Summary: You're listening to the 6th episode of the Humans 2.0 podcast, solo-series, FLOW! <br><br>I frequently get asked these questions so I figured I'd make a podcast episode from it. <br>- Why did you start the Humans 2.0 podcast?<br>- Why do you even have a podcast bro?<br>- What is my guest approach method? <br><br>If you like talking, I highly recommend starting your own podcast. <br><br>Here is a snippet from EoFire's Podcast Guide:<br><br>1. Topic:<br>What should my podcast topic be?<br><br>This is the #1 question I receive.<br><br>First, get your mindset right. Podcasting is a marathon, not a sprint.<br><br>Your topic needs to light a FIRE inside that will keep burning for the next three to five years, minimum.<br><br>Your listeners will be able to sense the passion (or lack thereof) in your voice, so make it easy on yourself and choose something you love and are passionate about.<br><br>When you choose the right topic, podcasting is not work but FUN.<br><br>Through podcasting you’ll have the opportunity to build relationships with those you admire while learning more about a topic that inspires you.<br><br>2. Avatar<br>This is the biggest mistake 99% of Podcasters (including myself) make while creating their Podcast: they don’t craft their Avatar.<br><br>Your Avatar is your ONE perfect listener.<br><br>Your Avatar is the ONE person who will listen to your Podcast and ask him or herself, “Was this Podcast created specifically for me? Do I feel like the host is talking directly to me, addressing my pain points, and giving me valuable information on how to move past my biggest struggles?”<br><br>Right now you’re reading this and saying, “But I want my Podcast to be for more than just one person; I want the world to love me and to have millions of listeners!”<br><br>BIG mistake.<br><br>Huge.<br><br>It’s a mistake I made.<br><br>If you try to create a Podcast that resonates with EVERYONE, you will resonate with NO ONE.<br><br>Your goal is to serve a loyal base of listeners at an incredibly high level.<br><br>This will only be possible if you know your Avatar inside out and base every decision on what your Avatar would want.<br><br>Podcast length? Frequency? Interview-based? Topic-based?<br><br>W.W.M.A.W.<br><br>What Would My Avatar Want?<br><br>Every question you have about your podcast should be answered by your Avatar; and guess what, YOU create your avatar!<br><br>I was so committed to this process that I spent $3,000 on an animated video of my avatar, Jimmy. Through this process I came to know Jimmy inside and out, and every time I turned on the mic, I was speaking to and helping Jimmy.<br><br>Should you create an animated video of your avatar?<br><br>Maybe. But maybe not.<br><br>A pen, paper, and 2,000 words will do.<br><br><br><br>3. Podcast equipment<br>My complete list of recommended Podcasting equipment can be found here.<br><br>Buying and setting up podcast equipment is a scary thought for someone who doesn’t consider themselves a ‘techie’. I’m here to tell you it’s much simpler than you think.<br><br>Below is a picture of Kate’s podcasting setup. All you need is a laptop, a mic and recording software.<br><br>The ATR-2100 microphone (that’s our affiliate link; we recommend the equipment we use and love) is the best microphone for your money, and it plugs into any USB port – super easy!<br><br><br>4. Podcast software<br>How do I record and edit my podcast?<br><br>A great question.<br><br>There are 3 recording and editing software options I recommend for recording and editing your podcast.<br><br>My #1 recommendation is Adobe Audition<br><br>Adobe Audition works with both PC and Mac, but it’s not free.<br><br>To use Adobe Audition, you’ll pay $20 a month for the Creative Cloud membership.<br><br>I believe this is one of the best investments...
