Time We Discuss: Become a Podcaster | Starting a Podcast in 2025, is it Worth it?
Watch/Listen to this Episode Become a Podcaster | Starting a Podcast in 2025, is it Worth it?Jennifer Carr, an author and podcaster, shares her experience in starting a podcast in this episode of Time We Discuss. Jen discusses her podcast Connected Conversations for Creatives, which is in its third season (as of October 2024), and highlights how her podcasting journey began in 2021 after a dream sparked the idea for her first book. Struggling with the complexities of traditional publishing, Jen opted for self-publishing, which led her to create a podcast to connect with other authors, editors, and designers in the creative space.
Jen notes that podcasting wasn't new to her as she had previously hosted a health and wellness podcast before 2020. However, the rapid evolution of technology and online platforms since then posed new challenges. Starting with basic gear, Jen gradually improved her setup, and her show evolved in quality over the seasons. She credits her love for learning as a key factor in navigating these challenges and continuously refining her podcast process.
Jen speaks to the technical aspects of podcasting, including how she selects guests, schedules recordings, and streamlines her workflow. She reveals that she recorded an entire season in one month by using podcastguests.com to find potential guests, filtering through hundreds of applicants. While recording, she focused on guest selection, communication, and maintaining a balance between hosting and editing duties. Jen emphasizes the importance of over-communication with guests to ensure smooth recordings and engaging content. Her podcasting process includes tools like Streamyard for recording, Mailchimp for email communications, and Capcut for editing.
Jen explains that while her podcast is not primarily a source of income, it serves as a platform to promote her books and build a network of creatives. She uses social media, particularly Instagram, threads, and TikTok, to engage with her audience and former guests, underscoring that networking through these platforms has been crucial for her podcast's growth.
The conversation touches on the importance of consistency, professionalism, and the willingness to learn from mistakes. Jen offers advice on how to filter guests, handle the unexpected during live recordings, and how editing can salvage episodes with challenging interactions. Finally, Jen shares her enthusiasm for AI tools like ChatGPT, which she uses to manage her podcast schedule and streamline administrative tasks.
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