You Don't Need More Gear (Insider 209)


Discover affordable podcasting gear and essential tips for honing your skills in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ...

Episode Topics

  1. Importance of skill development over equipment acquisition for better podcasting.
  2. Inexpensive tool recommendations for podcasting, including alternatives to Canva and under $20 promotional tools.
  3. Use of a free tool for guest agreements to ensure quality and legal clarity.
  4. Insight on improving podcast performance by mastering raw, unedited recordings.
  5. The significance of creating a memorable podcast graphic.
  6. A tool that provides a mind map of your podcast audio to enhance listener engagement and SEO.
  7. Access to a vast database of journalists, publishers, and podcasts for increasing media coverage of your podcast.

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Episode Timestamps

  • 04:57 Focus on skills, not equipment, for podcasting
  • 06:32 Perform well live (without relying on editing)
  • 09:53 Improve your podcasting skills 
  • 15:38 The "Guest Agreement"
  • 17:29 Sponsorship deal?
  • 21:29 Connect with active podcasters and resources

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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:​

This is the audio companion to Issue 209 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.   ​

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