447. Podcasting Lessons from the History of Podgagement

Discover 11 practical podcasting lessons from building Podgagement, including innovation, competition, skill-building, rebranding, setbacks, relationships, and continued podcast growth.

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Introduction [00:00]

Remembering Todd Cochrane [00:13]

• Listen to my episode honoring Todd: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/in-memory-of-todd-cochrane/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap447&utm_content=chapter_2-remembering_todd_cochrane

1. Innovate when you can't invent [02:06]

2. Get help from others [07:03]

• My Podcast Reviews launched in June 2014: https://podgagement.com/podcast-reviews-launched/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap447&utm_content=chapter_4-2_get_help_from_others

3. There will always be competition [10:39]

4. Improve your skills [19:07]

5. Watch for accidental inventions [24:38]

• Podcast Industry Statistics started: https://podgagement.com/800000-podcasts-milestone-surpassed/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap447&utm_content=chapter_7-5_watch_for_accidental_inventions
• New Podcast Industry Insights website: https://podcastindustryinsights.com/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap447&utm_content=chapter_7-5_watch_for_accidental_inventions

6. Foster relationships [27:31]

7. Pick a good name, rebrand if necessary [30:24]

8. Be prepared for disappointments [34:39]

9. Pick the right tools [37:35]

Blubrry is the best hosting provider for WordPress workflows [38:07]

• Blubrry podcast hosting for WordPress: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/bhosting?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap447&utm_content=chapter_12-blubrry_is_the_best_hosting_provider_for_wordpress_workflows

9. Pick the right tools [38:31]

10. Be quick to seize opportunities [41:02]

• Podgagement launched with chart-tracking to replace Chartable: https://podgagement.com/looking-for-a-chartable-replacement-podgagement-now-tracks-podcast-charts-and-rankings/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap447&utm_content=chapter_14-10