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Podcast Equipment You'll Need [Day 6] Dec 14, 2018

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It's time to invest in some equipment.

Audio quality is more important than most people realize - poor audio quality will quickly turn people off, even if they can't specifically name why.

And you don't have to spend a ton to get amazing audio quality!

Podcast Starter Kit Equipment Guide
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Podcast Format & Segments [Day 5] Dec 13, 2018

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Today we're going to talk about Show Format.

There are many different styles and formats you can choose - and many people will combine formats (i.e. a solo episode one day, an interview episode another day).

There isn't a right or wrong way to go here - and many shows evolve and change over time to include other formats or segments.

Action Step: Decide on an initial podcast format and outline the segments you will include.

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Let's Choose A Podcast Name [Day 4] Dec 12, 2018

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Quick Recap - At this point we’ve:

Come up with ideas we want to talk about and chosen one broad topic.
We’ve done research on episode ideas.

Before you continue, ask yourself: “Does this interest me? Is this something I could see myself talking about or teaching for several years? Will this cost a lot of money? Is the interest in this growing or underserved?”

If Yes, let’s move on!
Action Step: Register a domain name (the .com) for your podcast. You can register with Namecheap.
Tips on choosing a domain name

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How To Plan Your Podcast Episodes [Day 3] Dec 11, 2018

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Based on the broad topic we chose yesterday, we are going to do a little research.

We are looking for more specific episode and topic ideas that people will be excited to hear...
Listen for little-known tips to come up with amazing episode ideas.
Action Step: Write down a list of 10+ episode ideas. In addition, could you easily come up with at least 100 different episode or topic ideas?
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How To Figure Out What To Podcast About [Day 1&2] Dec 10, 2018

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So you're thinking about starting a podcast?

I get a lot of messages from people looking to start a podcast, but they don't know:

Where to start
What to podcast about
What equipment to use
How to get on iTunes
and many other questions

Maybe you're wondering those same things...

That's OK.

Just don't let those questions hold you back from getting started.
In this episode we'll go through a series of exercises to help you nail down a topic that:

You will have plenty of content for
You're interested in
There is an audience for

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Best Remote Interview Software For Podcasting Sep 29, 2018

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There are a number of different services that will let you record remote conversations.

Skype is a popular way to conduct online interviews and there are several ways to record Skype calls.

The issue with Skype is that sound quality is poor, even if all parties have great internet connections.

The good news is that there are excellent alternatives to Skype that let you record remote podcast interviews.

Top Remote Interview Software:

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Best Podcast Recording & Editing Software May 24, 2018

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Learn about the best podcast recording and editing software. Plus check out some bonus podcast software that will save you time, improve your interview quality, and more...

Top Podcast Recording & Editing Programs:

Bonus Podcast Software:

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13 Ways To Make Money Podcasting 💰 Apr 26, 2018

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Thinking of starting a podcast and want to know how podcasters make money?

Or do you already have a podcast and are looking for ways to increase your earnings?

Good news, there are many different ways to monetize a podcast...

Some work well when you are just getting started, and others work best once you're more established and have a larger audience.

Either way, you'll find at least one way to make money podcasting no matter what stage you're at.

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Best WordPress Plugins For Podcasters & Bloggers Apr 12, 2018

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I highly recommend using WordPress for your website whether you’re a podcaster, blogger, or anyone else who wants to consistently reach an audience.

WordPress is great in its stock form, but there are many plugins that add functionality or enhance existing functionality.

I’ve tried hundreds of different WordPress plugins among many different categories, and this list is personal recommendations on based on what works best, which ones are well supported, and which plugins keep your site running quickly.

My Favorite WordPress Plugins:

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Best WordPress Hosting For Podcasters & Bloggers Mar 30, 2018

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I consistently recommend having your WordPress site separate from your podcast host. I wanted to go a little deeper and give you my full list of recommendations...

My Recommended WordPress Hosts:

Kinsta (See our Kinsta Review)
DreamHost ($50 Off Coupon)

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