Can launch for $0 or a few hundred for quality audio.
10 steps across 1 sections
1. Steps Guide
- Define concept and audience
- Choose format — Solo, co-hosted, interview
- Plan 15-25 episodes — Proves sustainability
- Equipment — USB mic ($50-200), headphones, pop filter
- Recording space — Quiet, soft surfaces
- Software — Audacity (free), GarageBand
- Record trailer
- Record 3 episodes — Multiple at launch
- Edit — Remove mistakes, music, normalize
- Hosting — Spotify Creators (free), Buzzsprout
Common Mistakes
- Overthinking equipment
- Not enough planned episodes
- Poor audio (echo)
- One episode launch
- Not submitting to directories
Pro Tips
- Closet for sound absorption
- Pre-recording checklist
- Consistent schedule
- Repurpose for social clips
- Interview guests for audience