Five Things We've Learned From 10 Years of Podcasting

We've been podcasting for a decade, and we've learned a lot along the way. Here are five of the most important things we've learned.

1. Be yourself.

This is the most important thing we've learned. When you're yourself, people can tell. They can hear it in your voice, see it in your words, and feel it in your energy. And when people can tell that you're being yourself, they're more likely to trust you and connect with you.

2. Find your niche.

Once you know who you are, you need to find your niche. This is the topic or area that you're going to focus on. It's important to choose a niche that you're passionate about, because you're going to be talking about it a lot. It's also important to choose a niche that's not too broad or too narrow. You want to be able to reach a large enough audience, but you also want to be able to provide valuable content to your listeners.

3. Create great content.

This is the foundation of any successful podcast. Your content needs to be informative, entertaining, and engaging. It needs to make your listeners want to come back for more. There are a few things you can do to create great content. First, make sure you have a clear focus for each episode. Second, do your research and make sure you know what you're talking about. Third, be yourself and let your personality shine through.

4. Promote your podcast.

Once you've created great content, you need to get it out there. There are a number of ways to promote your podcast, including social media, email marketing, and paid advertising. The key is to find the channels that work best for you and your audience.

5. Be patient.

Building a successful podcast takes time and effort. Don't expect to become an overnight success. Just keep creating great content and promoting your podcast, and eventually you'll start to see results.

Here are some additional tips for podcasting success: