Free Launch A Successful Podcast Checklist (sneak peak below)
95% of podcasters miss key details that stunt their growth and never see success from their show. This checklist demystifies the details that hold hosts back.
95% of podcasters miss key details that stunt their growth and never see success from their show. This checklist demystifies the details that hold hosts back.
To start a podcast, you must know what you want to talk about. And before you decide what format to follow or pick a name for your show, you should ask yourself: "why?." You might have heard of the importance of asking why in business. After all, the answer to your "why" is the reason for the existence of your business. And having that clear in the first place will give you a direction to follow throughout the process of growth of your enterprise.
And creating a podcast is, in essence, a form of entrepreneurship. By knowing the reason for starting one, you'll have fewer doubts about what you should do to be successful. Your "why" will help you identify your target audience and should guide your choice of themes. Also, it will help direct the next steps for creating a successful podcast.
To help you understand your "why," follow the checklist (and take your time to elaborate answers to the questions)
Once you have gone through the checklist above, it is time to decide which format you should follow to practice what you preached. The selection is vast, and we understand that it can be overwhelming to pick one. But all you have to do is select a format that suits your goals. Depending on your "why" and the themes you would like to touch on, you can choose to feature in-depth interviews, read out stories, or have a single host having "informal" conversations with his audience (like you would have on the radio).
While this might sound trivial because you could register a podcast with your phone if you wanted to, the truth is that purchasing the right equipment will make a considerable difference in the quality of your content. So, to start a successful podcast (if you are serious about it), you should invest in a good sound system. Of course, you don't have to spend thousands of dollars on that. After all, your content will be the most crucial part. Still, the way you deliver it will also make a difference.
So, keep that in mind! It will make your podcast more professional and pleasant to listen to.
When you have gone through the previous checklists (and filled them), you are ready to record your first episode. You might already do this, but before you start, consider consuming podcasts to understand what works and what doesn't. Take inspiration and adapt what you learn to your objectives. Then, follow the checklist to ensure you don't leave anything out!
After recording, you'll have to edit your episode. Here is the checklist to follow! Don't forget to get familiar with the editing software you selected to get the most out of it.
You’re on the home stretch. After you get your first few episodes recorded then you’re going to need a podcast hosting platform. My personal favorite is Buzzsprout it’s the most simple-to-use fast to start platform. This is where you’re going to be uploading your podcast and Buzzsprout will automatically distribute it to all of the main podcast networks. They also have a filter to help improve your audio quality.
So, now that you have your first episode, it is time to upload it to popular platforms to give your content out! Start with creating artwork. After all, while high-quality content should be your focus, potential listeners will first see your podcast cover. And they will judge you for that. So, invest some time in creating an eye-catching graphic! The checklist provides you with everything you need to know to make sure your artwork is accepted by all the major podcast outlets and give you ideas to succeede.
At this point of the checklist, you should have a podcast by now. All you have to do is to launch it and advertise for it to catch an audience.
95% of podcasters miss key details that stunt their growth and never see success from their show. This checklist demystifies the details that hold hosts back.