Episode 3

How to Use Captivate to Grow Your Podcast and Reach a Wider Audience - With Mark Asquith

In this conversation, Mark Asquith, the CEO and co-founder of Captivate, discusses his passion for podcasting and the power of the Captivate platform. He shares his thoughts on the differences between The Office UK and The Office US, and how podcasting has evolved over the years. Mark also explains the benefits of using Captivate's AI feature, Amy, for dynamic content insertion. He provides insights on promoting both video and audio podcasts, the importance of audio quality, and the use of episode-specific thumbnails. Mark concludes by highlighting Captivate's mission to empower serious indie podcasters.

Takeaways

The Office UK and The Office US have different styles of humor, but both are geniously written pieces of comedy.

Podcasting is a passion for Mark Asquith, and he enjoys helping serious indie podcasters save time or make money with the Captivate platform.

Captivate's AI feature, Amy, allows for dynamic content insertion, making it easy to monetize and cross-promote podcasts.

When promoting video and audio podcasts, it's important to optimize titles and thumbnails for each platform's algorithmic needs.

Audio quality is crucial in podcasting, and serious podcasters should invest in quality microphones and practice good mic techniques.

Creating episode-specific thumbnails can improve clickability and searchability, giving podcasts an edge in search results.

Captivate's mission is to empower serious indie podcasters by providing tools that save time, save money, or make money.

CONNECT WITH MARK

https://www.linkedin.com/in/markasquith/

https://www.markasquith.com


Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:15 The Office UK vs The Office US

05:01 Passion for Podcasting

12:35 The Evolution of Podcasting

13:33 The Power of Captivate and AI

17:45 Promoting Video and Audio Podcasts

24:22 The Importance of Audio Quality

28:14 Creating Thumbnails for Each Episode

32:00 Ideal Clients and Mission of Captivate

34:03 Conclusion and Recommendation


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Earl Hall is a visionary entrepreneur, CEO of Earl Hall Studio LLC, and the captivating host of The Earl Hall Show. With a passion for empowering entrepreneurs and small business owners, Earl has established himself as a leading authority in the world of content creation and audio/video production.

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