Taylor Swift knows a lot about how to connect with an audience. This episode of Build a Big Podcast talks about three ways she is doing this and how you can do the same thing with your podcast audience.
Topics covered in this episode:
- Taylor Swift and Her Connection with Fans
- Taylor Swift's success in connecting with fans
- Starting with a strong foundation and mastering craft before aiming bigger
- CMA Fest and Taylor Swift's dedication to her fans – a lesson for podcasters
- The importance of "showing up" physically and emotionally for listeners
- Small changes can result in big results in impact, money, marketing, and audience size
- The Importance of Audience Engagement
- Increasing audience engagement by showcasing listener feedback
- Podcast community building
- Connecting emotionally with the audience
- How to right clothing can help you build an audience and increase connection with fans
Episode Timestamps:
[00:00:20] Podcasting Jumpstart 2.0: Improve your podcast impact, engagement, and marketing.
[00:01:34] Tips for podcasters from Taylor Swift's fan connection strategies, directly from her former manager.
[00:02:38] Be present, engage with the audience, market yourself, and maintain enthusiasm.
[00:06:50] Taylor Swift signs fan autographs for 13 hours despite feeling ill.
[00:16:56] How to build a feeling of community with listeners by reading listener letters on your podcast.
[00:20:57] Wearing pink at a Mary Kay convention ...
[00:23:00] Embrace feelings and connecting with listeners.
[00:23:44] Making your audience feel that they matter.
[00:24:16] Start small to build a strong podcasting foundation.
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