Podcasting Efficiently: Time Saving Tips For Podcasters, Edit Faster, Start, Produce and Grow Your Podcast Audience | Podcast Guru

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A Podcast for Podcasters about Podcasting. Tired of the Podcasting Grind? Reclaim your Time, Eliminate Burnout, and Accelerate Your Growth. Are you an entrepreneur or creative leader struggling with podcasting burnout and a frustrating workflow? You know your show is key to driving business growth and establishing authority, but it's currently a major time sink that limits your audience reach. Welcome to Podcasting Efficiently, the ultimate guide filled with actionable Podcasting Tips! We teach you a high efficiency podcast editing workflow to maximise discoverability and build a profitable show, allowing you to focus on high impact content creation instead of post production headaches. "Podcasting Efficiently" gives you easy-to-follow podcasting tips & strategies to launch, edit and monetise a podcast that gets results without wasting your valuable time. Hosted by Elephant Media founder and podcast obsessive Dan Smith, you'll learn how to create and edit a professional podcast with speed, attract your ideal audience, and open up more opportunities for your business. Say goodbye to hours of tech headaches and build a podcast that consistently brings in leads and attracts your perfect clients. Press play now to start growing your business with podcasting! The show will answer questions such as: How do I start a podcast? How do I grow a podcast audience? What equipment do I need to make a podcast? How do I edit using Descript or AI? How do I edit my podcast? How do I get more episode ideas? How do I use one podcast episode to generate 10 pieces of social media content? How do I choose my podcasts niche? How do I write podcast titles and descriptions for increased SEO and discoverability? How do a make a profit from my podcasting? How do I create lead generation through podcasting? How to a make a podcast for my personal brand? What is the best podcast launch strategy? How do I monetise a podcast? How do I get my podcast in the top 100? How can I edit my podcast faster? What's the most efficient podcast workflow? How do I stay consistent with my podcast? How can I avoid podcast burnout? What podcast tasks can I automate? How do I get more listeners for my podcast? What actually works to grow your podcast? How to grow a podcast audience organically? What are the best podcast promotion strategies? How can I improve my podcast's discoverability?

Recent Episodes

How to Record Anywhere to Save Time and Maintain Podcast Quality

JAN 30, 2026

How to Record Anywhere to Save Time and Maintain Podcast Quality

#25 Many business owners are delaying to start a podcast because they believe they need to hire a professional studio or have a perfect, silent room before they can hit record. In this episode we talk about how to record a high quality podcast in any environment. You will learn some portable podcasting tips and the right equipment to record quality content in any location saving you hours of waiting for the perfect time and providing a major time saving win for your production schedule.I demonstrate recording in 3 different environments and show not only how to do it but how it can bring your podcast to life.Key Takeaways:Why waiting for a studio setup is a form of procrastination that stops your podcast growth.How to use natural background noise can act as scene setting to make your audio more appealing and relatable to your audience.Samsung Q2U Review: Why this is my top recommendation for a starter mic under £100, and how it handles noise when plugged into a mobile phone.Mobile Recording with Lapel Mics: My hands-on test of the Hollyland Lark A1 and why walking while talking can lead to more interesting guest conversations.Stop waiting for a quiet moment that never seems to come. Your audience wants your expertise, and they won't mind a bit of background noise if the value you provide is clear.Ready to stop the grind and start recording from wherever you are? Let’s look at your setup and find the most efficient way to get your voice out there.👉 Book your free strategy call at Elephant Media.

22 MIN

Can You Save Hours Editing Your Podcast with Automatic Multicam?

JAN 21, 2026

Can You Save Hours Editing Your Podcast with Automatic Multicam?

#24 Podcast editing can be a huge drain on your time, especially when you are trying to produce high-quality video episodes alongside running your business. I used to spend hours manually switching between camera angles in my editing suite to ensure a professional, flowing watch for my audience. However, in 2026, new automatic multicam tools are changing the game for podcasters, offering significant time saving potential for those of us balancing content creation with professional growth.In this episode of Podcasting Efficiently, I am putting three major tools to the test: AutoPod, Riverside, and Descript. If you are looking to start a podcast or scale your existing show without the burnout of manual post production, these podcasting tips will help you choose the right workflow for your needs.Ready to streamline your podcast production and save hours every week?Let’s look at your workflow and find the most efficient way to get your message out there.👉 Book your free strategy call at Elephant Media.

23 MIN

Anyone Can Start A Podcast in 2026 (when you get out of your own way)

JAN 6, 2026

Anyone Can Start A Podcast in 2026 (when you get out of your own way)

#23 I spent years wanting to start a podcast, but I always found a reason to put it off. Whether it was a lack of time, thinking I didn't have the right equipment, or feeling like I needed more podcasting tips and training, there was always an excuse to stay frozen. I eventually realised that the biggest barrier to my podcast growth wasn't my gear or my schedule, it was me. In 2026, the barriers for new podcasters are lower than ever, yet many still let podcast production and editing fears stand in the way.In this episode of Podcasting Efficiently, I’m sharing the mindset shift that finally got me into the recording chair and helping other podcasters do the same. If you are an entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed by the technical process or worried you aren't a "good enough" speaker, this is for you. We’re stripping away the jargon to focus on what actually drives business growth: hitting record.Key Takeaways:How striving for a "perfect" launch leads to procrastination and stops you before you even start a podcast.Why you don't need to be a "natural" speaker to establish authority and credibility in your industry.Why your biggest time saving win isn't a new tool, but getting over the procrastination of hitting record.Why you should focus your budget on marketing and strategy rather than over-investing in equipment early on.How professional podcast editing can remove the burden of post-production, allowing you to focus on content creation.Stop wasting time on technical challenges that keep you from sharing your message effectively. The only person stopping you is you.👉 Book your free strategy call at Elephant Media.

16 MIN

Podcasting Efficiently in 2026

DEC 30, 2025

Podcasting Efficiently in 2026

#22 Do you want to start a podcast in 2026 and have little time available? I was in the same boat and I’ll be sharing specific time saving tips for podcasters.I’ll be answering questions such as:What microphone should I buy?What recording software should I use?How can I edit my podcast faster?How can I stop procrastinating and start recording?Follow now to get your podcast started!If you want some personal help book a free Podcasting Strategy Call with me now @ elephantmedia.co

5 MIN

How to Grow Your Podcast by Doing Less (Live Strategy Session)

DEC 18, 2025

How to Grow Your Podcast by Doing Less (Live Strategy Session)

#21 Are you working too hard and trying to be in too many places at once? Many podcasters feel they must be everywhere, on every social media app, every video site, and every email platform, but this just makes them tired and slows down their growth.In this episode, I help Katie Farinas from The Midlife Purpose Project fix her busy schedule so she can stop doing too much and start seeing her download numbers go up. We talk about how to stop trying to be "everywhere" and instead focus on the few things that actually bring in listeners.Key Takeaways:How explaining your show in one short sentence helps people find you and saves you from writing long, messy notes.Why talking for too long at the start makes people stop listening, and how getting to the point faster saves you and your listeners time.Why focusing on just one tool that works (like your newsletter) is better than trying to manage every platform and feeling exhausted.How to finish all your marketing in just 72 hours so you can stop thinking about it for the rest of the week.How to find other podcasts that already have your ideal listeners so you can grow faster with much less effort.Book a FREE Podcast Efficiency Discovery Call Now elephantmedia.co

38 MIN