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HOW TO CREATE & LAUNCH YOUR PODCAST!



As someone who has experienced the exciting journey of starting a podcast man times, I understand the mix of excitement and uncertainty that comes with creating your first show!


From understanding your target audience to recording that first episode, there are numerous steps involved in launching a successful podcast. So I broke down the 23 steps blueprint to share exactly what to do to get your podcast planned, produced and launched!


If you want access to the Launch Your Podcast Guide that is your companion for the blueprint you can access it here

If you prefer to read, then here are the 23 steps laid out for you to follow!

PHASE 1 - SETTING FOUNDATIONS

Step 1: Define Your Ideal Avatar

Define who your podcast is for by using yourself as the avatar to list out your interests and struggles.



Step 2: Define the Dream Outcome

Define the ultimate dream outcome for your audience, focusing on the result they want to achieve.



Step 3: Define Your Why

Understand the deeper reason behind why you want to start a podcast, beyond just the metrics.



Step 4: Name Your Podcast

Decide whether to use your name or create a new name for your podcast, considering personal branding and topic focus.



Step 5: Create Channel Artwork

Design clear and clean channel artwork that represents your podcast visually.



Step 6: Define Number of Episodes

Decide whether to create consistent episodes or structured seasons for your podcast.



Step 7: List 10 Topic Ideas

Generate a list of 10 episode ideas to kickstart your content creation process.



Step 8: Purchase Key Equipment

Invest in essential podcasting equipment, with a focus on a good microphone for quality audio.



Step 9: Download Recording and Editing Software

Choose recording and editing software like Riverside for podcast production.



Step 10: Create a Podbean Account

Set up a Podbean account for hosting and distributing your podcast on major platforms.



Step 11: Create Social Media Accounts

Establish social media accounts for promoting your podcast, considering whether to create a separate account or use existing ones.



PHASE 2 - PRODUCTION


Step 12: Create an Outline for Your First Episode

Plan the structure and content of your first episode, including the introduction, main content, and conclusion.



Step 13: Create an Intro and Outro

Record an engaging introduction and conclusion for your podcast episodes to set the tone and provide closure.



Step 14: Record Your First Episode

Take your time to record your first episode, allowing for mistakes and ensuring a quality recording.



Step 15: Edit Your Podcast

Use editing software like Riverside to refine your podcast episode, removing errors and enhancing audio quality.



PHASE 3 - LAUNCHING YOUR PODCAST!


Step 16: Upload Your Podcast to Podbean

Upload your first episode to Podbean for distribution on major podcast platforms like Apple and Spotify.



Step 17: Upload Your Podcast to YouTube

Share your podcast on YouTube by creating a playlist for podcast episodes.



Step 18: Write Show Notes

Craft detailed show notes for each episode to improve searchability and provide additional information to listeners.



Step 19: Write a Title

Create compelling titles for your episodes to attract listeners and improve discoverability.



Step 20: Create Social Media Content

Develop engaging social media content to promote your podcast episodes and attract a wider audience.



Step 21: Publish Your First Episode

Make your first episode live on Podbean and other platforms to officially launch your podcast.



Step 22: Review and Optimize

Review your podcast launch process and optimize for future episodes based on feedback and performance.



Step 23: Celebrate and Share

Celebrate your podcast launch and share it with your audience, encouraging engagement and growth.

 
 
 

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