<description>&lt;p&gt;If you’re thinking about starting a podcast next year, this episode is about slowing down before you press record.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I share the key questions you need to ask yourself before launching, why success in podcasting looks very different depending on your goals, and why a thoughtful, well-crafted show will always outperform something rushed or trend-chasing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is for anyone who wants to create a podcast they’re proud of, not just something they “give a crack” and abandon six months later.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this episode, I cover:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Why success in podcasting isn’t one-size-fits-all&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;How to define success metrics that actually work for your life and goals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Why high-quality, well-considered shows are more important than ever&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Whether it’s “too late” to start a podcast (spoiler: it’s not)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The questions every new podcaster should answer before they begin&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;EPISODE CREDITS:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Host:&lt;/strong&gt; Rachel Corbett&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Editing Assistance: &lt;/strong&gt;Josh Newth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LINKS &amp;amp; OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.podschool.com.au/rachel-corbett-newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Join my newsletter here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.podschool.com.au/work-with-me" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Find out how to work with me here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeY1VaivjecegygUrdjyPEY5-ZWQXMhadjpY7VEZA3oiGVrXQ/viewform?usp=header" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Apply for my Mastermind here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.podschool.com.au/podcast-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Download my free podcasting guide&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://podschool.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWepoep0HgIN1Fm5AZa5qyJ1NC5FDS0OVXNotbbdytSsHM1g/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Click here to submit a question to the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Email me: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;rachel@rachelcorbett.com.au&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow me:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/_rachelcorbett/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/RachCorbett" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.twitter.com/RachelCorbett" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;X&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/rachelcorbett1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/UCgUsLDEldBkYVF3mimdLsIw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelcorbettpodschool" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;TikTok&lt;/a&gt; or check out my &lt;a href="https://rachelcorbett.com.au/blog/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;blog&lt;/a&gt; or the PodSchool &lt;a href="https://podschool.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;website&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;I pay my respects to Elders past and present.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

PodSchool

Rachel Corbett

If you want to start a podcast in 2026, listen to this first

DEC 14, 202513 MIN
PodSchool

If you want to start a podcast in 2026, listen to this first

DEC 14, 202513 MIN

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If you’re thinking about starting a podcast next year, this episode is about slowing down before you press record.I share the key questions you need to ask yourself before launching, why success in podcasting looks very different depending on your goals, and why a thoughtful, well-crafted show will always outperform something rushed or trend-chasing.This episode is for anyone who wants to create a podcast they’re proud of, not just something they “give a crack” and abandon six months later.In this episode, I cover:Why success in podcasting isn’t one-size-fits-allHow to define success metrics that actually work for your life and goalsWhy high-quality, well-considered shows are more important than everWhether it’s “too late” to start a podcast (spoiler: it’s not)The questions every new podcaster should answer before they beginEPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Josh NewthLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Join my newsletter hereFind out how to work with me hereApply for my Mastermind hereDownload my free podcasting guideCheck out my online podcasting course, PodSchoolClick here to submit a question to the showEmail me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out my blog or the PodSchool website.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.