In the episode, I am starting to review the Podcast Checklist I developed for aspiring podcasters. The first question is the most important to define before you do anything else with your podcast. What do I want to accomplish with my podcast? You may have several desired outcomes for your podcast and defining these up front will give you the basis for completing every other task on the checklist.

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In this episode, I discuss podcasting burnout. I’ve been producing his podcast, Behind the Bits, for three years. It is an interview podcast that focuses on standup comedy. Behind the Bits won the Discover Pods Award for best interview style podcast in 2020 and I was featured in Podcast Magazine in 2022. It gets about 10,000 listens per episode. He explains that burnout is a common occurrence for podcast producers and it is better to be prepared for it than to become frustrated and quit.

Behind the Bits, is a podcast produced and edited by just me. I don’t use any outside help for any of the work that goes into producing the show. To prepare for each episode, I do 3 hours of research on my guest and 2 hours of editing, as well as 3 hours of social media promotion. I look for guests who have something insightful to say, and are involved in projects such as albums, books, and comedy specials.

The podcast Behind The Bits is a successful podcast, however I’ve been feeling burnout from all the work that goes into it. This includes reaching out to sponsors, scheduling and prepping guests, and dealing with technical issues. To combat this burnout, I’m changing my perspective and looking at the podcast from a macro perspective. I’m also taking stock of the connections I’ve made and the impact they have had on listeners. I’m also planning what they want to do with the podcast in the future.

Burnout is a common challenge for podcasters. To combat this, I learned that it's important to keep a positive attitude and be proud of the work you have accomplished. Additionally, I suggest preparing episodes in advance and taking breaks from social media. Creating best of episodes is also a good idea and can be helpful if interviews aren't ready. I hope this episode gives you the tools to be burnout-proof and able to refocus if burnout does occur in your endeavors.

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I mentioned the contest that is running to celebrate the launch of Your Pod Guy. I’m excited to give away some great podcasting tools like a studio microphone, a 1-year subscription to Descript, and 2 hours of consulting time from me! Click the link below to enter:

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In this episode I talked to Brian Aquart, host of the “Why I Left” podcast which centers around The Great Resignation that occurred during the Covid-19 Pandemic. I wanted to talk to Brian because “Why I Left” is a podcast that has a clear mission & “Why” which I believe are the most important ingredients to make a compelling show that has a clear target audience.

 Brian’s story is like many others in that he had the idea for “Why I Left’ at 3AM and went right to work in creating an outline of his “Why” & mission. Brian studied employment law in the Midwest and relocated to New York to work in healthcare as Chief of Staff. Understanding the thought process that was going on with career professionals in all employment categories was important for Brian to be effective in his own staffing endeavors. More importantly, Brian wanted to connect with people and discover all the peripheral things that make people change careers, move away from their current city, and make job changes in their current field.

 When Brian was planning “Why I Left”, he did a number of things that I recommend everyone does before starting a podcast:

 1. He talked to friends & family about the idea for feedback.

2. He found a mentor to help take his idea from concept to final product.

3. He read books on podcasting and took wisdom from each to ensure he started out using best practices.

4. He reserved a URL for a website for the podcast.

5. He listened to a lot of podcasts of similar content for inspiration.

Check out “Why I Left” on your favorite app and check out the website for the show here: https://whyileft.co/

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 I mentioned the contest that is running to celebrate the launch of Your Pod Guy. I’m excited to give away some great podcasting tools like a studio microphone, a 1-year subscription to Descript, and 2 hours of consulting time from me! Click the link below to enter:

https://www.yourpodguy.com/contest

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In this episode I talk about choosing a podcast host. A podcast host is where you upload your podcast audio or video file for distribution to all the podcast players. It acts as a hub for all the podcast players to access your show and is distributed through an RSS feed. When starting your podcast, you should out a trailer with podcast artwork so everything is in place when you launch. He also recommends picking one podcast host and not worrying too much as most will provide the same basic functions. Different hosts may have different features like a functional podcast website, web players, and the ability to host multiple shows.

