Dilip Kumar
@dkspeaks.bsky.social
Growth Hacks + Side Hustles - I help you start an side hustle and make it a full time income | Podcaster, blogger, affiliate marketer | Host of the Podcasting University Podcast!
Your first 10 podcast episodes won’t be great.
Your next 10 will be better.
By episode 50, you’ll find your groove.
Just don’t quit at episode 9.
Your next 10 will be better.
By episode 50, you’ll find your groove.
Just don’t quit at episode 9.
May 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Your first 10 podcast episodes won’t be great.
Your next 10 will be better.
By episode 50, you’ll find your groove.
Just don’t quit at episode 9.
Your next 10 will be better.
By episode 50, you’ll find your groove.
Just don’t quit at episode 9.
Want more reach?
Do this after every episode:
• Share 1 quote
• Post 1 audiogram
• Tag your guest
• Share the best insight
Make every episode work after it’s published.
Do this after every episode:
• Share 1 quote
• Post 1 audiogram
• Tag your guest
• Share the best insight
Make every episode work after it’s published.
May 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Want more reach?
Do this after every episode:
• Share 1 quote
• Post 1 audiogram
• Tag your guest
• Share the best insight
Make every episode work after it’s published.
Do this after every episode:
• Share 1 quote
• Post 1 audiogram
• Tag your guest
• Share the best insight
Make every episode work after it’s published.
Don’t build a podcast.
Build a platform.
• Repurpose clips
• Send emails
• Post on socials
• Drive traffic to offers
A podcast is just the start.
Build a platform.
• Repurpose clips
• Send emails
• Post on socials
• Drive traffic to offers
A podcast is just the start.
May 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Don’t build a podcast.
Build a platform.
• Repurpose clips
• Send emails
• Post on socials
• Drive traffic to offers
A podcast is just the start.
Build a platform.
• Repurpose clips
• Send emails
• Post on socials
• Drive traffic to offers
A podcast is just the start.
Think like a listener.
Speak like a friend.
Podcasting isn't a performance.
It's a conversation.
Speak like a friend.
Podcasting isn't a performance.
It's a conversation.
May 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Think like a listener.
Speak like a friend.
Podcasting isn't a performance.
It's a conversation.
Speak like a friend.
Podcasting isn't a performance.
It's a conversation.
Podcasting isn’t about fame.
It’s about freedom.
Freedom to express.
To teach.
To grow.
Never forget why you started.
It’s about freedom.
Freedom to express.
To teach.
To grow.
Never forget why you started.
May 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Podcasting isn’t about fame.
It’s about freedom.
Freedom to express.
To teach.
To grow.
Never forget why you started.
It’s about freedom.
Freedom to express.
To teach.
To grow.
Never forget why you started.
You don’t need 10,000 downloads to monetize.
You need:
• A clear offer
• A helpful audience
• A working link
The riches are in the relevance.
You need:
• A clear offer
• A helpful audience
• A working link
The riches are in the relevance.
May 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
You don’t need 10,000 downloads to monetize.
You need:
• A clear offer
• A helpful audience
• A working link
The riches are in the relevance.
You need:
• A clear offer
• A helpful audience
• A working link
The riches are in the relevance.
Good podcasters don’t just talk.
They listen.
They learn.
They lead.
The mic reveals your thinking.
They listen.
They learn.
They lead.
The mic reveals your thinking.
May 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Good podcasters don’t just talk.
They listen.
They learn.
They lead.
The mic reveals your thinking.
They listen.
They learn.
They lead.
The mic reveals your thinking.
Why you’re not earning from your podcast:
• You’re inconsistent
• You have no niche
• You don’t promote
Solve that.
The rest follows.
• You’re inconsistent
• You have no niche
• You don’t promote
Solve that.
The rest follows.
May 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Why you’re not earning from your podcast:
• You’re inconsistent
• You have no niche
• You don’t promote
Solve that.
The rest follows.
• You’re inconsistent
• You have no niche
• You don’t promote
Solve that.
The rest follows.
I used to waste 4+ hours editing.
