If you want a podcast launch checklist I have one available here. This show is intended for beginners to podcasting. If you already have one, this may be one to skip (or you will hear things you should've thought about but didn't).Here are the steps I covered.Pick Your TopicDecide if you're podcasting solo or with cohost(s).Pick how you will podcast.Pick where will you podcast?Choose how you will measure your successPick a name. Naming tools from Podpage and Buzzsprout.Buy the HardwareBuy/Find SoftwarePurchase web hostingDomain Name ( Ilke Namecheap)GraphicsIntro Music. (optional)Media Hosting (for your mp3 files)Record Your ContentEdit Your ContentUpload your mediaWrite Your Show NotesClick PublishMake Sure your Feed is ValidPublish to Apple, Spotify, and all other directories.Tell everyone you know to follow the show on the same dayHere’s a handy list of every website and URL I mentioned in this episode, so you can find the resources and recommendations I talked about:School of Podcasting:https://schoolofpodcasting.comPodpage:https://podpage.com(And check out https://trypodpage.com for a quick start!)Buzzsprout:https://buzzsprout.comCaptivate:https://captivate.fmBlubrry:https://blubrry.comRSS.com:https://rss.comCastfeed Validator:https://castfeedvalidator.comNamecheap (my favorite for domains):https://namecheap.comCoolerWebsites (my GoDaddy reseller):https://coolerwebsites.comPodcastBranding Co (for professionally designed artwork):https://podcastbranding.coCanva (for DIY podcast artwork):https://canva.comTransistor’s artwork preview tool:https://transistor.fm/preview/TuneReel (for music licensing):https://tunereel.comSuno/Suno AI Music (for AI-generated music):https://supportthisshow.com/sunoHollyland (wireless microphones):https://geni.us/hollyland-larkm2sRode (microphones and lavalier mics):Podmic USBRode Wireless MicoElgato (Facecam, key light, and stream deck):FacecamKeylightGVM (lighting kits):3 Light PackageNeewer (affordable lighting):2 Light KitCamo (turns your phone into a webcam):Turn Your Phone into a Web CamStreamlight (monitor-to-light software):Turn your monitor into a light (Windows only)Hindenburg (audio editing software):https://hindenburg.comAudacity (free audio editor):https://audacityteam.orgAdobe Podcast (audio editing):https://podcast.adobe.comAlitu (online audio editing tool):https://alitu.comDescript (audio/video editing):https://descript.comRiverside (remote recording & video editing):https://riverside.fmSquadcast (remote recording):https://squadcast.fmECAMM Live (Mac live streaming & recording):https://ecamm.comEV Mux (live streaming):https://evmux.comStreamyard (live streaming):https://streamyard.comCamtasia (video editing):https://techsmith.com/video-editor.htmlTela (online video hosting & editing):https://tella.comDaVinci Resolve (free video editor):https://blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/Audio Outperforms Video 15 to 1 (Rob Walch Talk)https://youtu.be/jqWNXW0gMs4?si=ITLHr2cAqIsjTBds&t=715Takeaways:Starting a podcast is simple but can be a real pain in the neck.You gotta know your 'why' for podcasting, or you'll just quit when it gets tough.Finding your target audience is crucial, don't just say 'everyone' because that's not helpful.Investing in good audio equipment is key, because bad sound makes people leave fast.Audio is the most important element of videoMentioned in this episode:Want to Make Some Money with Your Podcast?Pick up any book on podcast monetization, and you will find 90 percent of it only covers how to launch a podcast. If you already have a podcast, you have that information; you’re ready for the next step. Profit from Your Podcast provides top strategies and real-life examples of podcast monetization. This book is more than what to do. It also tells you how to do it. Go to www.profitfromyourpodcast.com/bookProfit From Your PodcastLive AppearancesI'd love to see you at these events. If you're going to be attending please let me know so we can meetup. For more information go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/whereWhere Will I Be?