Summary: <br> Did you know I once directed a podcast network? I retired it in spring 2019, and here are some lesson I hope can help you.<br> <br> <br> <br> The network's history<br> <br> <br> <br> I founded Noodle Mix Network (originally called “Noodle.mx Network,” but always pronounced the same) with the launch of The Audacity to Podcast in June 2010.<br> <br> <br> <br> My goal was to bring together like-minded podcasters with high-quality shows to grow together through synergy, community, support, crosspromotion, and sponsorship.<br> <br> <br> <br> Noodle Mix Network combined my pre-existing shows, the Ramen Noodle and Are You Just Watching, with a brand new show called The Audacity to Podcast.<br> <br> <br> <br> It since grew to host a wide variety of shows:<br> <br> <br> <br> * the Ramen Noodle* Are You Just Watching* The Audacity to Podcast* Beyond the To-Do List* The Productive Woman* Christian Meets World* The Sci-Phi Show* ONCE* Welcome to Level Seven* WONDERLAND* Under the Dome Radio* Resurrection Revealed* Podcasting Videos by The Audacity to Podcast* Inside the Podcasting Business<br> <br> <br> <br> What the network did well<br> <br> <br> <br> * Quality* Branding* Rally for awards* Sponsorships<br> <br> <br> <br> What the network did poorly<br> <br> <br> <br> * Audience-relevant common theme* Cross-promotion* Cross-integration* Full and consistent community<br> <br> <br> <br> Why I retired the network<br> <br> <br> <br> * Allow me to focus on fewer things* Give each podcaster more room to expand<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/farewell-noodle-mix-network/">Read my announcement post</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> Should you start or join a network?<br> <br> <br> <br> * If run like a business* If an obvious audience-relevant benefit* Not if it's only a club<br> <br> <br> <br> For more information, I highly recommend <a href="https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/schoolofpodcasting" title="School of Podcasting" class="pretty-link-keyword" target="_blank">Dave Jackson</a>'s episode of <a href="https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/schoolofpodcasting" title="School of Podcasting" class="pretty-link-keyword" target="_blank">School of Podcasting</a> (in which I'm a guest), “<a href="https://schoolofpodcasting.com/how-to-start-a-podcast-network-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly/">How to Start a Podcast Network: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly</a>.”<br> <br> <br> <br> I'm available to help you podcast!<br> <br> <br> <br> If you need one-on-one help or you haven't launched your podcast, yet, <a href="http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/consulting">click here to request a personal coaching and consulting session with me</a> and I'd love the opportunity to help you podcast better!<br> <br> <br> <br> Ask your questions or share your feedback<br> <br> <br> <br> * Comment on the show notes* Leave a voicemail at (903) 231-2221* Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com (audio files welcome)<br> <br> <br> <br> Follow The Audacity to Podcast<br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/applepodcasts">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/googlepodcasts">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/spotify">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/android">other Android apps</a>, or in your favorite podcast app.* <a href="https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/facebook">Join the Facebook Page</a>* <a href="https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/youtube">Subscribe on YouTube for Podcasting Videos by The Audacity to Podcast</a>* <a href="http://twitter.com/theDanielJLewis">Follow @theDanielJLewis</a> on Twitter<br> <br> <br> <br>
