The Podcast Jumpstart

Ever felt like there's a hidden roadmap to your personality just waiting to be discovered? Kathy Bochonko, Human Design expert and coach, joins me to shed light on the transformative power of knowing your own Human Design blueprint and how to work with it in your every day life.So why Human Design and podcasting? At its core, it's a tool for self-discovery and personal growth and, that is going to help you show up even better behind your microphone. And when you understand how to use Human Design in your life, it reveals your energetic blueprint, showing your strengths and weaknesses, unique gifts and challenges. Kathy also shares how to take a free test, which you can get on her website, so you can learn about your type and start using this powerful system right away.About Kathy:Kathy is an 6/2 Emotional Projector and has been her own Human Design experiment since 2016.  She is a Human Design Analyst and Mentor, focused on personal empowerment and holistic self discovery. Intuitive Human Design is about following your inner authority and not getting bogged down with limiting beliefs that sometimes get in the way of being who we came here to be.  She uses intuition, traditional as well as Quantum Human Design, and a little bit of Gene Keys as well as Tarot and EFT to help you live your most authentic life and have fun doing it. Featured in this episode:Kathy Bochonko's websiteKathy on InstagramKathy on YouTubeReal Human Design Stories with Kathy BochonkoSupport the Show. Let's be friends on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/KaraGottWarner⁠ Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Visit my website at ⁠karagottwarner.com⁠ NEED MORE SUPPORT? Visit karagottwarner.com and book a consult call to learn more about my full-service podcast production services and let me help you keep the magic going!

Today I'm talking about something so important that very few podcast coaches and experts are talking about. Every podcaster will face this at some point, and usually it happens during the first few months after starting a podcast.  It's the 3 phases of a podcast, and what successful podcasters do so they don't give up.What you'll learn in this episode:The 3 phases every podcast goes throughThe mindset that successful podcasters adopt Why chasing downloads leads to giving upHow to call BS on your podfade brain Why most podcasters give up after the first few monthsThe successful podcaster, who is playing the long game ... who's like the craftswoman at work, has realized the immense impact their podcast is making for not only for their clients, but for themselves too, and they are all-in on doing it for the process, not the outcome.Featured in this episode:Melissa Parsons, host of Your Favorite You Podcast AIS episode of Everyone Loves RaymondI take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.Support the Show. Let's be friends on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/KaraGottWarner⁠ Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Visit my website at ⁠karagottwarner.com⁠ NEED MORE SUPPORT? Visit karagottwarner.com and book a consult call to learn more about my full-service podcast production services and let me help you keep the magic going!

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work with a podcast editor to help you launch your shiny new podcast? Well, in today's episode you get to be a fly on the wall because we dive into the nitty gritty of it all.If you're ready to launch your podcast, consider this like you're sitting with me on a consult call, and I'm literally explaining what it's like if you work with me on your podcast.I'm laying it all out in this episode, so that by the time we are done you'll know exactly what I do if we work together, and you'll have certainty about your next steps.You'll learn about the benefits of working with a podcast producer, and how this pays you back in the areas of time, confidence, creativity and whitespace.Also … I'll share with you what sets me apart from all other producers out there, and I'll reveal the special superpower that I have that allows me to see the blind spots before you do. The things that make podcasting a drag, a slog, a chore, not fun.I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.Support the Show. Let's be friends on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/KaraGottWarner⁠ Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Visit my website at ⁠karagottwarner.com⁠ NEED MORE SUPPORT? Visit karagottwarner.com and book a consult call to learn more about my full-service podcast production services and let me help you keep the magic going!

If your podcast is not growing, and you're wondering why no one is listening and you're not getting the engagement you seek, then tune in for my 7 tips you need to know to unlock the secrets to successful podcasting.Podcasting is a journey, it's not a one and done, set it and forget it thing. The podcasting space is constantly growing. There's a space for you if you have passion, excitement and you're always on the lookout for how to be better and even more excellent in your approach to podcasting. The cream always rises to the top.What You'll Learn:Why it's still about niching! If your goal is to grow and you're not, the questions you need to ask yourself Be committed to consistency or you'll be forgottenCollaboration, collaboration, collaborationRelationships, relationships, relationshipsWhy sound quality mattersHow to keep your peeps coming back for moreThink local when it comes to promoting your podcastAlways look for ways to improve for long-term successBy identifying your niche, being consistent, investing in quality equipment, engaging with your audience, collaborating with other podcasters, promoting your podcast, and continuously improving your show, you can build a loyal audience and achieve podcasting success.Mentioned in the episode:#12 How to Not PodfadeI take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.Support the show Let's be friends on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/KaraGottWarner⁠ Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Visit my website at ⁠karagottwarner.com⁠ NEED MORE SUPPORT? Visit karagottwarner.com and book a consult call to learn more about my full-service podcast production services and let me help you keep the magic going!

