Start or Stop a Podcast with Important Announcement

Summary In this episode, Matt Voeltner discusses the process of starting a podcast. He shares his own experience and provides valuable insights and tips for aspiring podcasters. He emphasizes the importance of having a sustainable idea, planning out episodes, and committing to a regular schedule. Matt also discusses the equipment and software needed for podcasting and highlights the significance of editing and improving audio quality. He advises on launching and promoting a podcast, as well as managing Patreon memberships. Finally, Matt expresses his gratitude to his supporters and announces a pause in the podcast with the possibility of a future return. Takeaways Starting a podcast requires a sustainable idea and a commitment to a regular schedule. Investing in good equipment and software can improve the audio quality of the podcast. Recording several episodes upfront allows for a margin and flexibility in scheduling. Researching and learning from other podcasts in the same niche can provide valuable insights. Planning a launch and promoting the podcast on social media can generate interest and attract listeners. Managing Patreon memberships requires careful consideration of pricing models and delivering value to supporters. Taking breaks and evaluating the podcast's direction can lead to improvements and future success. Sponsor of today's episode: This episode is sponsored by SurfPrep Sanding. Thanks to SurfPrep for sponsoring this episode and providing a discount code for the listeners! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.surfprepsanding.com?aff=51⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and enter the code "MAKERLOUNGE" for 10% off their website! I've been using SurfPrep for a couple of years now and can speak very highly of the product and company. Join us on Discord* at ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/EB9QduHr⁠ Follow Us: Maker Lounge on ⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/makerloungepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Matt (Host) with Voeltner ⁠Woodworking: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.linktree.com/voeltnerwoodworking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Maker Lounge Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.makerloungepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and the Growing Popularity of Podcasts 03:27 Considerations Before Starting a Podcast 08:17 Choosing a Podcast Format and Topic 12:08 Planning and Scheduling Episodes 16:28 Recording and Editing Episodes 25:13 Using AI in Podcast Editing 29:24 Publishing and Launching the Podcast 37:08 Taking a Break and Evaluating the Podcast 38:48 Podcast Announcement 46:54 Thanking Supporters and Announcing Pause #podcast #makerpodcast #makersgonnamake