How to Start Your Podcast with Minimal Tools and Maximum Impact

Sometimes we overcomplicate things when it comes to podcasting. If you just want to get in and test it out or start slow, you don’t need fancy gear to get you going.I don’t often discuss anything related to launching podcasts, but I’m digging into it a bit today because the lack of knowledge or plethora of choices about which equipment to use can cause you to go into freeze mode when you want to podcast. So let’s get you into action and prevent you from over-investing in what you need in the process.In this episode of The More Profitable Podcast, you’ll learn about the gear and software tools you can use to launch a podcast on two levels. Whether you just want to experiment or go full throttle, I’ll cover the recommended tools you need to get started at a minimum, and then expand into starter tools for a more professional product.4:36 - The minimum investment I used to launch this podcast for less than $1009:11 - What we unnecessarily make complicated about creating and running a podcast13:36 - Tools I recommend you start with to meet the minimum requirements for podcasting18:01 - What I recommend if you want to start using Zoom to record guest episodes21:51 - Tools to use if you know you want a more professional podcast from the start26:56 - Why your problem might be strategy-related, not gear-relatedMentioned in How to Start Your Podcast with Minimal Tools and Maximum ImpactFor editing: GarageBand | Audacity | Riverside FM | Zencastr | DescriptMicrophones: Samson Q2U | Audio-Technica ATR 2100x | Shure MV7XBoom arm: Shure MV7X with Boom Arm | Boom Hosting: Spotify for Podcasters | Buzzsprout | LibsynPodcast Strategy IntensiveThe Podcast NewsroomNavigating Imperfection With the 20 Shitty Episode ExperimentHow Nicole Otchy Uses Her Podcast as a Sales AssetOne Trick to Prevent Podfade and Burnout Before It’s Too LateRate and Review The More Profitable PodcastSend Stacey a TextSupport the show