192: It's Never Too Late to Start Your Dream Podcast!!!

The B-Word with Joanne Bolt

Have you ever thought about starting your own podcast but felt like maybe the time has passed, or you’re just too late to the game? I’m here to tell you in this episode that it’s never too late. Whether you’re 20 or 60, now is the perfect time to start sharing your voice with the world. I’ll walk you through overcoming that self-doubt and give you practical steps to get your podcast off the ground. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for the “right” moment, this episode is for you.

Key Topics Covered:

Debunking the Myth of "Too Late":

1. Why age and timing are just numbers and how the podcasting world is still wide open for new voices.
2. I share some success stories of people who started their podcasts later in life and found tremendous success.

Overcoming Common Fears and Doubts:

1. Let’s tackle the fear of not being tech-savvy enough.
2. How to silence that inner critic telling you that no one will listen.
3. Strategies I’ve found effective for dealing with imposter syndrome.

Practical Steps to Get Started:

1. I’ll guide you through choosing the right equipment that suits your budget and needs.
2. We’ll talk about finding your podcast niche and understanding your audience.
3. I’ll show you how to outline and prepare your first few episodes for recording.

Creating a Sustainable Podcasting Routine:

1. I’ll give you tips for balancing podcasting with your daily life and responsibilities.
2. Let’s talk about the importance of consistency and how to stay motivated.

Leveraging Your Life Experience:

1. I’ll show you how your unique life experiences can make your podcast stand out.
2. Let’s turn your personal stories into compelling podcast content.

Actionable Tips:

1. Start with what you have: don’t wait for the perfect setup; just start recording.
2. Break down the process into small, manageable steps.
3. Focus on your message and passion, not on perfection.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

00:34 Reinventing Yourself AT ANY AGE!!!

01:44 Start Being Curious

03:06 Asking Questions and Doing Your Own Research

03:53 Why I left My Business To Start My Podcasting Adventure!

06:33 How I Transitioned From My Business to My Podcasting Adventure!

07:30 Bringing My Podcast Dream To Life!

10:18 Allow Yourself to be Curious and Pivot To Create YOUR Podcast!

11:45 Closing Thoughts

RESOURCES

• Snag a ticket for bootcamp: https://www.podcasther.com/bootcamp
• Join the Podcast(Her) Network in The Studio: https://www.podcasther.com/jointhestudio
• Check out The B Word Blog: https://www.thebwordpodcast.com/blog/

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