If you want a podcast launch checklist I have one available here. This show is intended for beginners to podcasting. If you already have one, this may be one to skip (or you will hear things you should've thought about but didn't).

Here are the steps I covered.

Pick Your Topic
Decide if you're podcasting solo or with cohost(s).
Pick how you will podcast.
Pick where will you podcast?
Choose how you will measure your success
Pick a name. Naming tools from Podpage and Buzzsprout.
Buy the Hardware
Buy/Find Software
Purchase web hosting
Domain Name ( Ilke Namecheap)
Graphics
Intro Music. (optional)
Media Hosting (for your mp3 files)
Record Your Content
Edit Your Content
Upload your media
Write Your Show Notes
Click Publish
Make Sure your Feed is Valid
Publish to Apple, Spotify, and all other directories.
Tell everyone you know to follow the show on the same day

Here’s a handy list of every website and URL I mentioned in this episode, so you can find the resources and recommendations I talked about:

School of Podcasting:

https://schoolofpodcasting.com

Podpage:

https://podpage.com

(And check out https://trypodpage.com for a quick start!)

Buzzsprout:

https://buzzsprout.com

Captivate:

https://captivate.fm

Blubrry:

https://blubrry.com

RSS.com:

https://rss.com

Castfeed Validator:

https://castfeedvalidator.com

Namecheap (my favorite for domains):

https://namecheap.com

CoolerWebsites (my GoDaddy reseller):

https://coolerwebsites.com

PodcastBranding Co (for professionally designed artwork):

https://podcastbranding.co

Canva (for DIY podcast artwork):

https://canva.com

Transistor’s artwork preview tool:

https://transistor.fm/preview/

TuneReel (for music licensing):

https://tunereel.com

Suno/Suno AI Music (for AI-generated music):

https://supportthisshow.com/suno

Hollyland (wireless microphones):

https://geni.us/hollyland-larkm2s

Rode (microphones and lavalier mics):

Podmic USB

Rode Wireless Mico

Elgato (Facecam, key light, and stream deck):

Facecam

Keylight

GVM (lighting kits):

3 Light Package

Neewer (affordable lighting):

2 Light Kit

Camo (turns your phone into a webcam):

Turn Your Phone into a Web Cam

Streamlight (monitor-to-light software):

Turn your monitor into a light (Windows only)

Hindenburg (audio editing software):

https://hindenburg.com

Audacity (free audio editor):

https://audacityteam.org

Adobe Podcast (audio editing):

https://podcast.adobe.com

Alitu (online audio editing tool):

https://alitu.com

Descript (audio/video editing):

https://descript.com

Riverside (remote recording & video editing):

https://riverside.fm

Squadcast (remote recording):

https://squadcast.fm

ECAMM Live (Mac live streaming & recording):

https://ecamm.com

EV Mux (live streaming):

https://evmux.com

Streamyard (live streaming):

https://streamyard.com

Camtasia (video editing):

https://techsmith.com/video-editor.html

Tela (online video hosting & editing):

https://tella.com

DaVinci Resolve (free video editor):

https://blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/

Audio Outperforms Video 15 to 1 (Rob Walch Talk)

https://youtu.be/jqWNXW0gMs4?si=ITLHr2cAqIsjTBds&t=715

Takeaways:

Starting a podcast is simple but can be a real pain in the neck.
You gotta know your 'why' for podcasting, or you'll just quit when it gets tough.
Finding your target audience is crucial, don't just say 'everyone' because that's not helpful.
Investing in good audio equipment is key, because bad sound makes people leave fast.
Audio is the most important element of video

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