How To Start A Podcast: From 9 to 1 Million Downloads

Описание: In this video, I'm sharing 5 powerful lessons that I've learned to help you start and grow a successful podcast.

I started the Selling The Couch podcast in 2015 and had 9 downloads on Day 1. Since then, the podcast made the New and Noteworthy section of Apple podcasts, is a top Career podcast, and has hit 1.6 million downloads.

But the best part is that I've gone from 5 days of clinical work to building a successful 6 figure creator business around my super niche podcast..

⌚️TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Don't get stuck with gear envy (+ the mic I would recommend).
05:15 - Account for the recurring costs
07:50 - Don't let getting to need it "perfect" stop you from launching.
10:02 - Tips on lining up your podcast with your products + services.
13:30 - Use the podcast to build out your professional network (including some things that have worked for me)

RESOURCES:

Podcasting workshop for therapists: htttp://sellingthecouch.com/podcastingworkshop
Healthcasters podcasting course for therapists: http://sellingthecouch.com/jointhehea...

MY FREE COURSE STARTER KIT FOR THERAPISTS:
🌍 Validate Your Course Idea In 7 Days: http://coursecreatorstarterkit.com/

MY FREE PODCASTING WORKSHOP FOR THERAPISTS:
🎙️ Using Podcasting To Grow Your Business - https://sellingthecouch.com/podcastin...

🍿WATCH NEXT:
🖥️ Online Courses Playlist:

• Online Courses
🎤 Podcasting Playlist:

• Podcasting

MY FAVORITE SOFTWARE:
🚀 My All In One Online Business Platform (Kartra; Includes 14 Day Free Trial): https://www.sellingthecouch.com/kartra
🧳 My Podcast Host (Captivate; Includes 7-Day Free Trial): https://www.sellingthecouch.com/capti...
🤖 What I Use For Evergreen Webinars (Easy Webinar): https://sellingthecouch.com/easywebinar

MY FAVORITE GEAR:
🎥 My Course Creator Kit: https://kit.co/mvarghese/my-online-co...
🎤 My Podcasting Kit: https://kit.co/mvarghese/my-podcastin...

💳 MY BUSINESS CREDIT CARD:
Chase Ink Business Preferred (100k points or up to $1k back with link): https://sellingthecouch.com/chaseink

SUBSCRIBE TO THE STC PODCAST (Apple Top Career Podcast):
🎙 My weekly podcast: https://sellingthecouch.com/listen

Since 2015, I've hosted a free weekly podcast where I interview successful therapists in private practice and other business owners. I also share my journey from a psychologist to an online creator running a 6-figure 100% online business centered around my family and health.

The goal: help us become better business owners and imagine how we can use for therapist skillset in new and innovative ways to serve on bigger levels.

The podcast is an Apple Top Career Podcast with over 1.6 million downloads.

LET'S PARTNER TOGETHER:
💻 STC: Elite (A mastermind for therapist course creators): https://sellingthecouch.com/mastermind
🎧 The Healthcasters (A podcasting course for therapists): https://sellingthecouch.com/jointhehe...

LET'S BE FRIENDS:

💌 Sign up for my weekly email newsletter (trusted by over 3700+ therapists and non-therapists) - https://sellingthecouch.com/newsletter
🌍 My website/blog - https://www.sellingthecouch.com
🖇️ LinkedIn -   / melvinvar.  . (I write on my journey from a psychologist to podcaster and course creator)

WHO'S THIS GUY?

Hi. I'm Melvin. I'm a psychologist (Ph.D.), entrepreneur, and online creator living with my family in Philadelphia, PA. I make podcasts and videos for aspiring and current therapists in private practice and lessons I learn as I move from psychologist to podcaster and course creator.

Affiliate Disclosure

Please note that this email contains affiliate links. I'll receive a small commission if you click on certain links. Please know that I only recommend products/services I use and have had a positive experience with. There's no additional cost to you if you purchase through these links. I am using these funds to continue to build out Selling The Couch and am grateful for the support. 🙂