Make a lasting impact with the right start!

After completing this chapter you have discovered and defined why starting this Podcast is important to you and what you can expect to get out of the experience. You will understand how much time is required to run your own show and set realistic goals and timelines. You will get an insight into Podcast Project Management Best Practises from #impact Podcast that will help you stay organised along the way.

Let’s define your topic, title and target group!

By the end of this chapter, you know who your target audience is and what you want to discuss on your show. You will have collected and researched potential titles for your Podcast and will be another step closer to turning your Podcast vision into reality. You will have also created your first Podcast Logo and you will be surprised how easy it was to get it done.

Find out which format fits you, your topic and your audience best!

After completing this chapter you will have a better understanding of the different Podcast styles (interview/solo/co-hosting/storytelling) and what production timelines to expect for the different formats. You will also learn about places where you can record as I am sharing Best practise from my recording experience with #impact Podcast that involves recording indoors, outdoors at parks and on the street, at events, at professional studios, over Skype recorder and at home. You will get a better understanding which style fits you, your personality, your topic and your audience. You will also learn about creative ways to experiment with these formats for your own Podcast. 

Make your voice sound amazing!

In this module, you’ll find out which equipment I use (and love!)  to produce #impact Podcast and how you can get started with your first test recording today. If you want a shortcut when trying to figure out which equipment to get that doesn’t break the budget – this is it. I have been recording with the same equipment since day 1. 

Let’s get you on-air!

After completing this chapter, you will feel excited going into your first interview or recording your very first solo episode. I will share tips and tricks including voice warm up exercises and microphone technique too. You will also learn how to be a great interviewer/host for very intimate and authentic recordings –  getting the most out of your guests. I share #impact Podcast Best Practices and give you the confidential handout that only #impact guests get before interviews so you can use it as a template for briefing your future guests too!

It’s really not that difficult!

After finishing this chapter, you will realise that editing an audio file is not difficult once you know a few tricks. You will learn how to organise your audio files so you can optimise your production. After this chapter you will have your own audio master file templates ready so that editing your files will not take you longer than necessary. You will also find out if you should have an intro and outro recording for your Podcast, if you should include music and where to find royalty free music online. We also discuss what to include in the trailer for your Podcast. You want to outsource the editing part? No problem, I have some suggestions for you for great companies that can help you with that. 

Let’s hit publish together!

After completing this chapter you will be ready to hit publish! This is the most exciting bit and I will be there to give you the courage to go ahead. You will learn about great options where to upload your audio file, which media hosts to use and how to integrate your Podcast on your own website. You will have learned how to name and tag your audio files, making sure your episodes get discovered by new listeners through podcast directories like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Music, and many more.

Let’s get you on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other Podcast Apps – YES, you are ready!

After completing this chapter, you will understand where and how to submit your Podcast to the most important Podcast directories. You will be surprised how easy this part is – we sure were when we first launched #impact Podcast. 

Let the world know about your amazing show!

After completing this chapter you will be excited and ready with a plan to share your first Podcast episodes with the world. You will understand how, when and where to share your Podcast episodes for most impact aiming to get picked up by the Apple Podcast New and Noteworthy Section and growing your audience from the first day your episodes air. You will celebrate your big accomplishment and maybe even put on a launch event (I’ll give you tips how!). You will also have discovered some fun, easy ways to create buzz around your launch online.

Keep your audience engaged and wanting more!

In this chapter, I share the #impact Best Practise to grow your audience without burning out – and without spending tons of money on ads!  I will show you how to keep the momentum going even if times get tough. Get an insight into how you can start monetising your Podcast and get a motivation boost on days you need it most. There’s a special treat and surprise for you in your last chapter challenge too. 

Anytime! 

You can enroll for the Full Programme ANYTIME. The Programme is self-paced and you can choose to take the lessons whenever convenient for you. 

Our VIP-Programme including 1:1 Mentorship with #impact creator Regina Larko is only available for a limited amount of time and you can check availability in the booking area.  

How does LIFETIME sound? 

This programme is self-paced. Take as little or as much time as you need as you are working through the chapters. Revisit chapters even after you graduated from the programme whenever you need an extra motivation boost or fresh idea. 

I sure hope so. 

If you have been thinking about starting a Podcast for a while but just can’t get yourself to take the plunge, then this course will give you the courage and confidence to take that first step – and so much more.

If you want an honest and open conversation about all things Podcasting, if  you want step-by-step, straight-forward, simple to follow guidance, if you want to learn from mistakes I made along the way, if you want to be held accountable and want to be motivated to finally turn your Podcasting dream into reality, then this programme is definitely right for you.

Most importantly, if you want to learn and grow as a person, communicator, storyteller, networker, marketeer, creative, then we will have so, so much fun together! I can’t wait to get you started!

Even better! After going through this course, you’ll be able to do all parts of Podcasting by yourself and save tons of money!

I will teach you how to create, curate, edit, upload, share, market your episodes and much more. Of course, there might be tasks you enjoy more than others and I will also share my favourite contacts within my network of Podcast Production companies that you could reach out to and outsource certain parts of your production, like audio file editing. Having said that, this course will empower you to start, launch and run your own Podcast production, which will save you tons of money and you’ll be surprised that tasks you might feel intimidated by right now (like how do I get my show on Apple Podcasts?) are really easily done.

1 week 100% money back guarantee.  

I really want you to be happy with investing in your Podcast dream. If you feel that this course is not the right fit after all and you let me know within 1 week after you purchased the course, I will reimburse 100% of the course fee, no questions asked. 

Of course! 

You have several online payment options through Paypal, Stripe and Credit Cards. Safe, simple and quick! Of course you will receive a receipt and payment notification and will get immediate access to the course.

If you prefer international bank transfer, you can simply get in touch with me at regina@hashtagimpact.com and I will share our bank account details.

You are busy, I totally get it. If you want to complete the course within 12 weeks you should reserve at least 3 hours a week for this Podcast Course.

Some chapters will require less time than others but it’s crucial that you make a true commitment to your Podcast production and you will need to make time for your Podcast, and add your “Podcast Hours” into your calendar. I started my show when I had a 6months old baby girl and only a few hours a week to spare at first.

If you have less than 3 hours to work on your Podcast a week, I still want to encourage you to take the course and turn your vision for your show into reality, just be aware that it will take you a couple of months more to get to that launch date and that is totally ok. As this course is self-paced it is up to you to set your own timelines and goals. I will make sure you go through with completing the course and launching your show – no matter if within a few weeks or within a few months. 

A disclaimer 

I can not promise you that your Podcast will get you to the exact same results it did for me.

I can’t promise  you that your Podcast will be appearing in the charts or that it will lead to a TEDx talk and media presence. 

What I can promise you though is that if you go into this journey with me, with an open mind and heart, then Podcasting will enrich your life in so many beautiful, incredible ways. If you put in the work and you are in for a long-term commitment you will see results – some might look similar to mine and some might look different alltogether.

On your Podcasting journey, there will be great wins and there will also be set backs. You will feel over the  moon one day and some days you will wonder if you should keep going.

I am not sugarcoating anything here, and I don’t want to make empty promises just for you to buy this course.

I want you to make an impact. And I am in this 100% and I need you to be in it 100% too to get you to launch day. 

Your Podcasting journey is a highly personal experience and there is only one person that will define and create it’s success. That person is you.

I will be here to cheer you on and get you through the moments when it gets tough. And I will be here to celebrate your launch as your first subscriber. 

This is your journey! Shall we start it today?