Andrew Lewin — 5 Tips to Start a Successful Podcast | Ep. 74

This week on Detail Therapy, Amy sits down with her podcast producer, Andrew Lewin! Andrew helps people speak up on their favorite topics through podcasting. He got his start when he launched his very own podcast in 2015 called Speak Up For The Ocean Blue to raise awareness of Ocean issues and Conservation Projects around the world. Andrew has launched several podcasts in the science, marketing, self-help, fitness, and design spaces — including Detail Therapy!

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(0:00) Welcome to Episode 74!

(0:40) What to expect from today’s episode

(1:54) Meet your host | GATLUW House | AmyTV | goodmorninggoodlife.com

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Amy’s Chat with Andrew Lewin

(5:07) Why do you do what you do?

“I want to provide a platform so that people can speak up.”

(5:35) How did you get here?

(11:51) Podcasting vs. video

(13:15) 5 tips for starting a successful podcast

(13:24) Tip 1: Know the vision

(15:05) Consider the audience you’re serving

(17:55) Tip 2: Be in it for the long run

(19:42) Don’t expect to be Joe Rogan

(21:11) Audience size — who are you reaching?

(24:13) Tip 3: Ask yourself: Does the content fit the audience?

(27:17) Being aware of how your interests align with the world around you

(28:20) Bringing your own unique touch to the subject

(30:03) Tip 4: Do what you love and outsource the rest

(34:01) Tip 5: Tell people about your podcast!

(36:23) It takes more than just sharing a link

(39:05) People are looking for things to listen to

(41:20) Tip recap

(42:06) Andrew’s free course!

The Details

(43:43) What’s your morning routine?

(45:39) What resources do you use to plan your day? | MyFitnessPal |Crossfit

(48:02) What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned in terms of balancing your side hustle?

(52:07) What does it mean to you to go after the life you want?

Follow Andrew on Social Media

• Andrew’s Instagram
• Speak Up For the Ocean Blue

(53:11) Detail Recap

• Know your audience and know your vision before you create your show!
• Dive in. All you need to podcast is a good microphone and a little research!
• Tell people what you’re up to. They won’t show up on their own — tell them where to go!

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QOTD: If you want to start a podcast, what would it be about? If you already have a podcast, what is it about?