Do you want to start a podcast but your fears and apprehensions stop you?
Take a deep breath. You’re not alone. Many people want to start a podcast but just can’t bring themselves to start one. They’ve read all the blogs, they’ve seen all the videos, they have all the information at their disposal and yet taking that final step seems impossible.
But fear not! There are only five reasons that stop a person from starting a podcast and once you overcome them, it becomes easier to start.
5 reasons stopping you from starting a podcast
Fear of Failure
The first and most prevalent hurdle is the fear of failure. It’s not just about worrying if your podcast will succeed, but also concerns about self-perception: “Will I sound okay? Am I knowledgeable enough?” This fear often masks the immense value individuals could bring to their chosen topics.
Here are four tips to tackle this fear:
- Look at failure as a part of this new learning process.
- Embrace your beginner’s mind; everyone starts somewhere.
- What happens if you don’t try? You won’t ever find out what happens where you share your unique perspective.
- Start your podcast despite your fears. Take the leap.
Ping-Pong Dilemma
Ever feel caught in an endless loop of decision-making? The ping-pong dilemma is when you endlessly debate podcast names, formats, co-hosts, and styles, which delays your actual launch.
Here’s your solution:
- Choose one option and start. Most decisions can be adjusted later.
- Start now; you’ll learn and adapt along the way.
Variable Vomit
This obstacle is about the overwhelming array of technical choices—from microphones to hosting platforms to analytics. It’s like facing too many options too soon.
Remember:
- Don’t overcomplicate things; start with what you have.
- You can upgrade or change things as you progress.
Time Trap
The fear of time commitment can be daunting. Balancing all the podcast-related tasks seems overwhelming, especially if you consider it a hobby or experiment.
Overcome this fear by:
- Realistically allocating time each week to work on your podcast.
- Breaking tasks into manageable chunks to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Opportunity Cost of Mediums
Choosing between podcasting, video podcasting or vodcasting, or blogging can paralyze your decision-making.
Here’s a tip: Start with an audio podcast if resources are limited. You can venture into other mediums later.
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Cheers to your future podcasting success!
