In this episode of Freestyle Friday with your host Travis Chappell, he discusses a subject that means a lot to him for obvious reasons: podcasting. He shares the three things that you need to start a podcast. Be sure to stick around for the bonus fourth step for success as well. 

Episode Highlights: 

Travis Chappell introduces the topic of podcasting. 

Why do you need a ‘blue ocean’ for your podcast? 

What does ‘blue ocean’ mean as it pertains to podcasts? 

What type of mic does Travis use for his podcast? 

Be into your podcast for the long-term. 

You should get a coach when you start a podcast. 

3 Key Points:

Niches can become too specific to the point that they become limiting.  

Use minimal equipment for your podcast. 

Having a successful podcast takes patience. 

Tweetable Quotes:

“You need a blue ocean. A lot of other people will say it is your avatar, it's your ideal listener, it's your niche, whatever name you want to give it.” – Travis Chappell

(Microphone) “This setup that you are looking at right here is just an ATR2100 USB from Audio Technica.” – Travis Chappell

“The goal is to monetize quickly, and that is true. But not to the point where that is your only goal from the beginning.” – Travis Chappell

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Travis’ website at http://www.buildyournetwork.co/ (Buildyournetwork.co) 

Join the Build Your Network Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/byncommunity/ (BYN.media/fb)

Join the Build Your Network University Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Fbynuniversity (byn.university)

Leave a rating and review for the Build Your Network Podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-your-network/id1268488944 (iTunes)

Watch Travis’ free masterclass on how to build the network of your dreams at https://threenetworkingsecrets.com/webinar-registration30876682 (threenetworkingsecrets.com)

Get equity-free investments from Clearbanc at https://www.20mintermsheet.com/?utm_source=travis&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pod2 (clearbanc.com/travis)

Try ZipRecruiter for free at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/byn (ziprecruiter.com/byn)

Download the Himalaya App in the https://apps.apple.com/us/app/podcast-audio-player-himalaya/id1275493456 (App Store) or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ximalaya.ting.himalaya&hl=en_US (Google Play)

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