2. Steps to Launching a Podcast
“I have an idea, let’s push record and figure it out as we go.” Unfortunately, this is not a winning strategy to launching a successful podcast. There’s a lot that goes into making a podcast from ideation to putting your first episode out into the world. We’re here to break it all down for you — from strategy and production to distribution and marketing.
STRATEGY
0:00 Intro
2:57 Create a strategy
4:48 Brainstorm guests
5:37 Develop a content plan
6:00 Determine episode length and release cadence
6:46 Write Show Description
7:04 Podcast Artwork
PRODUCTION
8:00 Gather equipment
9:52 Select music
11:26 Write intro and outro segments
12:50 Recording remote podcasts?
13:35 Record your first episodes
DISTRIBUTION
15:08 Setting up podcast host
16:14 Distributing to Apple, Spotify, Google, etc
17:12 Create a podcast website
18:17 Create social media templates
19:39 Publish trailer and first episode
20:04 Celebrate!!
Are you feeling stuck with your podcast? Learn about our Podcast Strategy Sessions.
STRATEGY
0:00 Intro
2:57 Create a strategy
4:48 Brainstorm guests
5:37 Develop a content plan
6:00 Determine episode length and release cadence
6:46 Write Show Description
7:04 Podcast Artwork
PRODUCTION
8:00 Gather equipment
9:52 Select music
11:26 Write intro and outro segments
12:50 Recording remote podcasts?
13:35 Record your first episodes
DISTRIBUTION
15:08 Setting up podcast host
16:14 Distributing to Apple, Spotify, Google, etc
17:12 Create a podcast website
18:17 Create social media templates
19:39 Publish trailer and first episode
20:04 Celebrate!!
New podcaster? Grab the Podcast Starter Kit.
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► Need help launching a podcast? We do that!
► Need a professional podcast editor? It's our specialty.
► Recommended Podcast Gear
Microphone
Headphones
Earbuds
Webcam
► Recording remote podcasts like us? Use Riverside!
► We use Transitor.fm to host our podcast and you should, too.
Disclosure: We only endorse products and services that we’ve personally used or come highly recommended by trusted sources. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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► Need help launching a podcast? We do that!
► Need a professional podcast editor? It's our specialty.
► Recommended Podcast Gear
Microphone
Headphones
Earbuds
Webcam
► Recording remote podcasts like us? Use Riverside!
► We use Transitor.fm to host our podcast and you should, too.
Disclosure: We only endorse products and services that we’ve personally used or come highly recommended by trusted sources. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Creators and Guests
Host
Kyle Cummings
Kyle Cummings is the CEO and Founder of Podcircle, a podcast production agency who partners with New York Times bestselling authors, Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, influencers and everyone in between to produce high-impact podcasts.
Host
Mickenzie Vought
Mickenzie Vought is an expert podcast content strategist. She is also the Producer and Co-Host of the Living Centered Podcast, a leading emotional wellness podcast.
