Let's Start a Podcast!

Feeling writer's block, lacking creative courage, or is your brainstorming backed up? Discover how to find new content inspiration for your next podcast episode(s) from other podcast creators. Elijah asked a Threads podcast community how creators find inspiration for their future podcast episodes and the creators commented! Reading and providing his thoughts about the content ideas that other creators responded with. With these ideas you'll never get super stuck again! Check out Let's Start a Podcast at yourpodcastsidekick.com for a tasty summary, in blog form, written by the host, Elijah.

Where do I find guests? Should I pay to be a guest on a podcast? How do I treat my podcast guests? Elijah shares easy ways to find podcast guests, how he feels about paying for a guest opportunity, and as well as what you should do to make certain your guest feel appreciated on your podcast. Sites mentioned in this episode: www.padverb.com, www.matchmaker.fm, www.podmatch.com, www.podcastsguests.com, & www.podchaser.com. Check out Let's Start a Podcast at yourpodcastsidekick.com for a tasty summary, in blog form, written by the host, Elijah.

What is a podcast host? Why do I need one? Elijah reviews the purpose of a podcast host, explains podcast 2.0 features, and compares popular podcast host providers like podbean, libsyn, captivate, rss.com, what you need to know to have a great recording session. You're not just recording your voice - you're recording the room. Diving into the recording experience: reviewing microphone types, audio interfaces, cable types, and easy ways to avoid interference from electronics, fans, and other things you may not think of. Maybe a slight rant about how Elijah detests USB mics to his core? Blog: Podcast host, rss feed, and podcast 2.0 explained. As well, top podcast host features and links to save you research time so you can get to starting a podcast sooner. Check out Let's Start a Podcast at yourpodcastsidekick.com for a tasty summary, in blog form, written by the host, Elijah.

Elijah, audio pro and podcast host, shares what you need to know to have a great recording session. You're not just recording your voice - you're recording the room. Diving into the recording experience: reviewing microphone types, audio interfaces, cable types, and easy ways to avoid interference from electronics, fans, and other things you may not think of. Maybe a slight rant about how Elijah detests USB mics to his core? Check out Let's Start a Podcast at yourpodcastsidekick.com for a tasty summary, in blog form, written by the host, Elijah.

Pascalle, a fairy godmother of public speaking, spills her simple secrets to sounding super confident as a podcast host. Elijah, the host of Let's Start a Podcast, digs deep into topics about achieving public speaking greatness, personal growth, and overcoming adversities (like Pascalle's career altering stroke). Some may say that Elijah saved the best guest for the end of season 1. Some may say that the best is yet to come. Pascalle and Elijah mix in humor, banter, and are super sneaky about sliding in action packed info that your ears won't even know your mind is soaking up the fairy godmothers magic knowledge dust. Pascalle is available to help you with communication confidence, landing a big corporate gig, or signing your seven-figure key note appearance. Contact her at her website: https://www.presentales.com/. While there, scroll to the bottom of the page to enter your email in order to gain storytelling secrets directly from the creator of PresenTales. Check out Let's Start a Podcast at yourpodcastsidekick.com for a tasty summary, in blog form, written by the host, Elijah. Season 2, of Let's Start a Podcast, will be all about getting started. Why should you start a podcast? What equipment is right for the novice podcaster? What is the best way to start a podcast? New year! New Season. 2024 is going to be great!

This week, on Let's Start a Podcast, James Cridland shares his passion for moving podcasting forward. This Podnews Editor (podnews.net) recalls how important moving on from BBC was for podcasting, how his curiosity ended up breaking news and uncovering a moment where iHeartRadio tried to manipulate podcast numbers, and how Spotify learned the hard way that producing audio takes a lot of work. Sign up for Podnews for free at podnews.net. If you have the means, support James's passion for sharing podcast news with the world by sponsoring Podnews through advertising or personal monthly donations via Patreon (https://podnews.net/article/advertising),. Check out Let's Start a Podcast at yourpodcastsidekick.com for a tasty summary, in blog form, written by the host, Elijah.

