34. A Step-by-Step Guide to Start and Grow Your Podcast

IMPORTANT: WHEN I SAID $1,000 Per Episode its Per AD not Per Downloads so that NUMBER you need to TIMES it BY 4-5 or how many ads your getting on your podcast.

Are you ready to voice your passion to the world? Michael J. MacDonald is here to push you from podcast dreamer to podcast creator. With a step-by-step approach, this episode is your blueprint to launching a successful podcast. Discover insider tips on content creation, marketing, and monetization from a top-ranking podcaster. Take the leap, gain the know-how, and start your podcasting journey with confidence today!

In this episode, we'll dive into:

– The essential first steps to define your podcast's topic, understand your audience, and plan your recording schedule.

– How to create a compelling title, thumbnail, bio, and distribute your podcast across various platforms with ease.

– Effective marketing strategies for your podcast, featuring cross-promotion and leveraging social media for maximum growth.

– Monetization tactics to elevate your podcast's earnings, from initial CPM rates to commanding big dollars at scale.

– Content and growth strategies, including repurposing content, to drive your podcast towards that coveted 1 million download mark.

Follow the journey beyond this episode:

🌐 Website: www.michaeljmacdonald.com

📸 Instagram: @michaeljmacdonald

#Podcasting #ContentCreation #PodcastMarketing #Monetization #PodcastGrowth #StartAPodcast #PodcastTips #MichaelJMacDonaldShow

00:00 Podcast based on my entire life, posted daily.

05:08 Plan show format, including hosts and hook.

07:59 Outline episode content, share personal podcast journey.

10:46 Steps to launch a podcast successfully: registration, branding, distribution.

16:00 Promote podcast through social media and website.

20:03 Raise CPM to $25-30 at 10K downloads.

23:51 Create daily content for 10,000 monthly listeners.

26:23 Grow podcast downloads to demand higher ad rates.

28:45 Advise to create website with video and links.

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