🎙️ Let's work on starting your show, shall we? (It won't be easy at the start, but I'll surely make it fun!) Click here to see which option speaks to you the most.

🔗 With the permission of my business friend Višnja Željeznjak, whom I mention in this episode, I'm sharing the link to her article, which is, as I said, in Croatian (if you're curious, you can auto-translate the page and see what she has to say; fingers crossed it's a decent translation!).

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Starting a podcast can feel simple from the outside: pick a topic, press record, publish. But the reality of podcasting — especially when you’re building a show to support your business — is that some parts are genuinely hard, and pretending otherwise doesn’t help anyone.

In this episode, I’m exploring what "hard" actually means, why podcast growth is often slower than we’d like, and why that isn’t necessarily a problem. I also talk about the tension I’ve been thinking about lately between making things easier for my clients and being transparent about the patience and work that results require.

We’ll get into questions like:

• What does "slow" actually mean when you’re growing a podcast?
• Why can taking the first step feel both incredibly easy and incredibly hard?
• How does something difficult eventually become something that feels natural?

I also share a story from my own early days of podcasting, when interviewing someone in English on a public podcast felt like my version of choosing the hard thing — plus a reminder that even experienced podcasters can feel like beginners again.

If you’ve been hesitating to start your podcast, frustrated that growth isn’t happening fast enough, or wondering whether this should all feel easier by now, this episode offers a more realistic — and hopefully reassuring — perspective.

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When you hear the word podcasting, what comes to mind? If your definition of podcasting involves hour-long interviews, video, big-name guests, and sponsors, you’re definitely not the only one.

That’s exactly what came up during a recent Podcasting on Easy Mode workshop I hosted for a group of solopreneurs. And it made me realize how many of us have a very specific picture of what a podcast is supposed to look like.

The problem? That picture can make starting a podcast feel like a much bigger commitment than it actually needs to be.

In this episode, I’m sharing part of that workshop conversation and exploring how much creative freedom we actually have when choosing a podcast format—especially when we’re building a show around a solo business.

We’ll explore:

• What we tend to assume a “real” podcast should look like.
• Why the most popular podcast format isn’t necessarily the right one for your business.
• How thinking beyond traditional interviews can open up completely different possibilities.

If you’ve been interested in podcasting but keep thinking you don’t have the time, energy, or desire to create the kind of show you see everywhere else, this episode might shift your perspective.

Because your podcast doesn’t need to follow someone else’s definition of podcasting. You get to create your own.

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Audio podcasting gives us something that can be surprisingly difficult to find as busy solopreneurs: freedom. And the more I record, the more I realize that audio podcasting isn’t just flexible for me as the person creating it — that flexibility can also make the listening experience feel more personal and human.

In this episode, I’m sharing a realization that became especially clear while working away from my usual setup. When you’re juggling client work, family, travel, and everything else that comes with running a solo business, content creation can easily start feeling like another production you have to squeeze into your week.

But does it really need to be that complicated?

I explore what changes when we stop treating podcasting like something that requires perfect conditions and start looking at the audio medium for what it naturally allows us to do.

We’ll think about:

• Why flexibility matters when you’re creating content consistently.
• What makes audio feel naturally personal to listeners.
• How your real life can become part of the connection rather than an obstacle.

If you’ve been putting off starting a podcast because the process feels too demanding, I hope this episode helps you see what’s possible. You might discover that podcasting can fit into your business and life far more naturally than you expected.

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Thinking about launching your own podcast? Book a free 15-minute chat here. 👋🏽

Launching a podcast can feel like a huge project before you get into the recording and publishing rhythm. But what happens after your podcast launch—when the planning is over, the first episodes are out, and podcasting has to fit into your real biz and real schedule?

In this episode, I’m continuing my conversation with my client Anđela Đinđić, a psychology expert and host of an amazing psychology podcast in Croatian (Zalogaj za razmišljanje), and looking at what changed once she stopped thinking about podcasting and actually became a podcast host. We talk about the expectations she had going in, what surprised her after launching, and how her relationship with recording changed once she gained some real experience.

If you’re a busy solopreneur or freelancer, you might be wondering whether running a podcast will eventually become another demanding task on your already-full plate. Anđela’s experience offers a truly realistic perspective on that fear—and on what podcasting can feel like once it becomes part of your routine.

