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Shannon Martin is Podbean's Communications Director, and she joins me on this episode! Shannon and I attended the PodFest Multimedia Expo and Proclaim conferences together, so we had lots fo time to chat with podcasters, and record a podcast together! 
On this episode we discuss some impressive Podbean features that are so good, they need a little extra attention from us to make sure our Podbean Family knows all that they have to offer. 
You will learn more about Podbean's programmatic ads platform, PodAds, and how it can benefit you as a podcaster! 
You will learn about a couple of features in the Podbean App that will help you produce better podcasts, and engage with your audience. 
Finally, we talk about how the expansion of Podbean's Affiliate program makes it easy for you to earn some extra income when you recommend the platform that you enjoy, to your pod pals. :) 
 
If you want to share what you've learned as a podcaster, have a podcasting question, or are interested in having a topic covered on the show, please email me at jennifer@podbean.com! :) I'd love to hear from you. 

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Hey Pod Pals! On this episode we are joined by Justin Herman (@heyjustinherman on FB, TW, INSTA). Justin runs the youth ministry at Sandals Church and is the host of the Controlled Chaos Podcast (@PodcastChaos Twitter, @ControlledChaosPodcast Insta) in partnership with Christ In Youth.  Find out more about the Controlled Chaos Podcast or Christ In Youth at ControlledChaos.fun or CIY.com/Chaos
 
Justin's Podcasting Smarter Tips: 
Justin didn't find any podcasts speaking to the needs of junior high youth ministry. Being a youth minister himself, he knew he could help people working with junior high students in a Christian leadership capacity, with a podcast. 
 
The name 'Controlled Chaos' was inspired by the title of a book by Justin's mentor. When he considered using the name, he reached out to his mentor who gave his blessing, and has even come on the podcast. Now, they've co-authored the revised addition of the book which is now for sale on Amazon. 
 
Justin engages his audience further by providing a curated discussion guide for eveery episode for church leaders to use for their groups. 
 
Justin got approached by sponsors early thanks to his extremely defined audience. He asked for double what they suggested they pay for a sponsor spot. 
 
Justin asks his guests to suggest other guests which keeps his guests spots booked out well in advance. 
 
Justin found a podcast partner, Christ In Youth, who put the podcast in front of youth ministers. That partnership grew into a financial partner so Justin can now showcase the podcast at CIY events, and is even more integrated into the organization where he is front and center in front of his ideal audience. 
 
Justin purposefully set out to find his audience offline. He started by approaching a Christian college and offering them valuable resources in exchange for sharing a link to his podcast along with the resources. The school ended up wanting to be more involved.
 
Justin's podcast has led to more speaking opportunities. 
 
Video is on the horizon as well as another book!  
 
During a recent strategy meeting they considered expanding their podcast to include high school ministry, but in the end they decided to stay focused on their original audience and turned to them via their Facebook group to find out what else they needed and in what formats.
 
Justin's one piece of advice for new podcasters is to stick with your vision, and don't let an opportunity tempt you away from that vision.    
 
 
Justin's hypothetical podcast about his life: Life By Accident 
Justin's Fantasy Podcasters: Jesus, General Patton, and individuals stuck fighting in a war they don't support
 
Want your podcasting question answered on Podcasting Smarter? Send your question to jennifer@podbean.com and include a links to your podcast on Podbean and social media so Jen can give you a shout out on the show! 
 

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Jen and Vernon are back to spill some Podbeans! We are on the cusp of 2019, and we got some great advice on Twitter from some fellow Pod Pals. We also share some podcasting predictions for 2019. It's been a great year for podcasting, and we can't see what the next year has in store. 
 
Podcasting Smarter Tips From Our Pod Pals on Twitter:
 
From @HeyJustinHerman of @podcastchaos
“Be sharp on social media, follow people that follow you and DM people so they know there’s a real person there.  Offer some free stickers and encourage every person to leave you a reading and review!Be scrappy at the start to get momentum going!!”
 
From Shlomoh Samuel of @ThePanenkaView
“Be consistent with your episodes. If putting out an episode on a Sunday, make sure it goes out.”
 
From Heather of @SunPowerPod
“Take your Why, the reason you started and hold it close! Learn and adapt, make connections and celebrate the good ones...and when the going gets tough come back to your Why; what gave you the passion to begin!”
 
From @DJMetiMajor of the Let’s Do It Major Podcast
“Be yourself, don’t put on a persona for the podcast, find a topic and stick to it.”
 
From our Pod Pals @netflixnswill  
“Do it for yourself first, the audience second. If you aren't passionate for, and engaged with your topic, people will be able to tell and they won't be interested either.”
 
From @slnhpodcast
"Be consistent. Ask questions. Support other podcasters. Have fun!"
 
Thanks for memorable year of podcast conversations! Don't forget to listen subscribe to Vernon's Podcast, The Space Between, HERE! It's a great one. :) 
 
Have a question or topic for the show? Email Jennifer at jennifer@podbean.com
 
 
 
 
 

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