Now that you know the basics to setting up your podcast, this session is all about setting up your podcast host and submitting your shiny new podcast to the world. YAY!I show you how to submit your show to all the players, set up the place your podcast lives so people can actually hear it, and the fun part… Your podcast launch strategy!I teach you TWO POWERFUL concepts to launch and promote your new podcast. And, if you already have an existing podcast, this episode is a must-listen because I'm laying out a rinse and repeat strategy that you can use again and again.The goal is to create a big deal about your new podcast, and when you invite your network to help you get traction for your podcast this helps you gain more visibility and get MORE ears on your show. TIPS + SUCCESS STRATEGIESBlock out time every day and you will succeed!Take care of yourself and rest when you need itWhen scarcity thoughts of overwhelm and doubt creep in, work on replacing them with calm and confidence!Support the show Let's be friends on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/KaraGottWarner⁠ Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Visit my website at ⁠karagottwarner.com⁠ NEED MORE SUPPORT? Visit karagottwarner.com and book a consult call to learn more about my full-service podcast production services and let me help you keep the magic going!

I know you're not afraid to open your mouth and speak your mind, in fact it's your jam.It's like wearing a comfy pair of slippers. The microphone is your muse, and now you're ready to create in an even bigger way.You see a podcast as the answer for that kind of heart-centered reach that you want, but … you're like, “I don't know where TF to start.”You know you need help to pull it all together with someone to show how to put the puzzle pieces in the right places.So what if… you had a process to DIY your podcast that shows you all the steps, AND also how to find the EXACT listeners you want?No more going down Google rabbit holes trying to figure it out. No more going it alone.There's a scrappy way to do it and it removes all the extra fluff and I'm laying it all out step-by-step.It is my Podcast from Scratch Roadmap process. And the most amazing part– I'm taking you by the hand walking you through every single step until you have a podcast. This is a complete do-it-yourself podcast guide that gives you EVERYTHING YOU NEED. ALL. OF. IT.I'll show you…How to name your podcast, come up with a show description that attracts the listeners you want, find the right microphone, never run out of topics, and how to promote your new podcast and create a BIG BUZZ for it.And it's all offered to you for free here. It's a valuable opportunity if you are ready to put in the work to make this happen.Are you ready?THIS is your ticket to DIY your podcast.Support the show Let's be friends on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/KaraGottWarner⁠ Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Visit my website at ⁠karagottwarner.com⁠ NEED MORE SUPPORT? Visit karagottwarner.com and book a consult call to learn more about my full-service podcast production services and let me help you keep the magic going!

There's a sneaky, insidious thing that has a life of its own, It is called podfading and it sounds exactly like it is. It means, your podcast goes away. It fades away. You stop doing it. In this episode, we are diving head-on into this danger that most new podcasters go through, and I am going to provide my magical solution that will change the way you look at podcasting. Dancing with the podfade monster is the thing that is stopping you in your tracks. It's telling you it's not working, no one is listening, and all of this is based on non-factual evidence. You may also be thinking, “but I thought a podcast means I get instant listeners, WTF?” Super, super sneaky, and usually this happens right at the beginning of your podcasting life. About 3 months in, or around 10 or 20 episodes in.  Then, you stop BEFORE you ever gave your podcast a chance.  Investment of time and money down the drain. You skip a week, or you scramble to record in that week. Then, you get back on track the following week, but you're scrambling because you got something going on, or you're traveling, or there's an emergency with a kid.I work with clients who decided ahead of time that they are in it for the process not the outcome because the outcome can't be predicted. If you want that kind of support, I can help. Click here to set up a call. When the pod honeymoon is over, they just keep going. They get that creating a successful podcast takes a TONS of time. That's what we're talking about in this episode so you can develop the mindset to commit and keep going no matter what. Support the show Let's be friends on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/KaraGottWarner⁠ Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Visit my website at ⁠karagottwarner.com⁠ NEED MORE SUPPORT? Visit karagottwarner.com and book a consult call to learn more about my full-service podcast production services and let me help you keep the magic going!

