Once a business owner begins to think about starting their own podcast, they will often get nervous because they have so many unanswered questions. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about podcasting.   Check them out to help you make an educated decision on whether or not podcasting can help you accomplish your business goals. 

1. What is podcasting?
Podcasting is a way of creating internet-based audio files for the purpose of offering information and entertainment to a wider audience. 

2. How do I create a podcast?
To create your podcast you will need a microphone, some software to record the audio file, and a place to store the audio file so other people can listen to it. 

3. What kind of microphone should I use for my podcast?
Buy a USB one for under $100 that has high-definition sound quality. I personally use the Yeti which I bought off of Amazon for $99.

4. Do I need special software?
The industry standard is Audacity. It does take time to learn, but it is free to use. You can use this if you will be pre-recording shows that need editing.  I use Spreaker which allow me to pre-record my shows or go live.  Most of the time I go live.  I have the pro plan for $19.99 monthly.

5. What should I talk about on my podcast?
Choose a niche or specialized area or topic you want to talk about. It should be something that you are passionate about and have some knowledge about.  If you try to do a podcast on something that you are not passionate about it will come across as inauthentic.  Then think of how you can help people interested in that topic who have problems that need to be solved. Offer free information that will lead to paid product referrals, your own or someone else’s, that will make you money with each podcast.

6. How do I get people find my podcasts?
There are many ways to do this but the simplest way is to share your podcast on your social media pages with your friends and colleagues.  A content provider will create a podcast channel, or feed. Within that channel, they will create programs or tracks. Every time a new track is created, the channel will automatically update content on subscribers' computers. 

7. How can people listen to podcasts?
Your audience can listen to the files on their computer, cell phone, in their car or load them onto an MP3 player such as an iPod.  Many of the newer cars are now coming with podcast players already installed in them.  I don't have a podcast player in my car, but I listen to all of my podcast in my car by connecting my cell phone to the aux jack in my car.

8. How can people subscribe to my podcast?
There are so many ways for people to subscribe to your podcast depending on where your podcast is syndicated.  Here are three common ways they can subscribe. The most popular way is through an online service with software such as iTunes. Or, people can add your feed to their FeedBurner, that is, program that accepts RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds. You can also embed your feed into the pages of your blog or website and they can listen to them there.

I hope that this information help you in deciding if podcasting is right for you.  Podcast is one of my passions and as time goes on not only do I want to share my show with you, I want to share my passion for podcasting with you.  I want to be able to help you launch your own podcast, so this is the first in a series of articles about podcasting that I will be writing.  Be sure to check back often for more great information about how to start and grow your podcast.

Until Next Time
Make It A Great Day!
Audrey

Gwinnett County (METRO ATLANTA) GA – 2-18-19– Recognized as a leading organization, the Good Morning Gwinnett Podcast & Radio Show has been nominated for an IMPACT Regional Business Award.  
Reflective of Gwinnett and metro Atlanta, the program pays tribute to premier organizations in top industries that are driving economic development and job creation, while enhancing our quality of life.
We are happy to accept this nomination. 

"Thank you to the Gwinnett Chamber for recognizing the Good Morning Gwinnett Podcast & Radio Show." 
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Recipients will be selected in the following sectors:

• AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction)
• Education
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Information Technology
• International
• Nonprofit
• Service
• Small Business

 
An overall IMPACT Regional Business Awards recipient will be selected from one of the above category winners.
 
“Now in its fifth year, the program has provided exposure to more than 1,500 best-in-class businesses. Bringing together leaders across these important industries is another example of how the Gwinnett Chamber can fulfill its mission to serve as a community forum,” said Dr. Dan Kaufman, president & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber.
 
The awards ceremony will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at the Infinite Energy Forum. For more information, visit ImpactBusinessAwards.com.
  
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MEDIA CONTACT             
Dominique Hagler | 770-765-7315 | DBHagler@GoodMorningGwinnett.com
 
PROGRAM CONTACT
Cally D’Angelo | 678.957.4958 | CDAngelo@GwinnettChamber.org
 

In this podcast episode of Good Morning Gwinnett I talk to local Duluth rapper Cameron Copeland (AKA) Mr. Swaggs.  I have apologize, because we had some technical difficulties, but I will bring Cam back again so that I can redo this interview.  I want other young guys and girls who are thinking about getting into the rap game to hear what Cam had to say about how he got started and some of the challenges he faced.  This is not the best episode, but you can still hear most of the interview.  I thought about not posting it here, but I said what the heck, someone may hear something that can help them. 

​I working hard on making Good Morning Gwinnett a great show, but sometimes technical things are just out of my control.  All I can do is look back to see what happened and try to fix the problem so it doesn't happen moving forward.  I know that the Podcast Police probably want to come and arrest me, but I will put up a fight and we will have a standoff.  I'm not new to the game, but I am new to this show and I will continue to work hard to make it a great show.  

Listen to the episode and just know that I will bring Cam back to repeat our interview.  In the mean time do me a favor and share the show with your family and friends.

Until Next Time
Make It A Great Day!
Audrey

Today we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King. He had an amazing dream that all people would be treated equally. He fought hard for his dream and he died for his dream, but his dream lives on and we are still fighting the fight that he started. My question to you today is what dream do you have and are you willing to fight for it?  In this episode of Good Morning Gwinnett I talk about what it takes to follow & fight for your dream.  Dr. Martin Luther King fought hard for his dream and his dream is still alive even though he is no longer with us.  Do you have a dream that you are sitting on?  I challenge you to start living your dream, because life is too short and you never want to have regrets when it's all over.  Check out this episode as I talk more about living your dream.

