What I wish I knew before starting a Podcast

Millions of podcasts share new episodes daily and make podcasting look so easy! But the truth is, every show has its own challenges and podcasting requires a lot of time, energy, mistakes, and a mindset to keep going. Check out Travis’ top 12 list of what he wished he knew before he started podcasting!

In this episode, Travis shares…

• Your first 25 episodes are a time to fail and learn: Keep going
• Grow your podcast network: Be a guest and collaborate with other podcasters
• Look for accessible guests that will truly benefit your audience
• Get the right mic!
• Learn how to create the best recording environment with what you have
• Hire a podcast editor so you can focus on content
• Use a pre-recording checklist for every episode
• Don’t pay attention to your download numbers
• Be ready to do the work, find the right system, and check your podcast mindset
• Share show notes for each episode to increase your SEO
• Don’t make episodes longer than they need to be
• Focus on providing entertainment, community, and value vs. landing a sponsor or monetizing your podcast

Memorable Quotes:

• “One of the best ways to learn is to try and fail.”
• “Use your time to focus on creating great content.”
• “It does matter if certain episodes get way more engagement, way more downloads, way more shares than others...you can really optimize your content through feedback from your audience.”
• “A little bit of notes goes a long way.”
• “If you make something that you want to listen to, without a doubt, other people will want to listen to it, too.”

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