[LQ] How to start & grow a podcast (+ my podcasting process)

Do The Brave Thing™ Online Business Podcast with Kate Doster

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On today's show we're tackling:

- What tech you need to record & edit your podcast

- What mics I use

-How to get listeners

-How long it take to produce a podcast episode start to finish

-My biggest podcasting regrets and more.

Programs to record your audio -
Audacity (free)
Spotify for Podcaster (free to record & host)
I’m currently using Hindenburg I got it free from my Amex Business Card.

For podcasting with guests
Zoom.com
zencastr.com
Microphones I’ve used - Blue Yeti & Blue Snowball

Mic arm stand
[Music] Pond5 - Where I get my podcast background music from. Click here to save 20% off your order.
Podcast hosting:
Podbean (my old one) does has ad network
HelloAudio.fm - my current podcast host you can host private podcasts too.
Podcast work flow is inside Trello Magic.

For cover art I used Canva.
Other resources mentioned:
Amy Porterfield’s Show note style blog posts.
Krista Miller’s Blog Post Style Podcast Blog Posts.
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