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Want to try podcasting from home or the office? It does take a little technical know-how but, for a few hundred dollars, you can be off-and-running in no time! And, of course, if you get stuck along the way, you can always contact us with any questions you may have. Let’s get started!

PODCASTING BASICS
What you need to start your own podcast
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Benefits of Podcasting
• A podcast should be a part of your overall marketing strategy
• You can replicate your written material
• It gives you the opportunity to go into greater detail than a brochure
• Demonstrate passion by using your voice
• The spoken voice is more powerful than the written word

Mechanics
Here are some steps you can follow to start a podcast:

1. Identify your niche: The first step in starting a podcast is to identify your niche. This will help you determine the audience you want to target and the content you want to create.
2. Choose a format: Once you have identified your niche, you need to choose a format for your podcast. Will it be an interview style podcast, a solo podcast, or a co-hosted podcast?

3. Get your equipment: To start a podcast, you will need some basic equipment like a microphone, headphones, and a recording software. You don’t need to spend a lot of money on equipment when starting out. Or, you could find a local studio in which to record.
4. Choose a name: A good podcast name should be catchy, easy to remember, and relevant to your niche. Spend some time brainstorming different names until you find the one you like.
5. Create your artwork: Your podcast artwork should be eye-catching and visually appealing. You can hire a professional designer to create your artwork or use free tools like Canva to create it yourself.
6. Record your episodes: Once you have everything set up, it’s time to record your first episode. Make sure to test your equipment before you start recording to ensure that everything is working correctly.
7. Edit and upload your episodes: After you have recorded your episodes, you need to edit them and upload them to a hosting platform. The host will help you distribute your podcast to different platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
8. Promote your podcast: Lastly, you need to promote your podcast to get more listeners. Share your podcast on social media, reach out to other podcasters in your niche and collaborate with them, and ask your listeners to leave reviews and ratings.

Equipment recommendations

Podcast Mansfield Recording Studio, LLC
817-475-7210 • info@podcastmansfield.com
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