Podcasting is a “family” activity. In other words, anyone and everyone who would like to share their stories is allowed to do so.
There is a global industry perspective that, to have an acceptable product, you have to spend a ton of money on equipment, studio time, production, and any other bells and whistles that make you a “professional”.
Can you start a podcast with no money? Yes, you can start a podcast with no money. There are many options for free tools to record and publish your episodes, including Descript for recording and editing, Spotify for Podcasters for hosting, and Canva for cover art.
Here’s what you DO need to have:
- A great story to tell
- A phone with an audio recording app
- Mic control – in other words, knowing how to control the distance, direction, and delivery TO your phone’s mic, is essential to avoid distortion, off-mic recording, and generally a low-quality product.
- Know how to use basic editing software
- Know how to capitalize on social media to expand the message
- And preparation, preparation, preparation
Look at these videos to help you curb the pitfalls of not having money to spend on your podcast passion projects.
