Welcome back to Episode #46 of The Daily Interaction podcast. Today’s topic is about 8 Ways Podcasting Can Rock Your Communication and we are going to talk about how podcasting can benefit you even if you do not have an online business or even a business per se.
What if you just have a message that you want to share with others? What if you just want to reach people beyond your local circles? What if you want to start a business in the future and attract clients and customers from all over the world? Podcasting is becoming mainstream and it is the perfect time to learn about it and to delve into this world which is SO accessible to all of us.
After nearly one year of loyal weekly podcasting, I want to tell you WHY I podcast and HOW podcasting can improve and enhance our communication. Your communication needs to stand on a toolbox and this toolbox, you develop over time. Just like when you make jewelry, you need many little tools, like scissors, wires, jump rings, clasps, or most of all, beds, you also need tools to enhance and build up your communication, and it happens best when you have your own show, something that is entirely possible in today’ world and it goes by the name of podcasting.
If the way you communicate your message is strong enough, you are going to captivate listeners and audiences no matter what you are talking about. Sure, content and context both matter but the method and style and strength of communication is going to be the biggest key to your reach and your growth. Let’s explore why!
Cliff Ravenscraft, the guru of podcasting world, introduced the show today and I tell you why. Great news: He is bringing back the class that taught me everything about podcasting: Podcasting A to Z Class, and I tell you why I overcame my own hesitation to pay for this class. Now, I know that it was the best investment of my money and I highly recommend it if you want to start your podcast. Thanks to Cliff, if you use the code PROLIFIC at checkout, he is giving you a $100 OFF for being my listener!
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Your Weekly Friday Show Notes:
1. You hear yourself talk and this becomes more of just the self-talk and through this process, you get better and better as a communicator.
2. You learn to tell a better story through podcasting. I tell you how I have myself improved in my story telling and why this is so compelling for you as a communicator.
3. You become more polished and clean as a speaker and a communicator. The extras that we have in our speech don’t need to be there when you are recording a podcast, and you learn to strike the right balance between natural conversation and a polished speech. These are the filler words that take away the total impact of our speech.
4. You get more focused and to the point. You learn to have a logical and sequential approach in your communication to the listener. You become consistent with a good flow to your speaking and you captivate your listener from the beginning, get them to trust you.
5. You learn to use your voice better. We are blessed with a voice but don’t know how to really use it well. You may be surprised just how much range you can get from your voice, and how well you can project your voice when you speak from your diaphragm and so many other ways where podcasting teaches you to empower that voice.
6. You get better at speaking for an extended period of time and this excludes those long phone chats with friends or family. This is about when you are delivering a talk, describing something, when you need to be polished and to the point. Podcasting enhances this significantly.
7. You pick up your own quirks and eccentricities with the language. These are things you may not even be aware of them but things that the listener may find annoying especially when they are listening to your regular podcasts. Awareness is the first step and then it’s up to you to decide whether to keep them or discard them.
8. You become strong as a communicator and a person, because by the nature of putting yourself out there with your podcast, you open yourself to feedback and unsolicited criticism and dealing with that will no doubt add a layer or two of thick skin on to your bones, and that is the most valuable way that you can enhance your communication and also yourself as a person.
Podcasting can be a huge boon to your business, blog and personal message to the world. Start podcasting the right way, I learned EVERYTHING about my podcasting from Cliff at Podcasting A to Z course. He is giving my readers $100 off with the code: Prolific. The class starts in July!
Eager to hear your thoughts on whether you podcast or have ever thought about it, and whether you listen to podcasts and find them valuable? Share your thoughts in the comments area below and let’s talk!
