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Junaid Ahmed

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Avoid Rookie Podcast Mistakes

Hello Reader, When I started my podcast back in 2018, I made just about every mistake you can make. Wrong gear, no plan, recording episodes that went nowhere. I figured it out eventually, but it cost me a lot of time and money I did not have to spend. This Sunday, I’m getting on a panel with a few podcasters who have been through the same fire, and we’re putting all of it on the table. What We Wish We Knew Sooner: Lessons From Experienced Podcasters Hosted by Strick and Kirk, with Chris...

PodGlue · Weekly Update Week of August 10 Hey Reader, Here's what shipped at PodGlue this week, and the thinking behind a few of the moves. We build in the open, so this is the real log, not a highlight reel. 259 PRs merged 163 Issues closed 4 Releases shipped Last 30 days. The work doesn't stop. ✨ Shipped this week v1.9.13 + Rebuild the booking calendar as three numbered steps + Weekly booking summary email to the host + Stop the booking modal treating every booking as a podcast interview +...

PodGlue · Weekly Update Week of August 3 Hey Reader, Here's what shipped at PodGlue this week, and the thinking behind a few of the moves. We build in the open, so this is the real log, not a highlight reel. 240 PRs merged 145 Issues closed 4 Releases shipped Last 30 days. The work doesn't stop. ✨ Shipped this week v1.9.12 + Explain the scheduler migration in the guest confirmation email + Per-booking-type availability windows + Declutter the app top section: top bar chrome + Home metric...

PodGlue · Weekly Update Week of July 27 Hey Reader, Here's what shipped at PodGlue this week, and the thinking behind a few of the moves. We build in the open, so this is the real log, not a highlight reel. 185 PRs merged 87 Issues closed 4 Releases shipped Last 30 days. The work doesn't stop. ✨ Shipped this week v1.9.11 + Community Score: public diagnostic on the five community criteria + Community app: link members to their public guest identity + Stage-relevant reading link in guest...

Hey Reader, Lately, I’ve been running a simple experiment on my Hacks & Hobbies YouTube channel.Not the tutorials channel — the main one where I post full podcast episodes and now, tons of shorts. So here’s the idea:You’ve probably heard creators like Alex Hormozi or Gary Vee say, “The more you post, the faster you grow.”I wanted to see if that still holds true in 2025. So I started posting.A lot.Six to twelve short clips every single day from my 800+ podcast library. And the results?...

Hey Friend, Quick Update! Hope youre doing amazing! This past week was epic, from speaking to bartenders at the first ever conference for bartenders in DC at Raising the Bar DC put together by my good friend Jonas Mitchell (whom I didn't know was a bartender with 21+ years of experience) and his team. From DC to Charlotte: A Podcasting Adventure Then on Thursday I drove down to Charlotte, North Carolina to attend the 2nd annual Empowered Podcasting Conference that was put together by my good...

Hello Reader, Did you miss the start of the Pod Profits Summit 2025? No worries—you can still catch the action before it wraps up on February 7, 2025! This free, virtual summit features 37+ top experts who are sharing their best strategies for:🎙️ Growing your audience as a podcast host or guest💰 Monetizing your podcast to create consistent revenue🤝 Building strategic relationships that take your business to new heights Each session is packed with actionable tips you can start using right...

Hello Reader, It's Junaid your friendly podcaster and home studio architect. If you didn't already know, I have a podcast that I've been hosting and producing for almost 7 years, it started out rough and I used to record episodes in my car, similar to when I listened to other podcasts in my car driving to and from work. Podcasts that were anywhere from 1.5 hours to 2.5, specially the one with Tim Ferris and Joseph Gordon-Levitt took at least two days to finish during my commute's. It didn't...

Kindle Free Book

Hi, Reader, Exciting news! 🎉 For today only, I’m running a limited-time promotion on my new book, 7 Stages of Home Studio Evolution: From Beginner to Broadcast Master, and you can get it for $0 on Kindle! If you’ve been looking to level up your home studio setup and create professional-quality content, now is your chance to grab this step-by-step guide for FREE. Don’t miss out—this offer is only available for today, and it’s a great opportunity to dive into everything you need to take your...

Office Hours with Junaid

Hey Reader, I’ve got some exciting news! Tomorrow, September 6th, I’ll speak at Office Hours Global, and I want YOU to join me. Topic: Home Studio Evolution: From Beginner to Broadcast What’s in it for you? Have you ever wondered how you can transform your home studio into a broadcast-quality setup? Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been creating content for a while, I’ll explain exactly how you can upgrade your space to look professional and feel like a true broadcasting studio. And...