A Guide For First Time Podcasters
Episode 001
Where all podcasts start. Here are a few things you'll want to prepare for:
How are you starting the show?
How are you ending the show?
How are you introducing yourselves?
Do you have sponsors?
If you do, how are you going to layer them into the show?
What type of music defines your show?
Cinematic?
Upbeat?
Mellow?
Rock?
Other?
What is going to make your show stand out?
What is the mission of your podcast?
Distribution
At Speakeasy, your podcast will be available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and the host platform Podbean. Apart from that, how will listeners hear about your podcast? Here are a few good tips to get you started!
Pro Tips
Create a Facebook & Instagram page for the podcast
YouTube is great if you're doing a video podcast
Brand the channels properly (logo, mission, hosts, feeds, etc.)
Utilize existing business or personal pages if possible
Leverage guests' social pages and following
Have a giveaway or contest to boost shares & Awareness
Use Instagram and Facebook stories while in the studio
Do a pre-show Livestream to talk about the upcoming show
Don't worry about getting it 100% right from the beginning. A few weeks into your show, the team at Speakeasy will schedule a social media consultation with you to discuss your current strategy and your future strategy. Most importantly, have fun! People listen to podcasts to be entertained and educated. If you can accomplish both, you'll have a successful podcast!
