Welcome back to the only podcast newsletter where growth is optional, monetization is suspicious, and “content ecosystem” is considered a cry for help.
Upcoming Guests in August
Matt Evans - A stand-up comedian about comedy, creativity, and storytelling
John Leschinski at Canada Podcast Awards about (surprise!) podcast awards
In Case You Missed It
Here’s some stuff we covered in July:
Small Win Of The Month
I landed a guest from a real podcast conference. You know, the kind that would never have me as a presenter. Should be fun. I’m looking forward to it.
Hit reply with your small win.
Ask Monetize This!
Q: How long should my podcast episodes be?
A: Long enough to say what you wanted to say. Short enough that you don't start repeating yourself because you saw a recommendation saying episodes should be 42 minutes.
Got a podcasting question, dilemma, or petty grievance? Send it in and I may answer it with varying levels of wisdom.
This Month’s Recommendation
My recommendation this month is the book is The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
Know a podcast, creator, tool, or weird little gem worth sharing? Send it my way.
Quote To Ignore This Month
You do not have an inspiration problem.
You have a strategy problem.
Maybe you do have a strategy problem. But maybe you really do have an inspiration problem.
Maybe you’re tired.
Maybe you’re bored.
But I can pretty much guarantee the the person diagnosing your strategy problem has a strategy they will sell you.
Seen an absurd guru quote, hustle cliché, or advice-post masterpiece? Forward it for possible public ridicule.
Until Next Month
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