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

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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.

Danielle (host of The Thought Card) and Shereen (host of Creative Breakthrough) share the real costs of 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

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Connect with Shareen Kassam

Website: www.funnybrowngirl.com

Facebook: @funnybrowngirl

Instagram: @funnybrowngirl

Twitter: @funnybrowngirl

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Danielle Desir Corbett

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.