Before you even start producing a podcast or recording anything, the best thing to do is to put all your equipment away and get out your laptop instead.

From my research there are around eight questions which help you determine how to make a successful podcast. 

The first of these is probably the most important. It's the question "why?" Why are you doing this? Before you rush off thinking, "I know that!!!" pause for a moment.

Is the reason for doing it that you have in your head something to do with marketing or promotion?

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