If you want a <a href="https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/checklist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast launch checklist</a> I have one available <a href="https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/checklist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. 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.<ol><li data-list="ordered">Pick Your Topic</li><li data-list="ordered">Decide if you're podcasting solo or with cohost(s).</li><li data-list="ordered">Pick how you will podcast.</li><li data-list="ordered">Pick where will you podcast?</li><li data-list="ordered">Choose how you will measure your success</li><li data-list="ordered">Pick a name. Naming tools from <a href="https://www.podpage.com/podcast-name-generator/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podpage</a> and <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/podcast-name-generator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buzzsprout</a>.</li><li data-list="ordered">Buy the Hardware</li><li data-list="ordered">Buy/Find Software</li><li data-list="ordered">Purchase <a href="http://www.trypodpage.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">web hosting</a></li><li data-list="ordered"><a href="https://supportthisshow.com/namecheap" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Domain Name</a> ( Ilke <a href="https://supportthisshow.com/namecheap" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Namecheap</a>)</li><li data-list="ordered">Graphics</li><li data-list="ordered">Intro Music. (optional)</li><li data-list="ordered">Media Hosting (for your mp3 files)</li><li data-list="ordered">Record Your Content</li><li data-list="ordered">Edit Your Content</li><li data-list="ordered">Upload your media</li><li data-list="ordered">Write Your Show Notes</li><li data-list="ordered">Click Publish</li><li data-list="ordered">Make Sure your Feed is Valid</li><li data-list="ordered">Publish to Apple, Spotify, and all other directories.</li><li data-list="ordered">Tell everyone you know to follow the show on the same day</li></ol> 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:<a href="https://schoolofpodcasting.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://schoolofpodcasting.com</a>Podpage:<a href="https://podpage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podpage.com</a>(And check out <a href="https://www.trypodpage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://trypodpage.com</a> for a quick start!)Buzzsprout:<a href="https://supportthisshow.com/buzzsprout" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://buzzsprout.com</a>Captivate:<a href="https://supportthisshow.com/captivate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://captivate.fm</a>Blubrry:<a href="https://supportthisshow.com/blubrry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://blubrry.com</a>RSS.com:<a href="https://supportthisshow.com/rssdotcom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rss.com</a>Castfeed Validator:<a href="https://castfeedvalidator.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://castfeedvalidator.com</a>Namecheap (my favorite for domains):<a href="https://supportthisshow.com/namecheap" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://namecheap.com</a>CoolerWebsites (my GoDaddy reseller):<a href="https://coolerwebsites.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://coolerwebsites.com</a>PodcastBranding Co (for professionally designed artwork):<a href="https://podcastbranding.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcastbranding.co</a>Canva (for DIY podcast artwork):<a href="https://canva.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://canva.com</a>Transistor’s artwork preview tool:https://transistor.fm/preview/TuneReel (for music licensing):<a href="https://supportthisshow.com/tunereel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tunereel.com</a>Suno/Suno AI Music (for AI-generated music):<a href="https://supportthisshow.com/suno" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://supportthisshow.com/suno</a>Hollyland (wireless microphones):<a href="https://geni.us/hollyland-larkm2s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://geni.us/hollyland-larkm2s</a>Rode (microphones and lavalier mics):<a href="https://supportthisshow.com/podmicusb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podmic USB</a><a href="https://geni.us/rodewirelessmicro" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rode Wireless Mico</a>Elgato (Facecam, key light, and stream deck):<a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facecam</a><a href="https://geni.us/elgato-key" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Keylight</a>GVM (lighting kits):<a href="https://geni.us/GVM-3set" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">3 Light Package</a>Neewer (affordable lighting):<a href="https://geni.us/neewer-keylight-kit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2 Light Kit</a>Camo (turns your phone into a webcam):<a href="https://supportthisshow.com/camo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Turn Your Phone into a Web Cam</a>Streamlight (monitor-to-light software):<a href="https://supportthisshow.com/camo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Turn your monitor into a light</a> (Windows only)Hindenburg (audio editing software):<a href="https://hindenburg.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hindenburg.com</a>Audacity (free audio editor):<a href="https://audacityteam.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://audacityteam.org</a>Adobe Podcast (audio editing):<a href="https://podcast.adobe.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcast.adobe.com</a>Alitu (online audio editing tool):<a href="https://supportthisshow.com/alitu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alitu.com</a>Descript (audio/video editing):<a href="https://supportthisshow.com/descript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://descript.com</a>Riverside (remote recording & video editing):<a href="https://supportthisshow.com/riverside" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://riverside.fm</a>Squadcast (remote recording):<a href="https://squadcast.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://squadcast.fm</a>ECAMM Live (Mac live streaming & recording):<a href="https://supportthisshow.com/ecamm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ecamm.com</a>EV Mux (live streaming):<a href="https://supportthisshow.com/evmux" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://evmux.com</a>Streamyard (live streaming):<a href="https://supportthisshow.com/streamyard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://streamyard.com</a>Camtasia (video editing):<a href="https://techsmith.com/video-editor.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://techsmith.com/video-editor.html</a>Tela (online video hosting & editing):<a href="https://supportthisshow.com/tella" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tella.com</a>DaVinci Resolve (free video editor):<a href="https://blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/</a>Audio Outperforms Video 15 to 1 (Rob Walch Talk)<a href="https://youtu.be/jqWNXW0gMs4?si=ITLHr2cAqIsjTBds&t=715" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/jqWNXW0gMs4?si=ITLHr2cAqIsjTBds&t=715</a>Takeaways:<ol><li data-list="bullet">Starting a podcast is simple but can be a real pain in the neck.</li><li data-list="bullet">You gotta know your 'why' for podcasting, or you'll just quit when it gets tough.</li><li data-list="bullet">Finding your target audience is crucial, don't just say 'everyone' because that's not helpful.</li><li data-list="bullet">Investing in good audio equipment is key, because bad sound makes people leave fast.</li><li data-list="bullet">Audio is the most important element of video</li></ol> Mentioned in this episode:Want to Make Some Money with Your Podcast?Pick up any book on podcast monetization, and you will find 90 percent of it only covers how to launch a podcast. If you already have a podcast, you have that information; you’re ready for the next step. Profit from Your Podcast provides top strategies and real-life examples of podcast monetization. This book is more than what to do. It also tells you how to do it.
Go to www.profitfromyourpodcast.com/book<a href="https://school-of-podcasting.captivate.fm/profit-from-your-podcast">Profit From Your Podcast</a>Live AppearancesI'd love to see you at these events. If you're going to be attending please let me know so we can meetup. For more information go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/where<a href="https://school-of-podcasting.captivate.fm/where">Where Will I Be?</a>

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