Podcasting with Hiwi G

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Mel Robbins with Dr. ShadΓ© Zahrai, the "outcome first" opening β†’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd80_EKVb1A

Mel Robbins with Dr. Tina Seelig, the "question first" opening β†’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvEsWpiT8WQ

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If the first 30 seconds of your episode don't hook someone, it doesn't matter how good the rest of it is. They've already gone.

I've been making podcasts for over a decade, and the intros that work aren't trying to sound clever. They do three things consistently. Here's the framework, built around one made-up episode:

1️⃣ FIND YOUR OPENING - the moment in your recording that makes someone say "wait, tell me more". Three ways in: Story First, Outcome First and Question First, with examples from Mel Robbins.

2️⃣ MAKE THE PROMISE SPECIFIC - finish the sentence "listen to this episode so you can…" If your answer is "learn about relationships", go deeper.

3️⃣ GIVE THE CONTEXT, THEN DELIVER - who your guest is, why you invited them, and a first question that starts answering what you just teased.

Plus the complete intro read start to finish, and why an intro sets an expectation exactly like a movie trailer.

What's the first line of your last episode? Tell me in the comments πŸ‘‡

πŸ™‹πŸΎβ€β™€οΈ Who am I?

Hey, I'm Hiwote, but my friends call me Hiwi! πŸ‘‹πŸΎ

I'm a podcast producer, and I've worked on shows like Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel, This is Dating (featured in TIME Magazine as one of the best podcasts of 2022), and projects with The New York Times, TED, and more.
My goal? To help aspiring podcasters gain the creative clarity and confidence they need to create shows that are as unique as they are.

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What is Podcasting with Hiwi G?

Dream of starting a podcast but feel overwhelmed by the tech, self-doubt, or fear that no one will listen? Podcasting with Hiwi G helps aspiring podcasters gain the clarity and confidence they need to create shows that are as unique as they are, without the unnecessary confusion, overthinking, or perfectionism.