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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 11 MIN

80. 5 Questions to Ask Before You Start Your Podcast

from Podcast Cafe: Insights from Podcasters for Podcasters · host Hayleigh Hayhurst, Podcast Producer & Strategist

Before you invest in the mic, book the guests, or design the logo... pause. There are five questions worth asking that will save you time, energy, and help you create something you can actually sustain.In this solo episode, I'm walking you through the questions I wish someone had asked me before I launched my first podcast. These aren't meant to scare you away—they're meant to set you up for success.Whether you're planning an interview show, a solo podcast, or something educational, these questions will help you build a podcast that feels authentic, sustainable, and aligned with what you actually want to create. In This Episode:What authenticity really means when it comes to your podcast topicThe difference between starting energy and sustaining energyHow to know if your podcast topic requires serious research or prep timeWhen your podcast carries responsibility to your audience—and what that meansWhy "good enough" might be exactly what you need to finally startConnect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:Apply to work with us: https://hello.dubsado.com/public/form/view/6521a4cc8fdeed003a859a44Steal my Podcast Launch Checklist for free: ⁠https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/checklistWebsite: ⁠https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@EspressoPodcastProduction⁠My favorite podcast tool, Descript: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=KkInCQProduced by Espresso Podcast Production: ⁠https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com

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