Now I do it in 45 mins.
Why?
• Templates
• Pre-made assets
• Deadlines
Make it easier to stay consistent.
Now I do it in 45 mins.
Why?
• Templates
• Pre-made assets
• Deadlines
Make it easier to stay consistent.
May 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I used to waste 4+ hours editing.
Now I do it in 45 mins.
Why?
• Templates
• Pre-made assets
• Deadlines
Make it easier to stay consistent.
Now I do it in 45 mins.
Why?
• Templates
• Pre-made assets
• Deadlines
Make it easier to stay consistent.
Your first episode will suck.
So will your tenth.
But by your fiftieth?
You’ll be proud.
Start messy.
Grow clean.
So will your tenth.
But by your fiftieth?
You’ll be proud.
Start messy.
Grow clean.
May 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Your first episode will suck.
So will your tenth.
But by your fiftieth?
You’ll be proud.
Start messy.
Grow clean.
So will your tenth.
But by your fiftieth?
You’ll be proud.
Start messy.
Grow clean.
Want better guests?
Send better invites.
• Short
• Specific
• Clear value for them
People aren’t ignoring you.
They’re ignoring bad outreach.
Send better invites.
• Short
• Specific
• Clear value for them
People aren’t ignoring you.
They’re ignoring bad outreach.
May 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Want better guests?
Send better invites.
• Short
• Specific
• Clear value for them
People aren’t ignoring you.
They’re ignoring bad outreach.
Send better invites.
• Short
• Specific
• Clear value for them
People aren’t ignoring you.
They’re ignoring bad outreach.
You're not too early to monetize.
You're too afraid to ask.
Offer something simple:
• Bonus content
• Templates
• 1:1 consults
Your voice has value.
You're too afraid to ask.
Offer something simple:
• Bonus content
• Templates
• 1:1 consults
Your voice has value.
May 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
You're not too early to monetize.
You're too afraid to ask.
Offer something simple:
• Bonus content
• Templates
• 1:1 consults
Your voice has value.
You're too afraid to ask.
Offer something simple:
• Bonus content
• Templates
• 1:1 consults
Your voice has value.
You don’t need to be everywhere.
You need to be consistent where you are.
You need to be consistent where you are.
May 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM
You don’t need to be everywhere.
You need to be consistent where you are.
You need to be consistent where you are.
The only productivity hack you will need:
Batch record.
Batch edit.
Batch schedule.
Make your life easy.
Batch record.
Batch edit.
Batch schedule.
Make your life easy.
May 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The only productivity hack you will need:
Batch record.
Batch edit.
Batch schedule.
Make your life easy.
Batch record.
Batch edit.
Batch schedule.
Make your life easy.
Best way to grow your podcast?
Create content for the version of you from 1 year ago.
You’ll never run out of ideas.
Create content for the version of you from 1 year ago.
You’ll never run out of ideas.
May 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Best way to grow your podcast?
Create content for the version of you from 1 year ago.
You’ll never run out of ideas.
Create content for the version of you from 1 year ago.
You’ll never run out of ideas.
Want to get more done?
Think like a CEO.
Act like an assistant.
Think like a CEO.
Act like an assistant.
May 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Want to get more done?
Think like a CEO.
Act like an assistant.
Think like a CEO.
Act like an assistant.
Stop overthinking your first episode.
Record it.
Upload it.
Share it with 3 people.
Momentum beats perfection. Always.
Record it.
Upload it.
Share it with 3 people.
Momentum beats perfection. Always.
May 17, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Stop overthinking your first episode.
Record it.
Upload it.
Share it with 3 people.
Momentum beats perfection. Always.
Record it.
Upload it.
Share it with 3 people.
Momentum beats perfection. Always.
Want to be a better podcaster?
Listen more than you talk.
Let your guests shine.
Ask real questions.
That’s what creates magic.
Listen more than you talk.
Let your guests shine.
Ask real questions.
That’s what creates magic.
May 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Want to be a better podcaster?
Listen more than you talk.
Let your guests shine.
Ask real questions.
That’s what creates magic.
