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My Favorite Tech Tools for Producing & Managing a Podcast

My Favorite Tech Tools for Producing & Managing a Podcast

by Esther Littlefield | Podcasting, Tech Tips

This post contains affiliate links, which means if you choose to make a purchase via one of the links, I will receive a commission at no extra cost to you.  When I first started my podcast, I was doing so as a passion project. In order words, we had a shoestring...
5 Signs You Need to Create or Streamline Your Podcast Workflow

5 Signs You Need to Create or Streamline Your Podcast Workflow

by Esther Littlefield | Podcasting

Hosting a podcast is a lot of work. Ask anyone who has a podcast and they will tell you. One of the problems many podcasters face is creating or streamlining their workflow and process for putting out their podcast each week. Here are 5 signs that it might be time to...
Why You Need a Podcast Launch Plan and How to Create One

Why You Need a Podcast Launch Plan and How to Create One

by Esther Littlefield | Business Strategy, Podcasting

You’ve got your list of big goals for the year, and “launch a podcast” is on the list. It’s on there along with “send weekly emails to my list” and “sign 5 new clients.” You know that launching a podcast could be the key to your business growth, providing more...
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Podcast

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Podcast

by Esther Littlefield | Business Strategy, Podcasting

This post contains affiliate links, which means if you choose to make a purchase via one of the links, I will receive a commission at no extra cost to you.  Many people love the idea of starting a podcast. It’s a great way to connect with your audience, it helps...
Should You Start a Podcast? Pros & Cons

Should You Start a Podcast? Pros & Cons

by Esther Littlefield | Business Strategy, Podcasting

A few years ago, when I first started out in the online business space, I did not know anyone with a podcast. I listened to podcasts avidly, but I didn’t know anyone personally who had a podcast. Now, I know several podcasters personally AND I ended up launching my...
7 Important Lessons I Learned Starting a Podcast

7 Important Lessons I Learned Starting a Podcast

by Esther Littlefield | Business Strategy, Podcasting

For over 3 years, podcasts have been a big part of my life. I started listening when I got serious about blogging. I began listening to all kinds of online marketing and business podcasts, and I started telling people about the podcasts I was listening to. The fact...

