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Today's caller wants to launch a birding podcast. Aside from a bird feeder and good headphones, what does he need?
Notes from Chris
Episode 1568
A listener is taking the plunge and starting his own podcast! What are the top three things I wish I’d known when I began Side Hustle School? In our fifth season, I remain a big fan of this medium and I’m grateful for you being part of it."Hi Chris this is Matt from Cape May, New Jersey and I started listening to the show last year. I'd like to start a podcast on birdwatching. Over the past few weeks I've been absorbing lessons and learning how to record to my computer, but there's a lot of info to take in. What are the most important things—let's say the top three— to know when starting a podcast? I don't have advertisers but I'm not worried about that yet. My thought is, if I build the audience, the advertisers will come—but I know I need to actively build the audience! Looking forward to hearing your advice."Listen to today's episode to learn more...
SEE ALSO:
- EXTENDED CUT #11: Lessons in Podcasting: If you're thinking of starting a podcast, what do you need to know? This special episode includes tips on marketing, content, gear, and more.
- Q&A: How do you grow a podcast without spending money on ads?: If a podcast falls in the forest, will anyone hear it? This listener wants to know how to grow his new show—without handing over buckets of money to Google and Facebook.
- From Landscaper to Podcast Producer Earning $4k/Month: A Canadian landscaper lands on the side hustle trifecta: passion, skill, and opportunity. He eventually uses his new income to quit his job and travel to 10 countries.
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