PH011: Bernie Mitchell of OuiShare Radio
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My guest today is Bernie Mitchell, the founder of OuiShare Radio. OuiShare is a podcast network that focuses on various topics.
Bernie manages a remote team that creates seven shows for the network. He tells me how he built his team and the qualities he looks for in a new team member. We discuss the network format and the challenges that unique format causes. Bernie also explains how he and his team develop new content for the network.
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Networks are something that podcasters aspire to, however many don’t know how to get to that level. Bernie gives an honest overview of running a network model. If you have ever considered building a team and creating a network of podcasts, tune in today!
Today’s highlights:
- What is OuiShare?
- Bernie’s co-working space At Work.
- How OuiShare Fest started it all.
- The ups and downs of working with a remote team.
- How Bernie developed a network.
- How to build an ideal remote team.
- How OuiShare is similar to Tedx.
- How Bernie hires a new podcaster.
- How Bernie and his team plan new content.
- Why you need to set your expectations with your guest beforehand.
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Resources:
Out on the Wire by Jessica Abel
Thank you for joining me for today’s Podcast Hackers episode! Tune in next time as we continue to have in-depth conversations with experts who can help make your podcast the best it can be!
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