10 Things You Need To Know About Starting A Podcast

Starting a podcast sounded like a dream. But three months in, I’ve learned the raw truth: it's a full-time job, it’s humbling, and it’s not for the faint of heart. In this solo episode, I break down the 10 most important lessons I’ve learned so far—from getting hate online to learning how to handle burnout, bad audio, inconsistent platform performance, and the pressure to grow without a return. If you’ve ever thought about launching a podcast (or any creative venture), this episode is for you. Whether you're just starting out or already in the game, these lessons are real, unfiltered, and straight from my experience. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 The Reality of Podcasting Workload 06:45 Balancing Podcasting with Life 08:19 The Financial Aspect of Podcasting 11:01 Platform Performance Insights 12:18 The Power of Viral Content 13:19 Social Media Conversion Rates 14:34 Instagram vs. TikTok Performance 16:06 Podcast Platform Rankings 18:25 Challenges with TikTok Scheduling 20:01 Initial Spike and Momentum 21:15 Capitalizing on Momentum 22:59 Overcoming Fear of Posting 24:34 Understanding Non-Linear Growth 27:31 Reflecting on the Journey 27:57 Call to Action: Support the Show 28:26 Gratitude and Future Plans   Follow Arrad (podcast host)    LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: SPOTIFY APPLE MUSIC YOUTUBE   CONNECT WITH US: ✩ Ourselves (production team):  ✩ Instagram ✩ Twitter ✩ TikTok ✩ Facebook