We also get into:

• What surprised Angela most after her podcast launch.
• How her confidence changed once she started recording regularly.
• What she now wishes she’d known before starting her show.

If you’ve been putting off starting a podcast because you’re worried about the time, pressure, or learning curve, this conversation will give you a much clearer picture of what life on the other side of launching can actually look like.

Also, if you happen to speak Croatian, listen to Anđela’s podcast Zalogaj za razmišljanje on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

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Thinking about launching your own podcast? Book a free 15-minute chat here. 👋🏽

Starting a podcast can feel incredibly overwhelming, even when you already know exactly what you want to talk about. You have the expertise, the ideas, and maybe even the desire to start a podcast—but then the tech, editing, consistency, and dozens of little unknowns get in the way.

In this episode, I’m joined by my client Anđela Đinđić, a psychology expert and host of an amazing psychology podcast in Croatian (Zalogaj za razmišljanje) to talk about the version of her before her podcast existed.

And I love this conversation because we’re not pretending launching a podcast was effortless for her. Anđela knew she had something valuable to share, but she also wondered whether she could actually manage everything that came with creating a show alongside her existing work and life.

We talk about:

• What was really holding Anđela back before launching.
• The doubts that almost made her postpone the podcast.
• How she looks at those fears now that she publishes every week.

If starting your own podcast has been sitting on your to-do list because the whole process feels bigger than you expected, I think you’ll recognize yourself in this conversation.

If you happen to speak Croatian, listen to Anđela’s podcast Zalogaj za razmišljanje on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

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Shall we connect on LinkedIn?

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Podcasting can feel downright impossible when our calendars are already full of client work. If you've ever caught yourself saying, "I'll start my podcast when things slow down," this episode is for you. I want to challenge the way we think about finding time for podcasting and show you why the real obstacle might not be the number of hours in the day.

Instead of looking at podcasting as one giant task that requires an entire free afternoon, I explore a different way of thinking about the creative process. This mindset shift helped me, and it's something I've seen make a huge difference for many solopreneurs and freelancers as well.

By the end of this episode, you'll look at making time for your podcast through a new lens and realize that meaningful progress doesn't always happen when you're sitting behind the microphone. Sometimes the most valuable work happens long before you press record.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• Why podcasting often feels more time-consuming than it really is.
• How small moments throughout the day can become part of my creative process.
• A mindset shift that makes recording feel far less overwhelming.

If you've been waiting for the perfect moment to start or stay consistent with your podcast, I hope this episode helps you see that progress is often built in small, intentional moments—not just during recording sessions. Sometimes a simple shift in perspective is exactly what helps everything else fall into place.

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Video podcast or audio podcast? It’s a question I’ve been thinking about a lot lately, and in this episode I’m sharing my honest thoughts on the video podcast debate. For the longest time, I believed audio was the obvious choice, but recently I’ve started seeing video through a different lens—and that shift surprised me more than anyone.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you should show up on camera, or felt torn between audio and video, I think you’ll relate to this conversation. Rather than focusing on algorithms or technical advice, I explore how each format changes the way we create, communicate, and connect with the people on the other side.

By the end of this episode, you’ll look at audio podcasting and video content from a fresh perspective, with a clearer understanding of why each medium feels so different.

In this episode, I reflect on:

• Why audio often feels more natural than video.
• The pressure that comes with being on camera.
• How I’m personally thinking about the future of my own content.

Whether you’re planning to start a podcast or you’re wondering if it’s time to add video into the mix, I hope this episode helps you think beyond the usual “which one is better?” debate and instead choose the format that feels right for you, your personality, and the kind of relationship you want to build with your audience.

Episodes referenced:

• Why You Should Stop Creating Podcast Episodes From Scratch (and Never Look Back) — With Corinne McKay
• How Busy Solopreneurs Can Realistically Repurpose Existing Content for Their Podcast — With Corinne McKay

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Looking for a hosting platform for your podcast?

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Go to PodMatch.com/free to find out 9 Things You Can Do to Become a Better Podcast Guest!

