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100: What It’s Really Like to Run Your Own Podcast
How much time does it really take to run your own podcast? What can you do to make it easier? And how can you make money from your show? In this milestone 100th episode of Podcast Launchpad, I share all of this and more!
93: How to Start a Podcast on a Budget
There is a massive range of money you could spend on your podcast—from zero dollars to thousands. In this episode, I share all the resources you need to start an run a podcast on less than $200—a year!
91: How to Start a Podcast for Free
Yes, you can start and run a podcast for free! In my other episodes, I tend to recommend tools and equipment that cost money. But today I give you all the great alternatives so you can start and run a podcast for zero dollars!
72: My Favorite Podcasting Resources
What is the best podcasting microphone? What is the best editing software? What is the best podcast hosting provider? The googling has got to stop! The is no “best” in podcasting. But I’ve got recommendations for you based on 11 years of podcasting.
70: Should I Put My Podcast on YouTube? (Um, yeah!)
If podcasts are meant to be audio-only, why should you take the extra time and effort to record, edit, and share video? Is it really worth it? I say yes!
68: How Do I Name My Podcast Episodes? (Titles that Don’t Suck!)
You’ve got one tiny line of text to grab a listener’s attention. And that one line of text can make or break whether that episode is found on Google. You need to come up with titles that are googleable, grab attention, and don’t suck! No pressure, right?!
64: Podcast Website vs Podcast Blog
Where should your podcast live outside of the podcast apps: A standalone website or a podcast blog on your business website? The choice can be confusing!
62: Where Should I Host My Podcast?
There are so many options for podcast hosting providers. It can get really overwhelming. Anchor, Buzzsprout, Captivate, Libsyn, and the list goes on… and on. I’ve hosted podcasts 5 different places. I’ll share what I liked about each and where I host all my shows now.
58: How Many Episodes Should I Release on Launch Day?
Getting ready to launch your podcast and wondering how many episodes are best to launch with? Listen in to find out why one is not enough and how many I suggest you publish in one day.
53: How Do I Edit My Podcast?
Editing your podcast is a huge reason why so many podcasters quit their show! That’s why I’m going to try to simplify editing for you—and why I highly recommend using Descript.
51: How Do I Record My Podcast?
You’ve bought a mic, picked out a name, and come up with a topic. Now it’s time to record your first episode. To get the best sound quality possible, you’ve got to do more than just hit “record.”
48: How Do I Come Up With Episode Ideas for My Podcast?
Are you having a hard time coming up with topics for your podcast? Are you starting a new podcast and planning your content calendar? 36 percent of people say they can’t find episodes on topics they’re looking for. Let’s fix that!
45: How to Set the Right Goals for Your Podcast
Setting the right goals for your podcast is essential when it comes to staying on track and staying motivated. It’s easy to come up with measurable goals, such as podcast rank and followers. But those don’t keep you going when podcasting gets tough.
40: What Equipment Do I Need to Start a Podcast?
One of the biggest questions people have about starting a podcast is what equipment do they need. I want you to stop spending countless hours googling the endless options out there. So, I’m making specific recommendations in this episode.
35: FAQ 21 How Do I Come Up With New Episode Topics?
One reason that so many people don’t start a podcast is they’re worried about coming up with enough ideas for episodes. You have way more ideas right now than you realize!
34: How Do I Write a Great Podcast Description?
Like the blurb on the back of a book, your podcast description can be the deciding factor in whether someone listens to your show or not. Great podcast descriptions create curiosity and desire in potential listeners so that they feel compelled to check out your podcast.
27: How Do I Pick a Podcast Name?
Your podcast name is the first impression your show makes on a potential listener—along with your podcast cover art. You may be tempted to go with something cute and clever at the expense of clear and to-the-point. But you can miss out on getting new listeners that way.
25: FAQ 14 How Many Episodes Should I Launch My Podcast With?
Remember the early days of Facebook when someone would announce that they had started a blog? They tended to post once and give up. And we stopped checking out people’s new blogs. You don’t want that to happen when you launch your podcast. Listen in to find out why you need to launch your podcast with more than one episode.
24: FAQ 13 Do I Need a Podcast Trailer?
A trailer is a special type of podcast episode that is “sticky” and easy for listeners to find on your main podcast page in a podcast app. There are real benefits to using one—both for promoting a new show and getting new listeners once your show is established.
22: FAQ 12 What’s Your Favorite Podcast Hosting Provider?
In this quickie FAQ episode, I’m going to tell you why I host this podcast with Captivate and what you should look out for when choosing your podcast hosting provider.
You’re a podcaster, not a website designer. But you still need a powerful website for your podcast! In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Brenden Mulligan of Podpage about exactly what features podcasters need in a powerful podcast website.