<p>Today I’m digging into the importance of honest self-review and seeking feedback from your listeners to make your show even better. Inspired by an interview I heard with <strong><a href="https://youtu.be/GLkvbCn3xbw?si=LjacEm_2N6k-CRVv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Geddy Lee of Rush</a> by Rick Biato</strong>, I’ll share how even the pros take time to reflect on their work and look for ways to improve. I’ll talk about why it’s crucial to revisit your older episodes, ask your audience the right questions, and be open to constructive criticism, even if it stings a little. My goal is to help you move beyond just being “good enough” and become someone’s favorite. Let’s get started on how you can make every episode better than the last!</p><h2>You Need Fresh Ears</h2><p>Geddy talks about how when you're making the music, you're not listening to the whole song. This is true of podcasters. We are paying to the details, but not the whole episode. We aren't paying attention to the flow, or the tease, or any other ingredients that might be missing.</p><p>We may have been up against a deadline, and decided to "just push publish" well now with some time between the date it was published and the current date, you may hear with a new mindset that sees way you could improve.</p><h2>Get Creative</h2><p>The beauty of podcasting is it's YOUR SHOW. You can do whatever you want. You may lose some of your audience, but you might also gain a whole lot more. If you want to try something, try it.</p><h2>Only One Way To Find Out</h2><p>There is only one way to know if it will work. Saturday Night Live does a dress rehearsal and if that audience doesn't laugh (even if all the writers thought it was great) it doesn't make it to the show. The content is shaped by feedback.</p><h2>Get Some Honest Friends</h2><p>I've worked with clients and I'll spot some pretty easy tings to fix to improve their show, and they will say "Oh man, my friends said it was amazing." That doesn't mean the show wasn't good, but "amazing" may be a stretch.</p><h2>Eventually Rush Found Their Audience</h2><p>The band Rush was about to lose their record deal. They could have listened to the record label and tried to make hits. Instead they followed their guy, and made a very experimental record called 2112. Then the audience heard it, and they told a friend, who told a friend. That audience lead to them being able to do <em>whatever they wanted</em> for the rest of their careers. This wouldn't have happened without some experimentation and feedback from their fans.</p><h2>Need Help With Your Show?</h2><p>I have a podcast review service currently called "<strong><a href="https://www.podcasthotseat.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcast Hot Seat</a></strong>" and you can get your episode and/or website review to let you know what you're doing right (so you can do more of it) and what might need some tweaking.</p><p>Let the passion to serve your audience outweigh your fear of feedback. Feedback is the breakfast of champions. Do what others are too afraid to do, and you will stand yards ahead of them.</p><p>I'm here to help.</p><h2>Takeaways:</h2><ul><li>When creating podcast content, regularly review your old episodes to find areas for improvement.</li><li>Engaging your audience through surveys can reveal what they truly want from your show.</li><li>Listening back to your own recordings helps you notice things you might have missed during the live recording.</li><li>Don't be afraid of constructive feedback; it's essential for growing your podcast and serving your audience better.</li><li>Just like bands need to evaluate their live performances, podcasters should do the same to enhance their shows.</li><li>Your podcast should resonate with listeners, not just exist because there's nothing else available.</li></ul><br/><p>More Links Mentioned In the Show</p><ul><li><a href="https://community.schoolofpodcasting.com">Join the School of Podcasting</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/GLkvbCn3xbw?si=LjacEm_2N6k-CRVv">Rick Beato Interview Geddy Lee of Rush</a></li></ul><br/><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>Unlock Exclusive Insights: Subscribe to 'Podcasting Observations' Newsletter!</strong></p><p>Get insights into the world of podcasting like never before with "Podcasting Observations," your go-to source for trends, tips, and transformative insights tailored just for podcasters. Each issue of our newsletter offers a glimpse into what's shaping the podcast landscape, with actionable advice to boost your podcasting journey. 

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