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How To Make Money Off Your Podcast

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As podcasting continues to evolve, more and more people are starting to dive in as a means of making a profit. Not only is it possible to make some side money off a successful podcast, but some people have managed to make it their primary source of income.

Whether you’re in an industry leader who wants to share their knowledge on lead generation or simply want to connect with audience members about something deeply personal, there is certainly money to be made. The secret is knowing how to profit from your show. If you’re interested in learning more about how to make money from podcasting, then take a look at some of the different ways that you can. 

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Tying The Knot: Top Wedding-Centered Podcasts You Must Experience

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Tying the knot comes along with a long list of things to do, pay, and organize. The modern bride doesn’t waste her time with 3-inch binders full of planning info. Today’s engaged couples use planning apps on their smartphones.

It can be difficult to remain level-headed through all the hustle and bustle of preparation for a wedding, but technology has made the situation much more enjoyable with many entertaining and informative podcasts. After all the excitement of being introduced to that gorgeous engagement ring, you’ll need something to keep the momentum heading in the right direction. [Read more…]

Tips For Becoming A Podcast Or Video Sensation

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If you want to become famous, whether on a small scale or a large one, it seems like the internet is the place to do it these days. When a new show comes on TV, think American Idol, many of them aren’t hosting in person auditions anymore, but instead having wannabe’s submit videos or podcasts of themselves in order to get a chance to be the next big sensation, in whatever field of entertainment or work the contest is for.

Businesses also know the great benefits of podcasts and videos. People love to be entertained, and with podcasts and videos found online, for free, they can get all of the entertainment and knowledge they want. Whether you want your face to be famous, or your products, you can do it using these two things.

Pick A Topic

The first step in becoming a podcast or video sensation is to decide what it is you want to tell people about, or talk to them about. What do you like to talk about? If you’re a talker a podcast will be perfect for you, and there are unlimited options for what you can talk about. Talk about movies, music, relationships, health care, or anything else you have knowledge and interest in.

Videos are great to do if you have items you want to show people, whether they are your own products or you are doing video reviews of things supplied to you. They are also great for doing tutorials, if you have a specialty. People that work on cars get a lot of visitors to posts on how to do different home car maintenance things, or on how to diagnose different vehicle issues. So too do people that enjoy doing makeup or hairstyles. Even hunting videos and podcasts are popular, whether you’re sharing reviews of the latest rifle scope or taking people out on safari with you.

Get Online

The second step in becoming an internet sensation, or at least using the internet to boost your business and sales, is to get online and get established. If you plan to do videos you need to be on sites like YouTube. Search out podcast hosting sites. Get on social media so you have a place to share the videos and podcasts you make.

You can’t expect people to simply find your podcast if you aren’t advertising it. You also won’t be appearing on the front page of Google right away, no matter how many tags you include, so you want to do everything you can to get the word out on what you are doing.

When you post a new podcast or video be sure to share them across social media, on your own person website, and even consider doing a weekly or monthly newsletter. The more ways you get the word out the more views you will get, and the more chances you have of becoming an internet sensation!

Podcasts For Different Daily Activities: Picking a Routine

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Once you get into the world of podcasts, you never really go back. It’s the best parts of the radio mixed with the best parts of the internet, and it’s completely free and on demand. And there are more topics and types of shows than you could ever hope to listen to, so it’s a infinite box of listening pleasure.

But what activities could you do while listening to these various podcasts? Consider the possibilities of working out, driving, getting ready to sleep, getting your morning motivation in, or just learning about cool stuff. And it’s all just a few clicks away through iTunes or another podcast browser. [Read more…]

Ten self-empowerment podcasts join Personal Life Media Network

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Personal Life Media announced that 10 shows have debuted on or joined the self-empowerment podcast network bringing the total to 35 weekly audio shows and one daily vidcast along with their companion blogs.

The content of the new shows range from hobby-related digital photography, literature and genealogy to conversations about lifestyle design and holistic health to indie music discovery. There is also a motivational show for sales professionals in the business empowerment category.

· Camera Dojo: Digital Photography Enthusiasts

· Dear Zanny: Relationship Advice from a Family Therapist

· Digital Photography Life: Make Every Shot Count

· Family History: Genealogy Made Easy

· Life Zero: Adventures in Zen and Lifestyle Design

· Modern Immortal

· Music For Midnight

· Sales Magic: Motivations, Meditations and Visualizations to Kick Your Assets Into Action!

· TheDivaCast

· Words to Mouth: Women’s Novels & Non-Fiction

Since its launch 18 months ago, PLM has continued to grow key performance indicators. In addition to more than doubling the content offering since launch, web traffic has increased 128% for the year. (Compete.com) 1,000 episodes have been produced with nearly 600 guests resulting in more than six million downloads. Its free multi-show podcast player widget launched September 2008 received nearly 500,000 page views in its first month and is utilized by myriad podcasters on and off the PLM network.