In this episode, host Raven O'Neal reflects on the journey of her podcast, "Hacking the Patriarchy," which has recently ranked in the top 10% of podcasts globally.

Raven shares insights on launching a podcast, managing guests, her tech stack, and marketing strategies. Raven emphasizes the importance of knowing your audience, setting clear goals, and the time commitment involved in podcast production.

She also provides valuable hacks for aspiring podcasters, including the need for effective monetization.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Launched the podcast as a passion project.
• Importance of having a clear goal and audience.
• Guest management requires a solid system.
• Editing takes a significant amount of time.
• Creating marketing assets is essential.
• Double the time you estimate for production.
• Monetization is crucial for sustainability.
• Engagement with the audience is key.

DISCUSSION TIMELINE

• 00:00 Celebrating Podcast Success
• 01:38 The Journey of Launching a Podcast
• 03:33 Key Lessons Learned in Podcasting
• 05:51 Guest Management and Booking Process
• 11:56 Tech Stack and Recording Process
• 16:20 Editing and Marketing Strategies
• 18:34 Final Hacks and Advice for Podcasters

CONNECT WITH RAVEN

Raven on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ravenroneal

Raven on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ravenroneal

Email Raven: raven@ravenoneal.com