10 Things I Would Do if I was Starting a Podcast in 2025!

Starting a podcast in 2025 is really pretty simple. Podcasting changed my life for the better in so many ways. If you want to start a podcast, here are the 10 things that will help you make it happen in 2025! I’ve been in the podcasting world for almost 4 years and I’ve been helping a lot of women start their own podcasts in the past year. Here’s what I would do if I was starting a podcast in 2025: Do video from the beginning Use Descript Figure out your niche Have a workflow Do seasons Buy a dynamic microphone Have a month’s worth of content before launching Create a trailer Find a couple of podcast coaches to follow on social media Don’t have download goals have number of episode goals Topics discussed in this episode include: Podcast microphones Video podcasting Podcast editing Avoiding podcast burnout Podcast trailers Podcast niche Takeaways from this episode: Doing a video podcast isn’t as daunting as you think it is. Having a seasonal show will help you avoid burnout by giving you built in breaks. Only have one or two podcast coaches that you take advice from. If you have more than that you will get overwhelmed. Links: Descript (affiliate link): https://get.descript.com/yjkxjv7z0u54 The microphone I use (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3CfnInV Friendly Podcast Guide on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendlypodcastguide/ Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:49) 1- Video podcasting (02:07) 2- Use Descript for editing (03:21) 3- Sticking to your niche (04:41) 4- Podcast workflow (06:26) 5- Pros and cons of seasonal podcasts (07:36) 6- Buy a microphone (08:42) 7- Episodes before launch (09:46) 8- Podcast Trailer (11:11) 9- Podcast coaches (12:08) *Bonus tip* Download numbers goal (12:58) Podcast Jumpstart Sessions (13:57) Episode recap (15:40) Next week’s episode how to start a successful podcast, podcast, podcast tips, starting a podcast tips, tips on starting a podcast, advice for starting a podcast, podcast download numbers, podcast seo, podcast marketing strategy

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Hi, I'm Andi Smiley, the Friendly Podcast Guide! I’ve been in the podcasting world for 5 years. I help moms start, launch and grow a podcast that is fun and fulfilling. Whether you’re just starting or a few years in, I share tips, stories from my own journey and insights from podcasters I admire. My goal is to help you create and grow a podcast that is everything you want it to be, while still being sustainable. No burn out here!