Take a look online, whether on Twitter, Facebook groups, Reddit, etc, and you’ll frequently come across questions about starting a podcast. From there, many answers share equipment to buy, hosts to use, etc.All well, all good. But what you don’t often see is what you shouldn’t do, and why, based on personal experience and lessons learned.So, while this is in no way an exhaustive list of do’s and don’ts - after all, it’s all subjective to individual needs - here are three lessons I wish I’d known when I started podcasting seriously back in 2016.Additional reading and listening:Audio recording and editing software | Adobe AuditionLogic Pro for Mac - AppleREAPER | Audio Production Without LimitsHindenburg ProAudacity ® | Free Audio editor, recorder, music making and more!GarageBand for Mac - AppleMark Asquith, That British Podcast Guy on XThe Podcast Launch Accelerator - Free Online Podcast Course | CaptivateProducts I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.My equipment:Shure SM7B dynamic micTZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesJOBY Wavo Boom ArmElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewingLeave a review:Review One Minute Podcast TipsMentioned in this episode:Recommend the showHelp your friends and other podcasters discover One Minute Podcast Tips, by sharing/recommending this episode and/or the show with them!Share the showJoin the One Minute Podders membership for exclusive perks!You're a serious indie podcaster looking to go beyond the one minute tips offered in each episode. You want to connect with like-minded podcasters as well as ask your own specific questions. Perfect - the One Minute Podders membership is just for you, with invite-only monthly live streams, early access to episodes 48 hours before anyone else, and a link to your podcast in the...

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