#22: How to Start and Build a Profitable Podcast with John Lee Dumas

Published: Dec. 28, 2013, 3:57 a.m.

b'On this episode of the\\xa0Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast, we talk all about\\xa0creating a brand new podcast. My special guest is a recent Best of 2013 iTunes award winner, John Dumas of Entrepreneur on Fire. His show is unique in that he broadcasts seven days per week, which takes a crazy commitment!\\nJohn has interviewed over 425 people to date and his interviews tell the stories of\\xa0entrepreneurs who have \\u201cmade it\\u201d in their niche. The stories of his guests are inspiring to say the least and help others out there who are looking to take their own entrepreneurial leap.\\nI wanted to create this episode at this specific time because at the time of this recording,\\xa0I\\u2019ve been podcasting for almost a full year, and it\\u2019s been an extremely rewarding experience.\\nI LOVE podcasting. It\\u2019s opened so many doors for me, introduced me to an entirely new audience, and has allowed me to expand my brand beyond my Facebook trainings.\\nIt\\u2019s also given me more confidence in my business and has\\xa0created opportunities for me\\xa0that I would not have been given had I not created this show. I highly recommend podcasting to anyone that is looking to expand their brand and take things beyond their blog and website.\\nThis episode is extremely valuable.\\xa0There are tips for those just thinking about starting a podcast, or just starting out, AND there are some great ideas in there for those that have been podcasting awhile and want to take their show to the next level.\\xa0So we have something for everyone here!\\nIn this episode, here\\u2019s what we\\u2019ll cover:\\n\\nHow to\\xa0get started with podcasting\\n\\nHow John went from having zero online presence to building a\\xa0six-figure monthly income\\n\\nTips for those questioning whether or not they have what it takes to podcast\\n\\nThe\\xa0minimal equipment needed to start a podcast\\n\\nSteps needed to produce a podcast\\n\\nHow podcasts are found\\xa0in podcast directories\\n\\nThe importance of\\xa0great show notes\\xa0and how to best utilize them\\n\\nHow to\\xa0monetize a podcast\\n\\nThe importance of\\xa0intros and outros, and how to get them done well\\n\\nWhat\\xa0aspects of podcasts you can outsource\\n\\nAnd so much more!'