How To Start A Podcast

This is a super basic overview of the idea of podcasting. A podcast is quite simply an audio file. The benefits of having a podcast are that people can subscribe to YOUR show, which means that every time you upload a new episode, your subscribers will have it automatically downloaded onto their phone. For you as a podcaster, it means that you can build an audience over time and that they will get all of your episodes automatically for as long as they remain subscribed.

I started my first podcast, 'What You Will Learn', with my good friend. We've just hit our 1-year anniversary. We read a book each week, then share the biggest lessons with our audience in areas such as business, finance, spirituality and health.

More recently, I've added a new show called 'The Podcast About Podcasts'. Here is where I interview great podcast hosts to learn their secrets and get their advice for anyone looking to start or grow their own show.

This is where a lot of people go wrong when they start their podcast

This is the most important step in creating your podcast

I want show you that making your first 10 episodes can be simple and easy. So at this stage, you don't need to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on fancy equipment, start with the basics which you already have or are free.

Let's work out what your show is actually going to be

Gary Veynerchuk has a simple way to test if you're actually passionate about your topic and if you can monetize it or not

A cheap and simple way to get your show's image

The biggest step. Do it!

Watch as I take you through the whole process live

Recap of what you need to get started

If you're still nervous about making your first episode, that's okay. But don't let that fear or those nerves stop you! Here's my very first episode of my new show, and I was nervous too, even though I've done heaps of episodes for other shows before this. If I missed anything and you don't feel like you're ready yet, please let me know so I can help you do your very first episode.

Here's what you'll need to do to get that file off your computer and out into the world

Get your show in front of all of those ears that are waiting to hear from you

Watch me walk you through a step-by-step guide of getting your show hosted and on iTunes

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Start with the basics. When you're ready, these can help you step it up a gear

Do as much or as little of this as you feel necessary

This is a big reason most people start podcasts (and I promise - it works! It's worked for me better than I could have ever imagined)

This tip isn't just for podcasts, it's for all content. This tip alone is worth what you paid for this course. It's easy and so beneficial.

Get your show out there

Don't do this too early! But when you're ready, here are a few ideas

Super-quick summary of the main steps

DO IT!