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Book Description

The word is out: content marketing is king. But when nearly every business has a blog, it's tough to stand out. The real secret is that there's a much better tool for spreading influence and generating revenue—one with far less competition.

Podcasting offers rich opportunities, especially if you get in early and do it right. Based on the author's experience building a $2 million venture from scratch, Profitable Podcasting lays out the precise formula for creating, launching, marketing and monetizing podcasts in any industry. Packed with priceless production help, software recommendations, web and social strategies, schedules, checklists, and examples, this indispensable guide explains exactly how to:

  • Plan your podcast strategy
  • Choose the ideal format for your show
  • Be a great host
  • Get the best guests
  • Mastermind interview questions
  • Record and edit interviews like a pro
  • Navigate Libsyn, iTunes, Stitcher, and Sound Cloud with ease
  • Maximize buzz for the launch
  • Secure generous sponsorship
  • Achieve top rankings fast
  • Win fans
  • And more

It's true podcasting may take more technical knowledge than other marketing and sales efforts, but lucrative rewards await once you conquer the learning curve. Profitable Podcasting gets you to the payoff quickly and painlessly.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half title
  3. Title
  4. Contents
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. Foreword
  7. Introduction: How a Podcast Can Be Your Trojan Horse of Selling
  8. Chapter 1: Overcome Your Biggest Obstacles to Success
  9. Chapter 2: Take Your Vitals
  10. Chapter 3: System Overview—Your Recipe for Success
  11. Chapter 4: Grow Your Revenue
  12. Chapter 5: Expand Your Platform
  13. Chapter 6: Build Your Nation of True Fans
  14. Chapter 7: Your Avatar, Dream 50, and My $2 Million Mistake
  15. Chapter 8: Stage 1: Strategic Planning and Production Kickoff
  16. Chapter 9: Stage 2: Guest Experience and Website Groundwork
  17. Chapter 10: Stage 3: Audio Intros, Outros, and Design
  18. Chapter 11: Stage 4: Social Media, Recording Software, and First Round of Guest Interviews
  19. Chapter 12: Stage 5: Final Website Content and Show Notes
  20. Chapter 13: Stage 6: Equipment, Software, and Editing Your Interviews
  21. Chapter 14: Stage 7: Launch Strategy: How to Reach the Top of iTunes
  22. Chapter 15: How to Be an Excellent Host
  23. Chapter 16: How to Attract Sponsorships
  24. Chapter 17: Getting It All Done: Recruit Rock Star Unpaid Interns
  25. Epilogue: Don’t Quit—Win the Oscar Instead
  26. Appendix: Success Stories from Business Owners
  27. Notes
  28. Index
  29. About the Author
  30. Free Sample from Get Scrappy by Nick Westergaard
  31. About Amacom
  32. Copyright
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