(Podcast) Champs 🏆

Welcome back! The Chiefs are officially Super Bowl champs after a 38-35 victory in Super Bowl LVII. If you're anything like us, you're still digesting that second half from last night...

One of the biggest stories leading up to the game was the Kelce brothers. Travis plays for the Chiefs and Jason for the Eagles. They’ve become media sensations, not just because of their extraordinary performance on the field, but because of their podcast and social media presence.

Today, we’re going to run through the steps you can take to launch your own podcast!

• TikTok - App Intros New Ways To Promote Content

• Money Talks - Podcast Ad Spending Tops $4 Billion

• Shopify - 100+ New Updates For Sellers

• Podcasting - How to Start Your Own In 7 Steps

• ChatGPT Plus - More Details Emerge

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TikTok Announces New Promotion Methods - Looking for better ways to get your videos more views? TikTok has your back. They’ve just announced “Promote” a hub with tools designed to help you reach your specific goals on the platform. Check it out right here…

Ad Spending on Podcasts Tops $4 Billion - And that’s just the start. Triton Digital reports the number of podcast downloads jumped 20% in 2022, with the average listener spending 3.8 hours a week consuming podcast content. Not to mention, these listeners are SPENDING. Here’s how much…

Shopify Adds 100+ New Features For Sellers - That’s way too many features to list here, but from what we’ve seen so far, this is BIG. If you do any business at all on Shopify (or if you’ve been considering it) you need to check this out ASAP. Here’s everything they’ve announced…

Start Your Own Podcast In 7 Steps

Podcasting is more popular than ever. Some estimates point to there being over 5 million podcasts total, with over 70 million episodes between them!

It’s no surprise why…

A podcast is one of the best ways to showcase your expertise on a particular subject or simply share your opinions with the world. They’re also a cost-effective and easily accessible form of creating content.

They’re perfect for:

• Building a brand…

• Building authority on a topic…

• Growing an online audience…

• Talking about your products or services…

• And simply getting your name out there!

Ready to start your own? Here's a 7-step guide to help you create your own podcast:

#1: Choose Your Topic & Format - Decide what you want to talk about and how you want to structure your show. Will it be a solo effort or will you have guests? Will it be a weekly or monthly show? The format and structure of your podcast should reflect your personal style and the topic you're covering.

#2: Invest In Equipment - A good quality microphone and headphones are essential for any podcast. You can start with a basic setup and upgrade as you grow your audience. Consider purchasing a digital audio workstation (DAW) software to edit your episodes.

#3: Determine Your Target Audience - Identifying your target audience will help you tailor your content and make sure your podcast resonates with the right people. Think about who would be interested in your topic and what they would like to hear. Most platforms have built in tools to help you get your podcast in front of the right audience!

#4: Choose a Hosting Platform - There are many hosting platforms available, such as Soundcloud, Spreaker, and Buzzsprout, to name a few. Choose one that suits your needs and budget.

#5: Record and Edit Your Episodes - Once you have your equipment and platform in place, it's time to start recording your episodes. Make sure to edit your episodes for quality, removing any background noise or awkward pauses. There are plenty of software trials available so you can see which is the best fit for you before buying a subscription.

#6: Promote Your Podcast - Spread the word about your podcast through social media, email, and other online communities. Collaborate with other podcasters, and consider reaching out to industry influencers to help grow your audience.

#7: Stay Consistent - To build and maintain an audience, it's important to be consistent with your content. Set a schedule for releasing new episodes and stick to it as much as possible.

Not only can creating your own podcast can be a fun and rewarding experience, it’s great for building a brand.

By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to reaching a wider audience and sharing your voice with the world!

Entrepreneur Stat Of The Day

424 Million

That’s how many active podcast listeners there were worldwide in 2022, according to DemandSage.

More Details About ChatGPT Plus Emerge

Big news in the AI world. OpenAI just launched ChatGPT Plus, their new and improved version of ChatGPT. From what we can tell so far, it’s packed with features that are going to make life a whole lot easier for marketers and entrepreneurs.

The company says they’ll begin charging $20 per month for the paid version. That membership will come with new features and benefits.

What EXACTLY those features entail is still a mystery, but they’ve given us some hints…

The Plus version has been trained on an even larger amount of text data, which means it's more knowledgeable and can generate even more accurate responses.

They also say it's been designed with the user in mind, so you'll find that it's even more intuitive and user-friendly.

So… they haven’t given us the MOST specific details, but we’re excited anyway.

Here’s everything we know so far…

We’ll keep you updated as news drops!

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