Podcasting: How to Start a Podcast and Create a Profitable Podcasting Business

Book excerpt: Still dreaming about launching your own podcast? Or maybe you've already tried recording a few episodes and got completely stuck... Podcasting can be overwhelming, especially at the start, when you have no process or plan - just your passion. Here's the good news, though: You Can Launch A Podcast With No Prior Experience (Even When You're on a Budget). "Podcasting" is a soup-to-nuts practical guide by Amanda Mayo, Podcast Producer and Production Director at Chicago Independent Radio Project (CHIRP), where she manages an award-winning weekly artist interview podcast. From choosing the best podcasting equipment to monetizing your podcast, Amanda covers everything you need to know about profitable podcasting. You'll learn... The 4 crucial questions to help you come up with the right podcast idea. How to narrow down the true "who" of your podcast. The different podcasting styles and how to choose the best one based on your audience. The three simple rules to determine your ideal podcast length. How to make your guests comfortable (what to ask and what NOT to ask...). How to get great guests on your show using nothing but email. How to buy the right podcast equipment including a list of the best podcast microphones. How to distribute your podcast, including a list of the best podcasting hosts. How to record a professional-sounding podcast. What you need to do to build listener loyalty and grow your audience. How to leverage social media for marketing and where to spend your ad money. The 7-Step No-Fail Podcast Launch Strategy. The 5 essential ways to monetize your podcast. Ready To Let Your Voice Be Heard? This podcast book contains all the advice you'll need on the "Getting Started" stage - not just recording an episode, but also planning your podcast, finding guests and distributing your content. If you want honest, time-tested, real-world guidance in a simple, actionable format, scroll up and get your copy today!