Episode 19: How Much Does it Cost to Start a Podcast?

If you’re thinking about starting a podcast and wondering how much it costs, this episode is for you. My hope is that by pulling back the curtain a bit and sharing how much podcasting costs, you’ll be able to make an informed financial decision about starting a podcast.

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Today I’m joined by Shereen “a.k.a. funnybrowngirl” Kassam. Shereen is an internationally touring stand up comedian, radio personality, actress and the host of Creative Breakthrough a podcast where passion and hustle meet.

Creative Breakthrough helps creatives jump start their creative careers by bringing listeners in-depth career driving conversations with successful creative leaders of color across TV, film, music, literature and more.

Spoiler alert, both Shareen and I spent over $650 while podcasting for 3 months (including start-up costs).

So how much does it cost to start a podcast?

In this episode, we chat about our podcasting costs for:

• Microphones and accessories
• Software
• Website and maintenance
• Production
• Podcast hosting costs
• Social media
• Email
• Podcast conferences and events

Resources Mentioned 

• Blue Yeti Mic
• Senheiser Mic
• Zoom H4N Pro field recorder
• SiteGround
• Libsyn
• Auphonic
• Audio Jungle
• Buffer
• Canva
• Mailchimp

Connect with Shareen Kassam

Website: www.funnybrowngirl.com

Facebook: @funnybrowngirl

Instagram: @funnybrowngirl

Twitter: @funnybrowngirl

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