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📝 https://www.podcastinsights.com/free/Here are some resources available for podcasters (new or existing), creators, and small businesses during this time of uncertaintyMonetary HelpConvertKitThey made a Creator fund to help creators in this time of need. They will give up to $500 to help cover anything: rent, child care, groceries, medical, whatever.SBASBA is offering disaster relief loans for small businesses up to $2 million at a 3.75% interest rate (2.75% if non-profit)SoftwareZencastrZencastr is giving you unlimited guests and recording time on the free Hobby plan for their remote recording software.BuzzsproutBuzzsprout is offering free Pro accounts for:School or college moving classes onlineFederal, state, or municipal governmentAny non-profit or charity working to combat COVID-19Other requests on a case-by-case basisWhooshkaaWhooshkaa is an Australian podcast hosting company and is offering free private podcasting to schools K-12 worldwide. Rode also partnered with them to offer equipment in Australia. Apply Here.ConvertKitThey updated their free plan to let you send broadcast emails up to 500 subscribers and are giving you access to two of their paid courses. Sign up here.AnchorAnchor is a great podcast hosting option for kids and teachers. It’s free, can be used 100% mobile, and is a great way to learn.CoursesSmart From ScratchPat Flynn of SPI is giving away Smart From Scratch: How to Find a Winning Business Idea & Land Your First Customer. It’s normally $249.Blogging For BusinessAhrefs is giving away Blogging For Business, a $799 course, for free. I’ve gone through part of this course and it’s excellent.DigitalMarketer LabDigitalMarketer opened up free access to DigitalMarketer Lab for through at least the end of March 2020.Popular free guides and posts on Podcast Insights:How To Start A PodcastHow To Start a WordPress BlogPodcast Recording SoftwareRemote Recording SoftwareHow To Make Money Podcasting (some options, like in-person events, might not apply right now, but many of them do)Deals PageMicrophone guides:Computer microphonesiPhone micsAndroid micsUSB MicrophonesYouTube micsSupport the show

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The reason I’m so passionate about helping people start and grow a podcast the ripple-effect it can have.By helping you get started, your listeners are learning to cope with anxiety, suicide, learn about religion, hear another political perspective, learn a new skill, grow a business, and so much more!And I want to hear not only your success story, but the feedback and success you receive from your listeners. And I’m here to help you every step of the way.I love that something like podcasting can make such a positive impact on the world. Are you?So as we go into 2020 and a new decade, now is the perfect time to set goals and get serious about taking action in your podcast.What does that mean?If you haven’t started your podcast yet: Sign Up for the free 10-day "How To Start A Podcast" email series.If you have already started your podcast: Learn how to grow your podcast.If your podcast is starting to grow: Learn how to make money with your podcast.Support the show