In this podcast episode, we'll discuss 10 key learnings from recording over 100 episodes of this podcast. We will talk about having no rules in podcasting, not needing to quit your day job to have a successful podcast, taking breaks from podcasting, assessing the quality of advice from podcasting “gurus”, embracing the supportive community, debunking the need for expensive equipment+video, and defining podcast “success” on your own terms.

Main Discussion Points:

• Podcasting has no rules - you can talk about anything and structure your show however you like
• You don't need to quit your day job or go "full time" with your podcast
• It's fine to miss publishing episodes some weeks
• Some self-proclaimed podcasting "gurus" repeat outdated or questionable advice
• The podcasting community wants to see everyone succeed
• "Podcast strategy" means different things to different people
• You don't need to monetize your podcast
• Podcasting can be very inexpensive to produce
• Video is optional for podcasts
• Defining a "successful" podcast depends on your goals

Episodes Mentioned:

Ep 6: How to Have a Successful Podcast – Hint; It’s Not What You Think! - https://lazygirlpod.captivate.fm/episode/ep-6-how-to-have-a-successful-podcast-hint-its-not-what-you-think

Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 Intro
• 00:01:58 The Freedom of Podcasting
• 00:02:27 Lessons Learned from Over 100 Episodes of Podcasting
• 00:03:26 Tips for Managing a Podcast as a Side Hobby
• 00:05:02 Podcasting Tips: What You Need to Know
• 00:07:12 Podcasting Insights from Verity Sangan
• 00:08:40 Monetizing Your Podcast vs Keeping it Non-Monetized
• 00:09:17 Tips for Podcasters: How to Save Money and Time

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