E814 - Leverage your personal and professional Network - tell someone - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini Series

Episode 814 - Leverage your personal and professional Network - tell someone - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini Series

Leverage Your Personal and Professional Network

Launching a podcast gets easier when you start with people who already know you. Your personal and professional network gives you a natural place to introduce your new show because relationships already exist. Those people may become your first listeners, supporters, reviewers, and sources of word of mouth.

Tell People About Your Podcast

Dave challenges new podcasters who keep their show a secret from the people around them. Family, friends, colleagues, past clients, and people on your email list already have a connection with you. Tell them about the podcast.

Make the request simple and specific. Give people the exact words they can use to share the show. Give them a link that lets them choose where they want to listen. Then ask them to follow or subscribe.

Some people will need help.

Walk them through the process. Show them how to find your podcast, press play, follow the show, leave a rating or review, and share an episode. You can also help them discover another podcast that matches their interests. That small interaction can introduce someone to podcasting while helping your show.Use Your Network to Build Momentum

Reaching out to people you already know does not mean you are gaming the system. You built those relationships over time. When someone trusts you and understands the topic of your podcast, they may naturally want to support what you create.

Focus on people who genuinely fit the subject. Grandma might listen because she loves you, but someone interested in your topic has a stronger reason to keep listening.

Start small. Five people can give you somewhere to begin.

Your network already contains potential listeners. Tell people about your podcast, make your request clear, and help them take the next step. A small group of people who know you and care about what you create can give a new podcast the momentum it needs to grow.

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