The Podcast Space

Your Podcast is more than just 'content' - it can be the most powerful tool in your business!

This show explains exactly the systems and strategies you need to implement to get there, without overwhelm. Hosted by Podcast Content Strategist and Award-Winning Marketeer, Ana Xavier, The Podcast Space is an actionable, ethical, and 'imperfect' show that will teach you how to better market your podcast!

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47. How to read podcast analytics like a pro so you can grow your podcast

47. How to read podcast analytics like a pro so you can grow your podcast

Why are we still fixating on podcast downloads when we could be decoding the complex narrative of podcast analytics for actionable results?

This episode is all about challenging these old habits and shifting the focus toward understanding trends, planning content, and converting listeners into paying customers. As your podcast content and marketing expert, I'll be guiding you through this labyrinth, sharing critical insights on how to read and apply these analytics effectively.

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46. How to overcome perfectionism as a podcaster: ego vs content value

46. How to overcome perfectionism as a podcaster: ego vs content value

How do you free yourself from (the often self-imposed) podcast perfectionism?
How do you reframe your mindset to stop overthinking every single step of your podcast process, and actually start thriving and ENJOYING the journey?

Where do you start when you want to jump into video podcasting, or emailing your dream guest, but you can only think about how you’re not ‘qualified’ to be a podcast host?

This episode includes my own journey with ‘perfectionism’ (read high working standards), and how my journey can provide a framework for your podcast growth.

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45. 3 Episode scripting techniques that lead to fewer mistakes, better inflection, and more confidence

45. 3 Episode scripting techniques that lead to fewer mistakes, better inflection, and more confidence

Do you constantly trip over your words? Which forces you to be editing for hours.....

Or do you sound monotone and want to learn about how to incorporate inflection in your episodes? Maybe you just want to sound more confident in your intro…

This week’s podcast episode has the solution for you, as I’m sharing two techniques I learned at journalism school and another one I perfected during my radio days... The best part? It all comes down to how you script and align your podcast’s text!

Curious? Dive in!

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43. How to incorporate listener feedback on your podcast strategy, and when to ignore it

43. How to incorporate listener feedback on your podcast strategy, and when to ignore it

Ever wondered how to sift through the noise of listener feedback and make it work for your podcast strategy?

From understanding and applying listener feedback, to offering a fresh perspective on discerning direct and indirect feedback, to strategically aligning it with your content, and avoiding the dreaded analysis paralysis - this episode covers it all!

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41 / 42 Podcast SEO: A Practical Guide to Search Engine Optimization, Show Notes, YouTube and Multimedia Content, with Sarah McDowell

41 / 42 Podcast SEO: A Practical Guide to Search Engine Optimization, Show Notes, YouTube and Multimedia Content, with Sarah McDowell

If you’ve been on the internet for a hot minute, you’ve heard the term ‘SEO’ or ‘Search Engine Optimization’.

Now, you also probably heard that can leverage podcasts for their useful SEO capabilities. Whether you’re just starting, or you’re trying to improve your organic discoverability, this episode is a must-listen. SEO expert and host of The SEO Mindset Podcast Sarah McDowell shares with us a very practical guide to podcasting. It includes a breakdown of actions for podcasters who want to delve in slowly, and those who are ready to implement everything in one sitting.

And of course we’ve also covered the classic questions ‘Are transcripts really important?’, and ‘How should I structure my show notes?’

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