How I launched this podcast on my own (and 5 things I wish I'd known before I started)

from Imperfect Action · host Steph Taylor

With millions of podcasts out there in the world, the idea of starting your own can be confusing and overwhelming. In today's episode, I'm sharing how I launched this podcast on my own and the 5 things I really wish I'd known before I'd started.- Where my podcasting journey began and how I got to where I am today.- The truth about "um's" and "ah's" and the editing process.- Why understanding that your podcast *will* evolve will minimise the need to "get it right" before you start.- The importance of growing your listenership intentionally.- Why getting crystal clear on your ideal listener will make it so much easier to come up with episode content.SHOW LINKS:- DM me “PODCASTING” on Instagram (@stephtaylor.co) for my free podcasting masterclass: Your first 1,000 listeners: How to launch your podcast without overwhelm (even if your audience is non-existent, you have nightmares about anything remotely "techy" and you're terrified nobody will listen) or visit https://stephtaylor.co/free-podcasting-masterclass- Get my Daily Biz Booster emails: https://stephtaylor.co/DBB- 5 Simple Tweaks to Boost Your Launch Profits: https://stephtaylor.co/tweaks- Want me to spend a day working on your next launch? Book a VIP intensive: https://stephtaylor.co/vip- Get The A-Z Podcast Launch Plan: https://stephtaylor.co/plp-ig- Get a 30-day free trial of Kajabi: https://stephtaylor.co/kajabiLet's be Instagram friends: https://instagram.com/stephtay...

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