#267 My simple podcasting process

In this episode, I share how I reinvented my podcasting process to
make it as efficient as possible. I used to rely on an employee to
handle everything, but now I’ve found tools that allow me to
record, transcribe, edit, and publish a podcast all from my phone
in less than 10 minutes. From using the Dolby On app for recording
to Happy Scribe for transcription and ChatGPT for polishing the
content, I’ve streamlined everything. I can even merge my intro and
outro with the audio before uploading it to Spotify for Podcasters.
If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, this episode is for
you. I break down exactly how you can use free tools to get your
podcast up and running with minimal effort. With this system,
there’s no excuse not to start building your community and sharing
your insights with the world. Transcription: Hello, everybody! I’m
pretty excited today because I’ve had to reinvent my entire
podcasting process. I’ve been talking to a lot of people who want
to start their own podcasts, and I realized that I could share some
insights on how you can do everything from your phone—without any
additional effort. Right now, I’m in my car recording this episode.
I never use a studio or controlled environment to record because I
simply don’t have the time. I typically record podcasts while I’m
driving to an event or meeting. Until recently, I had someone on my
team who took care of everything—summaries, publishing,
scheduling—but when she left, I had to figure out how to manage it
all myself. That led me to spend some time finding tools to make
the process as efficient as possible. I wanted a system where I
could go from recording to publishing a podcast in just 10 minutes.
So, here’s the process I came up with: First, I use an app called
Dolby On to record. It’s a free tool that lets me record audio, add
noise reduction, and even apply mastering to improve the sound
quality. Once I have the recording, I upload it to a transcription
tool like Happy Scribe. There are free options that give you a few
transcriptions per day, so it’s perfect for my needs. After that, I
use ChatGPT to polish the transcription, correct any grammar
mistakes, and remove unnecessary elements like timestamps. The next
step is creating a two-paragraph summary and a teaser for social
media, which ChatGPT also helps me with. Once I have the text
ready, I use another app to merge the audio with my pre-recorded
intro and outro. From there, I upload everything to Spotify for
Podcasters, schedule the episode, and that’s it! The whole process
takes less than 10 minutes, and I can do it all from my phone. I
used to have an employee handle this for me, but now I’ve automated
the process. If you’ve been thinking about starting a podcast,
there’s no excuse anymore. With all the free tools available, you
can easily set up your podcast and start building a community. I’ve
recorded over 260 episodes of Sweet Buzz in the past two or three
years, and I can tell you, it’s worth it. Give it a try!