"Is my Podcast TOO Niche??" & other questions | DS529 | Doug.show

Doug tackles a listeners questions about podcasting, including whether a podcast can be too niche, the importance of SEO-optimized cover art, and strategies for optimizing podcast episodes. He also shares advice on attending industry events like conferences, and offers networking tips for beginners. Zoom PodTrack P4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F8HL7T7/?tag=niche-project-20 📌 I'm an affiliate of the above, so if you buy something, I may get a commission. Thanks! Get on the email list: https://nichesiteproject.ck.page/e64795cba7 Transcript DS529 https://doug.show/ds529-transcript/ MileHighFi @MileHighFIPodcast --- FREE! Get all my TEMPLATES and SYSTEMS https://nichesiteproject.com Earnings from Amazon as an Affiliate https://nichesiteproject.com/amazon-affiliate-sites-niche-site-process/earnings/ Learn about Long Tail Keyword Research https://nichesiteproject.com/keyword-golden-ratio About Niche Site Project: http://nichesiteproject.com/about/ DOUG CUNNINGTON, PMP writes about Affiliate Marketing, Niche Sites, SEO, productivity, project management. His work has been featured all over the web, including Ahrefs, SEMrush, Empire Flippers, Niche Pursuits, Side Hustle Nation, The FI Show and more. He's a Project Management Professional (PMP, certified in 2008 by the Project Management Institute). From the old, corporate days, and the PM skills come in handy. 00:00 Introduction 02:19 Answering Susie's Podcasting Questions 03:34 Can a Podcast Be Too Niche? 05:12 Pros and Cons of Niching Down 17:41 Cover Art Optimization 23:07 Researching and Optimizing Podcast Episodes 28:24 Attending Podcasting Events 32:24 Networking at Conferences: Making Connections 33:18 Pro Tips for Effective Networking 33:39 Avoiding Common Networking Mistakes 36:02 Building Genuine Relationships 40:03 Leveraging Industry Exposure 41:32 Becoming a Speaker: Elevate Your Presence 44:15 Maximizing Event Opportunities 47:05 Connecting with Speakers and Panelists 49:53 Hosting Mini Events and Meetups 55:17 Post-Event Follow-Up and Mastermind Groups 57:17 Final Thoughts and Contact Information