20 Podcasting Tips I Wish I Knew Earlier (MUST WATCH)

👩🏽‍💻 *Apply for Emerging Voices Accelerator:* https://hiwote.typeform.com/to/GRciL3o9 🎙 Tools I Mention: - Transistor (podcast hosting): https://transistor.fm/?via=hiwote - Descript (AI editing): https://get.descript.com/hiwotepodcasts - Pod Link: https://pod.link/ - Matchmaker.FM / Pod Match (guest booking) ⚠️ SCAM ALERT: I will NEVER message you offering side hustles or direct you to purchase products via WhatsApp. If you receive an email from "emergingvoicesstudioteam@gmail.com," that is NOT me. Please report it here: https://support.google.com/mail/contact/abuse 20 podcasting tips I wish someone gave me on day one. After 10 years of producing shows, I've learned a lot the hard way. These are the things that actually move the needle - from a simple author field tweak that helps you rank 7x higher on Apple Podcasts, to why your closet is the best recording studio you'll ever have. We're covering discovery hacks, episode structure, gear under $100, editing shortcuts, growth strategies, and the one thing 90% of podcasters never do that pays off massively in the long run. –––– 🙋🏾‍♀️ Who am I? Hey, I'm Hiwote, but my friends call me Hiwi! 👋🏾 I'm a podcast producer, and I've worked on shows like Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel, This is Dating (featured in TIME Magazine as one of the best podcasts of 2022), and projects with The New York Times, TED, and more. My goal? To help aspiring podcasters gain the creative clarity and confidence they need to create shows that are as unique as they are. –––– Ready to start? ✅ Subscribe for weekly tips on how to create and grow a podcast that feels like you. 📥 Grab the free 10-step guide: https://tenstepstolaunch.depthandcandor.com/ Want to Stay Connected? 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingvoicesstudio/ ⏱ Chapters: 0:00 Welcome and Overview 0:26 Tip 1: The Author Field Hack 1:16 Tip 2: Cold Opens Change Everything 2:27 Tip 3: Stop Naming Episodes "Episode 12" 2:51 Tip 4: Record Before You Buy Anything 3:34 Tip 5: Record in Your Closet 4:28 Tip 6: Feed Drops 7:02 Tip 7: Pick the Right Hosting Platform 9:46 Tip 8: Get a Real Microphone 10:31 Tip 9: Add Transcripts to Every Episode 11:43 Tip 10: Your Cover Art is a Tiny Thumbnail 13:34 Tip 11: Launch With 3 Episodes 14:13 Tip 12: Edit in Descript 15:50 Tip 13: Use Speaker Notes, Not Scripts 17:45 Tip 14: Keep Episodes 20-30 Minutes 18:53 Tip 15: Own Your Audience With Email 19:43 Tip 16: Get a Smart Link 19:43 Tip 17: Get a Stand and a Shock Mount 22:13 Tip 18: Batch Record Your Episodes 23:24 Tip 19: Talk to One Listener Per Month 24:32 Tip 20: Get Feedback From Someone Who's Done It