As Doc Rock always says: “the best time to start your podcast is yesterday.” It’s true!
There’s never been a better time to jump into the world of podcasting. And the good news is that you don’t need to start by checking all of the boxes, doing all of the things, and spending all the money.
Focus instead on the steps below and remember that it’s easier to add things in as you go and get a little better than it is to take away steps and downgrade. It’s also pretty hard to get better if you never start… just sayin’.
We’ve created a podcast episode planner for you to use to layout your schedule and brainstorm your season. Feel free to use this as-is or tweak it to make it your own. The important part is to get the ideas out of your head and onto the page so you can record and release.
Below you’ll find helpful videos to guide you during the planning stages of your podcast. You can always dive deeper by listening to the full episode of The Flow on each topic.
And you can reach out to us anytime with questions - [email protected]
One of the first things you need to do when starting a new podcast is give your show a name and branding.
Here’s an interview we did with our podcast graphic designer, Marshall Fox. You can learn more about how to elevate your podcast from idea to iconic with PodPaks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW47vTJxj5c
Read the notes & transcript from this episode
A podcast host takes your podcast episode and sends it out to all of the podcast players like Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and more. When thinking about choosing a podcast host, you’ll want to consider price, features, and reliability.
Here’s Doc to walk you through how to setup your podcast with Captivate.