How to Launch a Successful Podcast // Step-by-Step Guide [2021]

[@NediBailon]

Just launched my podcast thanks to this series! And I’m happy to say apple just approved my podcast! Thank you so much!

[@Buzzsprout]

That's so awesome! We're glad this series was helpful for you

[@jhasselberger]

Good Luck!!!

[@eloquentlymo]

How did you do it!

[@khensk]

Just binge watched this whole series! So determined to start

[@Buzzsprout]

You've got this!

[@nickster0717]

Me too!

[@jestyworld6007]

Great series of thoughts and knowledge here. Let's goo.

[@robertcrutchfield3559]

This Buzzsprout launch video was SO helpful....and I am really going to get moving! I subscribed to Buzzsprout a few days ago, have all my equipment and am still waffling over a NAME (topic) and finally getting recording. I feel easier knowing that Buzzsprout will be doing a lot of things FOR ME that I just don't understand. I am an old broadcaster from my teen years, so I love the mic and am not nervous, I just have to take that jump and settle on my topic and name and get my first cast done, so I can submit it to my host. Stay on my back Sprouts, I've already gotten some "let's go" email from you and I appreciate and NEED that. Wish me luck everyone!

[@Buzzsprout]

You can do it, Robert! And remember you can always rebrand your podcast if you come up with a better name/topic in a few months: www.buzzsprout.com/blog/how-to-rebrand-a-podcast

[@SteeleGolem]

Thank you for this video, I appreciate the realism here with discussion of imposter syndrome and advising against spamming. Reddit can be rough! Answering quora questions is interesting, though, leaving little signposts around the web. I've been considering doing paid ads but I didn't know if it'd be worth it, but 100 more people is significant.

[@Buzzsprout]

Ads work, but only if the ads are somewhere where people are looking for podcasts. My recommendations are advertising in Player FM, Overcast, and on the Discover Pods website.

[@sophieeady1709]

3@@Buzzsprout kz

[@Marc0Bece]

I think it took me about a whole day to decide on starting and launching a podcast. I loved this series, I'd been thinking about starting one for so long and I'm glad I finally did it!

[@heidifilici246]

I can't thank you enough for taking the time to create this in-depth course on how to start a Podcast. It felt so over-whelming thinking about all the things I had zero expertise on -- equipment, software, Podcast directories, etc. Feeling really excited to publish my podcast in less than 10 days ;) See you on the flip side!

[@Han_80]

Brilliant. Great tip about podcast downloaders being real people and imagining them in a conference room. Love Buzzsprout!

[@Buzzsprout]

Appreciate you! Thank you so much for the support, Han!

[@shirleycarrillo23]

Thank you for all of your advice! This series has truly been so amazing and helpful. Thanks for breaking down the process for all of us aspiring podcasters.

[@Buzzsprout]

Aww.. Thanks for the kind words and appreciation, Shirley! If you have other questions/concerns, feel free to reach us at support. It'll be our pleasure to help you on your podcasting journey. 😊

[@ericvaughan7556]

Great stuff !!!

[@theheartbeatwithlisahender2117]

Learned some awesome tips about different ways to market your new podcast after launching. Highly recommend watching this!

[@Buzzsprout]

Yay! Thank you so much for the recommendation, Lisa!

[@SylviaFrenchHodges]

Thank you very this very informative series!! Super helpful content shared and this doesn't seem as scary to me now. :)

[@Buzzsprout]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jean-michelargentin208]

Hi Alban, that was the most comfort tips review for that episode I just listen and your voice alone felt very comfortable to listen to with reassurance..That toke the nervousness, anxiety and doubts and procrastination, I’m serious..I have everything that I need to start my new podcast and and I have tested it with some great people whom I interview already and they all feel that I have the Broadcast voice that gets the listener attention...So I signed up with buzzspout yesterday by one of your colleagues or was it you!?! I don’t remember but anyway I’m here despite everything that’s going around right now around the world this may be my opportunity.. Thank You man!!...

[@ryanjamesart]

Thank you! Very useful!

[@Buzzsprout]

You're welcome!

[@christopherdivver4612]

Very helpful and informative!! I'm launching my pod today. Nervous, excited, and let me say, the imposter syndrome Alban speaks of is real. Don't let it hold you back! These segments really helped me learn and understand the process. Thanks!

[@Buzzsprout]

So happy to read this. Thanks for sharing your insights. If there is anything else that you need helping with, shoot us an email to support. We'll be happy to assist you. Thank you so much for the appreciation, Christopher!

[@sherryisms2034]

Thank you for presenting this series! It was very helpful!

[@Buzzsprout]

You're very welcome!

[@aligail2371]

Just finished watched the series. Thank you for all the great info! Going to be getting equipment soon and plan to launch within the month.

[@Buzzsprout]

Yey! Thrilled to know that! 🤩 Looking forward to hear you publishing your episodes, Alicia.

[@Giftbasketbusiness]

I appreciate this series as I plan content for the first six months of podcasting with Buzzsprout as the host. Looking forward to joining the program and online community.

[@Buzzsprout]

Let's go!! 🔥🙌🔥

[@TJR_Podcast_Productions]

Awesome video 👏🏻👏🏻 Thanks for sharing!!

