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
- 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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See you next time were we chat with Terri Huggins about freelance writing.

Danielle Desir Corbett paid off $63,000 of student loan debt in 4 years, bought a house at 27, and has traveled to 27 countries, including her favorites, Iceland, China, and Bermuda. Go here to learn Danielle’s incredible story, from struggling financially and in debt to finding creative ways to earn more and live on her terms. Listen to The Thought Card Podcast, where Danielle shares how you can creatively travel more and build wealth regardless of your current financial situation. Reach out to Danielle by contacting: thethoughtcard (at) gmail (dot) com.



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