#16 How to get the confidence to start your podcast this year

Hey Happy New Year to you!

In this episode of Podcasting in 3 Easy Steps I'm sharing how to get the confidence to start YOUR podcast this year.

We have helped lots of people to start their own podcasts and one of the things that stands in their way is confidence; in their voice, their opinions and thinking about what other people will think. If this is something you're struggling with BOOK NOW for our next course which starts 24th January- details below.

So 3 easy steps to getting the confidence you need to start your podcast:

1. Talk about stuff you know. The things you talk about all the time will feel 'comfortable' we tend to get discomfort and unconfident when we are unsure of what we are sharing or things we need to do loads of research about.

2. If not you now, who and when? We get one life, and if you need a kick up the ass, read some Brene Brown (link below to a brilliant video) Start sharing now, because if you aren't talking about it someone else will. Confidence is a grower. Surround yourself with positivity and supporters.

3 Start simple. Keep it easy, that way you'll want to and be able to keep creating. Too complex and you'll stop (and guess what you're confidence will dent)

If you want a supportive and encouraging way to start your podcast BOOK NOW for our next course 'Step by Step to Podcast Launch' it starts on 24th January. https://www.decibelpodcasts.com/store and here's an Early Bird Code to get £50 off (UNTIL 10TH JAN) SBSTPL_EARLY

Over six weeks, you’ll learn about the following:

Understanding your niche

Identifying your audience

Simple formats and scripts

Duration and frequency

Choosing a name

Equipment for all budgets

How to record at home

Presenting basics

Remote recording

Editing basics (and where to find affordable support)

Finding royalty-free music

Creating simple artwork

Hosting platforms and how to create one

Uploading your podcast

Getting your podcast on Apple, Spotify & Google

Marketing your show

The course will consist of one live workshop each Tuesday at 10 am on Zoom and a drop-in Q&A session on Fridays at 12 pm where we’ll take turns to answer your questions. All sessions will be recorded. You’ll also get access to recorded bite-sized audio and video recordings plus downloadable schedules for planning and marketing your show.

But the main thing you’ll get is access to is us! We have decades of experience in podcasting, radio and journalism. Suzi Dale (co-founder of Story Publishing, producer of Helen Perry's #Justbloodypostit podcast) and Julie-Anna Needham (founder of Decibel Podcasts, presenter of Dealcast: the M&A Podcast) are highly experienced (and award-winning!) podcast producers and journalists who met whilst working for Radio 1’s Newsbeat.

Resources

Brene Brown Brené Brown: Why Your Critics Aren't The Ones Who Count https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-JXOnFOXQk

Thanks for listening; find us @storypublishing or @decibelpodcasts

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