So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 19

Not being prepared

Solution: allow time to prepare


Not being in agreement with the co-host

Solution: make an agreement upfront


Unrealistic expectations

Time

Solution: make a schedule


Amount of work

Solution: Record and edit 4-8 episodes before you publish your first


Audience size

Solution: would you enjoy speaking to the number of people that you get downloads
Solution: Be OK with the idea that it may take you years and hundreds of episodes to grow your podcast


Financial investment/cost

Solution: research upfront the cost




Not knowing your audience

Solution: need to learn who your audience is; you would ask your audience for feedback


Not knowing your purpose

Solution: Do you want your listeners to learn something? Be entertained? Work to answer the question, “What is your show about?” in 10 words or less.


Commitment

Solution: this is a decision one must make


Loss of passion

Solution: Know your purpose


Background noise

Solution: change the environment
Solution: put the dog out


Unexpected technical issues

Solution: learn the technology


Not getting the appropriate help

Solution: make sure that the person helping you knows what they are talking about

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