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This series is all about libsyn podcasters. Its sole purpose is to introduce these awesome podcasts to the world as well as share their podcasting insight to empower the community!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Hey Libsyn peeps, I\u2019m Kenn Blanchard (I use the two \u201cN\u2019s\u201d to distinguish myself from Dr Ken Blanchard, author of the One Minute Manager; who is a really nice guy, I\u2019m the other one!) and my podcast is called Speak Life<\/a>.<\/p>\n I\u2019m using what I know and learning about podcasting to change the world. I minister to people through it to give hope, and love.<\/p>\n My audience is the atypical Christian, sportsmen, outdoorsmen, fighters, bikers, law enforcement officers, and folks in the gun community.<\/p>\n The name comes from the Biblical verse in Proverbs 18:21 that says \u201cDeath and life are in the power of the tongue,\u201d and I choose to use this fantastic medium to \u201cspeak life\u201d.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve been podcasting with Libsyn since 2007.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve had a dozen shows, that have come and gone, but the longest lasting is still going strong and its called the Black Man With A Gun Show.<\/p>\n Through it I\u2019ve experimented with formats, techniques, approaches and learned a lot about history, people, politics and myself. It is a popular website in the gun community, and I have social media handles for it that are different than those for the Speak Life Podcast, but this is the one I am sharing with you at this time.<\/p>\n My past struggles have strengthened me to make a difference today.<\/p>\n Through podcasting, I am fulfilling my mission as a pastor and serving God without boundaries. The Speak Life podcast is a 25\u201355 minute show that comes out weekly, but I sometimes provide a midweek prayer if the Spirit leads me. The audience I have on my podcast is larger than the congregation I served at a Baptist church in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n Tech and equipment-wise, I use an old MXL V63M condenser microphone on a boom I bought from a guy in 2008, running into an Alexis multi\u20134 mixer, that is connected to an Apple computer. In the software department, I use a mixture of Audacity and Garageband, Auphonic on most days to edit and record.<\/p>\n I monetize my podcasts through sponsors, Patreon, Paypal donations and work I occasionally get through Blanchard.Media, a small graphics and podcasting editing business I have.<\/p>\n The hustle, like the struggle is real but it keeps me off the streets.<\/p>\n I promote my show through Facebook<\/a>, business cards, and even wearing a baseball cap which I have it embroidered with the name of the podcast and the url.<\/p>\n Plain old word of mouth.<\/p>\n One of things I wish I new when I started that I understand better now is the importance of writing good titles for your show, using good graphics, and understanding the value of networking today.<\/p>\n In my earlier days, I was in competition with too many ghosts. I had images that everyone was doing better than I was and that sharing information was bad business when today that is not true.<\/p>\n I also wish that I understood SEO, analytics and marketing earlier. My success has come from learning from my failures and being persistent.<\/p>\n One of my favorite motivational quotes is from Babe Ruth, who said \u201cYou just can\u2019t beat the person who never gives up.\u201d I\u2019m that guy.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve been a police officer, firearms and tactics trainer, CIA officer, bodyguard and a host of tough guy jobs all my life. Now I am protecting and showing love as much as I can to a world that needs it now more than ever.<\/p>\n In need of a destination wedding, baby dedication, house blessing, or just a little prayer to make it through the day, I am here to Speak Life to your situation.<\/p>\n SpeakLifePodcast.com<\/a><\/p>\n And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. – Romans 8:28 ESV<\/p>\n You heard Kenn! I you need him, he\u2019s there. Subscribing to his show<\/a> will be one of the best things you can do! You can even take a first step and follow Kenn on Twitter<\/a> or check out his ministry<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n If you feel that you have people to reach and support and you\u2019ve been waiting to start a podcast, there is no better time than now. START with us! We\u2019d love to host your media<\/a>, but if you need a bit more handholding, we\u2019re here for you! 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\nQ & A\u2019s with Kenn Blanchard from Speak Life Podcast<\/h2>\n
\nWhen did you start podcasting? Why did you start podcasting? What\u2019s the name of your show about and what is it about?<\/h3>\n
What\u2019s your podcasting set-up? Hardware, software, CMS, etc.<\/h3>\n
How have you promoted your podcast?<\/h3>\n
What do you know now that you wish you knew when you started?<\/h3>\n
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