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Should podcasters charge guests a fee? Podcraft Pointers
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Hullo there! This week, there's a great discussion in the IndiePod Community posing the question, "Should podcasters work for free?". Part of that involves the subject of podcasters taking payments from guests to be on their show. Is this poor form, or just another monetisation option open to creators? Be sure to join the community and have your say. Speaking of discussions, fewer podcasters are keen to have them on the platform known as X these days. I'll admit I know little to nothing about Twitter alternatives Bluesky and Mastodon, but that's what Kristina is here for. Are you using one of these social apps to engage with your audience? If so, how are you finding it? βOptimal podcast episode length is also the subject of a short video on a niche site known as YouTube dot com (ever heard of it?). And, as ever, there's much more for you down below, too. Enjoy! PS. are you part of the free IndiePod community yet? Growth conversations, launch support, guest swaps, promo swaps & loads of great people also creating great shows. π Join the IndiePod community hereβ πΆ A Podcasterβs Guide to Bluesky and Mastodon: Reaching Listeners in a Post-X WorldβMastodon is ideal for podcasters seeking niche, community-driven spaces, while Bluesky is perfect if you want the most direct X alternative. βVisit now...β π» Why We Quit Our Podcasts (Podcraft)βIf you've launched a lot of podcasts, you're likely also someone who's quit a lot of them - and that isn't a bad thing. Some shows and topics have natural life cycles, and whether we lose enthusiasm or just feel we've said all there is to say, there's no harm in drawing a line under things and moving on. βListen to Podcraft...β π½οΈ Guide to the Focusrite Vocaster 2βFocusrite now have a podcast-focused USB audio interface in their range: the Focusrite Vocaster. Recently, Matthew replaced his battered 15-year-old 2i2 with a Vocaster Two. In this video, he shows you round it and gives a few sound samples, too! βWatch the video...β π€ How to Build a Thriving Community as a CreatorβWe talked with Mathilde Leo from Circle.so about how she thinks about building a really successful community in 2025, and how it can serve to grow your audience long term. βWatch the video OR Listen to the full audio episode hereβ Do you need help with your podcast?We're here for you! Whether it's individual coaching, editing services, launch packages or growth plans, get in touch! Fill out the form here, and we'll get back to you: π Work with us to make your podcast a successβ Also, remember that we have courses, resources, group coaching, feedback services and a whole lot more right inside our Podcraft Academy. Get help direct from us and the wider team around anything related to your podcast. π Join the Podcraft Academy to take action in growing your showβ Thanks again for following along - have a great week π Cheers! β Want to Sponsor this Newsletter? We work with products and services that are a great fit for our readers, so if you offer something that's ideal for podcasters and creators, get in touch. Drop us a line at sponsor@thepodcasthost.com. PS. How to record a walk and talk? IndiePod member Osbert asks, and I laid out how Matthew and I did it very recently. β β |
How to Run a Thriving, Profitable Podcast
Launch, growth and success tips for Podcasters and wider content creators. Read a set of quick points, from tool reviews to growth tactics, and much more, all aimed at helping you create the show of your dreams. If you're building a personal or a content brand, then get started with us!
Hey hey π We're back with another value-packed edition of Podcraft Pointers, bringing you a bunch of quick wins, tips, and motivation to keep you going all week! We'll help you kick-start your audience growth, report back on our "listen vs. watch" poll, give you a free Blue Yeti user guide, and introduce you to "mindful interviewing". This technique ensures you're fully present with your guest instead of focusing on the next question. All that and much, much more awaits you below. So, if...
ποΈ TUESDAY TOUCHPOINT Hullo there! Podcasting rightly gets praise and credit for having the ability to accompany you almost anywhere. For avid pod fans, a walk is never simply a walk - it's an opportunity to check in with your favourite shows. The same goes for commuting, washing up, or prepping tomorrow's packed lunches. But sometimes, podcasting can be too effective in these situations. As creatives ourselves, it's important to give your brain some time to process all the info and ideas in...
ποΈ TUESDAY TOUCHPOINT Hullo there! Three-year-olds ask a lot of questions, and my daughter seems to be especially prolific in this area. It's quite a mismatch, really, because I'm rather deficient in knowledge or wisdom myself. But, I have a middling skillset in audio and storytelling, so I decided to make some short stories for her Yoto Player. I reworked a few old parables and fables into little audio tales. Sometimes, I'll hear myself wittering away in another room, interspersed by songs...