Take Your Podcast From Idea to Reality with the
7-Day Podcasting Course
What you'll get:
. 7 days of FREE step-by-step video training
. FREE ACCESS to PodUp's podcasting tools
. Accountability emails
. Knowledgeable support
. FREE "Incurable Creator" t-shirt
Here’s how it works
Once you sign up, you will receive INSTANT access to the 7-day challenge. Complete them day-by-day or binge them all in a few days – it’s completely up to you and your schedule.
Day 1 | Establish the groundwork
On Day 1, we’ll help you strategize, zero in on the topic and theme of your podcast, and choose a name. We’ll also outline what you’ll need for podcasting tools so you’ll have what you need when it’s time to record.
Day 2 | Domain & Branding
We’ll walk you through selecting, purchasing and setting up a podcast domain name in PodUp. We’ll also show you how to get clear on your branding and give you all our tips for choosing colors and fonts, getting your logo design started, and coming up with cover art.
Day 3 | Your Podcast Site & Strategy
Buckle up, because Day 3 is on fire! We’ll show you how to build your podcast site and how to write a compelling podcast description that calls out your specific niche and target audience. Then we’ll go over podcasting specifics like how to structure your podcast and how often to publish.
Day 4 | Recording Day
Time to let the camera roll! On Day 4, we’ll show you how to set up your equipment and create a recording environment so you can plan and record your podcast intro and outro and first podcast episode. We’ll also give you our best tips for choosing background music for your intro and outro.
Day 5 | Editing & Organization
Now that your first episode is recorded, we’ll show you how to edit it and clean up any video or audio mistakes inside PodUp. We’ll also give you our process for adding your intro and music. Finally, we’ll hop into PodUp’s Workflow module and show you how to organize episodes so your episode content is easy and quick to access.
Day 6 | Mastering Your Written Content
On Day 6, you’ll learn how to use PodUp to help you repurpose your podcast episode into written and social media content that can be published across multiple platforms for maximum reach. We’ll show you how to use PodUp to create transcriptions and blog posts including how AI can make this job so much easier. We’ll also give you our best guidelines for writing episode titles and descriptions. Finally, we’ll show you how to promote your podcast on social media.
Day 7 | Publishing & Syndication
Congratulations, it’s time to publish your first podcast episode, including your podcast audio and video episodes, blog article, and social posts. We’ll show you how to use PodUp to connect to podcast directories for syndication and go over podcasting mistakes to avoid.
Besides turning your dream podcast into reality, here's what else you'll get!
7 Days of Video Training
$997
Join PodUp founder Nathan Gwilliam and podcasting expert Annie Virga as they walk you through exactly how to set up, record, publish, and syndicate your first podcast episode with PodUp software, the innovative next-level podcasting software with 35+ modules in one.
FREE
14 Days of PodUp's Grow Package
$38
Get 14-day free access to the PodUp podcasting platform to record and edit your video and audio, invite guests, host your podcast website, and so much more! With the Grow package you will be able to start growing your podcast and reaching new audiences.
Podcasting Challenge Workbook
$47
The downloadable PDF workbook is your challenge blueprint. Use it to take notes, follow along with the Live trainings, and keep track of your progress.
Private Facebook Community
The How to Start a Podcast Challenge group is where you’ll be able to meet other podcaster like you, find up-to-the minute updates, share and receive encouragement, and get all your questions answered. You’ll truly be surrounding yourself with people who are in your corner all the way!
Launch your podcast in just 7 days!
Start from scratch WITHOUT spending a fortune on podcasting software that doesn’t work well together.
So you’re ready to start a podcast...
Whether you’re a podcaster, YouTuber, Instagrammer, TikTokker or blogger, podcasting is one of the BEST ways to grow your following and nurture an audience that wants to buy what you’re selling.
Which is great, except...
… it’s so complicated, expensive and time consuming to start a podcast. It’s hard to even know where to start!
And even if you already have a podcast – or have tried starting one in the past – you probably quickly realized it’s way more complicated, expensive and time consuming than you thought.
We have a solution!
What if in just 7 days you could …
Choose a name and domain for your podcast.
Set up your podcast site.
Integrate with social media and podcast platforms.
Record, edit and publish your first episode.
Repurpose and syndicate your podcast content.
With the help of PodUp, the only podcasting software with 35+ unique modules that can help you do MORE from one platform in less time, you CAN!
And TIME… that’s not exactly something you have a lot of. You’re BUSY. Your time is valuable and you don't have time to waste it on antiquated podcasting softwares and strategies. So, now what?
Hire an agency?
