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Melissa is such a fantastic coach and this show gives you so much great content and advice. You can tell she’s passionate and cares about this, and the content is always evolving. In a world of so much bad podcasting and online business advice, Wit & Wire is my number-one stop. The courses are amazing too!

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Hey! I’m Melissa 👋

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I’m a course creation expert and the CEO of Wit & Wire. 

Not only have I taught thousands of students and built my own six-figure course business, but I’ve also been fortunate to work for some of the biggest names in course creation, including Teachable, Ramit Sethi, and General Assembly.

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“Melissa is thoughtful, organized, concise, curious, and a great teacher and learner. She truly cares that her audience and students see success. She doesn’t sugar-coat answers, and she presents material in an action-taking way. A lot of these lessons apply to other areas of digital business, not just podcasting. I’m grateful that I discovered this treasure. It has been exactly what I needed to get out of my own way! Thanks Melissa for your dedication, honesty, and motivation.”

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Here’s our up-to-date list of today’s best podcast microphones for online business owners and content creators on any budget.

best podcast microphones for beginners

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Which digital product is right for your business right now: an online course or a membership? Both have the potential to multiply your revenue as a creator or entrepreneur. And since I don’t believe that business is one-size-fits-all, I’m excited to share the opportunities and challenges for membership sites vs. online courses to help you decide which one is right for you right now.

online courses vs membership sites

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What’s the best way to market and sell your online course or membership? It typically comes down to two fundamentally different strategies: live launches vs. evergreen funnels

Live Launches vs. Evergreen Funnels: which strategy is right for you? 3

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Which website builder is right for you? Learn how to choose between Squarespace vs. WordPress vs. ShowIt and find the right template for your business.

Squarespace vs. WordPress vs. Showit 5

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There are unique benefits to being a podcast host vs. a podcast guest, and guest experts Mai-Kee Tsang and Sarah Penner (Podcast Collab Club) talk about finding aligned partnerships.

Podcast Host vs. Podcast Guest: Which strategy is right for you? 7

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As a busy business owner who does not have the time or frankly, the interest in posting 12 times a day on all social media apps, is TikTok, really the right choice for you? Or are you better off sticking with Instagram? In the comparison between TikTok vs. Instagram, the differences are deeper than I […]

tiktok-vs-instagram

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Guess who’s back (back back) with a brand new podcast concept in 2022. In this special bonus episode, I’ll offer a sneak peek behind-the-scenes into my big picture plans for 2022, including what’s in store for the new season of The Wit & Wire Podcast (coming Jan ’22). References: My new TikTok profile @witandwire Wit […]

A sneak peek into 2022 ✨ 10

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Join me for a behind-the-scenes look at the strategies I used to double my downloads (listens) this season compared to season one. In addition to sharing transparent numbers and stats, I’ll share what worked, what didn’t work, and a few announcements about the future of my business. Top Takeaways Episode References Episode Transcript NOTE: This […]

Season 2 recap: how I doubled my downloads & what I'd do differently 12

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Loyal listeners are the heart of any great podcast, so it’s worth asking ourselves, how can we find not just more listeners, but great listeners? And how do strangers on the internet become our biggest cheerleaders and ambassadors over time? I invited customer journey designer Desola Davis to help us understand how to nurture relationships with our listeners, build real relationships, and give our people exactly what they need at the right time.

How to design your podcast listener journey with Desola Davis 14

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A lot of podcast hosts have full-time jobs and families outside of their podcasts. And understandably, outsourcing may not be the right fit for you, but you still want to save time running your podcast more efficiently.

That’s why today, I’m here with Wit & Wire podcaster Jacqueline Aenlle (From Urban to Ag) to talk about streamlining your podcast production processes, how to know which marketing efforts are really working, and how to decide what NOT to do.

Productivity tips for podcasters who don't want to outsource 16

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Today I’m excited to switch gears and talk about why podcast hosts can benefit from being guests on other podcasts.

If even hearing that sentence gives you a bit of imposter syndrome, and you aren’t sure if you have enough expertise or experience to be a guest, my friend Christina Lenkowski is here to address why being a podcast guest is fundamentally different than social media or paid advertising. She’ll also cover some of the most common mistakes people make when it comes to pitching podcast hosts.

How to build your audience as a podcast guest with Christina Lenkowski 18

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If even hearing that sentence gives you a bit of imposter syndrome, and you aren’t sure if you have enough expertise or experience to be a guest, my friend Christina Lenkowski is here to address why being a podcast guest is fundamentally different than social media or paid advertising. She’ll also cover some of the most common mistakes people make when it comes to pitching podcast hosts.

How to monetize a small podcast without sponsorship 20

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