Podcast Curious to Podcast Pro in Just Six Months [ROUNDUP]
The journey from podcast curious to podcast confident, step by step
Hey Besties!
We just wrapped the very first Podcast Bestie course: Podcast Curious to Podcast Pro in Just Six Months—your ultimate roadmap to podcasting success.
It’s been such a joy to guide y’all through the ins and outs of podcasting. Many of the posts are free, but you can get discounted access behind the paywall during the current sale. Here’s a recap of what we covered, broken down into eight parts:
🎙 Part 1: Foundations of Podcasting
Define your niche, audience, and mission, analyze the market, plan your content, budget smartly, and get organized from day one.
🎙 Part 2: Pre-Production & Planning
Master guest booking, interview prep, episode scripting, and structuring for compelling storytelling that keeps listeners hooked.
🎙 Part 3: Production Basics
Learn the essentials of recording, gear selection, and choosing the right audio/video strategy for your show.
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🎙 Part 4: Post-Production & Polishing
Elevate your podcast with professional editing techniques, dynamic sound design, and strategic use of music and effects to make your show shine.
🎙 Part 5: Launching Your Podcast
From legal must-knows to eye-catching cover art, publishing schedules, hosting platforms, and launch-day strategy—this is where your podcast takes flight.
🎙 Part 6: Sustainability
Create an ecosystem around your podcast and prevent burnout to keep your show thriving for the long haul.
🎙 Part 7: Monetization & Growth
Explore sponsorships, listener support, premium content, and other ways to turn your passion into profit—plus audience growth strategies that actually work.
🎙 Part 8: Going Pro
Turn your podcast into a career catalyst with fellowships, jobs, industry events, and pathways to expand your content into books, TV, and beyond.
And that’s a wrap on the debut Podcast Bestie course! 🎉
From defining a concept to exploring monetization, and from recording basics to big-picture career moves, this inaugural group truly went from podcast curious to podcast pros.
I’m so proud of everything we learned together, and just know that I’m cheering you on. Whether you’re just starting to dream about your podcast or you’re doing everything you can to up-level, know that you’ve got a roadmap to return to every step of the way.
I’m teaching some upcoming workshops you might be interested in:
How to Build a “Platform” for Writers Who Shudder at the Thought
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Podcasting for Writers: How to Start, Sustain & Grow Your Podcast
How to Make 2026 Your Best Writing Year Yet: Manifest Your Writing Goals
So… ROLL CALL! 🗣
What was your favorite lesson from this course? Comment below and let me know!