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How To Grow Your Platform With Podcasting by Thomas Umstattd

November 17, 2020 By Training Authors 4 Comments Click here for FREE training for Christian writers

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This episode is an interview with Thomas Umstattd on how to grow your author platform with podcasting.

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Notes from this episode:

We are thrilled to have Thomas Umstattd. He has helped authors for over a decade as a literary agent, marketing director, and radio show host. He started his first podcast in 2007 and currently hosts the Novel Marketing and the Christian Publishing Show.

Show notes:

  • 00:36 Prayer
  • 02:03 Get to know Thomas Umstattd
  • 05:23 How can authors use podcasts to grow their platform?
  • 16:32 Tips on how to know if your audience is listening to a podcast
  • 18:15 Recommendations to target your audience
  • 21:58 All about podcast advertising
  • 25:39 What mistakes do authors make when guesting on podcasts?
  • 36:42 What mistakes do authors make when starting their own podcast?
  • 39:33 Q&A
  • 51:45 Message for authors
  • 54:36 Connect with Thomas

 

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We hope this episode encourages and inspires you in building and growing your author platform.

 

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Comments

  1. William says

    November 18, 2020 at 12:36 am

    Thanks for excellent information I was looking for this information for my mission.

    Reply
    • Shelley Hitz says

      November 27, 2020 at 10:21 am

      You’re very welcome William! I’m glad you found it helpful.

      Reply
  2. Sanchita Sharma says

    January 30, 2023 at 3:00 am

    Thanks for sharing relevant information . This is really helpful

    Reply
    • Shelley Hitz says

      January 31, 2023 at 1:56 pm

      You’re very welcome!

      Reply

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