You have been thinking about it long enough. Here is the complete map to launching your podcast.**
Most business owners who want a podcast never start one. Not because the idea is not right for their business — it almost always is. They stall because the process looks overwhelming: the equipment, the software, the platforms, the planning, the promotion. It feels like a project with no clear starting line.
This episode is the starting line.
Anthony Perl — with 35 years of marketing experience and a client roster of business owners who are now running successful podcasts — covers everything you need to know to go from "I have been thinking about this" to a podcast that is planned, launched, and on its way to the top 1% of business shows.
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### In This Episode You Will Discover:
- **Why "why" is the most important question you will answer** — and why the wrong answer leads to a podcast that dies at Episode 6
- **How to define your audience** before you record a single word — and why getting this wrong makes every other decision harder
- **The essential equipment list** — the microphone Anthony recommends, the lighting setup that makes the biggest difference for the least money, and the camera question settled once and for all
- **Which recording software to use** — and why Zoom is never the answer
- **The editing options** from beginner-friendly free tools through to AI-assisted platforms that speed everything up
- **Where to host and publish** — why Captivate.fm is the recommended platform, and how to get your podcast onto Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube
- **The 20-episode rule** — why this is the milestone that separates the top 1% from the 99% that do not make it, and how to plan for it before you begin
- **The eight-hours-a-year model** — four two-hour recording sessions, six episodes each, a full content workbook from every session, and a full year of multi-channel content
- **The promotion strategy** that gets your podcast found — including how to build audience momentum before you even launch
- **Why a production partner is the single biggest determinant of whether your podcast succeeds** — and what that partnership actually looks like in practice
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### Free Workbook Download
Access the full workbook for this episode — including the Podcast Brief worksheet and the 20-Episode Planner — at the link below. Past episode workbooks are available there too.
**Download your workbook here:** https://link.podcastsdoneforyou.com.au/access
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### Resources Mentioned in This Episode
- **Recommended microphone:** Rode NT-USB+
- **Recommended recording software:** Ecamm Live (Mac), Riverside.fm (cross-platform), Descript (recording + AI editing)
- **Recommended hosting platform:** Captivate.fm
- **Free hosting option:** Spotify for Creators
- **Editing for beginners:** GarageBand (Mac), iMovie, or Descript's AI editing tools
- **Professional editing:** Adobe Premiere Pro
Full equipment and software recommendation sheet available via: https://link.podcastsdoneforyou.com.au/access
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- **Apple Podcasts:** https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasts-done-for-you-the-show/id1736835643
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- **Amazon Music:** https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3efd86fd-7313-4f35-baa7-eaa804465672
- **YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastsDoneForYou_TheShow
- **Captivate:** https://podcasts-done-for-you.captivate.fm/
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### Connect With Anthony Perl and Podcasts Done For You
If you are ready to explore what a podcast could look like for your business — or you just want to talk through whether it is the right next step — reach out for a free, no-obligation conversation.
**Book a free discussion:** podcastsdoneforyou.com.au/booking/
**Website:** podcastsdoneforyou.com.au
Connect with Anthony directly on LinkedIn — details in the workbook link above.
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*If this episode gave you clarity, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who has been sitting on the fence about their podcast. And go back through the catalogue — there are episodes on equipment, the expert vs. host question, the cascading effect of podcasting, and much more to help you build a show that genuinely works for your business.*
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