6 Reasons to Start a Podcast

Starting your own podcast can be an intimidating task. However, there are several benefits that will make your podcast journey worthwhile. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re on the fence about starting your own podcast or just want to know the benefits of podcasting. So here are six reasons to start a podcast.

Podcasting Can Be Fun:

Plain and simple, it’s fun to podcast! You can talk about topics that interest you and things that you enjoy. Since it’s your podcast, there are no rules except your own of what you can or can’t talk about. It’s okay to start a podcast for this one reason alone. A podcast can be a weekly conversation with your best friends or it can be putting together something you think other people will listen to. Whatever the reason for your podcast, it can certainly be a pleasant experience. 

This is the first reason on our list because it is the most important. Podcasting is being done by hundreds of thousands of people around the world today and they keep producing awesome podcasts all while having a great time doing it.  Out of all the reasons to podcast, this is the best!

Opportunity to Meet New People:

Another reason to podcast  is having your own podcast creates opportunities to sit down and talk to people you find interesting and might not have otherwise had the chance to meet. Not only from hosting them on your podcast, people who have their own might want you on theirs. You can learn from meeting new people and you can wind up making some friends along the way. 

You Can Make Money With Your Podcast:

As you are probably aware, there are ways to make money once you have an audience. Sites such as AdvertiseCast can give you the going rate for podcast advertisers. Thanks to websites such as Patreon, you can also make money from people donating to help you to continue creating content that they like hearing. If you are an entrepreneur, then this is also a great way to tell people about your own products or services. Out of all the reasons to podcast, this is the hardest reason to actually accomplish, but the top podcasters can make a living off their podcast.

Establish Yourself as an Expert in Your Industry:

If you already have a lot of knowledge in a particular topic, others might be able to benefit from hearing about it. Having a podcast adds another avenue for people to find out who you are and what you’re about. By having a podcast it makes it much more personal, they hear your voice rather than reading your words. Listeners can hear your tone and emotion which can make it easier to connect with your audience.

Podcasts are very accessible these days. There are tons of apps and places you can go to listen to one. This is a huge opportunity for you to not only be seen as an expert locally, but to a global audience. Smart speakers are on the rise and so is the amount of people looking and listening to podcasts. Whether you have a niche or a general podcast, it’s never been easier to get discovered by potential customers or listeners.

Maintaining a Podcast Doesn’t Need to be Stressful:

It can look overwhelming, between getting the right gear, learning the technical side, posting your podcast online or managing a social media account, etc. However, you don’t need to be a tech guru to have your own podcast. There are a number of studios now that can help you get going, such as our own. Since it’s your show, you can decide whether to have guests or not on your podcast. You can choose when and where to record. You can do the podcast on your own terms and keep it stress free!

You Will Develop New Skills by Podcasting:

There will be no regrets when starting a podcast even if you decide never to post or share your content with a single person, or you don’t attract a single listener. You will learn to get comfortable talking, which is a skill that will come in handy in nearly every part of your life. You will get over your fear of talking into a microphone, and lose your camera-shyness (if you record video). Watch as you get progressively better from episode 1 to episode 100. 

There are a ton of secondary skills that you will learn too. If you have guests, you will learn to network like a champ. Learn how to edit media, social media management, and might be able to pick up other computer skills along the way. 

If your podcast features a co-host or guests, you may get some opinions that are contrary to your own. This range of opinions can help you see things from other perspectives and expand your mind.

Key Takeaways

As you can see there are many reasons why you should start a podcast. Podcasting should be an enjoyable experience. It can enhance your career or give you opportunities you may have never seen without a podcast. It can also help you on a personal growth side. So what are you waiting for? Start your podcast! If you are in Toronto and looking for assistance getting started, feel free to contact us.