How to Plan Your First Podcast 10 Episodes (The Framework We Use With Every Client)

About this episode

This episode emphasizes the importance of planning your first ten podcast episodes as they serve as the foundation for your show.

“Your first ten episodes are your audition. They're the portfolio. They're the handshake.” I see too many podcasters treat those early episodes like practice rounds, but new listeners often go back to the beginning to decide if your show is worth their time. I think this episode is important because your first ten episodes are not just content. They are your foundation. They show people what your podcast is about, why they should trust you, and whether they want to keep listening. If you plan...

Topics covered

• podcast planning
• first episodes
• audition
• content strategy
• listener engagement

Keywords

• podcast
• first episodes
• planning
• content
• listener trust

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