Podcast Growth Tips and Resources

Our articles dive deep into podcast tips, strategies, and gear recommendations to help you create better content. We cut through the noise with actionable marketing advice and proven podcast growth tips.

Libsyn: Podcasting Hosting Made Easy

By Eric Montgomery | February 14, 2025

Libsyn, short for “Liberated Syndication,” has been a staple in the podcasting industry since 2004. It’s a trusted and widely used podcast hosting platform that helps creators distribute, monetize, and track their podcasts with ease. It offers reliable hosting and powerful tools to streamline your workflow. What is a Podcast…

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What Makes a Good Podcast? How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market

By Eric Montgomery | February 12, 2025

Lots of aspiring podcasters ask, “What makes a good podcast?” The answer isn’t just high-quality audio or a solid content structure—those are table stakes. Meaning, you need them just to be able to compete. To create a podcast that actually stands out, you need to tap into something only you…

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How To Book Podcast Guests With Instagram

By Eric Montgomery | February 4, 2025

Are you struggling to find great podcast guests? Tired of sending cold emails that get ignored? I’ve booked some of my best guests through one simple strategy—sliding into DMs on Instagram. I developed a system for finding, connecting, and booking amazing podcast guests, and I’m about to break it all…

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Podcast Intro Examples: How To Hook Listeners

By Eric Montgomery | January 30, 2025

Your podcast intro is the first thing your audience hears. It sets the stage, creates an expectation, and—when done right—keeps people listening. But if your intros are repetitive or drawn out, they could be working against you, causing potential listeners to tune out before you even get started. In this…

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Veed: How to Edit Video Podcast Clips in Minutes

By Eric Montgomery | January 21, 2025

As the demand for podcasts grows, content creators are always on the lookout for ways to make their podcasts stand out. One effective way to do this is by creating short-form video clips that can be shared on social media platforms. However, not everyone has the skills or equipment to…

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Rode Wireless Micro: The Perfect Combo of Quality and Value

By Eric Montgomery | January 10, 2025

The Rode Wireless Micro is an exciting addition to Rode’s lineup of wireless microphones. As a content creator and podcast producer, I’ve had the chance to use this compact powerhouse, and it has quickly become one of my favorite tools. Whether you’re a YouTuber, podcaster, or someone filming on the…

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The Complete Guide To Recording a Podcast With Riverside.fm

By Eric Montgomery | January 5, 2025

With Riverside.fm, you can create top-notch podcasts using just a microphone and a web browser, or even capture 4K video effortlessly! That’s why we’ve dedicated this post to everything Riverside.fm offers. And here’s some great news, click this link and you can enjoy a 20% discount on any individual package.…

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Rode PodMic: Features, Specs, and Use Cases

By Eric Montgomery | January 3, 2025

The Rode PodMic is quickly becoming the go-to microphone for podcasters who care about audio quality. Let’s be real—your mic can make or break your sound, and in a crowded field of over 4 million podcasts, ‘just okay’ won’t cut it. That’s why we’re honing in on this specific mic.…

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Chartable: A Guide To Podcast Analytics and Growth

By Eric Montgomery | December 16, 2024

Podcasters, as of December 2024, Chartable has been dissolved. This article was originally written when Chartable was thriving as the go-to platform for analytics, chart rankings, and advertiser tools. While the information below offers a great overview of what Chartable was and how it worked, it’s now outdated. Chartable Alternatives…

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How To Promote Your Podcast with Apple Podcasts New Marketing Tools

By Eric Montgomery | December 16, 2024

In this article, I’m diving into Apple Podcasts Marketing Tools, including some exciting new updates, like their partnership with Linkfire, a redesigned home for Apple Podcasts Promote, and tips on getting featured on the platform. These tools are a game-changer for boosting your content with custom Apple assets and links.…

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