Podcasting – A Simple Truth
If you are looking for information on podcasting for beginners but don’t know where to start, then start here.
There are many steps to starting a podcast and getting it right.
Did you know, according to Buzzsprout’s own audit, 50% of podcast episodes get less than 26 listens per episode? (Buzzsprout is one of many commercial podcast hosting services.).
Numbers like these see many podcasters quitting before they even get started.
But guess what, most fail to plan their podcast and have no strategy, so the number of those who quit should be no surprise.
But the good news is, you can achieve better results starting out with the right strategy.
Here is a simple 12 Step checklist to help you start a podcast
These are the basic components you need to consider before starting a podcast:
- Consider your niche
- Consider your audience
- Consider show format
- Come up with a show title
- Plan topics, episode and their titles
- Create show graphic
- Purchase/organize equipment (mics, lighting, mixers if needed etc)
- Gather other resources (guests, scripts, software etc.)
- Schedule and Record Episodes
- Edit Episodes and Clean Up Audio
- Sign-up for a Hosting Service
- Publish and promote your podcast
Where many fail you can succeed.
Much like a movie or book launch, you need a strategy to build up some hype before you launch.
Such a strategy can help you hit the ground running, and failure to have a podcast launch strategy is another big reason many fail to gain traction for their show.
Sadly, poor execution means many quit before they ever realized what works best.
This is where a podcast trainer or coach can help, they can share with you the pitfalls to avoid common mistakes beginner podcaster make.
Finding someone who has been before you not only helps you fast-track your knowledge, it also helps you hit the ground running.
Podcasting for beginners can be overwhelming if you go it alone and don’t know what to expect, so the best piece of advice I can offer is find someone who has gone before you.
Learn podcasting for beginners?
Applaudable Media founder Coach Craig Rowe can help you with your spoken word strategies. Located in North Lakes, Queensland Applaudable Media offers podcast training and workshops. Visit our Events link in the main menu here on this site for more information.
To book a consultation mail enquiries@applaudablemedia.com in the first instance and we will arrange an agreed time and cost.
