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Jan 2023
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2000: What 2000 Episodes Has Taught Us A...

SAL DI STEFANO, ADAM SCHAFER, JUSTIN ANDREWS, DOUG EGGE
About this episode

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover twelve things they have learned about podcasting after recording 2,000 episodes.

 

  • Learning along the way through trial and error. (2:25)
  • 12 Lessons 2000 Episodes Has Taught Us About Podcasting.

 

  • #1 - Sound is VERY important. (3:19)
  • #2 - Communicate to your audience, not your peers. (7:46)
  • #3 - Be CONSISTENT with time/day drops and episodes per week. (10:57)
  • #4 - Sponsorships won’t make you money until you are already huge. (14:25)
  • #5 - The best combination is entertainment with information. (17:48)
  • #6 - Use analogies and storytelling. (22:53)
  • #7 - Dead air is ok (For interviews, shut up and let the guest talk). (26:56)
  • #8 - Some episodes are to get new listeners, and others are for old listeners. (32:31)
  • #9 - Have something good to say and say it often. (37:08)

 

  • #10 – Hook them early. (41:00)

 

  • #11 - Be ok with sucking. Keep going. (45:21)
  • #12 - Always seek ways to improve your craft. (49:42)

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