So You Want to be a Podcaster

Pitfalls – Mistakes People Make


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So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 19

  1. Not being prepared
    • Solution: allow time to prepare

    • Not being in agreement with the co-host
      • Solution: make an agreement upfront

      • Unrealistic expectations
        1. Time
          • Solution: make a schedule

          • Amount of work
            • Solution: Record and edit 4-8 episodes before you publish your first

            • Audience size
              • Solution: would you enjoy speaking to the number of people that you get downloads
              • Solution: Be OK with the idea that it may take you years and hundreds of episodes to grow your podcast

              • Financial investment/cost
                • Solution: research upfront the cost


                • Not knowing your audience
                  • Solution: need to learn who your audience is; you would ask your audience for feedback

                  • Not knowing your purpose
                    • Solution: Do you want your listeners to learn something? Be entertained? Work to answer the question, “What is your show about?” in 10 words or less.

                    • Commitment
                      • Solution: this is a decision one must make

                      • Loss of passion
                        • Solution: Know your purpose

                        • Background noise
                          • Solution: change the environment
                          • Solution: put the dog out

                          • Unexpected technical issues
                            • Solution: learn the technology

                            • Not getting the appropriate help
                              • Solution: make sure that the person helping you knows what they are talking about


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                                So You Want to be a PodcasterBy Andrew Rappaport & Coleen Sharp

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