Are you finding your schedule pack full of to-do’s as an author and always thinking “I don’t have time for THIS or THAT" to market my book? Or maybe you're having trouble just finding time to spend with God and in His Word on a consistent basis? Your heart will thank you for tuning in and hearing encouragement from my friend, and author, Mitzi Neely.   Mitzi has self published several devotionals, cookbooks and magazines and her newest book, How to Find Spiritual Rest in a Chaotic World: 24 Devotionals to Calm the Soul, is just what we all need! She shares: -- practical ideas for carv ..read more

Today we're wrapping up this series on the power of private podcasting and I want to share some do’s and don’ts for hosting a private podcast as an author. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Hello Audio for private podcasting (try it out) https://kimstewartmarketing.com/helloaudio Buzzsprout for hosting your public podcast (try it out) https://kimstewartmarketing.com/buzzsprout RELATED EPISODES:12 Ways to Use a Private Podcast to Serve Your Target Readers #119 Marketing Your Private Podcast as a Podcast Host #120 Marketing Your Private Podcast as a Podcast Guest #121 Do these 4 things first before guesti ..read more

In episodes 118-120, we talked about ways you can use a private podcast to grow your audience, and how to market it as a podcast host. Now let’s talk about how to market your private podcast to potential listeners as a podcast guest. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Hello Audio for private podcasting (try it out) https://kimstewartmarketing.com/helloaudio Buzzsprout for hosting your public podcast (try it out) https://kimstewartmarketing.com/buzzsprout LET'S WORK TOGETHER: Free 15-Minute Consult https://kimstewartmarketing.com/free15 50-minute Strategy Session https://kimstewartmarketing.com/podstrat ..read more

In episodes 118 and 119, we talked about ways you can use a private podcast to grow your audience. Now let’s talk about how to market your private podcast to potential listeners. In this episode we'll talk about marketing a private podcast as a podcast host. Stay tuned, next episode we'll talk about marketing it as a podcast guest. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Hello Audio for private podcasting (try it out) https://kimstewartmarketing.com/helloaudio Buzzsprout for hosting your public podcast (try it out) https://kimstewartmarketing.com/buzzsprout LET'S WORK TOGETHER: Free 15-Minute Consult https ..read more

Not ready to make the weekly commitment to host an ongoing show but DO want to use the power of podcasting to serve your target readers? Here's 12 ways authors can host a Private Podcast BEFORE and AFTER their book launch. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Hello Audio for private podcasting (try it out) https://kimstewartmarketing.com/helloaudio RELATED EPISODES: Hosting a Private Podcast with Angie Baughman (#118) https://kimstewartmarketing.com/118 11 Ways to Host a Podcast (#72) https://kimstewartmarketing.com/72 LET'S WORK TOGETHER: Free 15-Minute Consult https://kimstewartmarketing.com/free15 50-m ..read more

I love when I receive guest pitches from listeners who know my audience well and have a topic to share that brings incredible value to you! Today my friend Angie Baughman is here to share about using a private podcast to connect with your readers and grow your email list. Angie hosts the Steady On podcast, she’s author of several Bible studies, and is a contributing author to the "Life Changing Stories” devotional compiled by Mary Rooney Armand of ButterflyLiving. We dive into: how a private podcast works and why you might want to consider one how she came up with the idea and managed the p ..read more

So who’s ready to finally launch your podcast and start serving your future readers? Let’s wrap up this mini series and talk about how to get your friends and followers excited about your podcast with ideas for your launch plan and content you can share with them before you launch your show. LET'S WORK TOGETHER:Podcast Launch Podcast Strategy RESOURCES MENTIONED:Using Instagram to Reach Your Target Readers #4 14 Ways to use Audiograms to Serve Your Readers #91 7 Ways to Market Your Book Through Collaborations #42 LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin ..read more

Now that you've set your podcasting goals and have your first 5 things in place, let's talk about what goes into your first few episodes, including your trailer. Recording and Editing Tutorials: Record on Descript Record on ZoomEdit on Descript WANT HELP LAUNCHING YOUR SHOW?https://kimstewartmarketing.com/podcast-launch/ LET'S CONNECT:Website Instagram Linkedin ..read more

So do you feel the call from God to share that message that he’s placed on your heart with the women who need it the most? Maybe you’re a little hesitant to try out this podcasting thing we talked about with Misty Phillip in our last episode?  Whether you’re looking to be a guest or host your own show, it's easy to start doubting yourself. And if you do make the decision to plow forward, it’s easy to get overwhelmed.  But my guest today is here to help you with all that! Kristin Chadwick is a podcast producer, podcast coach, and the host of two podcasts herself, Wholistic Hearts and ..read more

Last week we talked about seven reasons WHY you might want to start a podcast to build your author platform.  Today,  let’s talk about the first 5 things you need to start your podcast. Don't worry about taking notes, I have them for you here: How to Start a Podcast (the First Five Things You Need):https://kimstewartmarketing.com/115 WANT ME TO LAUNCH YOUR SHOW?https://kimstewartmarketing.com/podcast-launch/ CONNECT WITH KIM:Website Instagram Linkedin ..read more