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Pod O'Clock: How to Podcast
Pod O’Clock: How to Podcast is the practical podcasting show for creators, entrepreneurs, authors, coaches, business owners, and aspiring hosts who want to start, grow, and use a podcast strategically.
Hosted by veteran podcaster, producer, author, and entrepreneur Vincent A. Lanci, Pod O’Clock gives you clear, actionable guidance for launching a podcast, booking guests, becoming a podcast guest, recording better interviews, editing episodes, publishing with confidence, promoting each release, and building an audience that lasts.
After creating 1,000+ podcast episodes and hosting two Top 5% globally ranked shows, Vincent shares the repeatable process behind sustainable podcast growth—without the confusing jargon, unnecessary equipment obsession, or “get rich quick” promises.
Every episode delivers straightforward podcasting advice through solo trainings and conversations with experienced hosts, producers, marketers, and creators. You will learn how to:
- Start a podcast with a clear idea, format, and audience.
- Choose a podcast name, niche, structure, and episode strategy.
- Prepare for strong interviews and book guests who add value.
- Become a better podcast guest and turn appearances into business opportunities.
- Record professional-sounding episodes without overcomplicating your setup.
- Edit, upload, title, describe, and optimize episodes for discoverability.
- Use podcast SEO, video clips, social media, email, and guest partnerships to promote your show.
- Build consistency, relationships, credibility, and a podcast that supports your bigger business or mission.
Whether you are launching your first episode, struggling to grow an existing show, or looking to use podcast guest appearances to expand your reach, Pod O’Clock gives you a practical next step every week.
What time is it? It’s Pod O’Clock. See you there.
Pod O'Clock: How to Podcast
Setting the Table: Your First Steps to Podcast Success
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What time is it? It is pod o'clock. Thank you for stopping by for Episode 2 right here on Pod O'clock, where Vincent will teach you to start, grow, and even guest on podcasts.
You can see the smile on his face if you head to the YouTube version here!
Last week, we touched on what to expect this season. Today, we are diving into the pre-production phase.
Before we can even think about networking to get the guests, there is some homework we have to do. We are going to make it nice and simple for you.
We have the pre-production, the production, and post-production phases. All three of these are equally as important, but they cannot even start unless we take care of this first one here.
This week, we set the table! We discuss:
- Podcast goals
- Listener persona + target listeners, and then the big four:
- Podcast Why
- Value
- Look, and
- Format.
Enjoy the show.
Next week:
We have our first guest: Trent Clark, three-time world series champion and host of the top 5 % global podcast, Winners Find A Way.
Host Vincent A. Lanci met him at Podfest in 2020, investing in themselves to become better podcasters. They were at the same table during a speed networking game on the event's last day and have become friends ever since.
Show Theme: The value hosts get from their guests.
2 Weeks Out: Step 1 of 8 in the Podcast System
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Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.
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