Creating Your Podcast Intro & Outro 🎙️
Today, we’re diving into creating your podcast intro & outro—the first and last impression your listeners will have of your show. These elements build brand recognition, consistency, and engagement to keep listeners coming back!
Why Your Podcast Needs a Strong Intro & Outro
🔹 Sets the tone for your podcast
🔹 Creates familiarity & brand recognition
🔹 Directs listeners on what to do next (engage, subscribe, buy, etc.)
Crafting Your Podcast Intro
Your intro should be 30-45 seconds max and include:
✅ Podcast Name – Clearly introduce your show
✅ Who It’s For – Call out your dream listener
✅ Why They Should Listen – The transformation or value they’ll get
✅ Personal Touch – Showcase your personality!
✅ CTA – A simple action like "Grab your coffee & let’s dive in!"
🔹 Example Intro Script:
"Welcome to Beyond the Hustle, the podcast for female entrepreneurs who want to scale to six-figure months and stack $5K–$20K in recurring revenue without burnout. I’m Tristen, a scaling strategist & business consultant, and I help female business owners create high-cash months with a low-lift revenue model that feels effortless. If you’re ready to ditch the hustle, grab your coffee & let’s dive in!"
💡 Pro Tip:
If your podcast trailer is short (30-45 seconds), you can repurpose it as your intro!
Creating Your Podcast Outro
Your outro should be 15-20 seconds max and include:
✅ Thank You Message – Show appreciation to listeners
✅ Call to Action (CTA) – Ask them to:
- Subscribe 🎧
- Leave a review ⭐
- DM you on Instagram 📩
- Grab a freebie or join your program 🎁
✅ Sign-Off Phrase – A fun, consistent ending
🔹 Example Outro Script:
"Thanks for tuning into Beyond the Hustle! If you loved this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and DM me on Instagram @yourhandle to let me know your biggest takeaway! Until next time, keep scaling effortlessly!"
Bonus: Adding Music (If You Want!) 🎵
Want to add music? Choose royalty-free tracks that match your podcast energy. Look for instrumental tracks (no vocals) so they don’t compete with your voice.
🔹 Free Music Options:
- Pixabay Music
- YouTube Audio Library
- Free Music Archive
🔹 Paid (Higher Quality) Music Options:
- Epidemic Sound
- Artlist.io
- PremiumBeat
💡 Pro Tip:
If using Buzzsprout, you can upload your intro & outro as separate files and add them to each episode automatically! If you don't have the option to do this, you can use CLIDEO which is a free audio merger and you can drag and drop the files super easily.
If you choose to use music, you can overlay your voice intro and outro with the chosen music in Canva. Just add both audio clips, edit and then click volume on each one, reduce the music volume to 15-25 and keep your voice volume at 100!
Your Action Steps for Today:
✅ Write & record your podcast intro (30-45 seconds).
✅ Write & record your podcast outro (15-20 seconds).
✅ If using music, select & add a royalty-free track.
✅ Save your intro & outro for easy future uploads!