Podcasting is easier than ever with a wide range of hosting services available. It is easy to switch hosts if you don't like the one you initially chose, and the process won't take more than a couple of hours. The best way to get started is to choose your host early and get your trailer out as soon as possible to ensure you're fully distributed to all podcast players. If you need help or have questions about podcasting, you can reach out to Scott at yourpodguy.com or use the Ask Answer tool in the Show notes.

Your Pod Guy is a podcast about podcasting and how to make your podcast great. You can follow Your Pod Guy is on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Your Pod Guy also has a mailing list for great podcast info delivered right to your email. The next episode of the Pod Guy podcast will be an interview with Brian Aquart, host of the “Why I Left” podcast. Brian has a clear mission and Why and is a great interviewer.

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I use Descript to produce all my podcasts. This is my go-to audio and video editor and has made my life so much easier. Check it out here:

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I mentioned the contest that is running to celebrate the launch of Your Pod Guy. I’m excited to give away some great podcasting tools like a studio microphone, a 1-year subscription to Descript, and 2 hours of consulting time from me! Click the link below to enter:

https://www.yourpodguy.com/contest

If you have any questions you’d like to ask, shoot me an email to scott@yourpodguy.com

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Today, I discuss the reasons why potential podcasters shouldn't start a podcast . Many people are capitalizing on the podcast industry by offering a range of services like podcast production, graphic design, social media design, editing, blogging, and show notes. However, many of these services are expensive and do not guarantee success for the podcast.

The first reason is not having an idea of what to create. You shouldn’t start a podcast until you have something you have a burning desire to communicate. The second reason is wanting quick money. There are podcast gurus who promise quick money right away but can’t deliver on that promise.

Starting a podcast is not necessarily a great way to make money right away. Instead, it requires a lot of research, effort, and dedication. To be successful, having an original idea and understanding how to create a show with a consistent flow and message is critical. Don’t start a podcast if it will be a long commercial for your goods or services or if  you don’t enjoy listening to podcasts.

In the next episode, I’ll address a listener question regarding my podcast gear,

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I mentioned the contest that is running to celebrate the launch of Your Pod Guy. I’m excited to give away some great podcasting tools like a studio microphone, a 1-year subscription to Descript, and 2 hours of consulting time from me! Click the link below to enter:

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Thank you for listening to the 7ht episode of Your Pod Guy!

 In this episode, I’ll be talking about a tactical error I made in starting my podcast, Behind the Bits.

 Your podcast is basically a small business (even if it’s not making any money) and even after careful planning, you may find that you made some mistakes in your content, how you present the show on social media, and even in your podcast artwork.

 The good news is that you can adjust to mistakes without moving away from the spirit of your show or your mission.

 I expect you'll have questions and I'm here to answer them. you can shoot me an email to scott@yourpodguy.com and I'll answer them right here on the podcast. You can also use a cool toll I'm beta testing called Ask Answer. you just grab your phone and record a video asking me a question and I'll answer it. Pretty cool, huh? Just click the link in the show notes to ask me anything about podcasting.

 I'd also love some feedback. Is the information I'm presenting helpful to you? What topics would you like to hear about? I'm not new to podcasting but this is my first podcast about podcasting and I want to make sure I'm putting out what you want to hear. 

 In producing 4 podcasts, I have become obsessed with great podcasts and want to help make yours great too! That's what Your Pod Guy is all about.

 If you like what you hear, subscribe on your favorite podcast app and leave a review to help me reach more podcasters and aspiring podcasters like you!

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In the next episode, I'll talk about some reasons you shouldn't start a podcast.

I use Descript to produce all my podcasts. This is my go-to audio and video editor and has made my life so much easier. Check it out here:

https://www.yourpodguy.com/descript

 I mentioned the contest that is running to celebrate the launch of Your Pod Guy. I’m excited to give away some great podcasting tools like a studio microphone, a 1-year subscription to Descript, and 2 hours of consulting time from me! Click the link below to enter:

https://www.yourpodguy.com/contest

 If you have any questions you’d like to ask, shoot me an email to scott@yourpodguy.com

You can also reach me through Ask Answer using your mobile device (I think it’s pretty cool)

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