Millions of podcasts share new episodes daily and make podcasting look so easy! But the truth is, every show has its own challenges and podcasting requires a lot of time, energy, mistakes, and a mindset to keep going. Check out Travis’ top 12 list of what he wished he knew before he started podcasting!

In this episode, Travis shares…

Your first 25 episodes are a time to fail and learn: Keep going

Grow your podcast network: Be a guest and collaborate with other podcasters

Look for accessible guests that will truly benefit your audience

Get the right mic!

Learn how to create the best recording environment with what you have

Hire a podcast editor so you can focus on content

Use a pre-recording checklist for every episode

Don’t pay attention to your download numbers

Be ready to do the work, find the right system, and check your podcast mindset

Share show notes for each episode to increase your SEO

Don’t make episodes longer than they need to be

Focus on providing entertainment, community, and value vs. landing a sponsor or monetizing your podcast

Memorable Quotes:

“One of the best ways to learn is to try and fail.”

“Use your time to focus on creating great content.”

“It does matter if certain episodes get way more engagement, way more downloads, way more shares than others...you can really optimize your content through feedback from your audience.”

“A little bit of notes goes a long way.”

“If you make something that you want to listen to, without a doubt, other people will want to listen to it, too.”

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