In this episode of Build a Big Podcast, David Hooper reveals affordable podcasting secrets, reflects on creator burnout, and decodes the shifting dynamics of internet fame and audience building.

Key Themes

• Affordable podcasting equipment options
• Ensuring podcaster well-being
• Engaging audience interaction techniques
• Importance of editing for focus
• Dealing with social media algorithms
• Building true fan connectivity
• Diversity in podcasting guests

Topics covered in this episode:​

• Examining the cost and benefits of affordable podcasting equipment, like the Focusrite Vocaster Studio bundle, for achieving a professional sound on a budget.
• David Hooper's insights on maintaining podcaster well-being and avoiding burnout in the pursuit of consistently creating podcast episodes.
• A discussion on the strategies for making podcasts more spreadable, including interactive elements like Q&A sessions and connecting with listeners through shared experiences.
• Reflections on the importance of editing and structure in podcasting to ensure episodes remain clear, focused, and accessible to listeners.
• Consideration of current social media trends and their impact on creators, including the shift towards algorithmic content prioritization.
• An exploration of Patreon's role in fostering deeper connections between creators and their true fans, and its implication for creators' control over their work and income.
• The significance of diversity in podcast guest selection to ensure a wide range of perspectives and voices are represented in the podcasting space.

Episode Timestamps

• 06:12 Focusrite interfaces - a reliable and efficient solution.
• 11:06 Top players dominate with money, knowledge, content.
• 13:44 Editing issues make listening harder, removing "immersion."
• 16:59 Interactive content and accessibility to build podcast community.
• 19:50 Enhanced episode notes and accessibility features for podcasts.
• 25:26 Podcasters sacrificing themselves for their shows' success.
• 28:08 Versatile podcasting toolkit, personalized coaching for growth.
• 29:28 Subscribe to Build a Big Podcast with a single click

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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:​

This is the audio companion to Issue 175 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.   ​

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