On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Podcasting in celebration of Podcasthon with fellow Marketing Podcast Network podcasters Seth Goldstein, Entrepreneur’s Enigma; Shel Holtz, For Immediate Release; and Kandas Rodarte, Gratitude Geek. This is Podcasthon week (March 16 – 20), where podcasters globally raise awareness for charitable causes through their broadcasts. This episode is in support of the American Heart Association in loving memory of Debra's mom, Arlene Leder,. Kandas is also participating; her Gratitude Geek Podcast episode this week supports the Susan G Koman foundation for breast cancer awareness. Throughout the episode, the panel shares their origin stories, and their experiences regarding the evolution of their podcasts and of podcasting. They also offer their thoughts on the power of podcasts for developing community, amplifying visibility, and more. Goals - Kandas: Check out PodMatch or another matchmaking services to find quality shows and find 10 shows to be a guest on - Seth: Develop your pitch and listen to your friends’ shows, and then pitch your friends who have podcasts. - Shel: Listen to podcasts outside your areas of interest - Bonus: Do 1 big reach ask a week Final Thoughts - Kandas: You do not have to do this alone – ask someone who is already doing it; that applies to everything - Seth: Just start anything you want - Shel: Throw out your first three episodes; record them, but you don’t need to post them Learn More About Seth Goldsetin: EntrepreneursEnigma.com Shel Holtz: Holtz.com Kandas Rodarte: KandasRodarte.com/podcasts Debra Eckerling: TheDebMethod.com/blog and TheBookProposalExpert.com/podcasts MarketingPodcasts.net Podcasthon.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices