Listen "How to Audit Your Podcast Workflow, Without Burning Out or Starting Over"
Episode Synopsis
So many podcasters burn out — not because they’re bad at it, but because their systems can’t keep up.In this episode, Kevin and Lev walk through how to audit your podcast like a business:→ Where time is leaking→ What to automate→ What to ditch→ And how to know when you’re doing “busy work” instead of the work that mattersThe result is a leaner, lighter process that’s easier to sustain — and easier to grow from.00:00 – Start with the Mental Audit→ The first thing most podcasters skip — but shouldn’t.This quick mindset shift sets the tone for your whole production process.03:00 – Align Daily Actions to Long-Term Strategy→ Why setting aside structured time is more powerful than hustling in bursts.A system you can actually stick to.05:40 – Balance vs Burnout→ How to enjoy podcasting and protect your energy.Includes permission to step back, and a smarter way to think about your production rhythm.08:31 – Common Myths (That Still Trip People Up)→ “Just hit record and they will come.”→ “Social media = growth.”→ “Downloads = success.”Nope. This section re-centres the podcaster on what actually moves the needle.11:46 – Use AI Where It Saves You Time→ The test: does it save time, make money, or improve quality?If not, it’s a shiny toy.14:29 – How to Repurpose Without the Overwhelm→ Shortform clips that actually work→ Patreon and paid extras that require almost no extra effort→ Guesting as a form of free content creation17:45 – Audio Quality Fixes You Can Do Today (For Free)→ Lev drops pro tips on improving sound with Audacity and raw WAV files→ No expensive gear required20:29 – Why Niche + Consistency = Sustainability→ Not every listener needs to stay — just the right ones→ Building your voice for a high-attention audience
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