Topics covered in this episode:​ The importance of podcast quality (and what this looks/sounds like) Automated quality checking tools Utilizing AI for content strategy in podcasting Editing podcasts with tools like Resound that detect filler words and long silences Setting boundaries as a podcaster and saying no to audience access requests Bad interview? Cut it short ... Different business models for podcasters, such as coaching, consulting, freelance services, and advertising Podcasting statistics, including download rates, episode frequency, and episode length Episode Timestamps:​ 02:48 Podcasting over holidays: Pros, cons, and considerations. 04:09 Thanksgiving?! What is that? 06:58 Engage and connect through unique holiday episodes. 12:00 421 downloads per episode 16:06 An automation tool that handles audio editing for you? 17:13 "Flight Check" tool  for podcasters. 20:34 Why people pitch you. 24:21 Don't waste time, follow the rules. 28:31 Automated guest booking for podcasters: Book Like a Boss. 30:12 Get the interview (plus studio tips). The Newsletter for Podcasters Big Podcast Insider - Weekly Podcasting Newsletter ​ This episode of Build a Big Podcast is brought to you by Riverside ...​ Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.​​ About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:​ This is the audio companion to Issue 155 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.   ​ Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.​ Want more help growing your podcast auidience? Big Podcast Daily - Daily Podcasting Tips Big Podcast AMP (Audio Monetization Program)