Tech+Design

How to find guests for your podcast (the right ones)

I am shocked how many new hosts start knocking on the door of huge celebrities in their field asking for an interview for their show that hasn't even reached ten episodes yet. There is something to be said for bravery and persistence but let's think about this a little more strategically.

Tech+Design, Websites August 4

How to write the perfect About Us page for your website

It's one of the most visited pages on many websites and yet easily overlooked by business owners. Often it's relegated to the bottom of a website, and for other sites, it is missing. So, we're here to share how to write the perfect About Us page for your website. A client of mine recently confessed to me that after a year of putting it off, she had finally begun writing her About page. The reason for the sudden action? A customer had emailed and asked why she didn't have one! That was enough to get her moving on it quickly. For many people, it is the most difficult page on your website to write. It can be hard to know what to say when you live and breath your business every day. Writing their passion and brand story succinctly is a task many would rather avoid. However, done correctly it can have a massive impact on your personal brand and business.

Strategy, Tech+Design May 14

Should I Start a Podcast? Advice from a podcaster

I don't know about you, but it seems as though every day someone announcing that they started a podcast. From big brands to small business and even those trying to build a personal brand. Podcasting seems to be becoming a more and more attractive means to deliver your message. Which leads many to ask, "Should I start a podcast?". Podcasting began to catch fire around 2004 and has only increased in production and consumption since then. According to Edison Research [1] there are more than half a million podcasts and more than half of Americans have listened to podcasts. I am a huge fan of Gary Vee, who is a digital marketing guru and advocate for content marketing. He is constantly hypothesizing that content that is consumed passively (like audio) is more appealing to the general public. Why? Well, because we are busy. As a culture, there are many things pressing for our time. Stopping to read a blog or watch a video is becoming a commodity. However, we can more readily tune in to a podcast on the go or while we are multitasking. Considering that this is how many of your potential clients are consuming content it is probable that as a leader and small business owner the thought has crossed your mind, "Should I start a podcast?"