My Podcast
One of the most important elements of creating a brand is the ability to continue to grow. Several years ago, I would check out Expresso Monday by 1st WebDesigner on YouTube. It became a ritual. The podcast was about how to become a web designer, how to get clients, how to stay in business, and how to resolve design/developer issues. Then suddenly the podcast stopped.
A couple of years ago, I met Stephanie Sheehan. Stephanie runs Mastermind Your Launch (MYL). MYL is a marketing and branding company for entrepreneurs. During Stephanie’s presentation, she mentioned all her tools of the trade. She was using a Blue Microphone (something that I had struggled to find…a really good mic, that did not break the bank). She was a huge fan of Google Hangouts. After hearing Stephanie’s discussion, I began focusing on starting a podcast.
My Fears
My fears are do I have enough information to keep my podcast going? Will folks like my podcast? Will a podcast help my brand? The time commitment of a podcast. Questions? Questions? My only real question was overcoming the fear of failure. However would it (creating a podcast) be a failure? If I can reach a few folks, then I would be happy with the results.
What would I talk about? I began to re-read my blog posts. I could discuss my life as a web designer. It is not always peaches and cream, but it is a far cry from my days in Corporate America. Sleep is not a rare function. Viewing my kids growing up is really cool, and hanging out with my wife (outside of the weekends) is actually an AWESOME thing.
Birth of My Podcast
Okay, so my game plan is to reach out to 1st WebDesigner (to see if I can use Expresso Monday…that’s the right thing to do). I purchased a blue microphone. I will check out Google Hangout (or other options). I attended a WordCamp Atlanta and heard Mark Deal. He is a local podcaster. I have been to several of Mark’s MeetUps…I will announce my podcast launch date.
After a few coffee dates with the local podcast, my energy level was at an all-time high. I need to just get out there and figure it out. Having a microphone, and editing program (and a couple of video tutorials), I was ready to hit the ground running. Or so I thought. Which is always scary?
Launch Date Failure
I have launched my podcast. Relaunch it. And relaunch it. The issue is my obsession with perfection. I am learning how to edit. It is not an easy task. It is very time-consuming. It is crazy as I have about 10 podcasts created, but need to be edited. So when did what I love to do, come with perfection? The other day, I saw a website created by me about five years ago.
Wow!!! It was terrible. After looking at the site, I realize time and focus make you better at any new adventure. I am going to give this podcast another attempt. My third attempt at creating a podcast is scheduled to launch on October 23, 2023. I am not sure about the name of my latest podcast, but the content is going to be really simple. My life as a entrepreneur (agency owner) and creative person in this crazy world.
Super…excited!!! Super excited to be beginning my podcast…stay tuned!!!
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Awesome! Looking forward to listening.