Listen more than you talk.
Let your guests shine.
Ask real questions.
That’s what creates magic.
Podcasting is a long game.
The more value you give...
The more trust you build.
The trust?
That’s what prints money later.
The more value you give...
The more trust you build.
The trust?
That’s what prints money later.
May 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Podcasting is a long game.
The more value you give...
The more trust you build.
The trust?
That’s what prints money later.
The more value you give...
The more trust you build.
The trust?
That’s what prints money later.
One episode a week for 6 months = 24 episodes.
That’s:
• 24 deep dives
• 100+ pieces of repurposed content
• Proof of consistency
• A stronger personal brand
Keep showing up.
That’s:
• 24 deep dives
• 100+ pieces of repurposed content
• Proof of consistency
• A stronger personal brand
Keep showing up.
May 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
One episode a week for 6 months = 24 episodes.
That’s:
• 24 deep dives
• 100+ pieces of repurposed content
• Proof of consistency
• A stronger personal brand
Keep showing up.
That’s:
• 24 deep dives
• 100+ pieces of repurposed content
• Proof of consistency
• A stronger personal brand
Keep showing up.
Podcast to email list strategy:
• End each episode with a freebie
• Link to it in show notes
• Capture emails
• Nurture with weekly tips
A podcast with no email list = missed opportunity.
• End each episode with a freebie
• Link to it in show notes
• Capture emails
• Nurture with weekly tips
A podcast with no email list = missed opportunity.
May 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Podcast to email list strategy:
• End each episode with a freebie
• Link to it in show notes
• Capture emails
• Nurture with weekly tips
A podcast with no email list = missed opportunity.
• End each episode with a freebie
• Link to it in show notes
• Capture emails
• Nurture with weekly tips
A podcast with no email list = missed opportunity.
Small podcast?
Here’s your advantage:
• You can pivot fast
• You can talk to niche audiences
• You can build tight communities
Play your size like a strength.
Here’s your advantage:
• You can pivot fast
• You can talk to niche audiences
• You can build tight communities
Play your size like a strength.
May 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Small podcast?
Here’s your advantage:
• You can pivot fast
• You can talk to niche audiences
• You can build tight communities
Play your size like a strength.
Here’s your advantage:
• You can pivot fast
• You can talk to niche audiences
• You can build tight communities
Play your size like a strength.
Podcast productivity tip:
Use templates for:
• Episode outlines
• Guest research
• Post-show emails
• Promotion content
Templates = faster flow and fewer mistakes.
Use templates for:
• Episode outlines
• Guest research
• Post-show emails
• Promotion content
Templates = faster flow and fewer mistakes.
May 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Podcast productivity tip:
Use templates for:
• Episode outlines
• Guest research
• Post-show emails
• Promotion content
Templates = faster flow and fewer mistakes.
Use templates for:
• Episode outlines
• Guest research
• Post-show emails
• Promotion content
Templates = faster flow and fewer mistakes.
The first 10 seconds of your episode decide if someone sticks around.
Start with:
• A hook
• A bold claim
• A juicy teaser
Don’t waste time with “Welcome to my podcast...”
Start with:
• A hook
• A bold claim
• A juicy teaser
Don’t waste time with “Welcome to my podcast...”
May 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The first 10 seconds of your episode decide if someone sticks around.
Start with:
• A hook
• A bold claim
• A juicy teaser
Don’t waste time with “Welcome to my podcast...”
Start with:
• A hook
• A bold claim
• A juicy teaser
Don’t waste time with “Welcome to my podcast...”
Most podcasters chase sponsors too soon.
Build trust first.
Build a loyal audience.
Monetize with offers you believe in.
Quick money isn’t always smart money.
Build trust first.
Build a loyal audience.
Monetize with offers you believe in.
Quick money isn’t always smart money.
May 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Most podcasters chase sponsors too soon.
Build trust first.
Build a loyal audience.
Monetize with offers you believe in.
Quick money isn’t always smart money.
Build trust first.
Build a loyal audience.
Monetize with offers you believe in.
Quick money isn’t always smart money.