So You Want to Start a Podcast? Here’s What I’ve Learned One Year In [Episode 53]
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After one full year of podcasting, Stacy’s reflecting on what worked, what she’d change, and how she started without burning out. From the simplest tech setup to mindset shifts that helped her stay consistent, this episode is for the business owner who’s tempted to start… but overwhelmed by the how.
If you’ve been sitting on an idea and waiting for the “right time,” this is your sign to hit record.
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 – Why this episode now: Stacy shares the listener question that sparked this conversation and the honest truth about what got her started.
- 01:12 – The (bare minimum) tech you need: The mic and tools that helped her record without overcomplicating things.
- 03:04 – Where podcasting fits in the funnel: How this replaced social media as her nurture channel and why that matters.
- 04:20 – Interviews vs. solo episodes: What she learned from doing both, and why you don’t have to copy anyone else’s format.
- 05:42 – What it really costs to run a pod: Time, energy, outsourcing, and staying consistent; it’s more doable than you think.
- 07:09 – Podcasting as a strategy, not a chore: The mindset shift that kept her going when other content felt like a grind.
- 09:15 – Tying it back to the offer: How she keeps her episodes aligned with her business without sounding salesy.
- 10:40 – This is it: If you’ve been thinking about starting, consider this your official nudge.
Resources Mentioned
- Website: stacybragacopy.com
- Email list: Join here
About the Host:
Stacy Braga helps online business owners clarify their message and connect with the right people through strategic, story-driven copy. With a background in education and marketing, she knows how to turn messy ideas into messaging that feels good and gets results.
Connect with Stacy:
- Website: stacybragacopy.com
- Email list: Join here
Podcast Credits:
- Edited by Chelsea Koenigsknecht of KC Virtual | kc_virtual
- Music by Teodholina via Pixabay
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