Making this video took me down memory lane.
In 2016, I started my first podcast out of my childhood bedroom with just a $16 USB mic and a passion for learning.
No big network, no audience, just me and my curiosity.
Within a year, that small podcast led to my dream internship and job.
The guests from episodes 14 and 17 changed my career trajectory, and from there, I was hooked.
Since 2020, I've launched dozens of podcasts, including my own, and I've tested all these strategies in real time.
I made this video to share everything I’ve learned in the past 8 years of podcasting.
So that you can skip the trial and error, save thousands of dollars, and build a podcast that truly serves you, your audience, and your goals.
Whether you're an aspiring podcaster who’s overwhelmed by where to start, or you already have a show but aren't gaining traction, give this video a watch.
I know it’s long so make sure to save it for later so you can come back to it when needed.
Here are some chapter titles to see which parts of this video might be most relevant to you:
- 00:00 Starting My Podcast Journey
- 00:47 Lessons Learned from Podcasting
- 01:08 Validating Your Podcast Idea
- 02:49 Choosing Your Podcast Format
- 04:51 The Power of Guests
- 06:19 Making Your Guests Shine
- 08:45 Strategies to Get Guests to Say Yes
- 18:13 Handling Tech Troubles
- 20:22 Solving the Distribution Problem
- 22:34 Scaling Trust with Your Podcast
- 24:27 Crafting Effective Titles and Descriptions
- 28:14 Landing Famous Guests
- 30:07 Building Relationships with Potential Guests
- 31:08 Finding Content Audience Fit
- 33:06 Mindset and Personality Strategies
- 36:55 Essential Equipment for Remote Podcasting
- 43:53 Should You Do Video?
- 46:05 Changing Perceptions Through Podcasting
- 50:03 Making My First Dollar Online
- 51:19 Reflecting on Initial Failures
- 51:50 The Power of Volume and Credibility
- 53:04 Building a High-Quality Setup
- 56:48 Monetization Strategies
- 01:05:43 The Myth of Too Many Podcasts
- 01:09:33 Function Over Form in Podcasting
- 01:12:28 Marketing Strategies Beyond Guests
- 01:16:23 SEO and Editing Tips
- 01:21:17 Time Management and Workflow
- 01:24:02 Dealing with Negative Feedback
- 01:26:55 Scaling Your Podcast
- 01:27:47 Personal Branding Through Podcasting
- 01:30:29 Audience Research and Future Proofing
- 01:36:15 Quiet Launches and Final Thoughts
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