10 Things You Need To Know About Starting A Podcast

Author: Ourselves
Published: Fri 02 May 2025
Episode Link: https://ourselves.podbean.com/e/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-starting-a-podcast/

Starting a podcast sounded like a dream. But three months in, I’ve learned the raw truth: it's a full-time job, it’s humbling, and it’s not for the faint of heart. In this solo episode, I break down the 10 most important lessons I’ve learned so far—from getting hate online to learning how to handle burnout, bad audio, inconsistent platform performance, and the pressure to grow without a return.

If you’ve ever thought about launching a podcast (or any creative venture), this episode is for you. Whether you're just starting out or already in the game, these lessons are real, unfiltered, and straight from my experience.

00:00 Introduction

01:00 The Reality of Podcasting Workload

06:45 Balancing Podcasting with Life

08:19 The Financial Aspect of Podcasting

11:01 Platform Performance Insights

12:18 The Power of Viral Content

13:19 Social Media Conversion Rates

14:34 Instagram vs. TikTok Performance

16:06 Podcast Platform Rankings

18:25 Challenges with TikTok Scheduling

20:01 Initial Spike and Momentum

21:15 Capitalizing on Momentum

22:59 Overcoming Fear of Posting

24:34 Understanding Non-Linear Growth

27:31 Reflecting on the Journey

27:57 Call to Action: Support the Show

28:26 Gratitude and Future Plans