Sam Sethi gives a tip about the production of your podcast

Consistency and persistency are the keys to successful podcasting, according to Sam Sethi, CEO of TrueFans and co-host of Podnews Weekly. With years of experience in the podcasting industry, Sam shares his journey from early podcasting to launching a new platform that embraces the latest podcasting technologies. He emphasises the importance of maintaining a regular release schedule to build and retain an audience, as deviating from this can lead listeners to seek alternatives. Sam also highlights the unique human connection that podcasting fosters, setting it apart from other media forms in an increasingly AI-driven world. Tune in to hear more about his insights and tips for aspiring podcasters.

Takeaways:

• Consistency and persistency are crucial for building an audience in podcasting.
• Podcasting fosters a unique human-to-human connection that AI cannot replicate.
• Establish a reliable schedule for your podcast to retain your audience's attention.
• Engaging content is essential; provide your audience with something interesting to listen to.
• Launching a podcast festival can open doors to new opportunities and collaborations.
• Utilising modern podcasting tags can enhance the discoverability of your podcast.

Links referenced in this episode:

• TrueFans
• podcastindex.org
• podnews.net

• Sam on Mastodon
• Sam on LinkedIn

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This podcast is produced and edited at The Sound Boutique by Gareth Davies.

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