Planning, launching, and growing a podcast can seem daunting, but with the right guidance and advice from experienced podcasters, it is possible. Veteran podcasters like Joe Saul-Sehy from Stacking Benjamins, Kristen Meinser, and Jordan Harbinger have all successfully launched and grown their podcasts and have valuable insights to share.  We hear about the planning, shaping, and bumps and bruises of launching from the new host Allen Corey and Crystal Hammond of their spin-off show Stacking Deeds. Take Aways Sometimes a "No" is a Not Now. Your podcast can bring you opportunities. Diverse attitudes, experiences, and insights lead to a diverse audience. Ensure that your show's first five minutes inspire people to want to hear more. Joe truly appreciated the feedback that provided ways to improve his show. Listen back to your show to catch mistakes you may have missed. Learning to edit your show improves your relationship with a future editor. They didn't release the first thing they recorded. How they improved after a "brutal conversation." The Importance of incorporating listener feedback into the show.  Advertisers are Partners that You've already worked with. Start building relationships before you launch your show and build your network. Know a person who knows the "WHO" in the industry and reach out. QUESTION OF THE MONTH This month's question comes from Louis Goodman of the Love Thy Lawyer Podcast, who wants to know if you are listening to any podcasts via Paid subscription. If so, what so and why. If not, please provide any insights. As always, be sure to mention your show, a little bit about it, and your website address.  Leave Your Answer at  www.schoolofpodcasting.com/question I need your answers by 3/24/23 Where I Will Be? I look forward to seeing you all; please come up and say hi. To see my full itinerary, go to schoolofpodcasting.com/where   Mentioned In This Episode Stacking Benjamins Stacking Deeds Kristin Meinzer Interview on Episode 862  So You Want to Start a Podcast: Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story, and Building a Community That Will Listen (also available as an audiobook ) Kristen Meinzer Convertkit email list(send your RSS to Listeners. Also, Mailerlite has this as an option) Jordan Harbinger Show WDW Radio with Lou Mongello The New Media Show Podmatch The Big Seance Join the School of Podcasting Community Profit From Your Podcast Book Power of Podcasting Network Buy Dave a Coffee Put Dave In Your Pocket Podcast Studio Pro Libsyn.com Podcast Hosting. Get a free month with the coupon " sopfree ". Start Your Podcast, or Grow The One You Have at the School of Podcasting Are you looking to start your own podcast but don't know where to begin? Look no further than the School of Podcasting. Our comprehensive online courses and one-on-one coaching will teach you everything you need to know, from equipment and editing to marketing and monetization. With our proven methods and unlimited one-on-one consulting, you'll be creating high-quality, engaging content in no time. Say goodbye to the frustration and uncertainty and hello to a successful podcasting career with the School of Podcasting. Use the coupon code schoolofpodcasting.com/listener to save 20%