Already practicing your radio voice in the shower?
Give me a few hours and I’ll have you ready to finally launch your podcast!
Have you asked these questions?
“Do I need a theme song? Where can I find one?”
“How many episodes should I record before launching?”
“What does a successful marketing plan look like?”
“What are sponsors looking for when they partner with podcasts?”
“How can I feel more comfortable as a host if I don’t like my speaking voice?”
“How do I find guests to be on my podcast?”
You’re not alone.
In January 2018, I advised my friend as she launched her podcast about motherhood. I loved every bit of the process and knew I wanted to start a podcast of my own. I pretty quickly decided on the concept as I couldn’t find content about invisible illness online that I resonated with...and podcasts are my favorite medium for gaining new information.
I had a passion to share my message about invisible illness and so I began launching my podcast step by step. As questions and issues came up, I figured it out. I never went through a course, listened to a podcast on how to podcast or asked many people about how to get started. I began recording episodes and navigating the technical side of things.
I learned how to find the right theme song (by asking a musician friend to create one for me), land guest experts (by tapping into my network), the best way to share my podcast on all platforms (Instagram is way better than Facebook!), and how to find sponsors and media opportunities.
I talked to colleagues with successful podcasts and even hired a publicist for a few months.
In 2 1/2 years of hosting the podcast, I launched 100 episodes including celebrity guests and incredible influencers, experts and stories. I have landed amazing media opportunities and have worked with numerous paid sponsors.
Made Visible has now been featured in:
It may sound too good to be true when you’re just starting out, but I can tell you from personal experience and leading others through the same process,
These results are possible - without breaking the bank or having a big online following.
Introducing: The Newbie’s Guide to Podcasting
Everything you need to know before you launch your podcast
What’s Inside the guide
Section 1: The Technical
In this section you’ll learn:
Where to record your podcast episodes
Which equipment is essential to have
Where to find a theme song
What tools, websites, and services you need to set up your podcast
The 411 on Podcasting Networks and how to know if it’s a good fit for you
Section 2: MANAGING THE PODCAST
In this section you’ll learn:
How many episodes to record before launching
What organizational systems to have in place to streamline data and processes
What to outsource and what to do yourself
How much money it will realistically take to manage your podcast
Where to get podcasting support
Section 3: BOOKING GUESTS
In this section you’ll learn:
How to find guests for your podcast
How to pitch guests (small and big name people)
How to handle scheduling and logistics
How to set expectations for your guest in advance
How important big-name guests are for growing your audience
How to stay organized with guest requests
Section 4: HOSTING THE PODCAST
In this section you’ll learn:
The ideal episode length
Best practices for episode release frequency
How to craft a compelling episode intro
What an episode outro should include (and if you need one)
How to feel comfortable as a host (even if you don’t like your speaking voice!)
What types of questions glean the best responses
Section 5: SPREADING THE WORD
In this section you’ll learn:
What a successful marketing plan looks like
How to promote each episode
Who can help you spread the word
If it’s worth it to be a guest on other podcasts
How important reviews and ratings really are on iTunes and how to get them
Section 6: LANDING SPONSORS
In this section you’ll learn:
How to approach sponsors
What sponsors are looking for when they partner with podcasts
How to determine whether a sponsor is right for your podcast
What to charge sponsors to advertise on your podcast
How to learn more about your audience and get stats to share with potential sponsors
What the difference is between a baked-in ad versus a dynamically inserted ad
you also get my exact templates
these are the exact templates I use for guests and sponsors outreach. I am also giving you my system for staying organized with tracking guests and giving them everything they need. These templates are essential to the success of my podcast - they make everything else possible.
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The Newbie’s Guide to Podcasting Works.
Here’s the proof.
“Harper’s Newbies Guide to Podcasting was a critical resource for me when I was starting my podcast. I read it through multiple times - first for an overall understanding, and then I came back to consult it over and over. When I’d think to myself “Hmm.. I wonder how we’re supposed to do ____,” I’d open up the guide and inevitably find an answer. Harper is thorough in her approach and has created a powerful resource. ”
“It’s like having a podcasting veteran in your back pocket with smart, easy-to-implement wisdom for all of the big and small questions that are bound to pop up as you’re getting things up and running. I’m so grateful for Harper’s generosity in sharing all of the best-practices that she’s picked up along her journey - it made my podcast creation a breeze, removed any feelings of overwhelm, and saved me *so* much time!”
“Harper’s guide does the heavy lifting for you, breaking down the complicated world of podcasting into digestible, manageable bites.”
“This guide is formatted where everything you’ll need to start a podcast step by step is provided in a fantastic way. There is so much information and it helps go from overwhelmingness to awesomeness. My favorite part about it, is having all these templates!”
“This guide has been extremely helpful for me while trying to start a podcast. The template forms are great for finding guests and are super well written.”
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