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Posted @withregram • @estherdlittlefield Over t Posted @withregram • @estherdlittlefield Over the past several years, I've worked in the online business space both building my own personal brand and working with clients to help them grow their businesses online. In that time, I've learned a lot and I absolutely love teaching and sharing what I know. And since I love podcasting, I've decided to add a 2nd podcast to the mix: The Christian Woman Business Podcast. (Real creative, I know). Actually I had a totally different podcast name planned, but when I prepared to launch, I found that someone else had used that name. Either way, the content is geared towards the Christian business owners and content creators (like authors, speakers, bloggers, podcasters) who want to grow their audience or business online without compromising their faith or values. I'll be sharing a lot of practical and nitty-gritty business strategies as well as higher level concepts based on my experiences and education over the past several years. Episodes 1 & 2 are live so be sure to head over and check it out! Link is in profile! #christianbusiness #christianbusinessowner #christianbusinesscoach #christianentrepreneur #christianentrepreneurs #christianencouragement #faithbasedbusiness #christiangirlboss #jesusgirlbossbabe #faithoverfear #faithinspired #christianentrepreneur #christianwomeninbusiness #leadingwithconfidence #christianleadership #christianleaders #christian #christianquotes #shereadstruth #propelwomen #christianwoman #womeninministry #servantleadership #christianinspiration #healthyboundaries #biblestudymoments #leadingandlovingit
Your business might be online, but the connection Your business might be online, but the connection with your audience must be genuine. Instead of focusing on growing a large audience, focus on connecting with one person at a time. Get to know them. Find out what they need. Understand their concerns and their desires. Then find ways to serve them. This is how you will grow.
Today I'm heading to Texas for the first ever Chri Today I'm heading to Texas for the first ever Christian podcast conference! And what's more? I'm speaking as part of the marketing panel! I'm so excited that @mistyphillip had the inspiration to start the @sparkchristianpodcon. In Apple Podcasts, Christianity is the BIGGEST category by far. Yet, at most of the podcasting events, there is minimal reference or featuring of Christian podcasters. So it's pretty awesome that there will be an event focused on those of us who want to hone our message and our craft while holding true to our faith and values. I'm also really excited to be able to participate in teh conversation about marketing because it's one of my favorite things. And I believe marketing your podcast doesn't have to feel like desperately searching, constantly posting on social media, and begging your mom to subscribe on another device. 🤪 What questions do YOU have about growing or marketing your podcast? While I'm traveling, I'll try to pop in and answer a few. #shineonline #podcasts #podcastservices #podcastprojectmanager #risingtidesociety #podcastconsultant #podcastlaunch #podcastsupport #podcastmovement #shineonline #podcasts #podcastservices #podcastprojectmanager #risingtidesociety #podcastconsultant #podcastlaunch #podcastsupport #podcastmovement #christianbusiness #christianbusinessowner #christianbusinesscoach #christianentrepreneur #christianentrepreneurs #christianencouragement #faithbasedbusiness #christiangirlboss #jesusgirlbossbabe #faithoverfear #faithinspired
"Just be you." This is the message I am hearing fr "Just be you." This is the message I am hearing from my business coach as I've been wrestling with my business transitions I've recently made. For some reason, I've gotten really hung up on how I'm managing two separate businesses - my Morningstar business and my personal brand. And I've been struggling with how to share content and provide value to my clients, students, and broader audience. So when she reminded me that I just need to be who I am--that I can share about all the aspects of my life and business regardless of which "platform" I'm on--it was a good reminder and a kick in the butt, if I'm honest. Sometimes you're so close to something that you can't see it for yourself. So I started thinking back and I realized that when I started the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast, I started it for Christian women leading in ministry OR business. And when I started Morningstar, I started it and have operated it out of my own faith and values from the start. So really, I just need to keep being me. Keep showing up with my whole self - my love for Jesus, my passion for podcasting, my nerdy tech skills and my love for communication and marketing. It's freeing to not feel like I have to put myself in a box. So here's to showing up as YOU. Your business doesn't have to be faith based for you to include your faith in your work. And when you bring your faith and work together, that's when you'll be most effective. #shineonline #podcasts #podcastservices #podcastprojectmanager #risingtidesociety #podcastconsultant #podcastlaunch #podcastsupport #podcastmovement #shineonline #podcasts #podcastservices #podcastprojectmanager #risingtidesociety #podcastconsultant #podcastlaunch #podcastsupport #podcastmovement #christianbusiness #christianbusinessowner #christianbusinesscoach #christianentrepreneur #christianentrepreneurs #christianencouragement #faithbasedbusiness #christiangirlboss #jesusgirlbossbabe #faithoverfear #faithinspired