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Hi Farnoosh; Another great podcast. As you know I’m sure I want to start a podcast, just working through the how. Point number 8 is so true. And for me it would be another way to separate myself from my competition. I know none of them have a regular podcast, and haven’t heard of any of them planning on starting. So far I’ve only shared my plans with friends and family, but i need to get started. smile i do have a couple of questions. First, do you sit down and write a script for your show? Is that something you would encourage us to do especially before that first effort? I’ve read online that if you are going to do a video podcast you should also create an audio only version. What are your thoughts on that? And considering the problems with storage and loading times on video, would you think its okay to do one of those podcasts in sections? I always look forward to next week’s show, but I’m especially eager for the rest of your shows about podcasting. take care, max
Max, hi and thanks so much for your thoughts – you should most DEFINITELY start a podcast. I take about 10-15 minutes to write down some general show notes, and a few things I want to remember saying – maybe a quotation, maybe a promo, maybe recognizing someone or telling my listeners about something – then I add a little more content to my outline but really, I don’t do a “script” and don’t read verbatim and make it as natural as possible. I want to get to a point where I have a topic and be able to just go! I think video is a lot more cumbersome than audio – audio podcast is the #1 listened podcast from what I know. Look into Cliff’s course. It can be a good investment if you are serious about this! Hope this helps!
Hi Farnoosh; Sure it helps. Anything you can tell us about your process will help those of us that have decided to do a podcast do it better. Like you said in your show its all a learning experience. We will or at least should get better the more of them we do. But its nice to avoid some of the basic pitfalls when possible. given my reason for the podcast I believe i have settled on doing a video but then also posting an audio version. and while i have made my share of sales, the cash just isn’t there for new equipment, software, or training. smile One of my biggest problems with getting started is trying to learn how to use the software I already have. I have been working with another blind podcaster, and I think I’m close. I can record the video just fine. I’m still working on adding a title and intro music and making sure that people can read it without having to pause, stop, or rewind frequently. I hope to be recording and posting my first one very shortly and would appreciate it if you would give me your opinion. thanks again for the great show and the friendly helping hand, max
Hi Maxwell,
I have been thinking about doing this too. I think it is a necessary step in the evolution of my blog. For the most part, I have been thinking about it, but not taking much action. This weekend I am going to commit to finding out exactly what I need to do to get the ball rolling on this. I look forward to hearing your first podcast!
Hi lisa; I hope you will let me know what you find out as far as doing a podcast. Wish I could afford the class recommended by farnoosh, but cash is tight. I’m using or trying to use iMovie on my mac since i already have it and it is reasonably accessible with speech. Of course, once i get my first podcast recorded, I’ll have to decide on where and how to post it. I was thinking of posting the video to youtube and then embedding it into my blog. The audio version would be small enough that I should be able to upload it to a folder on my website and then input the details for iTunes to find it there. What I really want to do may be beyond the realm of possibility without employing someone. I guess in the fancy terms my long term goal with the podcast would be to start a showcase where we would go to the homes or places of business of people that have listed equipment for sale with me. We would get them to set up their equipment, take proper photos, record video of it in operation, interview the family and key employees, and visit sites of local color. I’d like to do about an hour at a time even if it meant doing several small videos and then posting them to my blog where people could either read, listen, or watch. My first effort will be an introduction of myself along with some background and an idea of what people can expect. I’ll be looking forward to your opinion. You are so sweet to offer. And please email me to let me know whatever you find out on your end. Take care, max
Ok, emailing you now.
I absolutely love that you guys are talking to each other and getting so excited about your podcasting adventures – I am excited FOR YOU, Lisa and Max.
Max, I dropped a note to Cliff and asked about payment plans. I realize as I said in my podcast that this is an investment, and so if that’s going to make it a possibility for you, Cliff came back saying he is happy to consider arrangements, just email him directly. I will email you his email address separately. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on podcasting and I wanna be in the loop on what you guys end up doing!
Hi Farnoosh; Thanks for asking cliff about payments for me. I recognize that the class has value and wish that it were in my budget. But not even with installments. But it shows your detication to your followers. Yes, I’ll be interested to see which one of us gets our first podcast recorded and posted. I’m also looking forward to being part of the audience for Lisa’s first post. Your positive energy is very helpful in getting started doing something like this. will let you know when my first one is posted. thanks and take care, max