You're ready to launch a podcast, but how much have you budgeted for it? Podcasting isn't free and I'm here to tell you just how much you should be ready to spend when you start a podcast!
In today's episode, I'm breaking down what it looks like to pay for a podcast, from basic start up pricing to outsourcing the graphics, production, and pretty much everything outside of hitting the record button. Listen in as we walk through the things I encourage my clients to consider in their podcast budget and make sure you download my free Podcast Budget Worksheet!
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Download the Podcast Budget Worksheet:
gaffincreative.com/podcastbudget
Listen to Last Week's Episode:
Podcast Startup Expenses: (1:50)
- Podcastig Gear
- Royalty Free Music
- Podcast Hosting
Podcasting Gear Budget: $155 (2:13)
Microphone - $99
Foam Windscreen - $2.99
XLR to USB C Cabel - $39.99
Microphone Stand - $10
See my blog post for podcast equipment for beginners.
Royalty Free Music: $49 (3:16)
See my blog post for Royalty Free Music.
Hosting: $180/year (4:05)
Acast
Libsyn
Podcast Startup Expenses Total: $385 (5:21)
Other Podcast Expenses (5:34)
- Website Building + Hosting
- Podcast Producer
- Graphic Designer
- Recording Platforms
- Transcriptions
- Gift Giving
Website Hosting and Design (6:13)
Hosting: $180/year
Design: Based on your designer and needs.
Download the Podcast Budget Worksheet: (7:29)
gaffincreative.com/podcastbudget
Podcast Producer: $150-300/episode (8:11)
Graphic Design: Based on designer (10:17)
Graphic Elements You'll Need: (10:38)
- Wordmark
- Podcast Cover Art
- Podcast Episode Graphic Template (solo and guest)
- Multiple Social Media Graphic Templates
Recording Platform: Free - $240 (12:17)
- Garageband
- Audacity
- Zencaster
- Riverside FM
- Zoom
Transcribing Audio (13:01)
See my blog post for Why You Should Transcribe Your Podcast Audio.
Transcription Services: (13:25)
Rev - $1.25/minute
Otter.io - $99/year
Guest Gifting: Based on your preference.(14:17)
Three Women I’m cheering for This Week (16:15)
Ryn Loren
Sarah Ann
Tikedra
Blog Posts Mentioned in this Episode:
Podcast Equipment for Beginners
Where You Can License Royalty Free Music
Three Reasons You Need to Transcribe Your Podcast
Download the Podcast Budget Worksheet:
gaffincreative.com/podcastbudget
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