As we enter the final few months of the year, I've been thinking about those people who might want to start a new podcast with the new year. The audio from this episode is taken from several episodes I released last year about starting a new podcast in 2021 and I hope it will be helpful to anyone looking to start their podcast in January. Visit www.thepodfarm.com to check out more of what we do and check out our other resources. www.instagram.com/thepodfarm www.youtube.com/thepodfarm www.twitter.com/thepodfarm

This is a bi-weekly podcast. I release an episode every other week, without breaks between seasons. This format works for me, and I’m able to record episodes in advance when I need to, or record them week to week when I need to, and still fit in podcasting around my editing work. But I’m in a fortunate position. Podcasting is my job - not just recording one, but working with clients to record thiers, editing, consultation etc. But to those people who have other jobs, to whom podcasting is a side hustle or hobby, or who have multiple other facets of their business to run, I don't recommend recording in this consistent pattern. I recommend recording and releasing a podcast in seasons... Visit www.thepodfarm.com to check out more of what we do and check out our other resources. www.instagram.com/thepodfarm www.youtube.com/thepodfarm www.twitter.com/thepodfarm

I took some time off this summer and went away. I still had some work to do so I took my laptop, a stand, and a bluetooth keyboard and mouse - a super light and compact mobile office setup I've put together over the years. I pre-recorded my podcasts so I didn’t need to take any recording gear with me, but it did get me thinking… What’s the best setup for recording a podcast away from home? What is a compact and portable setup that can fit in a bag or suitcase? Visit www.thepodfarm.com to check out more of what we do and check out our other resources. www.instagram.com/thepodfarm www.youtube.com/thepodfarm www.twitter.com/thepodfarm

So now that we’ve looked at some of the reasons people struggle to keep their podcasts going - let’s talk about how we can address it.  I want to be really clear off the bat, that there is such a thing as doing too much, and no amount of tips or tricks or hacks will give you more hours in the day. I want you to have a sustainable and consistent lifestyle, not just a podcast, and if trying to produce this podcast is affecting your work or deteriorating your quality of life - even after implementing these strategies - then perhaps it’s time to think about how much you’re doing. But for the majority of people, with a few tweaks and adjustments, podcasting can enhance their current business or life situation in a meaningful and positive way. I'm taking some time off this summer, so this audio is taken from the private podcast feed I released earlier this month. Visit www.thepodfarm.com to check out more of what we do and check out our other resources. www.instagram.com/thepodfarm www.youtube.com/thepodfarm www.twitter.com/thepodfarm

In the last episode I spoke about just some of the many benefits of podcasting, but if that’s all true, why isn’t everyone doing it? What are the downsides? What’s the catch?  Well sometimes it does seem like everyone is doing it. Especially during last years (and this years) lockdowns, more people than ever were trying their hand at podcasting. The number of podcasts has more than tripled in a year, from 700,000 in the final quarter of 2019 to 2.2m at the end of 2020 and obviously rising since then. But most of these shows don’t last. So what’s happening? I'm taking some time off this summer, so this audio is taken from the private podcast feed I released earlier this month. Visit www.thepodfarm.com to check out more of what we do and check out our other resources. www.instagram.com/thepodfarm www.youtube.com/thepodfarm www.twitter.com/thepodfarm

Whether you’re a business, an individual, a freelancer or whatever - someone who's trying to get a message across to people - podcasting is a powerful way to do this. It’s great for connecting to people, it’s great for generating interest, and it’s great for selling. Whatever your reason is for starting a podcast, there are benefits to be found, and advantages that this type of media has over others.  I'm taking some time off this summer, so this audio is taken from the private podcast feed I released earlier this month.  Visit www.thepodfarm.com to check out more of what we do and check out our other resources. www.instagram.com/thepodfarm www.youtube.com/thepodfarm www.twitter.com/thepodfarm

I’m still enrolling people on my podcast summer camp for the next couple of days.  This 6 week program takes people through every step of starting a podcast and gives them a strong base to build from. Over the 6 weeks, participants will have live coaching calls with me where we set clear goals and progress markers for the podcast, and discuss any challenges and issues that come up. I will also edit the first 6/8/10 episodes of this new podcast (depending on the length) so you can focus on learning how to get the recording right and building an audience first. Participants will have full access to my podcasting course completely free, and each week during the 6 weeks there will be check-ins and resources emailed out. I’ll also provide feedback on recordings and together we can work out how to improve the quality of these recordings.  By the end of our time together, I aim to have participants comfortable with the podcasting process, with a practice that suits their schedule and a direction going forward. Check out the Podcast Summer Camp (https://www.thepodfarm.com/summercamp) here.  Spaces are limited so if you're interested, book in a call with me and let's chat. Visit www.thepodfarm.com to check out more of what we do and check out our other resources. www.instagram.com/thepodfarm www.youtube.com/thepodfarm www.twitter.com/thepodfarm

Many people start their podcasts with the intention of it becoming an income stream, only to get disheartened when creating that income isn’t as quick or simple as it initially seemed. Huge income generating podcasts are still the exception, but many, many podcasters are able to supplement their incomes, or even live off the profits of their moderately sized podcasts, and there are a number of ways to do this, some of which we’ll cover today... Access the private podcast feed here: https://subscribe.transistor.fm/shared_invite/tJpK0ueGUDRqo1Qsu8stq7PsYR4z7y4MnnUp Visit www.thepodfarm.com to check out more of what we do and check out our other resources. www.instagram.com/thepodfarm www.youtube.com/thepodfarm www.twitter.com/thepodfarm

Premium content, paid content, paywalled content, whatever you want to call it - bonus content that your audience pays for on top of your free content is a great way to start monetising your podcast, and with the advent of Apple and Spotify's subscription options, and third party companies like Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee, it's easier than ever to set up. But how do you know if it's time to start creating premium content? And how do you know if it's right for your audience? Visit www.thepodfarm.com to check out more of what we do and check out our other resources. www.instagram.com/thepodfarm www.youtube.com/thepodfarm www.twitter.com/thepodfarm

Airplanes, loud motorcycles, wind, birds, sirens and construction work - these are just some of the sounds that might pop up to ruin a recording taken outside. But by choosing the right type of microphone and positioning it correctly, using the right accessories, and paying attention to the right things, we can overcome most of these problems, and that’s what we’re going to talk about in this episode... Visit www.thepodfarm.com to check out more of what we do and check out our other resources. www.instagram.com/thepodfarm www.youtube.com/thepodfarm www.twitter.com/thepodfarm