What New Podcasters Can Learn From a 15-Year Podcasting Veteran—Audrey TechDiva Wiggins | Ep 155

What does 15 years of podcasting really teach you?In this episode, I sit down with Audrey TechDiva Wiggins, host of Tech Diva Biz Talks, to talk about her long journey in podcasting, branding, business, technology, and staying creative through every stage of the process. Audrey started back in 2010 with a web TV-style show called Make Something Happen.tv, and over the years, her work evolved into a focused podcast about business, branding, marketing, and technology.Tune in for an honest, fun, and practical conversation about podcasting for the long run.Connect With Audrey TechDiva WigginsWebsite: https://techdivabiztalks.comPodcast: https://techdivabiztalks.comIf My Podcast Story speaks to you, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. And if you have a moment, leaving a review helps more people discover the stories shared here. Your support truly means a lot.There’s more to every story than what you hear on the episode. Join the My Podcast Story newsletter to receive thoughtful takeaways, episode extras, and personal notes that don’t make it into the show. It’s a quiet way to stay inspired between listens.Sign up here: https://mypodcaststory.com/joinChapters00:00 Opening Moment00:19 Meet Audrey TechDiva Wiggins00:38 What Tech Diva Biz Talks Is About01:04 Why Audrey Started Podcasting01:19 Starting With Web TV Tools in 201002:11 Make Something Happen.tv and the Early Days03:14 The Story Behind the Tech Diva Name04:35 Evolving From a General Interview Show to a Focused Business Podcast05:23 Behind the Scenes of Audrey’s Podcast Workflow06:00 Batch Recording and Keeping Episodes Ready07:12 Why Batch Editing Can Save Time08:09 Preparing Questions and Adding Personality With AI09:03 Recording, Hosting, and Editing Tools Audrey Uses10:43 Favorite Memories From 15 Years of Podcasting12:46 Why Podcasting Feels More Accepted Today14:14 Starting With Simple Podcast Equipment15:35 Why a Quiet Recording Space Matters16:26 Creative Recording Setups and Closet Audio18:20 Does the Podcast Make Money?19:24 Using a Podcast to Bring Leads Into a Business20:11 My Podcast Story Newsletter Break20:34 Why Podcast Promotion Matters22:12 Tracking Podcast Leads and Website Traffic24:08 Thinking About Fun Podcast Ideas Outside the Main Business26:27 Possible Future Podcast Ideas28:22 Audrey’s Podcast Plans for Next Year29:13 Improving the Virtual Studio and Green Screen Setup31:46 Why Podcasters Should Keep Improving32:50 How Podcasting Supports Speaking Opportunities33:38 Podcast Guesting as a Business Strategy35:58 How Branding Helps Audrey’s Podcast38:13 Possible Tech Diva Merchandise40:11 Audrey’s Advice for New Podcasters42:37 Where to Find Audrey and Tech Diva Biz Talks43:03 Final Thoughts