Until Next Time 
Make It A Great Day!
Audrey

In this podcast episode I talk to Attorney LeTonya F. Moore and she shares with us how we can go about structuring our business so that we will be able to leave behind a legacy for our family.  This interview was so good that LeTonya will b joining me again next week for part two of Creating A Legacy Business. 

More About LeTonya:
LeTonya F. Moore, JD is an American attorney-entrepreneur, author, and media personality. She boasts more than 15 years of professional experience and has leveraged what she has learned to show others how to create a legacy and protect their brand.  She is affectionately called the Global Brand Protector™.  She earned that moniker by assisting emerging companies with expanding their message into the global marketplace using her 360° Brand Protection Methodology™. The 360° Brand Protection Methodology™ is a process that combines several aspects of business and legal principles that go beyond traditional methods to assist entrepreneurs in creating a legacy that benefits multiple generations.
She has spent several years advocating for both family and business success.  LeTonya Moore served as a federal defense attorney with the Departments of Housing & Urban Development, Veterans Affairs, and Health & Human Services prior to striking out on her own. During that time, she served an advisor to top agency officials and managers.   Her areas of expertise were employment discrimination, sexual harassment, regulatory law, ethics, whistleblower, wrongful termination, employee grievances, arbitrations, and mediations.  This experience fueled her passion to help businesses and families succeed. LeTonya is a licensed attorney with focal areas in tax resolution, intellectual property, business & entrepreneurship, and family law. For more information about LeTonya Moore visit www.letonyamoore.com
Make sure to tune in next Thursday at 11am est. for part two of Creating A Legacy Business.

Until Next Time
Make It A Great Day!
Audrey

In this episode of Good Morning Gwinnett I chat it up with Laurie Goodman "The Queen Of Finance" as she shares with us what you need to do setup a budget.  Tax season is here and a lot of people are going to get their refunds and not know what to do with it.  Well this is the perfect time to give your budget a jump start.  Being able to see where your money is going is important if you have a goal of becoming debt free, buying a house or building wealth for you and your family.  Make sure to listen to this episode as Laurie shares the steps it take to start a budget.  It's really simple, but you have to do it in order for it to work.

Until Next Time
Make It A Great Day!
Audrey

I had the opportunity to attend a food tasting yesterday at 550 Trackside located in Lawrenceville, GA.  The location was just beautiful and when I entered into the venue I was surprised to see of the food that laid out.  I was not expecting to see such lavish spread and everything looked so delicious.  I had a chance to talk to the you ladies that were hosting the event and they told me that they worked for Events by Dezine and that they did one of these tastings quarterly.  While I was there I got a chance to talk to a bride to be who found not only great food, but also a DJ and a caterer.  I also met a Reverend who preformed wedding ceremonies, a florist, a wedding singer check out his video below, a DJ, a cake decorator and another event planner.  Take a look at my photo slide below and check out the my episode of what I learned about collaboration from a food tasting.

In this episode I talk to Shantell Wilson who is the Gwinnett County Economic Development Manager.  Shantell is responsible for the following areas at the EOD in Gwinnett:
*Business Attraction (Advanced Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Professional & Corporate Services, and 
*Health Sciences & Services)

• *Business Retention and Expansion
• *Incentive Programs (including workforce
  and training resources)
  

​She talk to us about what it takes to do business in Gwinnett and why fortune 500 companies are starting to call Gwinnett home.  If you are interested in doing business with Gwinnett, you don't want to miss this episode.

​Originally from Pittsburgh, moved to Atlanta in 1986. Staffing superhero by day with over 22 years of experience in the staffing industry. Met her husband at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Friday networking group where he proposed 4 years later. Serves as an ambassador with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and on the board for GUIDE, Inc. (Gwinnett United in Drug Education). Last Christmas, was contacted by her older sister who was adopted. They share the same biological parents and it could not have come at a better time as they both had suffered significant loss in 2018. Melissa's 24 year old daughter passed away, and the remaining adopting parent to her sister also passed. They have had an exciting year getting to know each other. Not only do they look so much alike, but with only a 2.5 year difference in age, they even act just alike. 

Melissa served as a volunteer for three years at Cross Pointe Church on stage in the large group children's ministry. That is where she came up with the idea of Canvases For A Cause, a mobile paint party business where the art work is donated back to various organizations like the Amanda Riley Foundation. In the short year that she has been in business, she has been a finalist for the Impact and Pay It Forward Moxie Award. 

www.GoodMorningGwinnett.com  In this episode I talk to Dr. Leon Moss who is a spiritual leader and healer.  He will be sharing with us what we need to do to change our mindset, so that we can change our lives.  His techniques helps with stress, anxiety, addiction and success.  We live in such a fast pasted world and we are always either looking back or looking to the future and we forget to appreciate the now.  In this episode Dr. Leon go a little deep into what it means to be in the now.  For more information you can contact Dr. Moss at www.0mniu.com.  If you want to learn more about what Dr. Leon is doing come out tomorrow to Boulder Creek Coffee shop located at 233 Crogan St. Lawrenceville, Ga 30044.  He will be there from 11:30am-12:30 to answer your questions about how to reset your mindset for success and good health.