Why It Took Me Forever to Launch My Podcast
One of my favorite things to help people launch their podcasts. Starting a podcast is like a dream for some people. They think about it for a year, maybe more and when they come to us, they just need that extra push.
So it’s incredibly ironic that it’s taken me over six months to launch the Wild Home Podcast. I’ve had two podcasts and both seemed to flow pretty easily, but this one was a challenge for me. At every turn, I hit a roadblock and these challenges kept me from actually doing the thing.
What’s even more ironic is that all of these roadblocks are things that I talk about ALL. THE. DANG. TIME. and how to overcome them. So when I started really thinking about what was keeping me from starting the podcast, I started to realize that I had become my own client.
So in this episode, I’m breaking down the roadblocks I hit and that a lot of my clients hit and how to deal with them. Here they are:
Doubts about my voice. There is nothing worse than listening to your own voice and if you aren’t confident about it, you can start to doubt that you even sound good. Here’s the thing though. If you aren’t recording, you can not get better. So sit down and practice recording. Build your confidence by sitting down in front of the microphone and working on using your voice.
You become unsure about the structure of the podcast. So you got it all figured out and sat down and recorded some episodes, but now, you aren’t sure of how it’s all coming together. Here’s the thing. Nothing is set in stone. You can change the way the podcast sounds and flows at any time, but you have to start somewhere. So get started.
There is no time to record. This was probably my biggest excuse ever. I mean I have a lot on my plate, but you can always make time for things that are important. So you just have to sit down and record. Batch episodes and don’t worry about how long they are. If 10 minutes gets your point across, go with that! Take the pressure off and just get the episodes recorded.
When you hit a roadblock, it’s ok to take a break. Roadblock after roadblock, I felt like the universe was trying to tell me something. So I stepped back so I could get a clear view of what I was doing with the podcast and why I was doing it. After some time, I was able to sit down and work through it. Things became clearer and the podcast started coming together. So don’t be afraid to take a break when you need to.
But here’s the thing. Get the ball rolling. Start somewhere. Record an intro, create a schedule, whatever it takes. Taking baby steps will get the ball rolling and create momentum. You will become more confident as you go and your podcast will take shape and happen. You have to start somewhere.
I hope my experience with roadblocks helps you overcome your own challenges and excuses as you begin to plan your podcast. I know it seems like a daunting task now, but if I can make it happen, so can you!
And, if you need extra help, be sure to check out launch guide services.
Till next time!
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