Everything Everywhere Daily's Gary Arndt: How to Build a Top Podcast

Discover the secrets of podcasting success with Gary Arndt, the mastermind behind the hit show Everything Everywhere Daily – learn how his unique journey and strategies can inspire your own content creation! 🎤🌟🌏

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Quick Summary

Discover the key strategies behind Gary Arndt’s successful podcast, “Everything Everywhere Daily.” Gary also chats about his early days in Minneapolis and why he left Minnesota to live in Wisconsin. In today’s show, you’ll learn:

Gary’s unique approach combines his diverse background with extensive travel experiences.
The importance of consistency, audience engagement, and marketing in podcast growth.
Insights into the evolving landscape of travel content creation and the future of podcasting. 🎙️🌍🚀

Everything Everywhere Daily’s Gary Arndt: How to Build a Top Podcast

Gary Arndt is the creator of “Everything Everywhere Daily,” a highly popular daily educational podcast. Launched on July 1, 2020, it has already amassed over 20 million downloads. What makes Gary’s podcast stand out? It’s not just his engaging topics, which span history, science, geography, and biographies.

Gary’s unique edge comes from his rich, diverse background and his extensive travel experiences. Having visited over 200 countries and territories, he brings a depth and richness to his podcast that captivates and educates his audience with each episode. 🌏✨

Gary’s Journey: A Blend of Passion and Pivot

Gary isn’t just a podcasting pro; his background spans various fields and over a decade of world travel. 🌍

Early Days: From starting an internet company to exploring over 200 countries, Gary’s life is a tapestry of experiences.
Turning Point: The pandemic forced Gary to pivot, leading to the birth of his successful daily podcast. 🔄

Building a Podcast from Scratch

In today’s interview, Gary gave a lot of tips and tricks about growing a podcast. From the very first episode it’s important to think about these things…

Consistency is Key: Gary emphasizes the importance of regular content. He chose a daily format to maximize audience engagement and revenue. 🗓️
Finding Your Voice: Writing for a podcast is different. Gary’s tip: focus on conversational, easy-to-digest content.

Marketing and Growth: Beyond Just Content

Once you’ve launched your podcast, it’s important to focus on building an audience. Gary gives a lot of great tips in today’s interview. Here’s a few…

Invest in Advertising: Gary advises investing in marketing to grow your podcast. It’s like any other business – you need to spend to earn. 💰
Community Over Numbers: It’s not just about a large following. Building a community of engaged listeners is vital.
Using Social Media Wisely: Interestingly, Gary found little direct impact of social media on podcast growth.

The Future of Travel Content Creation

Gary started his podcasting journey as a travel blogger. In fact, Time Magazine named his blog as one of the Top 25 Blogs in the World. Gary’s was the first travel blog ever honored with this recognition. So, he has a lot of insight into content creation for travel writers and podcasters. Here’s a few of the many things discussed in today’s interview:

Adapt and Evolve: With changing times, Gary encourages travel bloggers to explore podcasting as a medium.
Diversifying Your Platform: Don’t rely solely on blogs or social media. Explore different platforms to broaden your reach. 📈

Writer's desk full of books, notes, coffee and a laptop computer.

Gary’s Simple Mantra: Research, Write, Record

Producing a daily podcast is obviously a lot of work, but somehow Gary does it. Every. Single. Day. He doesn’t have any team or production assistants. Nope, it’s simply Gary and his laptop. So how does he do this? Here’s his mantra:

Keep It Simple: Gary’s everyday routine boils down to three key steps, emphasizing simplicity and focus: Research, write, record. ✍️

Conclusion

Gary’s journey is a testament to adaptability and innovation in content creation. His insights offer valuable lessons for aspiring podcasters and content creators. Whether you’re a travel blogger or a budding podcaster, embracing change and finding your unique voice are your stepping stones to success. 🚀

Let us know what you think of these insights from Gary Arndt…and be sure to give today’s show a watch or a listen. Happy podcasting! 🎙️😊

Connect with Gary Arndt
You’ll find Gary’s podcast, Everything Everywhere Daily, wherever you listen to podcasts. His website is also a helpful tool for listening. Check that out here.