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Choosing format and length

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Choosing format and length

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- [Host] If you listen to a lot of podcasts already you might think that you have to do a lot of interviews, or have top-notch sound design to be successful. Let's talk though, about how to select a show format that is right for your specific podcast. When choosing a format, it is important to ask yourself what will be most valuable to you and to your listeners. If you are a coach or consultant, you might want to use solo episodes. Do you have a lot of information to share? Are you trying to establish a personal brand? This format, solo episodes, is crucial to these types of hosts. Are you considering a fan or pop culture podcast? You might want to use group or panel discussions. Do you want to understand your listeners, and grow your audience quickly? Focus then, on listener engagement. Answer listener questions, have live coaching sessions or interview your listeners, and yes, for most podcasts, interviews will likely…

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