Podcasting grabbed the spotlight as a favorite for creators and businesses, with listeners soaring past 464 million in the past ten years. Video podcasts popped up more recently, adding new flavors to the mix, but the classic audio show still shines as a top way to grow an audience. Many dreamers want to jump in, but figuring out how to kick off a podcast often trips them up. Dive deeper, and discover the simple secrets to launch your show and step into the spotlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which is exactly why Dave Campbell started The How To Podcast Series<\/em>, an invaluable resource for aspiring podcasters everywhere. In this post, we\u2019ll cover Dave\u2019s background, his tips for starting a podcast, and why Storyblocks is an essential tool for producing his eight podcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When Dave Campbell started his podcasting journey just four years ago, he had to learn the ins and outs of podcasting quickly. As his podcasts grew, people began asking him for advice on starting their own, and Dave saw an opportunity to share what he had learned. With that, The How To Podcast Series<\/em><\/a> was born. Helping others and demystifying the process of creating a podcast has been extremely rewarding for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since starting up his first podcast while working a full-time job, Dave\u2019s podcasting network has flourished. He now hosts eight podcasts with over 2,000 episodes collectively. On top of that, he runs TrueMedia Solutions, a company that\u2019s dedicated to helping aspiring podcasters succeed. Combined with The How To Podcast Series<\/em>, Dave is providing a wealth of knowledge, resources, and support for those who are just starting their podcasting careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As he puts it, \u201cAs I learn, as I grow, I just share that with others. Helping other podcasters get started is super rewarding, because there\u2019s a lot of people who don\u2019t know how to do this, or don\u2019t have the tools or expertise.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n For anyone wanting to start a podcast but not knowing where to start, Dave recommends first figuring out your \u201cwhy\u201d. Being clear on why you want to start a podcast in the first place will, as Dave puts it, \u201cHelp you identify who your audience is, give you direction with your content, and help you determine if your podcast is headed in a positive direction.\u201d Everything else, he says, you can find online. But knowing why you\u2019re creating your podcast will help center your vision and keep the momentum going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While creating a podcast can seem intimidating, Dave\u2019s first piece of advice is to simply get started<\/a>: \u201cThere\u2019s a space for everyone. So don\u2019t feel like you\u2019re too late. Don\u2019t feel like you don\u2019t have the skills or talent. You have a story, you have a voice, and people want to connect with you. So the audience is already waiting. It\u2019s just a matter of you starting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dave makes it clear that while podcasting can be challenging, it\u2019s also incredibly rewarding. As he touched on in the previous quote, not having technical skills shouldn\u2019t stop you from launching a podcast. Having your own voice is more important than the hard skills, in his opinion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n He also emphasizes the importance of being consistent, especially when you first launch. Post episodes on a regular, predictable schedule. You should also regularly engage with your audience<\/a> to build up trust and form a genuine connection. Dave uses a tool where his listeners can leave him voice messages, and then he\u2019ll bring those messages into his episodes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPeople get their voice on my show, which makes it highly shareable, especially for someone who doesn\u2019t understand podcasting. They\u2019re just a listener and they\u2019re like, wait a minute, I\u2019m on Dave\u2019s show and I heard my message. I\u2019m going to tell everyone that I\u2019m on a podcast. It\u2019s just a great moment for them. I find that\u2019s a great thing to build community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a bonus, those listeners may turn into future guests for your podcast. \u201cI\u2019ve met some of the most amazing people,\u201d Dave explains. \u201cAs a podcaster, I\u2019ve had people on my show that I should never have time in their calendar, ever. I\u2019m sometimes shocked that they say yes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the top questions that people have when they\u2019re starting out is how much does it cost to start a podcast? The real answer is that you can spend as little or as much as you want. Dave insists that podcasting can absolutely be done for free, and has a large list of free resources<\/a> for aspiring podcasters on his website.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those who are new to podcasting, one of Dave’s top tips for starting a podcast is spending less: \u201cI always caution new podcasters not to overspend when initially setting up their podcast. Get started, experiment, practice, learn and then decide what tools to add to your podcasting toolbox as you continue podcasting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most of the time, creators who start a podcast are doing it all themselves or wearing multiple hats. And if you\u2019re doing it on top of a full-time job like Dave is, your time becomes extremely valuable. So finding tools that help you work faster, get organized<\/a>, or save time is essential. For Dave, Storyblocks is one of those essential tools: \u201cEvery time I do a search, I get exactly what I\u2019m looking for. That saves me time, which is huge for me.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Storyblocks has helped him so much in his podcast creation journey that he dedicated an episode<\/a> of The How To Podcast Series<\/em> to discussing how he uses Storyblocks within his podcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAbout The How To Podcast Series<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What do you need to start a podcast?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tips for starting a podcast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Just start<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Authenticity > Technical skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Build consistency and community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t overspend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Invest in time-saving tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n