Mike Gravagno joins us in this episode to share four rules you shouldn’t break if you're a beginner. Hosting and producing three shows simultaneously, he also has tons of tips for creating an excellent podcast your listener can enjoy, so stay tuned.    WHAT TO LISTEN FOR A great tactic to avoid dry conversations in your show 3 effective ways to market and promote your podcast How to improve your podcast SEO ranking 4 golden rules of podcasting you should follow The ultimate formula for powerful storytelling   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Patreon CW HBO Max Prime Video Netflix Marvel Movie Minute   ABOUT MIKE GRAVAGNO Mike Gravagno is a copywriter, pop-culture critic, poet, nonfiction writer, and podcaster. He is also a Senior Content Specialist and Producer of Off the Books at Workiva. Mike's eclectic background ranges from serving as an Arabic translator in the California National Guard to producing and hosting stand-up comedy shows nationwide. His copywriting experience includes boutique agencies, freelance, and in-house roles.    Mike received a BA in creative nonfiction from Columbia University, graduating magna cum laude, and an MFA in creative writing from Chapman University. His poetry, nonfiction, and reviews are in Calliope, TAB, the Gordian Review, Sky Island Journal, and the Moon Tide Press poetry anthologies Lullaby of Teeth, Dark Ink, and more.   CONNECT WITH MIKE Website: PopFilter | Workiva Podcast: Movie of the Year | The Superhero Show Show | Off the Books Instagram: @microphoneyo LinkedIn: Mike Gravagno   CONNECT WITH US If you are interested in getting on our show, email us at team@growyourshow.com. Thinking about creating and growing your own podcast but not sure where to start? Click here and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams! Upgrading your podcast equipment or maybe getting your first microphone? Get Your Free Equipment Guide! We also have free courses for you on everything you need to know about starting a great podcast! Check out our first six episodes through the links below! Identify Your Avatar - Free Course 1/6 What To Do BEFORE You Launch Your Podcast - Free Course 2/6 How To Launch A TOP Show - Free Course 3/6 Best Marketing And Growth Strategies - Free Course 4/6 How To Monetize Your Podcast - Free Course 5/6  Top 22 Pitfalls On Starting Your Own Podcast - Free Course 6/6 If you want to make money from your podcasts, check out this FREE resource we made. Our clients use a sponsor sheet, and now they are making between $2,000 to $5,000 from sponsorship!  Subscribe so you don't miss out on great content and if you love the show, leave an honest rating and review here!