The Hidden Danger of Trying to Run an Entire Podcast on Your Own

Doing it yourself sounds like a prudent idea. You can save money, find a little enjoyment, and you’ll certainly learn something new. Still, there’s a hidden danger of DIY-ing your podcast.

There are many things I do myself. I have a blast putting together my children’s toys at Christmas [not]. I even enjoy the occasional light construction job around the house, but I won’t DIY something I take seriously. Heart surgery? Nope. Dentistry? Nope. You see, that’s the question you have to ask yourself: Do you take podcasting seriously? More so, do you take yourself and your time seriously? 

When speaking about podcasting, there are several hidden time suckers hiding in the shadows. Let’s look at a few. 

1.Time you waste learning skills that don’t matter. If you get paid an average of $30/hour at your job now, why would you be using your own time editing and mastering your podcast? With how complex and in-depth audio editing can be, you can hire someone who is already experienced and trained.

2.Time chasing piece meal solutions. DIY podcasting can be an impossible undertaking.

At some point, you’ll realize that you’ve bitten off more than you can chew. By then, you’ll be chasing down a freelancer to edit for you, which will only waste more of your time and hassle that you could have saved initially. 

3.Time behind the market. By the time you come to the realization that it takes a lot of time, skill, and effort to produce a great podcast, you could be a year in and need professional help. Imagine the amount of listeners you missed by that time. By having a professional team to help you, you’re able to have the consistency and skill to create a podcast that reaches audiences that may have already found an alternative.

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