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Respect the Space – Create and Be Great!
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Before Your Session
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Arrive 20 minutes early for mic check and prep.
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External hard drive required (minimum 250MB).
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Provide your brand logo for programming.
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Create a show structure in advance (coordinate with the engineer).
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During Recording
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The studio seats and records up to 4 individuals only.
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No food or drink allowed — bottled water only.
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No additional personnel allowed in the studio.
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Do not move set furniture; modifications are made by the engineer.
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Follow all instructions from the studio engineer.
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Do not remove any equipment from the set.
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Manage your show’s time length carefully.
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Post-Production
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Editing is available as a separate add-on (arranged directly with the engineer).
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Files will be stored for 7 business days only – bring your own hard drive!
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50% of your rate will be charged for an additional 30 minutes over your booked session. (Manage your time!)​



Podcasting Basics
Starting A Podcast Checklist!
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Determine your niche.
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Identify your ideal listener.
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Play to an audience.
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Show structure.
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Be authentic.
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Name your podcast and secure your social media handles.
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Determine your launch date.
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Decide which format and publishing schedule you’d like to follow.
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Select a podcast hosting service.
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Create podcast artwork.
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Get your podcasting equipment or rental space.
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Create your podcast trailer.
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Submit your podcast to online podcast directories.
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Prepare your first three episodes. (The goal is to complete 12)
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Write the show notes for your launch episodes.
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Secure your podcast social media handles.
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Upload and schedule your launch episodes.
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Market your podcast and celebrate your launch.
Mistakes Podcasters Make!
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Being a Generalist.
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Not Understanding Who Your Listeners Are.
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What Are Their Demographics?
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How do they consume your content?​
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What episode topics really speak to them?
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Understanding the Amount of Energy that Goes into a Successful Podcast
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Time Audit -Write out all the main priorities and tasks for your show​.
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Not Having a Marketing Plan
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How are you going to get people to listen to your podcast?​
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Where do most of your listeners hang out online?
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What social platforms are most effective?
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Recording on Only 1 Track
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Record multiple tracks. This allows you to edit out sounds, coughs etc.​
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Worrying about Sound Quality Over Content.
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​Just Create Content!​
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Waiting to Build Your Community:
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Building a community around your podcast is how your show will thrive.​
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Emails can help you build your audience
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Stay up to date with your latest releases
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Get reminded about past episodes
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Get notified about your exclusive podcast content.​
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Music Copyrighting:
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Royalty-free music sites or Customized Music.
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Not Researching the Best Hosting Platform for Your Podcast.
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Your podcast needs a home. Understand your podcasting objectives.
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