Podcasting is one of the most powerful tools in your marketing arsenal. It’s a great way to get your message out there, build your brand, and increase your online visibility. Plus, it’s an easy and affordable way to reach potential customers. How easy? For starters, there are 120 million podcast listeners in the U.S. and over 420 million listeners in the world – we’re sure you can find your ideal customer in that pot!

Whether you’re a business owner, independent service provider or aspiring author, you should consider launching a podcast as part of your overall marketing strategy. Let’s dive into why podcasting is good for you as an expert and how it can help your business grow.

Build Your Brand with Podcasting

The key to success in any business is having a strong brand. A podcast gives you the opportunity to introduce yourself and what you do on a personal level – as it feels as a 1:1 - that wouldn’t be possible on other platforms such as email or websites. By creating a quality show that resonates with people, you can start building relationships with potential customers, which leads to trust and loyalty over time. You also have the chance to attract new audiences by giving them valuable content they won’t find anywhere else–all while increasing brand awareness and driving traffic back to your website or social media accounts.

This is all because people tend to be more engaged when listening than when reading text on a page; plus, it takes up less time than video content (which can easily run over 20 minutes and requires paying attention to other elements such as graphics, photos, or text). This makes podcasts ideal for busy professionals who don’t have much time but still want quality content from experts they trust and who want to consume that content at their own pace.

Tips Before Starting Your Podcast

Before diving into podcasting, there are some things you should keep in mind:

1. Make sure you have a clear idea of what kind of podcast you want to create – is it going to be focused on business advice? Interviews? Personal stories?
2. Once you have an idea of the direction of your podcast, determine how often you will release episodes (weekly? bi-weekly?) and create an editorial calendar so that everything runs smoothly from start to finish.
3. Identify potential guests who will add value – they should be knowledgeable about their topic and passionate about engaging with listeners!

Podcasting is an amazing tool for small businesses owners, service providers or independent authors looking for ways to market themselves without breaking the bank. It offers unique opportunities for branding building, relationship building and audience engagement that no other platform can provide at the same rate. And if done correctly, it can really pay off in terms of increased visibility and customer acquisition down the line.

If you are ready to level up your marketing game and harness the power of podcasting, reach out to our team at media@nobleer.com. We’re happy to be an informal sounding board as you dial in on your content marketing strategy for the months and years to come.

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