350: 5 Keys to STARTING YOUR OWN PODCAST

Have you ever thought about launching your own podcast?  You’ve got a topic you’re passionate about or a group of people you really feel called to help… and you’ve wondered, “Should I start a podcast?”  Well… if that’s you (or you just curious about some of the behind-the-scenes on the podcast industry) THIS episode is for you!  By the way… should everyone start a podcast?  The answer is NO!  An emphatic no!  BUT more people should start a podcast than you might think!  We’ll talk about WHO should think about launching a podcast and we’ll talk about HOW to get one started (it’s easier than you might think).  Plus, we’ll help you to beat out 85% of all podcasts almost immediately!  Oh, and since this is episode 350… we’ll also reminisce a bit.  We’ll dig into some of my favorites and some fun behind-the-scenes stories that have gotten us here!  So let’s get to this!

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Some Surprising Stats on Starting a Podcast:

At this time, there are still less than 3 million podcasts worldwide, BUT there are over 37 million YouTube channels, and over 1 billion blogs.  (Yeah… that’s BILLION… with a “b.”)  

According to Edison Research... about 65 to 75% of Americans have heard a podcast.

• 37% of the US listens on a monthly basis
• 28% of the US Population Listen to Podcasts on a Weekly Basis
• 70% of all podcasts are listened to via Apple Podcasts

Get this… ONLY 15% of new podcasts make it to 11 episodes.  And only 15% of those podcasts will make it to 100 episodes!  BUT... the longer you stay in... the better the chance you have of finding your audience and thriving!

5 Tips for Starting A Podcast:

1. Start with WHO
2. Start small… but start!
3. Go in with a STARTER PLAN… but commit to figure most things out as you go!
4. Research for your INTRO and 3 questions!
5. Honor your Guests and make them feel safe

Minute by Minute:

• 0:02 Before you tune out, this episode could be for you!
• 3:17 Conversations starts
• 7:40 Who should and shouldn't start a podcast
• 13:14 The story behind Mitch’s first podcast 
• 19:02 The fun rewards of having a podcast
• 31:45 Commit to learning as you go
• 36:26 Th practical tips you need to get started
• 41:30 What your first 10 episodes should be about
• 44:01 How often you should release new episodes
• 47:30 Mind mapping your episode
• 50:34 The importance of a good introduction
• 1:00:00 It’s okay to to ask for help

I want to hear from YOU!  

What’s something that stood out to you?  More importantly… are you more excited about launching a podcast… OR… did this episode help you learn that podcasting isn’t for you?  Let me know!  And hey… if you have more questions… let me know!  I can’t wait to hear from YOU!

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