<p>Starting a podcast isn't hard, but it often feels that way because we try to solve everything before we ever begin. In this episode, I break our usual format with a solo "mini-sode" and focus on what actually stops most people from getting started. This is a shorter, more intentional conversation about clarity, purpose, and sustainability, the things that matter long before equipment, formats, or platforms enter the picture. I talk about why you do not need a perfectly defined niche or audience to begin, how getting clear on the problem you are showing up to help solve creates momentum, and why the experience you create matters more than sounding polished. If you have been stuck in planning mode, this episode is a reminder that you do not need every answer before you start, just enough clarity to take the next step. <strong>Happy New Year!</strong></p><p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p><p>[00:41] Identifying the problem you want to help solve</p><p>[01:17] Why experience matters more than demographics</p><p>[01:54] Deciding how you want your podcast to feel</p><p>[02:27] Being intentional with tone, pacing, and presence</p><p>[03:27] Making sure your podcast fits into your real life</p><p>[03:54] Sustainability as the key to long term consistency</p><p>[04:36] The three things to clarify before thinking about gear</p><p>[05:00] How clarity creates momentum and accountability</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources:</strong></p><p>Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:</p><p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting%E2%81%A0" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠</a></p><p>Podcasting Morning Chat:</p><p><a href="https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com</a></p><p>Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to the podcasting community.</p><p>Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠⁠</a></p><p>Live on YouTube: ⁠<a href="https://youtube.com/@marcronick%E2%81%A0" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@marcronick⁠</a></p><p>Brought to you by⁠ ⁠<a href="http://ironickmedia.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iRonickMedia.com</a>⁠⁠ </p><p>Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you!</p><p>--- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠<a href="https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/%E2%81%A0" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠</a> or ⁠<a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>⁠ </p><p>Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:</p><p>⁠<a href="https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b%E2%81%A0" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠</a></p>