Here's the Third episode of a short series of just 4 podcasts where I am speaking with Gary Jones from Grow Radio, a podcast professional.
I’m launching a new podcast and Gary will be helping me over the next four weeks and you can listen in and find out how easy it really is to start a podcast. Join us live on YouTube each Tuesday at 12:30pm GMT to get involved and ask your specific questions.
Over the next four weeks, we’ll be exploring the following topics in great detail.
Why Have a Podcast
Getting Started
Editing Insights:
Audience Interaction:
Launching Your Podcast:
In this week's episode, we discussed the Introduction and Overview:
Discussion about helping people and launching a new podcast.
Overview of the past three weeks' discussions on launching a podcast.
Podcast Elements:
Importance of music in a podcast and considerations for choosing music.
Matching the tone of the podcast with the selected music.
Personalization of music to align with the podcast's energy and message.
Recording Area and Preparation:
Choosing a suitable recording area to avoid distractions and echo.
Importance of preparing the recording space and notifying guests about it.
Using acoustic panels or soft furnishings to improve sound quality.
Intro Episode and Launch:
Creating an introductory episode, trailer, and teaser for the podcast.
Setting the tone for the podcast, introducing the host, and previewing upcoming content.
Establishing a group or community for engagement and interaction.
Marketing the Podcast:
Starting marketing efforts early in the planning stage.
Utilizing various marketing channels and strategies for a successful launch.
Emphasizing the importance of consistency and building anticipation.
Transitioning to a New Podcast:
Considerations for starting a new podcast channel versus continuing on an existing one.
Managing the transition smoothly for existing subscribers.
Creating a new channel if the branding or focus is significantly different.
Choosing a Podcast Host:
Recommending sticking with a familiar podcast host.
Avoiding unnecessary complications by using a known platform.
Finding and Preparing Guests:
Tips for finding guests, starting with the inner circle and expanding to the outer network.
Providing detailed instructions and preparation for guests before recording.
How to Connect:
Email: gary@growradio.uk
Website: https://growradio.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-jones-b876985a/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/growradiouk
About Gary:
Gary is passionate about Podcasting and wants everyone to feel like they can have one regardless of budget or technical skills!
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