Hit The Mic With The Stacey Harris

One of the biggest questions around starting a podcast is about gear, getting that almighty audio quality, which is granted, very important, but not the MOST important. Today’s guest on the show is PROOF of that.  In fact, my friend (and UM Podcast Production client) Lisa, is my go-to example for A LOT of things around starting your podcast and you’re going to hear why in this episode. We even tell my all-time favorite Lisa podcasting story which involves chicken… seriously. You have to hear it. Fair warning, this one sounds different, because we actually recorded it for Lisa’s show, she released it over the summer and I’m excited to share it here with you now because it’s a fantastic example of really leveraging your time + doing more with the content you’ve already made time to create. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/imperfection-action-still-gets-results/Support the show

We have been neck deep in doing one of my favorite things this month… PLANNING!  Yep, we’ve been sitting down with our clients to work through their Q4 plans and a few things have come up on every single call, and it’s because this time of year we have a bit of nuance. With holiday and end of the year sales and time off there are some factors that just aren’t there any other time of year.  In this episode I want you to dig into some of this nuance and because of that I really want you to take some time and take action alongside this episode. That could mean listening and then doing some writing, or having a friend or team member listen and then get together to plan together OR it could mean listening and then reaching out so WE can do this work together.  Whatever it is, this is a must listen because you need to be clear on these pieces as you wrap up your content so that you not only see results in 2021, but you’re setting yourself up for what you need in 2022. Find the show notes for this episode at https:/

When we’re talking about building assets with a podcast, we have to be looking at it converting, it resulting in business. That’s what I want to talk about in this episode of Uncommonly More because there are some core sales assets you need to be building with your show and we’re going to dig into what those are today. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/the-best-sales-tool-you-havent-created-for-your-podcast/Support the show

It’s a fun one this week, we’re going to be calling up some BS.  Specifically I’m going to call BS on some of the things I hear from people the most… things like ...strategy means no creativity ...the right way to podcast ...it’s just about nurturing and adding value I want to dig in her because as dramatic as it sounds in the title, Three Lies Podcasters Tell Themselves That Will Ruin Their Show, these are the three BS things I hear over and over again that are chipping away at your ability to get the results you want from your show.  It’s a quick one, so if you’re not 100000% in LOVE with everything about your show top to bottom, go listen to this show… and if you are 100000% in LOVE with everything about your show top to bottom, think to the last time you weren’t and then go listen to this episode. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/three-lies-podcasters-tell-themselves-that-will-ruin-their-show/Support the show

We’re pretty sure we’re going to get some pushback on this week’s podcast episode.  Why?  Because we’re calling us all out on our BS around our podcasting processes.  The truth is, so, so, so often clients come to us TIRED of making their podcast. And almost always, the issue is the process of how they are making it.  And let us just say this right now - not having a process IS A PROCESS.  And no, having a process won’t mess up your creativity or box you in, trust us on this one, we have the privilege of working with some amazingly creative people and tightening up their process has actually INCREASED their creativity (seriously, this is their words, not ours).  The reality is, our processes are what affect our feelings towards what we are working on.  And often there are just 3 key areas or changes we need to make to really make our process feel good.  We’re telling you these 3 areas (along with some other bonuses) in this week’s show. If you’re feeling even a little worn out or stuck, this one’s for you. Fi

I'm really excited because we're gonna talk about falling in love with your show again. I think we're in that time of year for a lot of us where we are shifting from sort of the summer slow down to looking at what we want to do with the second half of our year. What we want to get back on track on, the gap we need to close to hit the goals we set at the beginning of the year. Full Transcript - https://uncommonlymore.com/stop-the-podcast-pain-how-to-fall-in-love-with-your-show-again/Support the show

Is having a guest on your podcast the right move for your show?  You may be surprised, but our answer is not always “yes”.  There are a lot of people out there who say that you “must” have guests on your podcast to grow your show. That you need their audience. That guest shows are the best/fastest/easiest way to get exposure.  This is true for SOME shows, but not all.  Your job is to be discerning if your show will be positively impacted by guest shows.  Don’t worry though, we’re taking the guesswork out of it. We’re giving you the questions to ask and things to consider that will let you determine the answer for yourself in this week’s re-released episode (yep, it’s that good). Full Transcript - https://uncommonlymore.com/2020/06/02/should-you-have-guests-on-your-podcastSupport the show

I’m especially stoked to share today’s podcast with you because today I’m announcing something that’s been in the works for a bit and is finally available to you! Introducing: Podcast Newsroom, our new private, exclusive podcast about the news you need to know for a more profitable podcast. This is your go-to podcast for actionable steps to grow your podcast, see the results you want, and stay up to date on podcasting trends. It’s going to come out about monthly, but we’ll be adding in bonus episodes as news breaks or there are updates that are especially timely for you. This podcast is part of a larger free training resource we want to make available to you. When you sign up for this private show, you’ll also gain access to a growing resource library full of bonus content like worksheets and articles and PDFs to go over so you can fully maximize your training. This is going to be the first place we show up with news and is private because we really want to make it a tailored experience. You can still access

Welcome to episode 502! I want to talk about three ways you can grow your podcast in the next 90 days. I really want to get through the wash and repeatedness of this because I think oftentimes we're looking for the next thing. "Okay. We tried A now B and now C and now D and all the way to Z or Zed." Which sounds way cooler, but that's a show for another day. But we forget about the other side of this, which is the importance of repeating those actions. Full Transcript -https://uncommonlymore.com/3-ways-to-grow-your-podcast/Support the show

