19 Amazing Tips To Speed Up Your Podcast Workflow
In this episode of the School of Podcasting, we dive deep into time-saving tips for podcasters. I discuss my own experiences and lessons learned, along with a lineup of fantastic guests.
We cover a wide range of strategies to improve productivity and efficiency in podcasting. From utilizing second screens and mastering keyboard shortcuts to automating tasks with templates and transcription tools, we explore ways to streamline the podcasting process.
Throughout the episode, we highlight individual stories and hacks from our guests, showcasing their unique approaches to saving time in podcasting. Overall, this episode is a treasure trove of practical advice for podcasters looking to make the most of their time and create high-quality content.
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Participants and Efficiency TipsScott fromWhat Was That Likeis speeding up editing using keyboard shortcuts and aRed Dragon M908 Gaming Mouse(aff)
Craig fromLive Well and Flourishis speeding up editing by usingiZotope plugins. I useDialogue Enhance 2.
Jill fromFit Stong Women Over 50eliminates editing by doing more research for your interviews.
Branden uses the sound pads on theZoom Podtrak P4to help identify edit marks (he assigned tones from Audacity to the pads)
Karin fromJust Grow Somethinguses templates where she adds all of the files she uses for her show and saves it as a template. Then opens the template and chooses "Save As," and gives it a new name (so the blank version of the episode stays blank).
Kim from thePharmacists Voicealso uses Templates for her audio, her images (usingCanva), and anything else.
Jim fromHome Gadget Geeksensures any online tools (likeauphonic) he uses take advantage of any integrations. Tools like Active Pieces and Zapier can tie two products together.
Mark Vinet from theHistory of North America and Historical Jesus batch records.
Steve Steward from thePodcast Editors Academyand his ownEditing Serviceuses two monitors, which speed things up and make things less stressful.
Tips To Speed Up Your Podcast From DaveUse the playback speed option in Audacity. It will make people sound like chipmunks, but every little bit helps.
UseText Expanderto create templates or anything you type over and over (Libsyn.comhas a snippets feature as doesCaptivate,which has episode defaults (templates).
Podpageis a set-it-and-forget-it website tool. You create an episode, and it just appears on your website. You canlearn Podpage for Free. Podpage also has an episode signature at the bottom of every episode on your site.
A Transcription service likeOtteror anyAI Transcription toolscan be used for editing.
I useEvernoteto organize my thoughts to avoid wasting time looking for things. A cheap alternative toNotedex.
Use a calendar scheduling tool likeAcuity Scheduling,Tidycal(although it's having an issue), orCalendly. Using these tools takes the stress out of scheduling guests.
I UseBrandyto manage myPress kit.
Use your audience, who often have time, treasure, and talent, to help you with your show.
Pin a folder to the left navigation in Windows Explorer and the Finder on a Mac so you don't have to dig down to get to the folder.
Pay someoneto do your editing.
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