Are you thinking about starting a podcast? Great! But before you hit record, take a moment to ask yourself some important questions: Why am I doing this? Do I have enough to say? How long do I want to commit to this for? Is it a priority?
And, perhaps most importantly, how will I sustain it? Answering these questions will help ensure that you're starting something you can see through to the end.
It's important to remember that starting a podcast is a personal project, and its success of it is ultimately in your hands. That said, there are a few key things to consider before you begin.
First, consider your posting schedule. How often will you release episodes? Will it be daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly?
Additionally, think about what you'll be discussing on your podcast and if you have the knowledge or willingness to research topics in more depth. And, consider your style - will you be conducting interviews, hosting discussions, or just speaking solo?
What your audience is looking for are consistency and authenticity. They want to know that what you're providing them is of value. Are you challenging them to think deeper? Entertaining them? Offering new information? Educating them? Or giving them something they can use in their everyday lives?
And, It is important to always be clear and transparent if you're expressing your own opinion or personal experience, and make sure you back it up with facts and research.
Now, I'd like to give you an exercise: Take some time to write down 20 topics that you want to talk about on your podcast. These topics should be things you find important and believe will be of value to your audience.
This exercise is important because it will give you a list of content to pull from and help you stay consistent with your posting schedule.
Lastly, think about your social media strategy. How will you promote your podcast? Who will promote you if you don't do it yourself? Remember, having great content is only half the battle. You need to make sure people know about it.
Overall, starting a podcast is a fun and rewarding experience. It's an opportunity for you to be your own radio host and speak about the things you're passionate about.
All you need is an app and a microphone, and you can start recording your first episode today. So go ahead, give it a try and see where it takes you!
[I had this article re-written by ChatGPT, but the original can be found here.]
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