How to Start a Podcast - a Step by Step Guide

Name: How to Start a Podcast - a Step by Step Guide
Rating: 4.4 (83 reviews)

Everything you need to learn to start podcasting by tomorrow. No frills, simple and easy to follow lessons on any budget

Created byAlly Lane

Last updated 11/2021

English

What you'll learn

How to start a podcast from the very beginning with zero experience
How to create your own unique show and define your brand.
How to publish your podcast simply and easily without spending endless hours submitting.
How to stand out from the crowd and be the first to be found on the various podcast apps.
The Tips and tricks to recording and editing on a limited budget.

Course content

4 sections • 19 lectures • 30m total length

Introduction0:54
In this course, I will guide you through a simple and easy-to-follow step-by-step process in order to start your very own podcast. This course is a combination of video instructions and supplemental documents which you can download and access at any time.

Once you’ve graduated from the course, you will receive a complimentary one-on-one consultation before you launch your podcast.

Are you ready to become a Podcast Rockstar? Let’s get started!
Why Podcasting?1:52
With over 2 million Podcasts and 48 million episodes, you are starting at the right time. Download and print out the course Workbook provided in this section as you will be utilizing it throughout the first half of this course.
What is a Podcast?1:49
In order to deliver a successful Podcast, you will learn the definition of a podcast and why this is important.

The 3 steps to Launching1:19
There is a three-step process to launching your next podcast episode. Learn what they are and why they are important. You will follow these three steps everytime you launch ( publish) a new episode or show.
Creating your show Topic2:12
Refer to questions 2-9 in your Workbook. These will aid in choosing your show topic.
When creating your show Topic Keep these ideas in mind:
Something that interests you
Something that gets you “fired up”. You will enjoy doing it. It won’t be a “chore”.
Do your research. Find out what else is out there.
BE VERY SPECIFIC
Find out how they are listening and where they are listening from.
I found out that almost all of my listeners were coming from the US and listening on Spotify. I was creating trivia for Canadian listeners, listening at home. I then geared my trivia towards an American audience listening in their vehicles.
You will not know how they are listening until after you broadcast your show, but make sure to check your stats and adjust accordingly
* We will cover how to check your stats in the 2nd half of the course.

The most popular show topics are educational and comedy but there is an endless amount to choose from such as:

series. ...
True crime. ...
Chat shows. ...
Global news. ...
Sports. ...
Food. ...
Paranormal.
Your show Topic could be a lesson, a story, an audiobook, an interview show, a news program, movie reviews, the possibilities are endless. Make sure to find out what else is out there and what makes your show unique.
Creating your show Title1:07
This lesson will cover the importance of a good title for your show and your workbook will aid in workshopping the title.
Refer to questions 10-13 in your workbook.

How will they find you? Think of it like google. Can they type your title in the search bar of the podcast app?
For example, if it is a cooking show, make your title specific to the genre, not just " Cooking with Sally" but " Learn to cook traditional Mexican dishes"
Road trip. Spotify. The first one to come up.
Great title, easy to find. Don’t make it vague. Simpler the better.
Creating your Tagline0:50
This lesson will cover the importance of a tagline and how to create your own.

Refer to questions 14-16 in your Workbook.
Cover Art0:44
Your cover art is the first impression most people will see as they browse through their favorite podcast app.
Along with the title, this should explain your show.
Cover Art specifications and resources are listed in the downloadable materials.
Refer to question 17 in your Workbook.
Episode Length1:14
Keep it short. The average length for a show is 22 minutes.
If your show is One-hour in length. Cut it down to 4 -15 minute episodes.
Once you have a library of episodes, increase length.
Starting out, want to encourage them to come back.
People have the attention span of a goldfish so don’t ramble
Always end on a cliffhanger, so they want more.

On average people talk 100 words a minute, so that should give you a guideline if you are scripting.

Refer to Questions 18-19 in your Workbook.
Music1:34
This lesson will cover your music and sound effects for your podcast. A list of resources is available in the downloadable documents.
Refer to questions 20, 22, and 23 in your workbook.
Show Outline and Format1:24
This lesson will cover creating your Episode Format.

Refer to question 21 in your Workbook.

Introduction of Technical0:47
This lesson is the Introduction to the 2nd part of the course- technical. Refer to the Technical Guide provided in this lesson.
Soundproofing5:04
This lesson covers the most important part of your audio sound-Soundproofing!
Refer to The Technical Guide for more information and a list of resources.
Microphones1:34
This lesson covers Microphones and Mixers.

