Well, well, well… it turns out nearly half of you are rebels. I knew we’d be good friends!
If you are feeling the visceral pull to do less and less on the exhausting social media hamster wheel, you are in the right place. Somewhere along the line, running a business turned into performance art—but your voice is the most overlooked lead-gen tool you have. In this episode of The Substack Podcast Studio, we’re focused on the power of Substack as an asset-generating machine, as it removes almost all of the friction of launching a show. Tech made so much easier!
Whether you’re thinking of launching a brand-new podcast or migrating an existing one that has flatlined, I am answering the Top 10 questions I get about podcasting natively on Substack.
Grab a piece of paper, draw a line down the middle; let’s map out your Pros and Cons.
In this episode, we cover:
* [03:48] Should you host on Substack or keep your current host?
* [05:52] How to actually launch a podcast on Substack (Hint: It requires more than just cover art; you need a strategy).
* [06:33] Yes, you can monetize directly through Substack. Here is how we build belief and drive listeners to your proven offers.
* [08:04] The easy tech mechanics of distributing your Substack podcast to Apple, Spotify, and everywhere else.
* [08:58] Podcast Episode vs. Voiceover Post: What’s the difference, and why does it matter for your RSS feed?
* [11:17] How to migrate an existing podcast (like my 300+ episode show, Simplify Podcasting) over to Substack.
* [12:28] Will you accidentally spam your email subscribers every time you hit publish?
* [13:29] Running multiple podcasts or content streams under one single Substack roof.
* [13:49] How your listeners will actually consume your audio-first content.
* [14:21] Is moving to Substack worth it for your business goals?
Mentioned in this Episode & Resources:
🎙️ Live Substack Coaching Call with Jodi Silverman: Join us live on Monday, May 4th at 12:15 PM Eastern. We are taking a private 1:1 coaching session completely public! We’ll be discussing the nuances, pros, and cons of moving your existing brand to Substack. This is a subscriber-only event! Subscribe here to get the invite: thevirtualpodcastschool.com/substack
🎙️ Ready to build real leverage and monetize your podcast? If you are a Christian Woman Entrepreneur ready to invest time and money into doing this right, let’s talk. Book a consult to get certified professional help launching your podcast without wigging out over the tech: thevirtualpodcastschool.com/consult