It's not just about getting things done; it's about weaving your passions and responsibilities into daily life. I'm sharing a process that helps me keep my podcast on schedule and I do it with a magical thing called— integration. Do what you can with what you have, where you are. Support the show Let's be friends on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/KaraGottWarner⁠ Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Visit my website at ⁠karagottwarner.com⁠ NEED MORE SUPPORT? Visit karagottwarner.com and book a consult call to learn more about my full-service podcast production services and let me help you keep the magic going!

Ever felt like your creative ideas are too "out there" to share on a podcast? Or, do you wory that releasing something unpolished could be a crucial mistake? In today's short and sweet minisode, I talk about seemingly irrelevant ideas can make a profound impact and how embracing the unexpected can unlock doors we never even knew existed. This episode is not just about breaking the mold; it's a deeper reflection on the nonlinear path of life and success. Forget the straight line—we're scribbling outside the lines.Support the show Let's be friends on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/KaraGottWarner⁠ Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Visit my website at ⁠karagottwarner.com⁠ NEED MORE SUPPORT? Visit karagottwarner.com and book a consult call to learn more about my full-service podcast production services and let me help you keep the magic going!

I'm taking a stand against the social constructs of "proper" times that we work on our podcasts, and instead to embrace when the muse swoops in and why we need to seize the opportunity before it flies by!Support the show Let's be friends on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/KaraGottWarner⁠ Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Visit my website at ⁠karagottwarner.com⁠ NEED MORE SUPPORT? Visit karagottwarner.com and book a consult call to learn more about my full-service podcast production services and let me help you keep the magic going!

There's something missing in what people are teaching about podcasting. They are missing the MOST important ingredient, and that is creativity. When you are creative, this is not a selfish act. You are giving something so powerful to the world and the people who need you. Don't keep this under wraps. Don't turn this into a "marketing thing." Be unapologetically relentless and open with your words, even if they only touch the heart of just one person. It ALL matters. Support the show Let's be friends on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/KaraGottWarner⁠ Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Visit my website at ⁠karagottwarner.com⁠ NEED MORE SUPPORT? Visit karagottwarner.com and book a consult call to learn more about my full-service podcast production services and let me help you keep the magic going!

What does reclamation mean? It means claiming an inner power from a deep well of knowing that only you can draw from. What are you drawn to? Even if it doesn't make sense, pay attention to that because it shares many important clues. Tap into this, because it's your intuition pointing you in the right direction. Allow it to be your compass and when you do it will up your podcasting game! Support the show Let's be friends on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/KaraGottWarner⁠ Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Visit my website at ⁠karagottwarner.com⁠ NEED MORE SUPPORT? Visit karagottwarner.com and book a consult call to learn more about my full-service podcast production services and let me help you keep the magic going!

You know what the first pancake is like... it's sloppy, it doesn't look like the right shape, but then after the pan warms up and you have the right rhythm, the pancakes all start coming out the way you want them too. Our podcasts are like this too. We don't need to wait until the stars align to start the projects close to our hearts.  Embrace the first few episodes as your "sloppy first pancake" and hold them with love and care. Then, you can look back and use them as a way to measure how far you've come.In this episode, I hope you'll consider the value of the lessons learned through our less-than-perfect beginnings. Don't hold back your light because someone needs it. Get out of your own way and press record today. Support the show Let's be friends on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/KaraGottWarner⁠ Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Visit my website at ⁠karagottwarner.com⁠ NEED MORE SUPPORT? Visit karagottwarner.com and book a consult call to learn more about my full-service podcast production services and let me help you keep the magic going!

