Make Your Own Podcast – Transcript
Luis Congdon:
Hi. Today, I’m going to teach you how to make your own podcast and not only that but also how to crush it with your podcast so your business and online success all increases.
Hey, this is Luis Congdon, creator of The Ultimate Launch Podcast Guide, Podcaster’s Secret Weapon and a host of two different podcasts so I know a lot about podcasting and I’m excited to teach you how to create a podcast.
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Make Your Own Podcast – A Laptop or Computer
Now, the first that thing you’re going need to make your own podcast is a laptop.
There’s a lot of debate about what you can use and shouldn’t use for recording your podcast. Some friends of mine use their phone. Some use handhelds.
But when it comes to me and my own personal preference and my number one recommendation is do it on a computer. It’s going to make things a lot simpler. You’re going to have a bigger screen and a lot more control over everything that you’re doing.
So one, have a computer. Don’t get too crazy with it. You don’t need to go out and buy some new laptop.
When I first started with my show, I had an old laptop. It was 7 or 8 years old, but it worked. It did the job. So you’re going to need a laptop. Make sure to have that.
Make Your Own Podcast – Recording Software
Now, recording software is the second thing you’re going to need to make your own podcast.
Again, you don’t have to get too crazy with it. People get all excited. They go out and buy all this expensive stuff, but you don’t need to do that.
Use recording software. If you have a MacBook, GarageBand will do it. If you don’t like GarageBand, check out Audacity. It works on PC, and it works on MacBook. It’s great, and I know a lot of people that make professional music that is using Audacity.
Have recording software like GarageBand or Audacity, and if you want, you can go out, and you can buy some other software, but these are the two that I recommend.
Make Your Own Podcast – Microphone
Third, you’re going to need a decent microphone.
Again, don’t get too crazy with it. You can use something like a headset that has a little mic in it, and that will work.
When I first started, that’s what I used. I know a lot of people are still using that, and it’ll work just fine.
And if you want to step it up, feel free to click in the description, and I have a few microphones that I’ve recommended for you like the ATR2100 or the Blue Yeti and there’s a variety of other microphones.
If you’re just getting started, use something simple. The ATR or the Blue Yeti is all under a $150. I highly recommend just use one of those.
Make Your Own Podcast – Podcast Hosting
Fourth, you’re going to need podcast hosting to make your own podcast.
You’re going to need somewhere to host your podcast. A lot of people don’t get when they go into iTunes or other places is they’re streaming the podcast from anywhere else.
What podcast hosting should I use?
It’s a big debate. There’s a lot of discussion around it.
I highly recommend you use PodBean. It’s my preferred resource for podcast hosting, and from there, you’ll be all set-up, and they’ll simplify everything for you.
Make Your Own Podcast – Website
The fifth one is something a lot of podcasters miss out. If you don’t have it, you’re missing out big time.
What is that number five thing?
It’s a website.
It seems like in this day and age everybody has a website but if you don’t have one, make sure that you have a website. Don’t podcast without it. That isn’t to say that you can’t record and do your recordings without a website but don’t release your podcast until you have a website.
So now, we’ve got into my five things you need to make your own podcast. They’re all under the description. I’ve created links for you.
But I want to dive in deeper with you on how to crush it with your podcast, how to make money and how to drive sales and drive people to your website.
I’ve been around for a while, and I’ve created a course. I’ve created everything for you, and I’ve created some stuff that’s pretty much free for you.
Make sure to click on the description and head on over where I’ve got some free guides, tools, and resources for you.
