How to become a successful podcaster

 

We can predict with pen and paper that podcasters are expected to show a lot of their personality on the screen for a long time. What is the secret behind being so successful? The following ten steps to becoming a successful podcaster:

1. Always be yourself. Be true to your thoughts, ideas, feelings, and convictions. When talking about how to start your career as a podcaster, your audience is looking at you from every angle. If you’re not there on camera, nobody will see it. Don’t lie. Make sure to say what you really mean. Try to remember things as they were. It’s easier said than done, but this way you’ll never make mistakes in case of editing. No matter if you’re doing your own thing or someone else’s, don’t say anything that might sound like something you didn’t mean to do. Speak clearly and express your opinions. This approach will help you stand out among all other voices in the industry. And you will find lots of people who have similar values and opinions to yours. They will always feel a little more comfortable when meeting new clients. Tell me what you stand for and why I should listen to you. Do not exaggerate everything in a good-natured manner. There are two kinds of interviews, good ones, and bad ones. You shouldn’t show off anything about your job and your personality. Never make fun of your experience. Show what you think of your work. For example, when interviewing for a role, if you were asked your opinion, you’ll probably say some negative stuff. But to ask your opinion on what you think about an image or concept you’ve seen is better than saying nothing at all. Let go of any unnecessary comments. Keep a cool headshot. Look professional on camera. Focus on the message and your story. Pay attention to every single word. Listen to what you’re saying, even if you disagree with it afterward. Stay curious and keep an open mind. Even if you’re not happy or satisfied, try to stay attentive to what you say to avoid misunderstandings. Have the courage to be yourself. Remember, everyone has a right to speak what he wants to.

2. Share a personal experience with others. People like to hear stories. Why not tell theirs? When you get older and learn more about the world, try to find yourself through each of your interviews. Ask questions and share your experiences. Asking questions and sharing your own stories can make your listeners think you’ve got a deeper insight into life than you might need to. That’s what you’re going to say in a few years when you’ll sit down to interview your friends and neighbors. It’s helpful to understand people’s points of view and not just their opinion. Also, take part in conversations with your peers. By asking them to talk, you get to know them better and better. More than anything, you have to know yourself best. Find out what skills make them tick and know what makes them different. Talk about the kind of person you are and how you want to be seen, when you’ll meet a new client, and the type of interview you need. Take the time to understand what you stand for and who you want to be, so you don’t end up being “only good at a certain thing”.

3. Plan your interviews well. Set yourself aside and create a list of questions you have to answer. These questions will be a part of your answers. Answering the wrong question is almost impossible. Think over what information you need to cover or how you want to present yourself to someone. In order to develop your character and get good results, try to spend most of your time preparing your entire attitude during your meetings.

4. Go where you are comfortable and confident. Your job as a podcaster comes from your desire to get better. Whether you’re looking for a job or making one yourself, if you feel good, you’ll succeed. Therefore, choose exactly where you think you are likely to do your best work. . All of us need to spend some time thinking carefully about our next interview because the difference between getting a job and looking like one is very small. So if you’re nervous, it doesn’t mean you’re not qualified enough. Work hard but don’t let go of your confidence. This is something you can improve and grow on, so don’t be afraid to take risks! Don’t worry about the future. Just work hard now and let everybody know you did it. Nothing is more important to me than my personal reputation!

5. Practice before you do. Study more than one subject and write down at least a minute of a conversation you’ve had with your interviewer. Then write down all the points you need to say, and then do it. Take notes on the answers as much as possible. Write down facts as soon as possible and make note of all their details at the end of your interview. Get ready for questions you haven’t heard yet. Try to anticipate what will be asked of you in the question. Give examples of your previous works. Prepare yourself fully by knowing enough, and don’t just rely on what you’re being asked. Ask yourself these basic questions: Who am I? Why am I looking for this job? Who made this decision? Where have you worked before? How many years have you been working here? How many places have you been to? What skills do you require? How old are you? How old do you think I am? On a positive note, you’ll find people who are willing to listen to you if you can present yourself in the correct form. Asking them to change their mind about your work is a bit weird, I must admit, but you’ll feel much better after hearing all of the reasons why you’re the right candidate for a particular company.

6. Start early and often. First impressions are everything. Therefore, do a lot of work by reading interviews. Ask yourself these simple questions right after the interview and go back and forth with your questions, and then come back to them later if you feel you’re going deeper into a topic in the second part of the session. Also, prepare a few mock interviews with your friends and colleagues to make sure you’re prepared. This will also give you extra insights, helping you to improve in the future.

7. Know what you’re writing. Writing a paragraph is not enough. You can’t just say whatever pops in your head. You’ll have a hard time if you don’t have a specific idea behind it. What’s your plan? How exactly does your business work? Do you like any customers? Having a clear picture of what your idea is and what you think can make a big difference both on the interviewee's side and your prospective employer’s side.

8. Respect your audience. Don’t act and try to sell yourself on the spot like a salesman. You’ve come here to connect with people and make them feel like they made a choice. Not only do you need to connect but also be genuine and honest. You have to respect your audience’s feelings and get to know them. And try to be genuinely interested in what they’re saying. At first sight, you might seem awkward and boring too, but you have every chance in front of you to impress your potential co-workers. A positive body language is worth the effort. Remember, no one likes to deal with liars and fake-it-hedges.

9. Stop looking at other people's work and start looking at your own work. This could be a project you’re working on, something you’re learning that needs to be perfected or an article you’re currently writing. Reading is a great way to analyze your progress. Read about some authors, ask your team for advice and learn about various techniques. Analyze what you need from a good article. Analyze the ways of thinking of your competitors, their strategy, and their work. This means finding weaknesses and strengths in your own work if needed. This doesn’t necessarily involve a technical analysis of topics like grammar, punctuation, and spelling. The understanding of the content and what will make your article shine is extremely valuable. And this is what is worth it for many jobs in TV, which require producing high-quality writing for a variety of audiences at the same time. So read a lot, get inspired, and finally, start producing some good work yourself.

10. Build trust. Trust, as we all know, is hard to obtain. But if you have to, build it with time. One day when you’re applying for a job, the interviewer will see everything that you’ve written and you’ll look quite impressive the way. However, if you lose your touch at the beginning of a project or writing, nobody’ll believe that you’re worthy of that job. This will not only hurt you but the quality of work you show your employers. Developing your social network is vital. You have to have multiple ties in a niche and you need to know more about it. Join groups related to your field and apply.

You don’t have to get rich overnight to become successful.