Free Podcaster Resources

• Podcast Guest Interview Sound Guide: This page is great to share with guests so they are prepared to be on your show. Access here

• Podcast Guest Management Checklist: An easy checklist to make sure you are prepared for your show guest. Access here

• Podcast Planner: A journal style planner you can print and fill out. Access here

• Comprehensive Podcast Start Guide and How to Work with a Podcast Manager: A guidebook to lead your podcasting journey. Access here

For those looking to quickly launch a podcast, here's a comprehensive to-do list to guide you through the process:

1. Strategy

   1. Theme

   2. Audience

   3. Format

   4. CTA

   5. Long-term strategy

   6. Episode planning

2. Setup

   1. Hardware

   2. Software

   3. Title

   4. Description

   5. Coverart

   6. Guests

   7. Social Media

   8. Website

   9. Platform

   10. Trailer

   11. Intro/Outro

   12. Content

3. Recording

   1. Setup space and equipment

   2. Test every time

   3. Backup recording

   4. Guest management

   5. Guest scheduling

   6. Guest prep

   7. Solo scripting

   8. Audio only or Video and Audio

4. Editing

   1. Audio

   2. Video

   3. Shortform social media content

5. Scheduling

   1. Episode title

   2. Episode show notes

   3. Episode artwork

   4. Test the new accounts and episodes reaching all places

   5. Launch with a trailer and a few episodes

6. Consistency

   1. Schedule it out

   2. Stick to a routine

   3. Take breaks

7. Marketing

   1. Pre-launch buzz

   2. Launch marketing

   3. Continuous episode marketing

   4. Audience-preferred social media platform

   5. Paid ads

   6. Guest marketing

   7. Email marketing

   8. Being a guest on like-minded podcasts

   9. Giveaways

8. Re-evaluation

   1. Give yourself plenty of time to re-evaluate

   2. Keep going for at least one season

   3. Analyze social media, episode stats, audience engagement, CTA efficiency

   4. Join a podcaster community for support and advice: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting

9. Monetization

   1. Your business 

   2. Your affiliates

   3. Paid sponsors

   4. Social media