Do this podcast for YOU, not because you're like, "well, it's going to be good for my business, and a friend in my Facebook Group said it's a good idea, and you should try it out for your business."It all starts by having a real conversation about the things that really matter to you, and this conversation happens with you.In this episode, I share a story from my magazine days about a peer from another publication. This person was doing a podcast that they were so passionate about, and put so much care in doing pre-chats before each interview.  I remember meeting up with them for drinks one year at a trade event, and they were expressing so much doubt because of the time it took, and the podcast not producing results yet. I said, "just keep going, you're doing it right. This is what it's about... your heart and your passion is in this for the long game. It will pay off!" So, you my dear listener, this is a message for you too. Keep your sights on your vision. Forget the timeline, or when you think it's supposed to "happen." There is no timeline. It's all made up. It's all so arbitrary. ACTION is where the magic and confidence happens. Focus your love, passion and energy there, and sparks will fly! Support the show Let's be friends on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/KaraGottWarner⁠ Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Visit my website at ⁠karagottwarner.com⁠ NEED MORE SUPPORT? Visit karagottwarner.com and book a consult call to learn more about my full-service podcast production services and let me help you keep the magic going!

After nearly 10 years behind the mic, I have to say that getting scrappy on the regular is hands-down one of my strong superpowers. We can't get everything done at the same time, but we can get done what matters most at the right time. Episode highlights:Why getting scrappy can be the ultimate podcasting superpowerHow to capture unexpected moments to record on the flyHow to create time and location freedom (as I illustrate in this episode!) How to create your own tiny traveling recording studioThe definition of success in podcasting means this -- it's about ease and fun and whatever that means for you, so let it be quirky and even a little eccentric. This is how you'll create the longevity and consistency I know you want. Let it be fun ... then it gets easy. Awesome things mentioned: ⁠Apple Camera Kit Adapter⁠⁠ATR 2100 microphone⁠⁠Ep 206 - Recording Studio that Fits in the Palm of Your Hand ⁠Support the show Let's be friends on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/KaraGottWarner⁠ Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Visit my website at ⁠karagottwarner.com⁠ NEED MORE SUPPORT? Visit karagottwarner.com and book a consult call to learn more about my full-service podcast production services and let me help you keep the magic going!

Here's what you're listeners don't want…They don't want (or care) about the intro music.They don't care about the fancy 30-sec elevator pitch (they will press the fast forward anyway). Better to... mix it up and introduce yourself in a fresh way at the beginning of every episode. Get creative! They will never know what kind of microphone you are using so pick one you like.They don't wanna know all about your story and your history and all the accolades that you've had. Those things are nice and they are good to share but think about your client and where they are right now. They  just wanna know - can you help me with my problem? Yes, do the music, the intro... all of it, but NOT at the expense of forgetting what a podcast is really about. Podcasting has given me a successful coaching business where I get to pay forward all of this wisdom, and of course you can have the same.If you were a clairvoyant, and told me back in 2014 that a podcast would give me the success I have today, I'd never believed it. When you detach from the outcome, you no longer NEED a podcast. That's when you start going somewhere. This shift  can change your entire perspective. How can you find safety in detaching from the outcome? How can you podcast for the love of it, expecting zero in return in the way of downloads, listeners, clients, etc.?How can you hold your podcasting commitment in a playful way with a firm intention?⁠Support the show Let's be friends on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/KaraGottWarner⁠ Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Visit my website at ⁠karagottwarner.com⁠ NEED MORE SUPPORT? Visit karagottwarner.com and book a consult call to learn more about my full-service podcast production services and let me help you keep the magic going!

Oprah once said “I will no longer be on TV but I will use it as a force for good and not be used by TV. When Oprah made this shift, it changed everything. How can you take this wisdom and apply it to your podcast? How can you unforgettable? The question Oprah asks herself when disappointment or confusion strikes is: “what is this here to teach me?" Asking this question can be so revealing, because we often discover most of our problems circle back to trying to show us how to practice more patience, more love, more giving, more compassion.Solving inner obstacles always solves outer obstacles.Here are 3 things Oprah says “will carry us if we let them”1. Knowing who you really are2. You must find a way to serve 3. Always do the right thing - be excellent so you become UNFORGETTABLE"Don't ask the world what it needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and go do that because what the world needs is people who have come alive."- Robert Thurman, Buddhist Theologian Support the show Let's be friends on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/KaraGottWarner⁠ Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Visit my website at ⁠karagottwarner.com⁠ NEED MORE SUPPORT? Visit karagottwarner.com and book a consult call to learn more about my full-service podcast production services and let me help you keep the magic going!

