<p>Podmotion.co thanks Rob Finlay, host of the CRE Capital Markets Report roundtable podcast, for sponsoring this episode! Find Rob's show <a href='https://www.thirtycapital.com/cre-capital-markets-report/'>here</a>!<br/><br/>Nick DiBartolomeo and Bruno Pierce are started a new podcast this early this year - then thousands of others started podcasts too!<br/><br/>By being focused on community building, experimentation, and mastering social media, Nick and Bruno have achieved a level of success that eludes many new podcasters.<br/><br/>Their show is called Quit The Build, and it's the voice of their gaming community - Quit The Build. <br/><br/>Even if you're not a gamer, we recommend you listen to this episode. Nick is our guest and he gives a masterclass in how to start and grow a podcast. He gives an amazing amount of information and actionable tips on how to start a show and see it grow. <br/><br/>During this conversation Nick and Sheelagh discuss sponsorship techniques and mention a website called Podthreads - this website no longer exists, just in case you decide to Google it!<br/><br/>In this episode Nick shares his number one lesson for new podcasters. Nick and host Sheelagh Caygill explore:</p><ul><li>Take lots of time to plan out your show and it's format - Nick and Bruno spent a month planning before launch</li><li>Don't launch a show with the sole intention of making money</li><li>Have a goal for your show - for Nick and Bruno, it's shoot for the stars!</li><li>Be as professional as your budget will allow with your show's branding</li><li>How to plan out an episode</li><li>Why being friends with your host means you'll have great synergy behind the mic</li><li>How understanding the importance of content creation will help you grow your show</li><li>Why Twitter is essential for podcast growth and engagement</li><li>How to successfully use one clip and share it across platforms as an audiogram</li><li>Learning from other podcasters and watching their tactics; try them out and see if they work for your show</li><li>Being patient with your progress - it takes time to find a rhythm with a show</li><li>Monetization through sponsorship, Patreon, and advertising.</li></ul><p>If you have any questions about this episode, or podcasting in general, get in touch with Podmotion at info at podmotion.co.<br/><br/>Thanks for listening and stay safe.</p>
