The 5 Questions You Should Ask Before Starting a Podcast (and maybe a sixth)

Podcasts are like Lay's potato chips (you can't have just one). Once you start one, Getting the itch to start a second is something people are thinking about. With this in mind, we look at questions you should ask before starting your first, second, third... podcast. Ready To Start Your Podcast? You may think nobody would listen to you, but I'm here to tell you they will. I have proven strategies to help you identify exactly what your audience wants. You will sound professional, and won't have to spend a million dollars to sound great. Learn through our online tutorials, live group coaching and a private Facebook Group filled with brilliant podcasters. Join worry-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee. See   Podcasters Pondering a Second Show Kim Newlove of the is considering doing a local show about Perrysburg Ohio. Dr. Brad Miller of the show has launched Podcast. Mark Vinet of is mixing in his (for me I would put these in their own show, and promote them in his first show). Matt Rafferty of is thinking of doing a local show that interviews local businesses. Dave Jackson (me) is bringing back a show with a new format at 5 Questions You Should Answer When Starting Your Podcast Why are you starting a podcast? Is this a passion project or a business? Who is your audience What do they want to hear? (Why will they listen to your podcast?) How will you gauge your success? (Bonus) What will you stop doing to find the time to do this show? My Black Friday Purchases I like the output of for cleaning up bad audio that has lots of reverb.  I also purchased (aff) to make my pop-ups on my site, and to show social proof on my site. (coupon BF2022-30 ) QUESTION OF THE MONTH This month the question is the one I do every December. What is your favorite podcast in 2022 and WHY? You can only choose ONE (I know it's hard). If you can get their website URL that would be VERY helpful. Also be sure to mention your show, its website, and a little bit about it. Leave Your Answer at  Deadline is 12/30/22 Where I Will Be? I look forward to seeing you all, please come up and say hi. To see my full itinerary, go to Put Dave In Your Pocket! If you are a podcaster (or future podcaster) who would like to retain Dave's services without joining the School of Podcasting, I'm not using a new system to allow us to do this with zero scheduling conflicts. Check out   Mentioned In This Episode This episode originates at