YIKES - that’s EXPENSIVE! The upfront cost might give your budget a tough time and ultimately affect your overall planning!
Try to figure it out on your own?
Hope you have a LOT of spare time and love trying to duct tape software together to get most everything to work (sort of)!
Throw in the towel?
And miss out on the game-changing, audience-building potential podcasts can have for growth and monetization? No way!
This challenge is perfect for you if …
- You’ve always wanted to have a podcast, but you’re not sure where to start or how to begin. In other words, you’re at ground zero, and you can only go up from here. A 7-day challenge sounds like a great way to not have to go it alone and figure it all out yourself.
- You’ve had a podcast in the past, and you’d like to resurrect it … but you want it to be easier and less expensive this time. It’s time for a reset, and this time you want to catapult to launched in just 7 days.
- You currently have a podcast, and it’s kicking your butt. You’re not experiencing the growth you’d like, and it’s taking up way more of your time and money than you’d like. There’s got to be a better way, but you don’t have weeks to figure it out.
- You want to set yourself up for success with the podcasting tools and strategies that actually work and prep your podcast for growth and monetization in the future.
- You don’t want the traditional audio-only podcast results. You’re ready to dive in and get to work creating video and audio episodes that can be used as content that’s syndicated across multiple platforms.
- You want to build credibility and authority, grow your audience and expand your reach, make a positive impact/spread your message and mission with the world and nurture connection and relationship with your target audience.
PLUS you also get these exclusive bonuses – FREE!
Podcast monetization bonus training
Once your first episode is published and syndicated, now what? Start your podcast off poised for monetization with our Podcast Monetization bonus training! In this training, pull back the curtain on exactly how to position your podcast for monetization so you can build an audience of raving fans and start generating passive income from your podcast.
Incurable Creator T-Shirt
Finish the challenge in 7 days, and you’ll get a free t-shirt!
About your challenge hosts...
Nathan Gwilliam Founder and CEO, PodUp & PodAllies
Nathan Gwilliam is a serial entrepreneur who became determined to provide podcasters with a better solution after experiencing firsthand the challenges podcasters face with traditional podcasting solutions when he created and published a daily podcast for a year.
Nathan is the host of the Podcasting Summit, in which 40+ podcasting experts shared their expertise. Nathan is also the host of the Podcasting Secrets show.
Nathan and his team created PodUp, the all-in-one software with 35+ modules in one that helps entrepreneurs and podcasters create, grow and monetize next-level podcasts.
VP of Customer Success at PodUp
Annie is a seasoned podcast producer and host of the up-and-coming podcast, "PodProducer." With a vast portfolio of over 70 meticulously managed and produced podcasts, she’s cultivated a deep understanding of the medium and is passionate about empowering fellow podcasters to create top-notch content and navigate the ever-evolving podcasting landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You’re exactly who we created this 7-day challenge for. This challenge starts from step 1 and builds upon itself, not only teaching you the skills but also showing you how to put them into practice. Feel free to use equipment you already have, or invest in some when you need to. We’ll share with you our recommended tools (like microphones), and we’ll even be providing you a free 30-day free trial of PodUp, our revolutionary podcasting platform!
This challenge is designed to help you create, setup, integrate, record, edit, publish, and syndicate your first (or next) podcast episode in just 7 days. We provide the software and step-by-step training that can take you from zero to launched!
When you register for the How to Start a Podcast Challenge, we’ll send you a confirmation email with information how to log in and get access to PodUp. Once you’re inside, you’ll be able tour the features and dive into the library of tutorials and tools.
You will have free access to the challenge videos for 30 days. After 30 days, you will have the option to purchase the challenge for $17 to have access for life.
You can expect 7 video trainings with podcasting experts Nathan Gwilliam and Annie Virga. You’ll be able to follow along in your workbook as we walk you through the day’s tasks, making you understand what to do, how to do it and what that task will help you accomplish.
You also get access to the private Facebook group, where you can connect with other podcasters and get your challenge- and podcasting-related questions answered. PLUS we’re throwing in a FREE 30-day trial to PodUp, our revolutionary software for next-level podcasting.
Including the video training sessions and the daily podcasting tasks, plan to spend around two hours each day on this challenge. At the end of seven days, you’ll have your first episode in the bag!
We’re here to help. You can bring all your questions to the Facebook groups for our experts to answer. Or shoot us an email at support@podup.com and ask us any question you may have and we’ll make sure you get unstuck.
If you complete the challenge and publish your first podcast episode in 30 days (while you still have free access to the challenge), you will be able to fill out a form with the necessary information to receive your free t-shirt as our personal congrats to you for a job well done!