top 5 mistakes Podcasters make

Step 5 mentions that starting podcasters major error is that the topic is too broad. What does broad mean in this context:

• a woman

• too general

• specific

• simple

Answer explanation

The correct answer is broad. Broad means too general not specific enough.

The presenter makes the claim that if you start too broad too soon your podcast will likely:

• be super popular

• Gain mass followers

• fail

• Make lots of money

Answer explanation

If you said.... FAIL, you are correct

The fourth mistake listed is

• Believing in yourself

• Planning

• Procrastinating

• Comparing Yourself to others

Answer explanation

If you said, comparing yourself to others, YOU ARE CORRECT!

Why do you think that comparing yourself to someone else is toxic when creating a podcast?

What is one of the advantages of starting a new podcast?

• You can tailor messages and specific episodes for a particular group of people

• You are experienced and can adapt well

• You are fun and easy to listen to

• You can improve your speaking skills

Why do you think it's important to "niche down" to one particular topic for a podcast?

Why do you think it's important to go on as a guest for another podcast?

• You can be better than them

• You'd have more exposure

• You could meet more people

• You can correct them

What is your definition of success for a podcast?

• money

• fame

• follower count

• changing people's lives

What does the presenter say is the #1 mistake that podcasters make?

• They are too loud

• They always buy fancy equipment

• They don't have a microphone

• They are impatient

Reflect on what you think is the biggest mistake you might make in starting your podcast project.