Avoid Rookie Podcast Mistakes


Hello Reader,

When I started my podcast back in 2018, I made just about every mistake you can make. Wrong gear, no plan, recording episodes that went nowhere. I figured it out eventually, but it cost me a lot of time and money I did not have to spend.

This Sunday, I’m getting on a panel with a few podcasters who have been through the same fire, and we’re putting all of it on the table.

What We Wish We Knew Sooner: Lessons From Experienced Podcasters Hosted by Strick and Kirk, with Chris Stone, James Hicks, and me.

We’re going to talk about:

  • The early mistakes that set us back (so you can skip them)
  • What actually grows a podcast, and what is a waste of energy
  • How to stay consistent when life gets loud
  • The gear worth buying, and the gear to leave on the shelf

This is real talk, not theory. If you’re building a show or thinking about starting one, this is worth an hour of your Sunday.

Live on YouTube this Sunday at [7 pm EDT/4pm PDT]: https://youtube.com/live/RbNWKt0e_Sw

Come hang out, bring your questions, and I’ll see you there.


Junaid

Junaid Ahmed

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