From Planning to Live!
This isn't just theory. We'll plan for success, and guide you through the ACTION, even if you don't have an idea yet!
This isn't just theory. We'll plan for success, and guide you through the ACTION, even if you don't have an idea yet!
We'll give you a simple shopping list for gear & software, and show you exactly how to use it. No more tech headaches!
Don't go it alone! Join our live sessions, for personal coaching. Let us answer your questions & get you making progress!
Colin is the founder of The Podcast Host and has been writing, podcasting & broadcasting, and teaching others how, for over 10 years.
Janet is a veteran podcaster, and with over one million downloads, the Janet Murray Show is currently number 1 in the Chartable marketing podcasts.
Welcome!
Text: How the Course Works
Text: Joining the Live Class
Text: Joining the Private Facebook Group
Week 1: Planning your Podcast & Choosing Equipment (Jan 21st)
PDF: Planning your Podcast
Text: Buying your Gear
Video: Session Replay (101:33)
PDF: Planning your Podcast & Choosing your Gear: Slides
Week 2: Planning & Scripting your Podcast Episodes (Jan 28th)
PDF: Planning & Scripting your Podcast Episodes: Slides
PDF: Week 2 Workbook
PDF: Example Script & Further Resources
Video: Session Replay (78:41)
Week 3: How to Record and Edit your Podcast (Feb 4th)
Text: Links for session 3
PDF: Slides
Video: Session Replay (91:47)
Video: Limiting & Levelling in Audacity (8:30)
Week 4: Implementation Week – Recording & editing your 1st episode
Video: How to Plan a Great Interview (12:49)
Video: How to Run a Great Interview (14:45)
Week 5: Publishing & Distribution
PDF: Slides
Text: Resources & Summary
Video: Session Replay (73:53)
Week 6: How to Promote & Monetise your Show
Video: Session Replay (99:52)
Text: Followup Resources
Week 7: Implementation – Set up your show, ready for Launch
Text: How to Get Ready for Launch
Text: Bonus Video Lesson: Content Repurposing
Week 8: Pre Launch Live Q&A
Video: Session Replay (52:10)
Text: Closing Notes
Join us for 5 interactive classes, 2 implementation weeks and one big catch-all Q&A, to answer every one of your questions.
Even better, get access to our private community for direct access to Colin and Janet, plus plenty of resources, how-to videos and 4 bonus courses to build your skills.
This is a live course with additional self-study resources to go deep on the how-to. No-one left behind. Get your questions answered, and launch your show in 2020!
The course starts during the week beginning 20th January 2020. Live classes will be generally held on Tuesdays at 1pm (GMT).
Yes, there are a couple of essential things you'll need to run your podcast:
Everything else you can get for free, including recording software, editing software and artwork, but here are a few things you might want to add to your shopping list:
We'll be teaching every lesson live, but you'll know everything you need to know by week 6 – or around the 40 day mark. After that it's 2 weeks of implementation and a big Q&A ‘troubleshooting' session in week 8. So, if you're ready to go during week 7 or 8, you're welcome to launch early!
Colin has helped to launch 100s of podcasts over the past 10 years, though, and in his experience, 4o to 60 days is an ideal length of time. Not so short that's it's super pressured, and not so long that you lose motivation. It's very, very hard to do a good job, from scratch, in less time.
Good question! In an ideal world, you'd do all 3. It's possible to create a blog, a podcast and a video all in one content creation activity.
But, in reality, it's good to concentrate on one, at first, and build out from there. Podcasting is a great started method for a few reasons:
Yes, Colin and Janet both work with a few different podcasting and media creation tools, so we'll be getting as many discounts for you as we can on things like Podcast Hosting, Editing software and more.
Yes, it's one of the best ways to stand out, as a small company, by putting your personality out there for all to see. It attracts attention, and builds trusting fans like no other medium.
Janet thinks so too – her show has been instrumental in helping her build a large and engaged online audience. This has allowed her to build a multi-six figures business selling online courses and coaching, including her popular Build Your Online Audience Programme. It also helps her sell out her live events and a physical product – the 2020 Social Media Diary & Planner.
Janet believes the intimacy of podcasting – the fact you're quite literally in someone's earbuds – helps you build a closer relationship with prospective clients/customers. Which is why it can be such an effective way to attract leads and sales for your business.
Every live lesson will be recorded so if you have to miss one, or more than one, you can always look back and watch them in your own time.
You'll still get all the resources that go with the lessons, and you can ask questions in the private Facebook community that goes along with this course.
There is a private Facebook group for people that have purchased the course, where you can ask questions, get feedback and assistance.
You will have access to the course for a year from your purchase date.
Yes, you can 😊
Our aim is to make this as simple and easy as possible, and it's entirely possible to make a podcast without taking on any really techie work at all. We'll show you how to edit, easily, and how to record in a simple way.
Each week, there's a 90 minute live session, and then you should plan for another 2 to 2.5 hours of work in your own time. You can allocate more if you like, but that's a safe minimum.
That means around 4 hours, per week, throughout the course. With that investment of one morning, or one afternoon, each week, for 8 weeks, we can make sure you get that show live, and out into the world, by March.
Please be advised that we don’t offer refunds, so please read the course description carefully and email us on [email protected] with any questions you have before buying so you can ensure you’re making the right decision.
Don't just take it from us, let our customers do the talking!
“My experience with ThePodCastHost made my podcast launch possible. I overcame a lot of my fears early on. I highly recommend The PodCast Host to anyone. I owe The PodCast Host a tremendous debt of gratitude.”
Arjay
The Digital Wealth Digest Podcast
“I only have great things to say about The Podcast Host. Not only in the quality of their production work, but also with their knowledge and insights around technology, equipment & advice in podcasting.”
Richard Brown
Director, The Property Voice
“Colin is the man when it comes to helping you launch a podcast or improving your podcasting skills. The online courses were invaluable and his advice along the way superb.”
Andrew Hart
Financial Advisor, The Voyantist
“As someone who literally had no idea how to go about starting a podcast I am so glad I found Colin! If I hadn’t signed up for the Producer Package then I know I would have become completely overwhelmed and would never have managed to bring my podcasting plans to fruition. I’m going to be honest and say that I worried about the monthly cost but I can safely say that it is indeed money well spent. The time I have saved trying to learn to do all of the things that Colin took off my hands has been spent creating good content and building my platform. Colin and the team have a great system going. Everything is streamlined and easy and [the team are] there as a mentor throughout. If you want to concentrate on creating great content for your show, hire the Podcast Host to worry about everything else!”
Julie Christie
Julie Christie Photography
Despite my 30 years of experience in programme-making, Colin and his team’s insight into what makes a podcast compelling is invaluable. I would strongly advise any first-time podcaster to bring The Podcast Host on board as your podcast coach, partner and safety net. Both he and Matthew were calm, reassuring and had endless patience whenever I stumbled and got me back up and running quickly, with even more knowledge as a bonus. I honestly wouldn’t make a podcast without them and I’d strongly suggest, neither should you!
Jackie Brambles
CEO, Broadstance Media
Colin and his team have been a massive help in setting up our series of podcasts. My colleagues and I went into the world of podcasting knowing nothing. However with Colin’s support, it turned a really legal podcast into something fresh and exciting. The Podcast Host was instrumental in assisting us, from a theme tune to giving us useful content to use in our podcasts. We have turned from Podcast Plebs into to Podcast Prim-donnas! We would recommend The Podcast Host to anyone.
Simon Allison
Partner & Specialist in Employment Law, Blackadders LLP