There is pressure to always “do more” as a podcast host. Create more elaborate intros/outros, add video elements, make more short-form content, the list goes on and on. This pushes many podcasters to burnout, but it’s time to stop! In this episode, Dan LeFebvre shares how to protect your energy and only do the things that actually serve you, your podcast, and your listeners. Get ready to burnout-proof your podcast so it stays active for years to come!

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Chapters

00:00 Understanding Podfade and Burnout
04:55 The Role of Video in Podcasting
09:00 Time Tracking for Podcasters

Takeaways

Podfade is often caused by burnout from overwork.
Video is not essential for podcast success.
Time tracking can help manage podcasting workload.
Burnout can lead to podcasters quitting their shows.
Consistency in podcasting is about maintaining a schedule, not frequency.
Tracking time helps identify when to say no to new projects.
Video production requires more time than audio.
Using tools like Toggle can simplify time tracking.
Reviewing time logs weekly can improve productivity.
Deciding to add video should be based on data from time tracking.

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