Finally there’s a podcast for podcasters. Join hosts Kyle Cummings and Mickenzie Vought as they share the knowledge and expertise they've gained from years of launching, running, and promoting successful podcasts. Whether you're an aspiring podcaster or you've already got hundreds of episodes under your belt, these conversations dive into the topics that matter to every podcaster — from marketing and growing your podcast, to recording equipment and best practices, monetization, cutting-edge tools, hiring help, and much more.
50. Mastering Audio Podcast Editing with Kyle Cummings (Part 1)
Nashville-based audio expert Kyle Cummings, a 15-year veteran of professional audio, shares his insider editing process and top tools for creating premium podcast content.
3 Sept 2024TRANSCRIPT
49. When to FIRE Your Podcast Team with Danielle Sprouls
How do you know when it's time to level up your podcast team in favor of better quality, consistency and communication? Our guest Danielle Sprouls tells us all about her experience letting go of her previous podcast management and what it's been like partnering with Podcircle.
In this episode, Danielle (creator and host of the Unscripted Pivots (https://www.unscriptedpivots.com/podcast) podcast), shares her journey into podcasting, the importance of quality over cost, and the critical role of "partnership" in her podcasting success. We learn how her podcast helped her navigate her own "unscripted pivot" from her longtime career in corporate real estate title insurance into her new career — business and executive coaching.
Learn more about Danielle:
Unscripted Pivots Coaching (https://www.unscriptedpivots.com/)
Follow Danielle on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellesproulsesq/)
✅ New podcaster? Grab your FREE Podcast Starter Kit (https://podcircle.com/start/).
00:00 Intro
00:59 Meet Danielle Sprouls
02:35 Danielle's Journey into Podcasting
04:55 Challenges and Frustrations
05:27 Shifting Goals and Vision
07:41 The Importance of Professional Support
16:59 The Human Touch in Podcast Editing
19:50 Encouragement for Aspiring Podcasters
26:46 Final Thoughts
🙋♀️ Are you feeling stuck with your podcast? Learn about our Podcast Strategy Sessions (https://calendly.com/podcircle/disc-call).
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► Need help launching a podcast? We can help! (https://calendly.com/podcircle/free-podcast-call)
► Need a professional podcast editor? It's our specialty. (https://podcircle.com/audio-editing/)
► Recommended Podcast Gear
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Headphones (https://amzn.to/3ZyZ9Ke)
Earbuds (https://amzn.to/48qEOdX)
Webcam (https://amzn.to/3ZtzulS)
► Recording remote podcasts like us? Use Riverside! (https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=Podcircle)
► We use Transitor.fm to host our podcast and you should, too (https://transistor.fm/?via=Podcircle).
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20 Aug 2024TRANSCRIPT
48. Your Podcast Isn't For Everyone (and why that's a good thing)
When many of us started a podcast, we want to reach as many people as possible. But Kyle and Mickenzie are going to make the case that that's not the best approach — and why. This episode covers five critical questions for honing your podcast’s focus and discusses the pitfalls of trying to appeal to everyone. They also talk about the importance of competitor analysis, narrowing down your content, seeking feedback, and avoiding burnout by not overextending yourself. Welcome back to the Podcircle Podcast!
✅ New podcaster? Grab your FREE Podcast Starter Kit (https://podcircle.com/start/).
00:00 Intro
00:55 Your Podcast Isn't for Everyone
01:41 Identifying Your Target Audience
03:05 Tapping into Your Unique Voice
04:38 Understanding Your Competition
07:58 Avoiding Overcommitment
09:26 Evaluating and Pivoting
12:05 Conclusion and Next Steps
🙋♀️ Are you feeling stuck with your podcast? Learn about our Podcast Strategy Sessions (https://calendly.com/podcircle/disc-call).
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► Need help launching a podcast? We can help! (https://calendly.com/podcircle/free-podcast-call)
► Need a professional podcast editor? It's our specialty. (https://podcircle.com/audio-editing/)
► Recommended Podcast Gear
Microphone (https://amzn.to/3nCUVCn)
Headphones (https://amzn.to/3ZyZ9Ke)
Earbuds (https://amzn.to/48qEOdX)
Webcam (https://amzn.to/3ZtzulS)
► Recording remote podcasts like us? Use Riverside! (https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=Podcircle)
► We use Transitor.fm to host our podcast and you should, too (https://transistor.fm/?via=Podcircle).
Disclosure: We only endorse products and services that we’ve personally used or come highly recommended by trusted sources. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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50. Mastering Audio Podcast Editing with Kyle Cummings (Part 1)
Published 16 Dec 2024 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So my rule of thumb that I use and that I teach our editors here is to process the audio first and then edit in reverse, especially if there are edit notes. So that's kind of what we do. And then once I have those edits that you have me make, which might be five, 10, 15 edits, then I'll go through and listen through the episode from top to bottom and just edit out anything that you might have overlooked or just filler words, like unnecessary overuse of filler words. Closing gaps between like man when you pose a question and someone answers, maybe they, if it's like over river size, sometimes there can be that lag. […]
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