On this episode of 'Let's Start a Podcast, we’re taking podcast descriptions to the next level. Elijah discusses greater insights about content creation and professional writing with Nadine Heir, a digital marketing expert, and founder of Write Wiser. A delightful blend of thoughtful tips to help podcasters level up their title, description, and blog writing abilities; especially if you share Nadine’s extraordinary love for cats and coffee. Discover the art of creating irresistible hooks, crafting nuanced descriptions, and implementing engaging marketing strategies. Give Nadine a follow on socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadineheir/https://www.tiktok.com/@nadineheirCheck out Let's Start a Podcast at yourpodcastsidekick.com for a tasty summary, in blog form, written by the host, Elijah.

Elijah sits down with Trevor, a Sales veteran, on Let's Start a Podcast. How do I make money with my podcast? Sponsorship, selling services, memberships are all popular answers to your monetization woes. To achieve such financial success, you need to know your audience really well. Trevor, a Sales Veteran with InfuseMedia, shares secrets on how to garner real-time audience feedback, truly understand your customer base, and why sales people get a 'bad rep.' The secret sauce to being able to obtain what's more important than money: real-time customer feedback and customer insights. Get social with Trevor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorjvw/ Learn more about Infuse Media: https://infusemedia.com/ Check out Let's Start a Podcast at yourpodcastsidekick.com for a tasty summary, in blog form, written by the host, Elijah.

Let's Start a Podcast, shall we? Alyssa, a creative, professional dancer, and podcast producer challenged your host, Elijah, to a producer duel!! We compared our likes, dislikes, and podcast preferences to highlight that there's no wrong answer. In the creative world of podcasting, there are so many choices from equipment, software, and everything in-between. Alyssa also chats about her previous podcast and what she would have done differently. Do you share the same preferences with your host, Elijah? Or are you on team Alyssa today? Watch Alyssa's creativity unfold via instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepodcastproducer/ Check out Let's Start a Podcast at yourpodcastsidekick.com for a tasty summary, in blog form, written by the host, Elijah.

Christopher Tester, the voice of Lord Podcast, shares his vocal secrets on this episode of Let's Start a Podcast. This talented fellow dives into the world of voice acting. We cover narration, equipment, his journey of acting and voice work, his dream client, and how surprise clients can suddenly become your "#2" choice (pun intended). This dashing chap has a pile of great samples on his website so you may listen to his beautiful and soothing voice. Check out Naturally RP: https://www.naturallyrp.co.uk/ See Christopher in action (often doing clever reads or immitating his favorite Warhammer scenes of yesteryear: https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisnaturallyrphttps://www.instagram.com/chrisnaturallyrpCheck out Let's Start a Podcast at yourpodcastsidekick.com for a tasty summary, in blog form, written by the host, Elijah.

Marie, Digital Creator, dives deep into the personas of social media apps like TikTok, Facebook, Twitter (ahem, x), LinkedIn, Instagram, and even threads. Understanding the vibe and personality of a platform will help you understand what social media platform you should focus on when marketing your podcast. Elijah also chats with Marie about her path from Engineering to creating on TikTok for a living - on her own terms. You may be surprised to learn how much Engineering really fits into this life of surfing, and, literally, living on island time. Check out Marie's tips, tricks, and content: links.gumamelastudios.com Follow her on Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@gumamelastudios Give her some love on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marievelous/?hl=en Follow Let's Start a Podcast on Instagram & Threads, www.threads.net/yourpodcastsidekick

Let's Start a Podcast, shall we? Reflect, with Elijah, on the past Present and Future of our podcast journey together. What have we learned so far, why do I love the art of podcasting, and what will you expect to learn from Let's Start a Podcast? Let's Start a Podcast on socials: www.threads.net/yourpodcastsidekickwww.linkedin.com/in/elijah-drownwww.instagram.com/talkpodcastswithme

