• $197

Podcasting: Training Virtual Assistants

  • Course
  • 40 Lessons

An engaging and effective course filled with tutorials and templates for virtual assistants to thrive in their work with podcast clients. 7 Modules, 34 Lessons, dozens of examples, and templates created and shared by real podcasters to help VAs level-up, and to foster optimal partnerships between podcasters and virtual assistants.

Contents

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Introduction

In this section, we will help you understand the different types of podcasts and podcasters, current and future landscape of podcasting, Google Podcast updates, and the big picture for the industry. 
Welcome! Here's what you'll discover inside the course.
Different types of podcast clients
Today's podcast listeners
Current landscape of podcasting
Short Quiz

Podcasting 101: How a Podcast is Made

The basics of podcasting, for any VA interested in learning what goes on behind the scenes.
How a podcast is made
How hosting service works
Podcasting recording devices
Boom arms

VA Onboarding and Expectations

In this section, we delve deeper into the work between a VA and a podcast client with a focus on kickoff, onboarding to time management, typical and potential future responsibilities. 
Client kickoff
Questions for Clients
Typical Tasks for VA
Non-typical tasks for VA
Internal Review Process
Assigning and Tracking Tasks
Case study: Task Management (Trello Basics)
Trello Notifications
Time Management
Short Quiz

Social Media

You'll learn how to create and manage a content calendar for a podcast, how to manage design elements with learning Photoshop. We provide tools and templates for you to use right away including Google spreadsheets and Notion.
Why podcasters often need VA to manage social media
Introducing Content Calendar
Content calendar (Beginner / Google Spreadsheet)
Content Calendar (Intermediate / Notion)
Content Calendar (Advanced / AgorePulse)
Keywords and hashtags for social media
Categories vs. Tags for podcast blog
Content Creation and Repurposing
Dealing with a lack of content
Short Quiz

Podcast/Interview Scheduling

Many podcasters put their VAs in charge of scheduling interview format podcasts. This process can get messier with busy people. Luckily there are best practices to get around it! 
Podcast Scheduling Tips
Case study: how I use AcuityScheduling
Short quiz

Show Notes, Transcriptions, Podcast Editing

Preparing Show Notes
Transcription (Otter.ai)
Audio Editing (Teaser)
Short quiz

Monetization & Next Steps

Podcast Monetization
In Closing and Next Steps