How to Start a Podcast

The Key to Making Your Podcast Stand Out // Eric Nuzum

In this special bonus episode, Travis sits down with one of the godfathers of podcasting - Eric Nuzum. Eric created and developed podcasts such as TED Radio Hour, Invisibilia, Fresh Air with Terry Gross, and many others and he shares that wisdom and expertise in his new book Make Noise: A Creator's Guide To Podcasting And Great Audio Storytelling. [https://www.amazon.com/Make-Noise-Creators-Podcasting-Storytelling/dp/1523504552/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=make+noise&qid=1579813278&sr=8-2]

Podcast promotion: launching and growing your show

In Episode 10 of How to Start a Podcast, you'll learn how to launch a new podcast and our top 5 marketing strategies to gain momentum early. Next Steps: * How to set up an Instagram account for your podcast [https://youtu.be/600qFHQzvC0] (Video)  * Top 6 Ways to Promote a New Podcast [https://youtu.be/qWqAnWQFfyA] (Video) * Grow Your Podcast By Advertising in Podcast Apps [https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/advertising-in-podcast-apps] (Blog)

Podcast directories: Apple, Spotify, and Google Podcasts

In Episode 09 of How to Start a Podcast, you'll learn how to submit your new podcast to all the top listening apps and directories. Next Steps: * Submit your Show to Apple Podcasts [https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/submit-apple-podcasts] (Blog)  * Submit your Show to Spotify [https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/submit-podcast-spotify] (Blog) * Submit your show to Google Podcasts [https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/submit-google-podcasts] (Blog) * Submit your show to the Podcast Index [https://podcastindex.org/add] (Submission Form)

Podcast hosting: setting up your show on Buzzsprout

In Episode 08 of How to Start a Podcast, you'll learn how to set up your podcast and upload your first episode using Buzzsprout. Next Steps: * Next Level Tools to Power Up Your Podcast [Buzzsprout Overview] [https://youtu.be/2VDNxqFBq7I] https://youtu.be/9KwvE4nrGX4(Video * Make Your Podcast Sound Professional with Mixing and Mastering [https://youtu.be/oGG8fVljQdg] (Video) * Buzzsprout's Help Section [https://www.buzzsprout.com/help] Other Things We Mentioned: * Transcriptions [https://www.buzzsprout.com/help/60-transcripts] * Podcast Websites [https://www.buzzsprout.com/help/10-site-theme] * Magic Mastering [https://www.buzzsprout.com/help/67-magic-mastering] * Visual Soundbites [https://www.buzzsprout.com/help/57-setup-visual-soundbite]

Podcast artwork: how to create your artwork

In Episode 07 of How to Start a Podcast, you'll learn how to create stunning podcast artwork that stands out in Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Next Steps: * How to Design Stunning Podcast Cover Art [https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/10-tips-create-awesome-podcast-artwork](Blog) * How to Design Podcast Cover Art [https://youtu.be/9KwvE4nrGX4] (Video) * Pro Graphic Designer REACTS to Podcast Artwork!! [https://youtu.be/BnOOphe7k3k] (Video) Artwork Design Tools: * Pexels (Royalty-Free Images) * TinyPNG * Canva * 99designs