Podcast guesting can open incredible doors—but only if you're intentional about where you show up and how you approach the process. In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo and I move beyond the "why" of podcast guesting and dive into the thinking behind becoming a guest people genuinely want to invite back.

If you've ever wondered which podcasts are actually worth pitching, worried about sending the wrong message, or felt like every outreach email sounds exactly the same, you'll get a refreshing perspective from this conversation. Instead of chasing the biggest shows or copying what everyone else is doing, we explore what creates meaningful podcast conversations and long-term relationships with hosts.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What makes a podcast worth guesting on.
• Why authenticity beats polished pitches every time.
• How great podcast guests build lasting relationships with hosts.

One of my favorite takeaways is that podcast guesting isn't about collecting as many appearances as possible. It's about finding the right conversations, showing up as yourself, and creating genuine connections with hosts and listeners alike.

If you want podcast guesting to become a long-term part of your visibility strategy instead of another marketing task on your to-do list, I think you'll walk away with a completely different perspective after listening.

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Go to PodMatch.com/free to find out 9 Things You Can Do to Become a Better Podcast Guest!

Podcast guesting is often seen as something you do after launching a podcast, but I've come to believe it's actually one of the smartest places to start. In this conversation, Alex Sanfilippo and I explore why stepping behind someone else's microphone can give you far more clarity than endlessly planning your own show.

If you've been wondering whether podcasting is right for you, feeling unsure about your message, or putting off launching because you don't feel "ready" yet, this episode will help you look at the journey from a completely different angle. Instead of focusing on perfect equipment or complicated launch strategies, we talk about the experience of becoming a podcast guest and the unexpected lessons that come with it.

You'll hear us explore topics like:

• Why podcast guesting can reveal more than you expect.
• How guest appearances shape your message and confidence.
• What separates a good podcast guest from a memorable one.

I also asked Alex what he's learned from more than 700 guest appearances and whether anyone can truly master podcast guesting over time. His answers challenged some of my own assumptions and reminded me that becoming better isn't about memorizing the perfect talking points—it's about becoming more yourself.

If podcasting has been on your mind but you've been waiting for the "right time," I think this conversation might give you the perspective shift you didn't know you needed.

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Do you want to plan your podcast in 56 minutes?

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Have a podcasting question, but want to keep it anonymous?

Click here and get your question answered on the show. (Anonymously.)

Looking for a hosting platform for your podcast?

Try Captivate for free.

Wondering where I record all of my episodes?

Check out Riverside.fm.

Shall we connect on LinkedIn?

Yes! https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjalordanic/

If you've been thinking about launching a podcast, there's a good chance you've convinced yourself that you need guests before you can even begin. In this episode, I challenge that assumption and explain why a solo podcast might actually be the simplest, most sustainable way to get your show off the ground.

I know how easy it is to believe that interviews make podcasting feel safer. They give you someone to bounce ideas off, share the conversation, and take some of the pressure away. But if your goal is to build a podcast that supports your business, relying on other people's schedules can quickly become a frustrating obstacle.

Instead, I explore a different way of thinking about podcasting—one that's built around simplicity, consistency, and trusting your own voice. This isn't about avoiding interviews forever. It's about creating a podcast you can realistically keep showing up for months from now.

In this episode, I talk about:

• Why interviews aren't the only (or best) place to start.
• The idea of "minimum viable podcasting" and why simple always wins.
• How solo podcasting helps you become known for your own voice and expertise.

If you've been waiting until everything feels perfectly planned before hitting record, I hope this one gives you permission to make your podcast simpler—and finally start.

Resources mentioned:

• Why You Should Stop Creating Podcast Episodes From Scratch (and Never Look Back) — With Corinne McKay
• How Busy Solopreneurs Can Realistically Repurpose Existing Content for Their Podcast — With Corinne McKay
• Alex Sanfilippo's PodMatch.com is an amazing resource for both podcast hosts & guests (affiliate link)

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Do you want to plan your podcast in 56 minutes?

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Have a podcasting question, but want to keep it anonymous?

Click here and get your question answered on the show. (Anonymously.)

Looking for a hosting platform for your podcast?

Try Captivate for free.

Wondering where I record all of my episodes?

Check out Riverside.fm.

Shall we connect on LinkedIn?

Yes! https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjalordanic/