Podcasts have become an incredibly important part of my life; I have been presenting shows for a few years, and listening for even longer. Over the years I have learned more than I could possibly be aware of from listening to a ton of shows; business, art, psychology, philosophy, and film reviews etc.

Starting my own podcast was a big leap for me, but one that has helped me grow my online audience, find my voice, and develop my art. This week I want to encourage you to dig deeper into the world of podcasts, and even to consider starting your own.

Flannery O’Connor famously said, “I write because I don’t know what I think until I read what I sayâ€. And this for me is exactly why podcasting has had such an impact on my ability to build my online ‘platform’.

This week I talk about why I can’t live without podcasts, how they’ve helped me build my website and develop the various aspects of my art. I discuss why it’s been so helpful not only to listen to podcasts, but also to produce them.

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2. They are intimate
   
3. They are Free
   
4. They are easy to consume on your own terms
   
5. You can do other things while you listen
   
6. They expose you to new ideas and people
   
7. They build trust, relationships and community
   
8. They help you delve deeper into subjects
   
9. They allow you to join the presenter on their journey
   

In this show I also explain why you should start your own podcast if you have any desire to get a message out there, or build some kind of an online platform.

Cliff Ravenscraft: Podcast Answer Man - Here is a useful rundown of equipment if you want to get started, spanning a range of budgets

Michael Hyatt – Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World (A Great Book with practical advice on how to build your online platform)

The Caretaker: Libet’s Delay

Danny Clay – Nocturne/Three Bells

Lowercase Noises

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