[@fxdaly]

Thanks very much this series was very helpful

[@kmsm832]

Thanks for sharing this information. I've recorded my trailer and getting launched this Sunday. Wish me luck!!

[@Jimmyjwinfieldiii]

This Really helped me ..everything he said.... I'm thinking it right now... I'm in the process of building a podcast.. and I'm nervous as heck ..

[@Buzzsprout]

I know you can do it! 💪 If you have other questions with podcasting, please feel free to reach us at support. We'll be happy to assist you. Just go and START your podcast. 😊

[@Jimmyjwinfieldiii]

@@Buzzsprout thank you

[@gregwalker7214]

You always make Podcasting sound so simple 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Starting mine this month🏆🏆🏆🏆 “If you find yourself teaching, keep going” -Greg Walker Dream-To-Grow-Rich 📕

[@sdbisalive1995]

Very insightful...

[@Buzzsprout]

Thanks for finding it insightful!

[@lonsdalegarrison166]

Definitely launching my podcast as soon as possible! Thanks a lot

[@Buzzsprout]

Glad to hear it - we're rooting for you, Lonsdale!

[@michellerasmussen3881]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@Buzzsprout]

You're welcome! Did you launch your podcast?

[@michellerasmussen3881]

@@Buzzsprout Yes!

[@Buzzsprout]

@@michellerasmussen3881 What's the name of your show?

[@michellerasmussen3881]

@@Buzzsprout It's titled Ferris Forward. Here's the link to our first three episodes: ferrisforward.buzzsprout.com/

[@rosinaloi4137]

Thank you! You're great!

[@stephc2224]

Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼

[@aaryamannambiar6677]

These videos are so damn helpful! I've officially launched my own Podcast mainly because of these Buzzsprout guide videos. Thank you so much for the 100% helpful advice!

[@Buzzsprout]

Way to go Aaryaman! So happy to have helped 🤙🏼

[@fortheloveyoutube]

Hey Alban, thank you so much for these fantastic videos! Super encouraging - like an educational pep rally! Real quick question: what retailer do you most recommend to purchase the equipment? Is there a trusted, quality retailer that will likely have your recommended equipment/service? Thanks!

[@Buzzsprout]

You can purchase equipment from each retailer on Amazon! You can find links to our gear recommendations here: www.buzzsprout.com/blog/how-to-start-a-podcast##podcast-equipment

[@fortheloveyoutube]

@@Buzzsprout Thank you, guys! Love your videos!

[@a2a_2]

thank u so muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuch THANK UUUUUUUU

[@maryhodge2653]

I am really optimistic about starting a podcast; after listening to you. I have question as I am setting a date to launch - as I introduce my podcast; should I start with an introduction as podcast one and the next podcast actually start with podcast lesson? Or maybe I should create a blog with the introduction and then give information about how to listen to my podcast…..please advise (thanks).

[@joesalveggio1329]

I love ya brotha

[@isaiahpeeler5098]

These videos are so helpful! Thank you so much! I am shooting for a launch date in the next 10-14 days! Quick question about the microphone you had in the description in the video about Equipment and Software (Samson Q2U). Currently, this microphone is back-ordered is there another one similar that I would be able to get in a more timely manner? Thanks!

[@Buzzsprout]

Here's one in stock: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/598772-REG/Samson_SAQ2UPK_Q2U_Handheld_Dynamic_Microphone.html

[@isaiahpeeler5098]

@@Buzzsprout Awesome! Thank you guys for the response!

[@gurkhasmusic5949]

Very useful#

[@jasoncovington1889]

Buzzsprout hey, how do I get my podcast to publish on a certain day?

[@Buzzsprout]

Hey! I am happy to help! You can change the dates by logging into your Buzzsprout account, selecting the episode you would like to edit and on that next page you will see a box to the right that says, "episode is live." In that box, you can edit the dates to whatever you would like. If you would like the episode to be scheduled then you can choose a publish date for the future. This help article has more information, www.buzzsprout.com/help/4-schedule I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@AboodAladham]

Hi, I’m thinking of deleting my podcast from Acast and remove all the platforms and start again with Buzz, so I have a question if I delete my host will it delete all my podcast with the RSS feed from Acast ?

[@c-willharris3782]

What do you use to make an audio snippet thinking about joining and making a podcast soon

[@Buzzsprout]

The easiest way is just to use our Visual Soundbite tool. Here's an article explaining how it works: www.buzzsprout.com/help/57-setup-visual-soundbite

[@Mrmantheog]

I have a question to buzzsprout: after the 90 days the plays will be deleted with episodes or not?

[@Buzzsprout]

Your episodes are deleted after 90 days if you stay on our free plan. All you have to do is upgrade to one of our paid plans to keep all of your episodes and stats past 90 days

[@aronplato3571]

I want to know why 24 people 👎 this video. They weren't successful with their podcast I guess lol

[@heenamajithia5248]

Is these free

[@barryphillips1958]

at what point can someone make money with a podcast?

[@Buzzsprout]

Hi Barry! Try checking this link on how to monetize your podcast: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJq0gpamoqmXnLM

[@RhondaStoppeNoRegretsWoman]

Thank you for these “How to” videos. I’m the person you talked about who has been up to the launch point for years. I just FINALLY took your advice and pressed publish on my new show: #OldLadiesKnowStuff 😂 I have 25 subscribers in 4 days. Wish me luck 🍀