Enjoy this bonus podcast episode where we went back through the Podcasting Q&A and 5 Minute Mondays archives to find the top 10 things we wish we knew before starting a podcast.10 Tips (Check the Chapter Markers for time stamps)Focus on audio qualityPodcast introsIdeal podcast lengthGo on other podcastsGuest promotion tipsUse templatesFormat your show notesDo you need a website?Promoting on social mediaBatch your episodes

How to Start a Podcast

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started a Podcast

In this special bonus episode, Travis sits down with one of the godfathers of podcasting - Eric Nuzum.Eric created and developed podcasts such as TED Radio Hour, Invisibilia, Fresh Air with Terry Gross, and many others and he shares that wisdom and expertise in his new book Make Noise: A Creator&apos;s Guide To Podcasting And Great Audio Storytelling.

The Key to Making Your Podcast Stand Out // Eric Nuzum

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In this episode we cover: How to select your podcast&apos;s "Grand Opening" date Overcoming "launch anxiety"Strategies to promote your podcast launchDownload the “How to Start a Podcast Checklist”, a FREE, step-by-step guide designed to help you get your podcast off the ground without feeling overwhelmed. Start your podcast for FREE with Buzzsprout

#7 Launch your new podcast!

In this episode we cover: Where to get great podcast artwork What to include in your show description How to submit your podcast to the top 5 directories Stuff we mention in this episode:Fiverr99Designs ← Use this link for $20 off any design contest with 99DesignsDownload the “How to Start a Podcast Checklist”, a FREE, step-by-step guide designed to help you get your podcast off the ground without feeling overwhelmed. Start your podcast for FREE with Buzzsprout

#6 Get into Apple Podcasts

In this episode we cover: Where to get your podcast theme song How to edit and export your podcast episode Our favorite post-production software for optimizing your audio Stuff we mention in this episode:SoundcloudAudio JungleBlog: How to Record, Edit, and Mix a Great Sounding PodcastBlog: How to Get the Best Sounding Audio for Your PodcastPat Flynn&apos;s Audacity Tutorial for PodcastersVideo: How to Edit a Podcast in GarageBandDownload the “How to Start a Podcast Checklist”, a FREE, step-by-step guide designed to help you get your podcast off the ground without feeling overwhelmed. Start your podcast for FREE with Buzzsprout

#5 Edit your podcast episode

In this episode we cover: Why you should always make an outline first How to get the best sound quality from your microphone How to record your audioStuff we mention in this episode:Multi Track Recording in AudacityMulti Track Recording in GarageBandDownload the “How to Start a Podcast Checklist”, a FREE, step-by-step guide designed to help you get your podcast off the ground without feeling overwhelmed. Start your podcast for FREE with Buzzsprout

#4 Record your first episode

In this episode we cover:The best USB microphone for starting your podcast The software you need to record and edit your podcast Our favorite online interview software Stuff we mention in this episode:Audio-Technica ATR2100Foam Cover for the ATR2100Samson Q2UScarlett 2i2ZencastrGarageBandAudacityDownload the “How to Start a Podcast Checklist”, a FREE, step-by-step guide designed to help you get your podcast off the ground without feeling overwhelmed. Start your podcast for FREE with Buzzsprout

#3 The best microphone for podcasters

In this episode we cover:The top 3 podcast formats Deciding how long your episodes should be How often you should publish new episodes Download the “How to Start a Podcast Checklist”, a FREE, step-by-step guide designed to help you get your podcast off the ground without feeling overwhelmed. Start your podcast for FREE with Buzzsprout

#2 Choose your podcast format

In this episode we cover:Knowing the "why" behind your podcast Coming up with your podcast idea Naming your podcast Download the “How to Start a Podcast Checklist”, a FREE, step-by-step guide designed to help you get your podcast off the ground without feeling overwhelmed. Start your podcast for FREE with Buzzsprout

#1 Come up with your idea

Download the “How to Start a Podcast Checklist”, a FREE, step-by-step guide designed to help you get your podcast off the ground without feeling overwhelmed. Start your podcast for FREE with Buzzsprout

Season 1 Trailer: Who is this podcast for?

“How to Start a Podcast” is a serial podcast that teaches you how to create a podcast from scratch. Presented by Buzzsprout, this podcast is perfect for the newbie podcaster, the established podcaster who wants to make sure they have all their bases covered, or someone who wants to learn more about what it’s like to make a podcast. Start your podcast for FREE at Buzzsprout.com

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