#18 - The Truth About Starting a Podcast in 2025 | Vince Quinn

Want to start a podcast in 2025? You're not alone! But is it really worth the time and effort? 
In this video, we're diving into the realities of podcast creation and what it takes to grow a successful show. Vince Quinn is a professional podcast coach, and in this talk, he shares with you valuable podcast tips, strategy advice, and business insights to help you start and grow your show.

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 0:51 Why Should Anyone Start A Podcast?
• 2:58 "I Don't Have Anything Interesting To Say" It's An Excuse
• 3:52 Vince's Clients Transformed Their Business Via Podcasting
• 5:55 Podcasting Is The Best Exposure For Your Brand
• 7:53 How Podcast Sponsor Rates Work
• 10:17 The Reasons 90% of Podcasts Don't Make It Past Episode 3
• 12:29 Low Barrier To Entry: A Blessing And A Curse
• 13:32 Record 5 Episodes In Advance
• 14:35 Becoming A Successful Podcaster Is Hard Work
• 15:59 This Is Who You Compete Against As a Podcaster
• 18:13 People Are Lazy - The Work Is Everything
• 19:27 Vince's Perspective On Imitating Big Content Creators
• 22:19 Is The Concept of "1000 True Fans" Possible?
• 24:27 The One Tactic To Gain Followers Which Is Often Overlooked
• 27:54 Niching Down vs Staying Broad
• 31:07 The 5 Aspects Of What It Takes To Have A Great Podcast Ranked
• 35:12 People Crave Authenticity Over Perfection
• 35:36 Monetising Your Podcast: Business Models
• 39:40 The Number One Thing People Need The Most Help With
• 42:14 The Future Of Podcasting: Will It Replace Traditional Media?
• 45:04 Someone Should Make This Show Idea A Reality
• 46:12 Why Do People Trust Podcasts More Than Traditional Media?
• 48:47 The Reason People Watch Long-Form Content
• 50:27 Vince's Favourite Podcaster
• 52:57 The Role Of AI In Podcasting
• 57:37 Advice On What NOT To Do As A Beginner
• 1:00:44 The One Thing You Should Always Keep In Mind
• 1:01:49 The Last Question