010: How Much Does it REALLY Cost to Start a Podcast?

Podcast Like a Girl

Helping female podcasters start a podcast is something we at The Wave love to do — among all of our other amazing podcast-related skills, thank you very much! One of the most common questions we get asked is, “how much does having a podcast cost?”

Sorry to say it isn’t as simple as giving you an exact figure, however, in this week’s episode, I am going to break down things more clearly into three categories:

• things you absolutely should spend money on
• things you don’t need to open your wallet for unless you want to
• and where to save big.

You will leave with the knowledge required to create an incredible podcast on your own budget. And be sure to stick around to the end of this episode, where I will share an insider offer just for our pod pals that will save you even more money starting your pod.

Understanding the true costs and cost range of starting a podcast can be confusing. With so much information out there and so many people with podcasts ranging from your neighbor Dale recording from his studio apartment all the way to celebrities building a whole other building off the side of their house just for their podcast, it is hard to know just where we sit on that scale.

I know it can be tempting to want to know how to start a podcast for free, but if it were that simple, you wouldn’t be here listening to this episode right now.

Topics Covered:

• The challenges of creating a budget for your show
• The equipment you need to purchase such as an external mic
• How to save money on cover art and music
• An optional purchase that may save you a ton of time
• How to save money with our latest tool guide

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Resources Mentioned:

• The Best Podcasting Microphones for Under $200
• 10 Resources for Creating Your Podcast Cover Art
• 19 Best Free Music Sites to Download MP3 Files
• The Wave Editing Services
• The Tools Every Podcaster Should Be Using in 2022

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• Digital Community

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Credits:

This podcast is produced by the wonderful women at The Wave Editing.

• Scripting by Lauren Deborah
• Mixing and Editing by Iva
• Cover Art by KAR Creative
• Theme Music by Isaac Joel