So You Want to be a Podcaster episode 19

Not being prepared

Solution: allow time to prepare

Not being in agreement with the co-host

Solution: make an agreement upfront

Unrealistic expectations

Time

Solution: make a schedule

Amount of work

Solution: Record and edit 4-8 episodes before you publish your first

Audience size

Solution: would you enjoy speaking to the number of people that you get downloadsSolution: Be OK with the idea that it may take you years and hundreds of episodes to grow your podcast

Financial investment/cost

Solution: research upfront the cost

Not knowing your audience

Solution: need to learn who your audience is; you would ask your audience for feedback

Not knowing your purpose

Solution: Do you want your listeners to learn something? Be entertained? Work to answer the question, “What is your show about?” in 10 words or less.

Commitment

Solution: this is a decision one must make

Loss of passion

Solution: Know your purpose

Background noise

Solution: change the environmentSolution: put the dog out

Unexpected technical issues

Solution: learn the technology

Not getting the appropriate help

Solution: make sure that the person helping you knows what they are talking about