I am honored to be a guest on The Podcasting Party I am honored to be a guest on The Podcasting Party! Check out the details below and go take a listen if you are a podcaster or you’re thinking about starting one. Posted @withregram • @alanapdawson Guys! This episode is one of my favorites so far! ⠀ ⠀ I got to sit down and talk with fellow podcaster and podcast consultant, Esther Littlefield. ⠀ ⠀ Esther is the host of The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast, as well as, the founder of Morningstar Media Services, a podcast management company. ⠀ ⠀ I could have titled this podcast episode several different but relevant titles. However, this episode really boils down to one thing: what you believe about your podcast (your mindset surrounding it) will ultimately affect how successful your show is.⠀ ⠀ In this episode Esther and I talk about: ⠀ ⠀ •How she got started in podcasting⠀ •Mindset blocks and why it so important that you believe in your show⠀ •How to know if you’re ready to start a podcast⠀ •The concept of trading time for money⠀ •The value in hiring out parts your podcast production⠀ •How to effectively use your CTA (call to action) in every episode⠀ •And the two pieces of advice Esther gives that you can implement TODAY! ⠀ ⠀ Wherever you are at on your podcasting journey, this episode is sure to challenge you in the best of ways.⠀
My word of the year is SHIFT, and I want to let yo My word of the year is SHIFT, and I want to let you know about a few shifts happening within my business. I've been in business with Morningstar Media Services for 3 incredible years and have been blessed to work with so many incredible clients and some skilled team members. My business went from general virtual assistance to full podcast launch and management services. But for a while now, I've known that a shift was coming. There've been a variety of factors at play, but it boils down to this: I know I'm not fully in alignment with my gifts, skills, passions, and calling in the way I'm currently operating my business. In addition to this business, I also have my own podcast called The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast. This podcast has been such a joy to create and I started it as a passion project. It's been consistently growing and my co-host and I were blessed to reach over 100K total downloads as of December 2019. I'm also a pastor's wife and a writer, and my blog (along with the podcast) serves primarily an audience of Christian women. Faith is a very key part of my life. So in order to more effectively live out my values and my purpose, I will be making 2 primary shifts in my business: • I will be shifting my focus to serve and speak to Christian business owners and podcasters. I believe I will still share a lot of content that will help anyone, regardless of faith affiliation. But my goal and focus will be to support Christian content creators and business owners who want to shine online and grow their audience and impact. • I will be focusing more teaching and consulting, which are both things that I love doing. I will continue to serve my existing clients, but as of right now, I will not be taking on new clients for podcast launch or management services. You'll see some new things coming your way... more details to come, but there will be some fun new ways to learn from me or with me. Thank you to each of you who has been part of my journey thus far, and I look forward to even more growth in the coming year!
For the past week, we’ve been on a family vacati For the past week, we’ve been on a family vacation and I’ve been on a social media break. It’s been such an amazing time and I am so grateful. One of my goals for the trip was to be present, so being off social helped me to do this. My other goal was to gain clarity around some goals and business decisions. I had to stop trying to rush it and just allow myself time to process and think and pray. I’m happy to share that I was able to get clear on where I’m starting for this year. I may not have the full picture of what it will look like (which is always my preference), but God reminded me that I don’t have to know the end result. I just need to know the next step. And for me, that is clear. I’m excited to share more in the next few weeks, but a shift is coming. Do you know your goals for 2020? Have you made time to think and plan?
As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow, As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow, I want to take a moment to share how grateful I am...⁠ ⁠ For the opportunity to live in a time and a place where I have the freedom to work the way I do, setting my own hours and creating a business I enjoy.⁠ ⁠ For the clients I am able to support and the ways I've been able to see their businesses grow, and also the way I've grown with them.⁠ ⁠ For my husband who constantly supports my dreams, which often include crazy ideas and trips away from home.⁠ ⁠ For all that I've learned running my own business, starting my own podcast, participating in paid programs with mentors and from conversations with biz besties.⁠ ⁠ Most of all, I'm grateful for my relationship with God, because without his love and grace, I would definitely not be where I am today.⁠ ⁠ I'd love to hear what you are grateful for, friends! Tell me below.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #shineonline #podcasts #podcastservices #podcastprojectmanager #risingtidesociety #podcastconsultant #podcastlaunch #podcastsupport #podcastmovement⁠ #socialmediaexpert #socialmediastrategy #socialmediamarketingtips ⁠ #savvybusinessowner #solopreneur #socialmediatips #marketingtips #marketingonline #businesscoach #tnchustler #onlinebusiness #creativepreneur #worklifebalance #dreamjobmakers #visualmarketing #digitalmarketingtips #digitalmarketingagency #business101 #socialmediasuccess #growthhacking #darlingmovement
I love working from home and serving my clients, b I love working from home and serving my clients, but there’s nothing quite like being in person with other amazing women business owners. Grateful for this week in Texas and for my amazing friend and client @theopsauthority for the opportunity to be here. Thanks for this awesome pic 📸@maileknight
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