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Starting A Podcast Episodes

This category covers everything you need to know about starting your podcast, from ideation to recording your first episode. Learn the key elements to consider before launching and common mistakes to avoid.
April 16, 2018

The Question Most Podcasters Forget to Ask Before Starting - And They…

Comments? 888-563-3228 Today is episode 614 of the School of podcasting and we are talking about the most important question a new podcaster should answer before they start. We also have a cool resource for royalty free music...

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Aug. 14, 2017

Three Years After Starting a Podcast He Has a Six Figure Income

Darren Dake of the Coroner Talk podcast started a podcast in 2013, and started a podcast, but it didn't last. He really loves being a death scene investigator so he started the Coroner Talk podcast 2014. This lead to numerous...

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Oct. 17, 2016

Corey Fineran's Podcast Lead Him To Start His Own Business

Comments" Call 888-563-3228 I've spoken about Corey Fineran before and how his Chicago Cubs podcast Ivy Envy helped get a rule changed in Major League Baseball. Corey's boss saw the impact podcasting creates and talked Corey ...

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July 25, 2016

It Started With a Tweet - The Amazing Troy Heinritz Story

Comments about the show? Call 888-563-3228 At Podcast Movement Kevin Smith said to forget hanging around people who would answer, "Why?" when you said you wanted to try something, and instead hang around people who said, "Why...

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April 25, 2016

You Can't Change - What You Won't Start

Because of My Podcast: I'm Getting Married Today Matthew Cox from Brunch with the Brits explains how he went to a podcast event who eventually became his wife. Why I Turned Down My First Podcast Sponsor I had been contacted b...

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Feb. 8, 2016

Episode 500: Groundhog Birthday - A Podcast Launch Story

If you're new to the School of Podcasting, when Dave hits a milestone like 100, 200, 300, 400, he breaks format and tries to do something that is educational, entertaining, and slightly weird. Today being that it is both my 5...

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Feb. 16, 2015

The Journey of Podcasting Starts with a Single Episode- Profitcast's …

JOIN IN ON THE CONVERSATION 888-563-3228 Use the coupon code sop2015 to save $100 off at the New Media Expo go to http://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/nmx There are those who get into podcasting for the sole reason of making som...

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Feb. 10, 2014

Keith and the Girl Share Ultimate Podcasting Tips

Today we interview podcast pioneers Keith and the Girl. They started out in a spare bedroom, but have always taken their podcast serious. They get to know their fans. They interact with their fans. They LISTEN to their fans (...

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Dec. 16, 2013

What Does HOLY COW! Sound Like? – The Proper Podcast Launch Speed – R…

Today we hear about a great podcast success story where Dustin Hartzler is now working for WordPress (Automcatic), John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneur on Fire explains how being in Time magazine was an honor, but didn’t move the n...

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Oct. 28, 2013

The Perfect Podcast Launch? – Podcast Chat – Say Thank You!

In episode 379 we have a quick podcast success story, we talk about launching your podcast (and why it doesn’t have to be perfect), we hear about using MagicJack as a podcast voicemail system. We talk about what to expect whe...

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May 31, 2013

Starting Your Own Podcast Network

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Sept. 24, 2012

The Correct Way to Launch Your Podcast

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Aug. 5, 2012

Three Things All Podcasters Start With

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April 7, 2012

Top Shelf Podcasting Tips - Episode 300

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May 28, 2011

Starting Small but Starting

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July 10, 2010

The Pros and Cons of Starting a Forum

Today we talk about Forums. These may be called "message boards" and are a great tool for your audience to interact with each. For some websites, people use them to support a product or service. They can be lovely additions t...

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Jan. 7, 2008

Cyber Clutter and Podcastclicks.com Relaunched

Show #119 originating from www.schoolofpodcasting.com Today I talk about how having a clean website at www.logicalloss.com lead to me getting a new advertiser. I've relaunched Podcastclicks.com and from now through the end of...

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Aug. 13, 2007

100 Reflections on 100 SHows of Podcasting Tips

Today I talk about any regrets I have after doing 100 shows. I have one thing I've changed (as of today). We also get some great feedback on organizing your podcast content. We also get a last 5 in 5. (11:15) Organizing Your ...

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