My name is Tom Boyd, host of "Creators Are Brands". This podcast uncovers the how (and why) behind wellness creators and companies building their brands online. By day, I'm a Director of Content, and by night, I host this show. With my background in content marketing and passion for health & wellness, this podcast is both a passion project and my excuse to have conversations with builders I genuinely admire.
My name is Tom Boyd, host of "Creators Are Brands". This podcast uncovers the how (and why) behind wellness creators and companies building their brands online. By day, I'm a Director of Content, and by night, I host this show. With my background in content marketing and passion for health & wellness, this podcast is both a passion project and my excuse to have conversations with builders I genuinely admire.

Dylan Schmidt is the host of Digital Podcaster and the creator of the Podcast Newsletter.
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In this podcast episode, Tom and Dylan Schmidt discuss how to start a podcast and monetize it. They recommend starting with a minimal viable podcast setup, which can be as simple as recording audio with your AirPods or any microphone you have. The next step is to think of your big idea and break it down into smaller ideas that can be used as episode topics. Dylan emphasizes the importance of understanding your listener and being genuinely interested in the topic being discussed. Tom suggests practicing your skills by reaching out to people that have their own shows and offering to host or facilitate their audience's questions. For specific recommendations, they suggest the Samson Q2U microphone for remote interviews and solo shows, which costs around $50. They also recommend hosting your show on platforms like Anchor or Libsyn and monetizing through sponsorships, merchandise, and listener support.
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