I want to fill you in on a secret in podcasting… Sometimes support isn’t the answer.  Shocking, I know.  But the truth is, not everything can be outsourced (telling you what can’t be in this week’s podcast episode).  BUT WHEN IT CAN be outsourced - you have to make some educated hiring decisions.  What will make your hiring decisions educated you ask? This is pretty simple.  Prior to hiring, you need to know if your need for support is around problems with your Purpose, Process, or Production.  Sound simple? It is. With a few caveats that I’m getting into in this new episode.  Take it from me, the difference between a podcast editor and an agency is huge, ESPECIALLY if you know what you are looking for. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/podcast-editor-vs-podcast-agency-which-is-better/Support the show

You drive me crazy right now. I've heard a lot of conversations and comments on the internet, with friends, etc. The batching is just this stifling, creativity-killing apparatus just built to destroy your podcast. Okay. I might be a little dramatic there at the end, but it's true. So, so many podcasters really think that batching is about giving up everything that's great about their voice and their creativity, and their show. And reality, it's the opposite. It's about harnessing all of those things and using them incredibly efficiently. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/the-hard-truth-about-why-you-not-batching-your-content/Support the show

You’ve probably heard me talk about my right hand, Cali - well, she’s on the show this week! That’s right, after 2.5 years working together, we finally did a show together.  I’m thrilled to share more of her with you in this way. She is really the air traffic controller behind all our client production and internal projects (and I’ve just started calling her an air traffic controller since this show, but it’s going to stick

It's all about timing, and sometimes the best way to know it's the right time is to look at how we're feeling. So this week we're breaking down 3 signs it's time to get some help with your show (and one is completely pain-free). Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/signs-its-time-to-hire-support-for-your-podcast/Support the show

If sales is your goal, let's make it super simple to start getting more. There's one supercritical piece that is so frequently missing in shows.  And, trust me now when I say that even if you THINK you're doing this, there are ways you can change it up and make it more effective. See the whole transcript at https://uncommonlymore.com/the-absolute-easiest-way-to-increase-sales-from-your-podcast-that-gets-skipped/Support the show

Looking to get leads this summer but feel underwhelmed by cranking out new episodes? I get it. You're 100% not alone.  In this episode, we walk through the questions you need to be asking so you can set your summer up for lead generation without as much content creation as you usually kick out. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/how-to-take-time-off-and-still-get-leads-from-your-podcastSupport the show

In this episode Stacey shares some inside looks at how we contribute to our own fatigue when we skip making the choices early that prevent us from having to make last-minute decsions. Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/how-exhausted-business-owners-are-investing-in-their-own-decision-fatigue/Support the show

If you haven’t heard, both Apple and Facebook released some podcast related news recently.  These announcements could impact some things with your podcast, how you set things up on the backend, and how you release certain content.  We walk you through all the updates and what they mean for you in this week’s episode, but here’s a quick summary:  Apple has some new things rolling out, namely the ability to offer subscriptions and something called a Smart Play button - both of these may affect how you set up your content.  Facebook is jumping on the audio bandwagon and announced some new tools for us to use.  This episode is an important one if you want to stay up to date with podcasting and could have some real implications for how you structure your show moving forward.  Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/do-you-need-to-care-about-facebook-apples-podcast-news/Support the show

I don't care about clean audio on your podcast. There, I said it. And I bet that’s shocking to a few of you since I run a podcast production agency and have a degree in audio engineering. But the truth is that often we get caught up in the audio as if that’s what needs to be fixed about our shows. That’s why they aren’t converting or growing our business. And that’s BS. There are really only 2 things I care about when it comes to your show. Want to know what they are (you should, they will help your show actually work too) Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/why-i-dont-care-about-cleaning-up-your-podcast-audio/Support the show

Let’s talk about making changes to your podcast. Should you or shouldn’t you? We work with a lot of clients that want to change up things about their show - their cover art, intro music, if they have guests or not, etc.  In our opinion, your show should be always evolving.  You should be growing and shifting as your business and client needs change.  With that being said, not all changes are needed or right.  Over the past 7 or so years of podcasting we’ve made 5 changes that have really made the difference.  The first one? We started answering CLIENT questions on the show instead of listener questions. There is a difference.  This has made a huge impact on our downloads, new clients, and overall business.  The point is, the changes you need to make may not be what you think or as many as you think.  To help you decide, we’re sharing the 5 major changes we’ve made on this week’s episode. https://uncommonlymore.com/the-five-changes-i-made-that-made-the-difference-with-my-podcast/Support the show

Let’s talk about having guests on your show.  It can be a huge asset to your podcast to have guests on, BUT only if you’re not making the 3 common mistakes we’re mentioning on our show this week.  Don’t worry, the 3 mistakes we’re sharing with you are pretty simple to fix if you do find you’re making them - don’t be discouraged.  We share these this week because we’re seeing more and more shows have guests just for the sake of it.  That’s the OPPOSITE of what we want. We want everything in our show to be strategic, intentional, and SERVE A PURPOSE.  Let us help you make that happen. Tune into episode 524 to learn more about this when it comes to guests on your show Find the show notes for this episode at https://uncommonlymore.com/3-mistakes-podcast-hosts-make-with-their-guests/Support the show