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Episode 502 - Should I have a One Sheet for My Podcast as the Host - The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips

What is a Podcast One-Sheet?

Podcast one-sheets tell a podcast host why they should choose you as a guest and which topics you can eloquently speak about. You should view it as your podcast resume!

Unsurprisingly, a one-sheet is one piece of paper filled with brief information that helps steer conversations during a podcast. While these sheets will cover quite a bit of information, one-sheets shouldn’t seem crowded. The layout of compelling one-sheets flows seamlessly; podcast hosts and guests should have the ability to skim the sheet to find the subtopic they’re looking for. Here are the main components of a podcast one-sheet:

• Headshot
• Bio
• Suggested interview topics
• Suggested questions
• Social media/contact information
• Appearances on other podcasts (if applicable)

Why Are One-Sheets Important?

If you’re a podcast host, would you want to invite a guest onto your show without knowing about them? You would be rolling the dice. On the flip side, podcast guests might not appreciate recording a podcast if the host had little to no information about them. It might not work well if a real estate agent randomly appears on a podcast without the host having any background information.

One-sheets have become an industry norm because they help keep the podcast space organized and help podcast hosts choose the right guests to bring onto their show.

Simply put: podcast hosts need one-sheets to find the right people to contribute to their show’s value. If you’re interested in being a guest on a podcast, you should use a one-sheet to market yourself.

How Do You Design a One-Sheet?

There are six essential components in a one-sheet:

• The headshot section
• The bio section
• The suggested questions section
• The suggested topic question
• The podcast appearances section

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Episode 501 - What is more important - Audience Growth or Audience Retention - Create a Home For Your Listeners - The Daily Dave

In this short and insightful “Daily Dave” episode, Dave explores a key question for every podcaster: Is audience growth more important than audience retention? Drawing from his own experiences and frequent conversations with podcasting co-hosts, Dave challenges listeners to reflect on what success really means for their show and how to build a community that truly cares.Audience Growth vs. Retention: The Crucial Question

• Growth brings in new listeners, but retention keeps your podcast “in business.”

• It’s not enough to attract listeners—what makes them come back for more?

• Retention is likened to creating a favorite restaurant or coffee shop—a place your audience loves and never wants to leave.

Lowering the Barrier to Entry, Raising the Barrier to Exit

• Make it easy: Ensure new listeners find and fall in love with your content.

• Make it hard to leave: Consistently deliver valuable, genuine episodes that build loyalty.

• Regularly producing helpful, audience-focused content honors listeners’ time and commitment

Beyond Listener Counts—What Is Podcast Success?

• Numbers are just part of the story. Whether you have one or 1,000 listeners, what matters is building community and connection.

• True success comes from serving your core audience—your “true believers,” not just chasing metrics.

• Dave prompts reflection: What number of listeners feels like success to you? What happens when you reach it?

Building Community and Long-Term Engagement

• Lasting podcast growth results from personal engagement, caring about your listener, and treating your show like a “home” for your audience.

• Leading by example—regular releases and a commitment to show up—encourages audience loyalty.

• Focus on keeping listeners excited, engaged, and feeling valued.

Practical Takeaways

• Challenge for Listeners: Don’t just work to grow your podcast—strategize to retain and serve your current audience.

• Lower entry barriers (easy discovery, accessible content); raise exit barriers (consistent value, genuine connection).

• Reflect on what success means for you and define it on your own terms—not just by download stats.

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Thank you for listening—let’s build community, encourage one another, and make your podcast a home for listeners who can’t wait to come back.

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