What does it mean to have that spark of inspiration? Where does it come from? How can you capture it? In this episode, we're going to explore that seed of excitement, and when it arrives how to bottle it up. This is the magic ingredient to telling your story, and creating your podcasting vision. Elizabeth Gilbert  says inspiration is found in the ether, and Stephen Pressfield calls it the muse.  Whatever you want to call it, it's there for the taking when it's calling us. As creators, it's our job to answer the call, believe it's divinely inspired as something to act on when luck, opportunity and creativity collide. Episode highlights: Why commitment keeps you going when the "pod honeymoon" is overThe difference between an amateur and a pro Why you don't need the fancy microphone Where to find your own inspiration sparksHow inspiration strikes in the most unlikely places How a Spanx founder Sara Blakely creates her best ideas drivingIt might be quirky and you feel funny about how inspiration comes, but this could be the exact place your GOLD comes from. Be open and ready to receive it.  Tune in to listen and find your own spark, and at the end I give you an action step so you can find your BEST ideas. Awesome things mentioned:Elizabeth GilbertSteven PressfieldSusie MooreSara BlakelySupport the show Let's be friends on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/KaraGottWarner⁠ Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Visit my website at ⁠karagottwarner.com⁠ NEED MORE SUPPORT? Visit karagottwarner.com and book a consult call to learn more about my full-service podcast production services and let me help you keep the magic going!

I know you want to get to the REAL point of podcasting, you don't want fluff, and you want to get right to the nuts and bolts, roll up your sleeves and make sparks fly with your words.  First, we need to start at the beginning, the WHY, WHAT, WHEN so we can put it all together. I'll start with an into about my 10-year journey, so you can know I'm the one to learn from. I'll also explain exactly what to expect in The Podcast Jumpstart, so you can feel confident that you're in the right place. Episode highlights:How to get started with the simplest, and scrappiest of toolsWhy it all comes down to consistency and commitmentWhy community and collaboration is the nucleus of your podcastWhy you need to play the long game with your podcast if you want to succeedDon't shoot for the perfect "TED Talk" episode, just keep showing up!Stumbling over your words is how you grow and get better overtime Podcasting is on fire, and it's only getting HOTTER. Back when I started my first podcast, I knew that podcasting was a powerful tool, and I could see the growth possibilities, even though it was still a new technology. A podcast is the BEST way to amplify your message and create a body of work that becomes a valuable asset in your business that keeps growing and growing.Support the show Let's be friends on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/KaraGottWarner⁠ Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Visit my website at ⁠karagottwarner.com⁠ NEED MORE SUPPORT? Visit karagottwarner.com and book a consult call to learn more about my full-service podcast production services and let me help you keep the magic going!

Talking is your jam. It's your love language. If this is YOU, then you are in the right place. The Podcast Jumpstart is your guide at the beginning, the middle and ALL the way through your podcasting journey. With 4 podcasts, and more than a decade of experience, as a podcaster, a teacher, a coach and producing podcasts for clients, I am an expert in this space, and will provide guidance that you'll get nowhere else. In this podcast, I'll also be talking with friends and influencers, who have found success in podcasting, and I'll ask the questions that dig deep to find out what makes them tick. What's the mindset that made them go all in on their podcasts, and what keeps them going. Episode highlights:The ONE difference between someone who finds success and someone who doesn'tWhy motivation fades because it requires you to replenish it with external reasons to keep it goingWhy commitment sustains you because once you decide, it keeps you going even when you don't want toSimple does not always mean easy, but when you have the power of your WHY and your COMPELLING reason behind what you do, it becomes a labor of love and commitment becomes non-negotiableDon't look in the rearview mirror, because you know where you are going! No one else can define that for you, and in The Podcast Jumpstart, I'll give you the tools, the resources, the mindset, and the inspiration to stay COMMITTED to your vision! Support the show Let's be friends on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/KaraGottWarner⁠ Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Visit my website at ⁠karagottwarner.com⁠ NEED MORE SUPPORT? Visit karagottwarner.com and book a consult call to learn more about my full-service podcast production services and let me help you keep the magic going!