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EPISODE 4 - Naming your podcast, avatars vs listeners

In this episode we look at naming your podcast!  

Here are some tips...

- choose a unique name that needs no explanation

- if you have to spell it, explain it, describe it, then your title isn't doing the job!

- make your podcast title work for you!  Don't work for your title!

- investigate!  Buy the domain for your podcast!  We use GoDaddy and Google Domains - easy search options to land your podcast website address/home

- grab all your social media handles (even if you are not active on each of them... get them now!)  

- when a new social media platform arrives - plant your flag there too!

- We talk about my total distain for the word "AVATAR" when referencing our listeners! - I do not like the word and will not use it going forward! Yuck. Stop it!

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EPISODE 03 - What am I signing up for? How many episodes make up a podcast?

The question was raised, when I start a podcast, do I have to do the same podcast on a regular basis for the rest of time? Can I talk about this topic for 800 episodes, is that the norm? I don't know if I can do a podcast forever - what are my options?

Having a podcast is not a lifetime commitment, you have options. You can do seasons, short collections of episodes (i.e. 10 tips for starting a business with 10 episodes) You do not have to do one specific topic for eternity!

It is your show - do whatever you want to do. You are in complete control to shape and run your show! Remember that!

Welcome to the How To Podcast Series!

Here we share great short-formed podcast episodes designed as bite-sized, easily consumed tips, updates and suggestions to help you grow your community, start a podcast, gear suggestions, podcast platforms, social media, guesting, hosting and so much more!

A podcast can continue for years... and years... Is that your plan? Did you think about that when you nailed down your WHY?  A podcast can continue to infinity if you want it to, but it can be just like a book, or a movie with a beginning, middle and end.  You can have a podcast with 5 episodes - done - complete.  You are the master of your podcast destiny!  Figure this out upfront and save future frustration and burnout leading to pod-fade!

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EPISODE 02 - What equipment do I need to start a podcast - real answers!

Unlike the gurus out there with their affiliate links, begging you to use their links to buy expense gear so they can make a commission - I want you to know that you can start with what you have and then upgrade as you go! You can start for free with a hosting site, record with your phone and earbuds, record a guest remotely for free, even do a video podcast for free using zoom to record yourself via zoom!

If you want your podcast to sound better, then yes, you should look into a microphone and better headphones, subscription based services etc. or help producing your podcast to make things easier and better... Those are all options once you are up and going! Don't let your lack of technology get in-between you and your audience.

This episode is meant to encourage you to start with what you have and grow as you go!

Welcome to the How To Podcast Series!

Here we share great short-formed podcast episodes designed as bite-sized, easily consumed tips, updates and suggestions to help you grow your community, start a podcast, gear suggestions, podcast platforms, social media, guesting, hosting and so much more!

You have what you need to start a podcast right there in your hand!  A smartphone, and internet connection.  That is it!  You can always upgrade, but you have the tools to start a podcast today, for free, right now.  If you think a lack of professional equipment is standing in the way of you creating your podcast you are wrong!  JUST START!  You will learn more by starting than by hesitating! 

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EPISODE 01 - First step in the creation of a podcast - know your WHY!?

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Here we share great short-formed podcast episodes designed as bite-sized, easily consumed tips, updates and suggestions to help you grow your community, start a podcast, gear suggestions, podcast platforms, social media, guesting, hosting and so much more!

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