theideamechanic podcast

I’m HOOKED on podcasts.

Lately I’ve been noodling on the idea of using a podcast to complement theideamechanic storySite.

I’ve recorded and edited audio for quite a while now. I’ve also written a manual and done training on podcasting and webcasting.

And I like to ask people questions.

You know, it just might be fun to chat with some interesting people.

What I’m thinking

After kicking some ideas around, I’ve started to settle in on …

WHO: Convincing experts (strategists, storytellers, demonstration engineers, experience architects, and customer satisfaction gurus). Also toss in some really good sales and marketing people. Maybe like this guy.

WHAT: Five minute episodes, same format as theideamechanic storySite: informal, informative, and to the point. Each episode is on a single convincing tip, success story, or lesson learned. Each week is a different theme.

WHEN: About 1-2 episodes per week starting out. Five episodes a week after we get settled in. Even if you wait until the weekend to listen, you can still get through them all in about half an hour.

WHERE: Where-ever. Some live interviews, some Skype, some studio work. Hmmm … maybe someplace warm … like here. They sell there too you know.

WHY: Like theideamechanic storySite, my goal is to help you learn better ways to sell your product, service, or point-of-view.

HOW: There’s a bunch of smart people out there. Ask them what has — and hasn’t — worked for them.

HOW MUCH: Well, I was thinking free. Maybe I could do like the Mysterious Universe podcast; have a free version and an affordable PLUS version.

Maybe I’ll call it Convince Me! Tell you what — if you follow theideamechanic, I’ll make sure you get an email when it’s ready.

What’re YOU thinking?

That’s what I was thinking. More importantly …