Free Podcast Course

How to start a podcast

without burnout

Step-by-step video lessons from an industry veteran with 10+ years of experience who's produced 16 chart-topping shows and helped thousands of creators launch successful podcasts.

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Whats Included in How to Start a Podcast by podcast primer

This course takes you from "I have an idea" to "I have a published podcast" without overwhelm, expensive equipment, or months of confusion.

10+ video Lessons

Step-by-step interactive video lessons from an industry veteran with 10+ years of experience

16 Page+ workbook

PDF workbook with exercises to plan, set goals, research, name, format, script, and grow your show

proven strategy

Battle-tested strategies used to produce award-winning shows with millions of downloads

Notion templates included

Get our free Notion podcast templates designed to streamline and optimize your podcast workflow and production. These templates help you organize everything from episode planning to guest management.

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How to Start a Podcast: Is This Course Right for You?

Anyone is welcome, but it's not built for everyone.

Go from idea to launch - Transform your concept into a published show

Create a high-quality podcast - Professional production techniques

Learn the entire production process - From recording to distribution

Create 50+ episodes - Build a content library that grows your audience

Reach your first 1,000 listeners - Proven growth strategies that work

This course is a perfect fit if

You're completely new to podcasting and need guidance

You've created 0-5 episodes and want to improve

You've thought about starting a podcast for months but need motivation

You're willing to put in the work to refine your ideas

You care about creating high-quality content (not perfect, but great!)

This course is NOT a great fit if:

You already have an established podcast with 10+ episodes

You consistently get over 1,000 downloads per episode

You're looking for get-rich-quick podcast schemes

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Meet Your guide to start a podcast

Hey, I’m Jacob Bozarth.

a Podcast Strategist with 10+ years of experience helping creators launch successful podcasts. I've produced award-winning shows with millions of downloads that have solved cold cases and built thriving communities, mastering the art of turning ideas into chart-topping shows.

My podcasting journey began in 2005 when I converted my parent's bedroom into a studio. Using Windows 95 and dial-up, I downloaded Audacity on our family desktop. I fell in love with audio, eventually earning a degree in recording and production.

In 2014 I started a podcast production agency that has since helped thousands of creators start their podcasting journey. We produced 16 number-one shows and partnered with brands like Honda, Amazon, Twitter, and Salesforce.

My work includes hit true crime podcasts, like Culpable and Up and Vanished, I've guided hobbyists in launching passion projects and helped businesses expand their reach through strategic podcast launches

This free course distills my expertise into a definitive guide for starting a podcast—from concept development to advanced growth strategies.

Jacob Bozarth

Introducing
Podcast Primer

The Complete How to Start a Podcast Course

An online course designed to boost your confidence, clarify your vision, and teach you how to create a podcast with long-term success.

Below, you'll find all essential resources and lessons, each with in-depth videos containing actionable frameworks, examples, and step-by-step instructions to transform your podcast from concept to published content.

How to Start a Podcast: Complete Video Lessons

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1: Why Start a Podcast Now?

Discover why podcasting is exploding with 781% growth since 2018 and how 98 million weekly listeners are creating massive opportunities. Learn the unique advantages of podcasting and why now the perfect time to launch your show.

2: Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Every podcaster faces self-doubt and imposter syndrome. This lesson reveals how to confront that inner critic that says "you're not ready" and provides a simple accountability strategy to push past fear and take action on your podcast dreams.

3: Choosing a Topic & Goals

Discover our proven 4-pillar framework for selecting the perfect podcast topic. This lesson includes a comprehensive self-assessment process and practical goal-setting strategies to help your podcast achieve its full potential.

4: Audience Research to Grow

Learn practical audience research techniques to create a listener persona. Discover how to validate your assumptions through meaningful conversations and uncover what your target audience wants from podcasts episodes.

5: Finding Your Podcast Voice

Evolve from stiff and awkward to confident and natural behind the microphone. Master techniques to develop your unique voice, handle guest interactions smoothly, and express your authentic personality in every episode.

6: How to Name Your Podcast

Discover four proven strategies for naming your podcast that perfectly balance creativity with discoverability. Learn how to craft memorable names that attract listeners while establishing a solid brand foundation.

7: The "Right" Format or Style

Design your podcast by choosing from three core recording styles. Understand the distinction between episodic and serialized content, and learn how to create a structure that perfectly supports your unique vision.

8: Publish Schedule & Duration

Develop a sustainable publishing schedule that builds audience loyalty without causing burnout. Learn practical planning strategies, discover how to work ahead effectively, and find the ideal length for your episodes.

9: Intro, Outro, & Episode Structure

Develop an episode structure with captivating intros, engaging content segments, and effective calls-to-action. Grab listeners' attention from the very beginning and build loyalty that keeps them returning episode after episode.

10: SEO & Keyword Research

Harness the power of keyword research to grow your podcast listeners by 40%. Learn about both free and paid tools that can help you generate 30+ episode ideas and optimize your Podcast SEO for Google and podcast directories.

11: Master Your Script or Outline

Explore which preparation method—scripting, outlining, or improvising—best suits your podcasting style. Understand the advantages and limitations of each approach, and get practical techniques that result in engaging episodes.

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Download your free course workbook to transform your podcast idea into a successful show. This comprehensive workbook includes templates, worksheets, and action steps from every lesson.
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