Today we will present some information about how to record a podcast episode for the Auto Shop Podcast. If you have listened to the show you may have questions about doing a podcast recording.The goal of this show is to give you information about how podcasting can help your auto repair business. And since we recommend using podcasting to grow your business we need to talk about how to take part in recording an episode. With that in mind we’ll present introductory information about the two systems we use for the Auto Shop Podcast. The technical process of recording a podcast conversation is not complex with today’s technology. The stay at home order that we've been dealing with has caused many employees and businesses to use of online meetings. The software we use to record our episodes is the same as the online meeting software. If you haven’t taken part in an online meeting you will find this introduction of how to record a podcast helpful.If you have participated in recording a podcast episode or used an online meeting, that’s great. The following information has some tips you may find helpful.How to use Zoom and SquadCast to record a podcast episodeI work with auto shop owners who prefer using a phone to communicate so the primary method of recording with Zoom will be by work phone. Few shop owners have microphones and headphones for use on their shop computer.With the recent changes due to COVID-19, and the increase of online meetings, they are more common than they were a few months ago. Online meetings use a microphone and headphones and that is the only option with SquadCast. It doesn't use conventional phones lines.Zoom services have a lot of flexibility in how you can record episodes. With the Auto Shop Podcast Zoom has been the primary recording software we’ve used. With it we can: ·      Record audio with a work phone·      Record on mobile phone by dialing a phone number (poor sound quality)·      Record on mobile phone with app·      Record on desk top computers with a microphone and headphonesSquadCast is a system that is built for podcasting. It gives better control and sound quality than Zoom. Here are some features of SquadCast:·      Uses desktop computers with microphone and headphones·      Each audio recording file is saved on local computer and is then pushed to the SquadCast server·      SquadCast works on an Android mobile phoneBoth of these recording systems have their own specific benefits. This episode is recorded in the middle of May 2020. Zoom just came out with an update to their system. Both Zoom and SquadCast are adding new features. I will be using the new version of Zoom to determine if the sound quality is better than the previous version.As a company we offer done-for-you podcast creation for auto repair shops. We set up a show and provide co-hosted podcasting with shop owners to assist them in developing their show. We assist with coaching and content creation. In the future if Zoom sound quality doesn't improve we will use SquadCast for more of our podcast recordings. We want to have the best audio quality possible.Now lets go a little deeper into getting ready to do a podcast recording. We’ll answer some questions and give you some details about using the systems. An important aspect of being a good interviewee is to be relaxed and prepared to share your expertise with the audience.How to prepare for a podcast recording

We won’t cover all details here. There will be a check sheet emailed to you once the call is scheduled. Here are some basic steps to get started. Set up your computer if recording via a desktop computer with a microphone·      Restart your computer around 20...