September 2, 2018
Should You Start A Podcast?
This week on TBOA, Rochelle and I discuss the question: “Is podcasting the right path for you?”
Like most things, the answer is “It depends,” but we get into what it depends on, and what to do if it turns out that yes, you should start a podcast.
Talking Points
- It helps to have a focus and a clear audience
- How podcasting and writing a book can go together
- How the interview format can be helpful for podcasters
- Podcasting as an income stream
- Complications of ads and sponsorships
- Podcasting as a way to build a network
- Things you need to get started in podcasting
- How to record voices on separate tracks
- Podcast editing tips and strategies
- Podcast hosting options
- Three phases of podcasting
- The importance of promoting your podcast
- How social media can help with podcast promotion
- Podcasting analytics
Quotable Quotes
“You don’t get speaker’s block when you’re talking to someone.” –JS
“Really what you’re doing is listening to your guest – you’ve got your standard set of questions and you’re listening to where your guest goes with it. And you follow them.” –RM
“Just as a listener...that sponsorship feel can be really negative.” –RM
“I love having something to invite people to.” –JS
Aaaand... here’s the link!
Enjoy!
Yours,
—J
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