leverage Your Podcast, talking about Podgagement and how to engage your audience: https://www.smoothbusinessgrowth.com/category/podcast/ [https://www.smoothbusinessgrowth.com/category/podcast/] ---------------------------------------- Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/] Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ [https://podgagement.com/] SEND QUESTIONS AND FEEDBACK * Call (903) 231-2221 * Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com * Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity [https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity] * Mailing address: The Audacity to Podcast, PO Box 739, Burlington, KY 41005

Intentional growth requires regular evaluation and adjustment. That applies to so many areas of life and business, and your podcast is no different. I've put together five things I suggest you evaluate about your podcast every year so that you can make the changes necessary to keep growing your podcast. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/evaluateyearly [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/evaluateyearly] * Why You Should Put Podcasting P.R.O.F.I.T. First [episode 388] :https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/why-you-should-put-podcasting-profit-first/ [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/why-you-should-put-podcasting-profit-first/] 1. YOUR PODCASTING GOALS AND PROFIT 2. YOUR EPISODE STRUCTURE AND FLOW * How Long Should Your Episode Closing Be? https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/how-long-should-your-episode-closing-be-episode-396/ [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/how-long-should-your-episode-closing-be-episode-396/] 3. YOUR PODCASTING WORKFLOW * Magai [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/magai], the powerful AI toolbox I use (affiliate link): https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/magai [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/magai] 4. A PODCAST TRAILER * 15 Regrets from 15 Years of Professional Podcasting [episode 394]: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/15-regrets-from-15-years-of-professional-podcasting-episode-394/ [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/15-regrets-from-15-years-of-professional-podcasting-episode-394/] 5. YOUR PODCAST DESCRIPTION * Magai [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/magai],: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/magai [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/magai] VALUE4VALUE COMMUNITY CORNER * 150§ and 64§ from Randy Black * 356§ from Bryan Entzminger * A couple of 5-star ratings on my episodes in Goodpods from "Barnabas" If you love the Audacity to Podcast, would you consider giving back in value what you feel the show is worth to you? https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback] ---------------------------------------- Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/] Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ [https://podgagement.com/] SEND QUESTIONS AND FEEDBACK * Call (903) 231-2221 * Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com * Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity [https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity] * Mailing address: The Audacity to Podcast, PO Box 739, Burlington, KY 41005

How long should your episode closing be? While your episode openings should be as short as possible, the length of your episode closings can be a bit more dynamic. The answer is actually a little different this time: as simple as possible. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/simpleclosing [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/simpleclosing] ANSWER: AS SIMPLE AS POSSIBLE SPREAD OUT YOUR CALLS TO ACTION GIVE YOUR AUDIENCE A REASON TO STAY UNTIL THE END LEAD WITH VALUE, LEAVE WITH VALUE™ VALUE4VALUE COMMUNITY CORNER * 406§ from Bryan Entzminger ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/] Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ [https://podgagement.com/] FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity [https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity] MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

What is the first thing your audience hears when they play your latest episode? Are you providing value in your opening, or just keeping your audience from what they came to hear? Although the terms "intro"/"introduction" and "opening" are often used interchangeably, I'm going to be more specific to call the "opening" everything your audience hears before your episode's unique content. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/shortopening [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/shortopening] Answer: as short as possible What about audio branding? What about welcoming your new audience? • When to Use Trailer, Full, and Bonus Episode Types [episode 353]: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/when-to-use-trailer-full-and-bonus-episode-types/ [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/when-to-use-trailer-full-and-bonus-episode-types/] Consider your most important audience: the one you already have Bonus tip: use a unique cold open ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/] Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ [https://podgagement.com/] FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity [https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity] MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

As The Audacity to Podcast celebrates 15 years of professional podcasting, I invite you to take a critical look back at the biggest mistakes I've made and things I wish I did differently with my show. My hope is that this will inspire you to either fix these things early for yourself, or avoid them altogether! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/15regrets [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/15regrets] (As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases through some of these following links. But I recommend things I truly believe in, regardless of earnings.) 1. Hiatuses 2. Not building an email list sooner • 13 Ways to Use an Email List for Your Podcast" [episode 198]: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/13-ways-to-use-an-email-list-for-your-podcast-tap198/ [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/13-ways-to-use-an-email-list-for-your-podcast-tap198/] 3. Not promoting my episodes via email 4. Pursuing the wrong business 5. Not creating enough training products • SEO for Podcasters course: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/store/seo-for-podcasters/ [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/store/seo-for-podcasters/] • Zoom [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/zoomh5] H6 [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/zoomh6] for Podcasters course: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/store/zoom-h6-for-podcasters/ [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/store/zoom-h6-for-podcasters/] 6. Waiting too long to register my trademark • Gordon Firemark: https://gfiremark.com [https://gfiremark.com] 7. Trying to do things cheaply • ID3 Editor [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/id3editor]: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/id3editor [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/id3editor] • Podgagement: https://podgagement.com/ [https://podgagement.com/] 8. Not publishing more through other channels, including video • Hollyland Lark M2S microphone: https://geni.us/6oS4OH [https://geni.us/6oS4OH] 9. Not reaching out to press about significant things 10. Accepting sponsors 11. Not creating value for value opportunities for you, my audience • More about Podcasting 2.0 micropayments and value4value [episode 371]: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/are-podcasting-2-0-micropayments-worth-it/ [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/are-podcasting-2-0-micropayments-worth-it/] • Support the show if The Audacity to Podcast provides value to you: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback] • Get a modern Podcasting 2.0 podcast app: https://podcasting2.org/apps [https://podcasting2.org/apps] 12. Working solo [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/focusritesolo] for too long • Virtual Freedom by Chris Ducker: https://geni.us/rIloRAJ [https://geni.us/rIloRAJ] • Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell: https://geni.us/yiGzM [https://geni.us/yiGzM] • Podgagement (formerly "My Podcast Reviews [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/mpr]"): https://podgagement.com/ [https://podgagement.com/] • Entrepeneur definition on Urban Dictionary: https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=entrepodneur [https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=entrepodneur] 13. Using a cute and expensive domain 14. Getting involved with the wrong people 15. Not focusing more on relationships ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/] Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ [https://podgagement.com/] FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity [https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity] MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005