The Key Ingredients to Create a Raving Fanbase

The Podcasting Morning Chat

How often do you engage with your listeners beyond your episodes? This episode discusses increasing listener engagement and loyalty. We explore strategies for delivering value, establishing connections, and encouraging audience participation. We draw inspiration from the creation of the Empowered Podcasting Community and the ongoing efforts of well-known figures like Taylor Swift, who demonstrate how to nurture a community effectively. Our discussion is largely influenced by Kevin Kelly's' 1000 True Fans' essay, which provides practical takeaways to help you transform casual listeners into devoted fans.

Episode Highlights:

[4:39] Building a loyal fan base through quality content.

[11:32] Icebreaker question: What's one podcast you're a big fan of and why?

[17:46] Podcasts with humor and personalities.

[22:18] Engaging with fans through name-drops, dedications, and live performances.

[28:09] Proactively engaging with fans through social media.

[32:35] Building relationships with listeners.

[41:54] Consistency in showcasing and creating experiences for fans.

[47:44] Consistency and authenticity.

[51:56] Building a loyal fan base through personal connections and engagement.

[56:07] Finding new fans and learning from Taylor Swift's hands-on approach.

[59:40] Building raving fans through genuine connection, consistent value, and engagement.

Links & Resources:

The Podcasting Morning Chat:

www.podpage.com/pmc/

Chatter App For Apple Users:

www.chattersocial.io/

Chatter App for Android Users:

www.play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.chattersocial.app&pcampaignid=web_share

The Podcasting Afternoon Chat on Chatter:

www.facebook.com/events/2109838902745151

Kevin Kelly’s Essay 1000 True Fans:

kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/

101 Podcast Episode Templates by David Hooper :

www.amazon.com/Podcast-Episode-Templates-Done-You/dp/1608428907

Hook Point by Brendan Kane:

www.amazon.com/Hook-Point-Stand-3-Second-World-ebook/dp/B08D56R2FW/ref

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