<p>A friend of mine gets more and more opportunities. Why because he takes advantages of each and every one. He prepares and over delivers.</p><p>I had an opportunity where I could deliver content on MY timeline and while my information was helpful, I took a weird path to get to the point. As someone who embraces feedback, the folks at the buzzcast gave me some loving feedback, I took it, and today I explain where I went wrong and how you can stay focused to deliver razor sharp content that gets people sharing your content.</p><h2>What is the main point, and are all of your points in alignment?</h2><p>When you have a segment in your show, do all of the bullet point that make up that segment contribute to the value? Do you makes the same point multiple times? Do you take a crooked path to the point?</p><p>What would the audience ask if they were in your chair? That's a good place to start.</p><h2>The Easiest Way to Speed Up Editing</h2><p>The easiest way to speed up editing is to have a clear understanding of what your audience wants. The more you know, the more you know what to keep and what to lose.</p><h2>Don't Ruin the Recording With Active Listening</h2><p>Active listening is when you say things like, "Sure, uh huh.." to show someone you are listening. You don't want to do that in a podcast as you are stepping on the guests answers. When they start talking, SHUT UP AND LISTEN, and write down any follow questions and go back to listening.</p><h2>An Interview is Meant to Make the GUEST look Good</h2><p>I hear so many podcasts hosts throw in a comment that is more of less, "I did that too" which is great in a conversation, but we don't need to hear the same point twice. At one point Chevy Chase said, "Can you see I'm in the middle of a story" when he was on the Bill Maher show <em>Club Random.</em></p><h2>Research Links</h2><p>Research Links</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsNif5k98q8&t=3s">Anthony Hopkins on Being Estranged From His Daughter - The Interview</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-WIvL0Wa_U">Billy Corgan interview Matthew Sweet on The Magnificent Others</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/6xlO4Bx8iDk?si=wKCJY2TKOsCPX5gM">Bill Maher Club Random with Chevy Chase</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/9ybVSEF1fuA?si=OdgLCXZvWzV6SIr9&t=1860">Buzzcast</a></li><li><a href="http://www.geologicpodcast.com/">Geologic Podcast with George Hrab</a></li><li><a href="https://www.congressionaldish.com/">Congressional Dish</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTGyC0zjbGQ">Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast Animated: Shari's Berries - YouTube</a></li></ul><br/><h2></h2><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>Tired of AI Support Bots? Try Podpage.com</strong></p><p>While other companies are shoving more AI down your throat in support, Podpage hosts WEEKLY new user orientation meetings (with open Q&A) and if you have more questions you can schedule a live support call. 
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Start your Free 14-day trial at www.podpage.com/preview </p><p><a href="https://school-of-podcasting.captivate.fm/podpage">Podpage</a></p><p><strong>Don't Wait to Level Up Your Show</strong></p><p>Thinking about starting a podcast—or already 300 episodes in? Skip the rookie mistakes, save money, and level up your show with the School of Podcasting with Dave Jackson, where you get hands-on feedback, one-on-one support, and practical advice that actually improves your podcast. Not sure? Just ask Krista and Mark from practicalprepping.info 

Then join the School of Podcasting at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join (or use the link below)</p><p><a href="https://school-of-podcasting.captivate.fm/start">School of Podcasting</a></p><p><strong>Live Appearances</strong></p><p>I loved connecting with my audience. Here are the next events I will be at:
November 11: Podindy.com (use the coupon code SOP)
February 23-26, 2027: National Religious Broadcasters nrb.org 
I'd love to speak at your event. Go to schoolofpodcasting.com/contact</p><p><a href="https://school-of-podcasting.captivate.fm/where">Where Will I Be?</a></p><p><strong>Question of the Month</strong></p><p>This months' question is, " How long did it take before you felt like you had "real listeners" — and what made you realize it? If you don't feel it now, what would make it feel "real"? I need your answer by October 23rd. Don't forget to mention your show, your tagline, and your website. 
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