March 18, 2020
Podcast Launch Insights That You Need to Know
In the past, musicians would have a CD release party. They would not pick the date for the party until they had the CD in their hands. So many things could go wrong, and you need to do the same. Don't pick your "launch" date until your podcast...
In the past, musicians would have a CD release party. They would not pick the date for the party until they had the CD in their hands. So many things could go wrong, and you need to do the same.
Don't pick your "launch" date until your podcast is available to the public. If you're worried this will ruin your "Splash" into the public. It won't.
In the same way, being in the phone book will not make you famous - being in Apple podcasts will not make you a celebrity.
New and Noteworthy does very little for actually growing your show. See video
Please note you can submit your show to Apple with just a trailer.
I always recommend that you should record a few episodes and THEN choose your schedule. This way you can maintain your schedule.
I've seen people launch with three episodes and then panic because they have no episodes "in the can."
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