In this season finale of The Friendly Podcast Guide, I’m reflecting on five big lessons I learned in season three. From embracing AI tools to discovering the magic of Pinterest for podcasters, this episode is packed with insights that made my podcasting journey more fun and fulfilling. Plus, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, I’ll tell you the one thing you should focus on first.
Hi, I'm Andi Smiley, your friendly podcast guide! I help podcasters create shows that are fun and fulfilling without burning out. I share practical tips, lessons from my own journey, and advice from podcasters I admire.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Why ChatGPT is a game changer for podcasters
How to use AI to streamline show notes, emails, and episode ideas
My favorite marketing strategy: Pinterest for podcasters
How narrative formats can rescue tricky interviews
The surprising benefits of sending weekly emails
Tips for talking about your podcast in real life
Takeaways from this episode:
ChatGPT saves time and boosts creativity but always tweak its output.
Pinterest is a powerful long-term marketing tool, even for beginners.
Narrative formats can turn a so-so interview into a standout episode.
Weekly emails aren’t as scary or overwhelming as they seem.
Practicing “curiosity statements” makes it easier to talk about your podcast offline.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:00) How ChatGPT became my podcasting secret weapon
(04:19) Why Pinterest is my favorite podcast marketing strategy
(07:55) The magic of narrative format episodes
(09:33) Weekly emails: not as overwhelming as I thought
(10:18) How I got more comfortable talking about my podcast IRL
(12:01) One simple thing to try if you’re feeling overwhelmed
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Keywords: chat gpt for podcasters, pinterest for podcasters, podcasting for beginners, marketing your podcast