Let's Start a Podcast, shall we? Vicky Smolyar, IP Lawyer, helps us understand why protecting your podcast is important. You'll also understand why you should care about intellectual property and copyright protection so you don't get a cease and desist letter on your way to podcast money making heaven. We spill the 'tea' on big podcasts that forgot to check before they picked their title, and we dive into the behind the scenes world how big companies, like Apple, pursue protecting their brand. For resources, information, and US-based IP advice, reach out to Vicky at her website: http://www.smolyarlaw.com/ Kindly follow Vicky on social media - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickysmolyar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trademark.attorney.vicky/ Best way to support this podcast is by providing a review and sharing with your friends! Follow Let's Start a Podcast a follow on socials: Instagram: instagram.com/yourpodcastsidekick LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elijah-drown Alternatively, email Elijah with your questions: elijah@yourpodcastsidekick.com

Effective Podcast Launch Strategy 101. If you want to make podcast money, sending out one episode and biting your nails in anticipation for listeners ain't gonna cut it. - Rolling out the red carpet for your new podcast means having a plan, creating a strategy, and pacing yourself so you don't burn out after 6 months (or before). - How does Elijah relate Tinder and poppin' wheelies on Motorcycles to Podcast Launch Strategy? Press play to find out. CoryaLynn, co-owner of Designed to Sell breaks down effective launch strategy into easy to follow steps. - Head over to D2S to pick up the DIY Launch Strategy Course: https://www.scalingbydesign.com/d2s-starter-launch - For daily techniques, tips, and inspiration from CoraLynn, give her a follow: https://www.instagram.com/coralynnhazelwood/ - Love this episode? Kindly give Let's Start a Podcast a 5 star review and tell a friend! Send your feedback to yourpodcastsidekick.com or send a voice message on your Spotify podcast app! - Like what you heard? Need a Podcast Producer or Mentor to show you the podcast way? Check out Elijah's skills and services: https://yourpodcastsidekick.com

Michael "The Hobbit" Bickett is not only a podcast legend; he's also been recognized for his outstanding community efforts, and entertaining podcasts. - Learn what cool podcast features are out now in the podcasting world, and why "not being sold" is one of the top reasons why Michael loves being a Customer Experience Manager at RSS. - Michael also takes us behind the scenes of the "Geeks with Influence Podcast Network," a realm where geeks unite and take the podcasting world by storm (and dick jokes). - Discover what it takes to lead a network that celebrates all things geek culture and pop phenomena.Check out the entertaining podcasts within the Geeks Under the Influence Network: https://www.guipodcast.com/ - Feel free to oogle at Michael's inner beauty (ahem, podcast credits): https://www.podchaser.com/creators/michael-bickett-107Zzj6lgD/appearances - Write to Elijah about your deepest, most concerning podcast thoughts: elijah@yourpodcastsidekick.com - Since you're still reading this, why not rate this podcast 5 stars (unlimited remote hi fives to you), and tell a friend who loves podcasts about podcasts! - Let's Start a Podcast, shall we?

In this debut episode of Let's Start a Podcast, we dive deep into Marsha's incredible journey behind overcoming trauma to understanding the power of podcasting to create a story-telling community. She persevered through life's challenges to build a loyal following of 200,000 listeners and an impressive catalog of 600+ episodes. Join Elijah as he explores Marsha's resilience, passion for storytelling, and lessons she's learned along the way. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, enjoy the valuable insights and motivation this episode has to offer. Grow your podcast audience and gain thousands of organic listeners by leveraging Marsha's techniques. Kickstart your own podcasting journey with the wisdom of a true trailblazer, how she created a community around owning your own choices and your own life. Subscribe to Let's Start a Podcast, kindly provide us with a five start review, and get exited for more podcast stories to help you succeed in your podcast adventure. More info about Marsha's podcast (Own Your Choices, Own Your Life) & story can be found at: https://www.marshavanw.com Follow Marsha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marshavanw/ Like this episode? Give us a 5 star review and tell your friends! Email Elijah with your comments and questions: elijah@yourpodcastsidekick.com or subscribe to website with resources, advice, and amazing podcast-y things @ yourpodcastsidekick.com. Let's start a podcast, shall we?

Elijah will provide you with the confidence to press record, and the knowledge to create a successful podcast for years to come. Some questions that will be answered throughout the Let's Start a Podcast Series: Voice Acting by Christopher Tester