Refer to The Technical Guide for more information and a list of resources.
Recording Guests2:24
This lesson covers recording guests whether you are doing it in person or remotely.

Refer to The Technical Guide for more information and a list of resources.
Editing1:25
This lesson covers editing your podcast episodes.

Refer to The Technical Guide for more information and a list of resources.
Publishing and Launching2:24
This lesson covers publishing your podcast.

To sign up for a Podcast Host which will upload and distribute your podcast to all the different podcast channels like Apple, Spotify, and Google as well as countless others, refer to the Link document in this chapter. Spreaker is a one-stop shop for podcast creation, hosting, and monetization. Our main products are the Spreaker Studio app (desktop and mobile) and our robust CMS (Content Management System), where anyone without tech expertise can host, manage and easily monetize their entire audio catalog.
Refer to The Technical Guide for more information and a list of resources.
Advertising your Podcast1:38
This lesson covers advertising your podcast.

Refer to The Technical Guide for more information and a list of resources.

You've completed!0:38
You've completed the course. Congratulations!
If you are looking for feedback on your podcast show or have any questions in regards to publishing your podcast, now is the time to book your consultation.
Your consultation will be over Video conference and be 30 minutes.
Email Ally in the email provided on the documents.
Thanks again for taking the course and Ally cannot wait to meet you and hear your podcast idea!

You're a Podcast Rockstar!

Requirements

No experience or podcast equipment needed, just a desire to learn and a passion to thrive.

Description

*SIMPLE

*STRAIGHT TO THE POINT (no fluff, no detours, no wasted time)

* EASY TO FOLLOW

* EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO START PODCASTING IN LESS THAN 90 MINUTES

* GRADUATES RECEIVE A FREE ONE ON ONE CONSULTATION WITH THE INSTRUCTOR

* TAUGHT BY A REAL PODCASTER WITH REAL HANDS-ON KNOWLEDGE

* ALLY'S PODCAST HAS RECEIVED OVER A MILLION DOWNLOADS AND COUNTING

* HER PODCAST WAS VOTED ONE OF THE TOP TEN GAME PODCASTS IN THE WORLD

Learn from Ally, a real person who tried every course available, endless tutorials, articles, and webinars. She tried to teach herself and wished there was a course available that was straight to the point in easy-to-follow steps. This course started as a live workshop but is now available on-demand on Udemy! Ally is now a successful podcaster with over a million downloads and is making money spending less than 30 minutes a month on her show. She is not going to waste your time on useless information. She wants you to succeed and learn from her mistakes.

Have you always wanted to host a Podcast?

Are you overwhelmed watching endless amounts of tutorials but getting nowhere?

Do you have a limited budget and no technical knowledge?

Have you started a podcast but you're not gaining any traction?

My name is Ally and I will be your instructor. If you answered yes to any of these, this is the course for you! How do I know this? I was once in your shoes! I spent weeks taking tutorials, reading articles, and learning difficult software. I was on a treadmill going nowhere! I made a lot of unnecessary mistakes and I WISH I had a course like this to steer me in the right direction. Now I'm a successful podcaster, with over A MILLION downloads and an abundant supplemental income! Podcasting has "Shown me the money" and now I will show you!

I am not technically literate. I didn't learn to operate a microwave until I was 30! Ok, slight exaggeration, but not too far off! So, if I can learn to podcast, so can you!

This course was originally a live in-person workshop, but as the need increased, this on-demand version was created. You will not only receive lifetime access to all the materials but I'm sticking with the heart of the original course and offering a COMPLIMENTARY 30-minute CONSULTATION upon completion of the course.

This course is designed to get you up and running right away, so we won't spend a lot of time on unclear banter, just the facts, and the tools to ensure you are a success! It's simple, easy to follow, and will guide you through every step in succession.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who is interested in sharing their unique stories to the world- whether that be educational ( teachers and instructors), storytellers, marketers and business owners, reporters and journalists, musician and actors, and so much more. Anyone can learn to podcast and anyone CAN podcast!

How to Start a Podcast - a Step by Step Guide

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 5min

Creating Your Podcast8 lectures • 10min

Technical7 lectures • 15min

Book Your Consultation1 lecture • 1min

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