Podcasting and Platforms with Chris Spangle

Jake Edell has listened to my podcasts for a while, and it has inspired him to begin his own! In this series, you'll get to sit in on my coaching calls with him as he develops his show. In this episode, we talk through what equipment he should purchase.  --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://...

I spoke to the Indiana Association of High School Broadcasters about the five steps of starting a podcast and the importance of podcasting for their future broadcasting career. --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years of podcast-la...

I've spent thousands of dollars in mistakes for my podcasts. I lay out what equipment will lead to the best quality for the lowest price so you won't end up wasting precious time and money. --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years...

A new survey by Muck Rack shows the depth and hard work that podcasters put into their work. What can it teach a new podcaster? Meet The Podcaster: A Jack Of All Trades More Focused On Downloads Than Revenue. - http://www.insideradio.com/podcastnewsdaily/meet-the-podcaster-a-jack-of-all-trades-more-focused-on-downloads-than-revenue/article_c57eb054-3746-11ec-9d7b-375673b2b410.html ---------------...

When looking back after a few months, how will you know if your time and effort were worth it? How will you judge success? Will it be in the number of downloads? New influence and connections in your network? A second income? Understanding your own motivations and goals will shape your content and it is important to understand it before you begin.  --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover...

One thing matters in producing a podcast: How do you serve your audience and give them value? In this episode, I talk a little bit about the importance of starting with a mission statement first as opposed to the technical concerns of producing the podcast. --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https...

Starting a podcast takes some forethought. Without it, a new podcaster can waste a lot of money and both the time of the hosts and the audience. In this episode, I set up the next few episodes by previewing the stages of podcasting and the fundamental questions that need to be addressed at the beginning of a new show.  --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and servic...

Where do I begin? This is often the first question asked by a new podcaster (and old ones looking to start a new brand). This question usually paralyzes someone looking to start a show. They'll look at other shows, see 4 years of growth and think, "I have no idea how to replicate it." Or, "Who would listen to me? I am not an expert." This resistance is completely normal, but it isn't an excuse for...

Chris Spangle has been podcasting since 2007 and has hosted over 3,200 hours of shows while editing and uploading 20,000 episodes for 52 million downloads on dozens of shows and counting. With his unparalleled experience, he takes you behind the curtain of launching your platform with a podcast as its anchor. Our Mission is to help listeners create beautiful things of enduring value. Video - https...