The Real Pros and Cons of Podcasting on YouTube | Erika Vieira

Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Psychology for Business Growth

Ever wonder if YouTube could be the missing piece to getting your podcast in front of more people? With its massive user base and undeniable searchability, it sounds tempting — but is it really worth the extra effort?

In this episode, I’m joined by Erika Vieira, who’s coached thousands of business owners and podcasters to build profitable YouTube channels. Together, we dig into the upsides of this search engine powerhouse (hello, 2.9 billion users) and the downsides that come with it, because spoiler: it’s not as simple as connecting your RSS feed or uploading the lightly edited video from your latest interview and hoping for the best.

If you’re ready to find out whether YouTube is worth the effort for your podcast, hit play and let’s make your business bingeworthy.

0:02 - Why YouTube Has Gained Increasing Popularity for Podcasters

1:28 - How YouTube Can Increase Discoverability for Your Podcast

4:52 - The Challenges of Transitioning From Audio to Video

8:19 - The Downsides of Video Podcasting No One Talks About

12:14 - The Single Most Important Factor You Need to See Results From YouTube

Episode Links:

• Erika’s Masterclass: Zero to Influence
• Check out Erika’s Podcast: The YouTube Power Hour Podcast
• Connect with Erika: Website | Instagram

Other Episodes You’ll Enjoy:

• Can You Have a Successful Podcast Without Video?
• The Right and Wrong Way to Start YouTube for Your Podcast

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