If you have a message you want to share and you want to reach a wider audience with it, hosting a podcast of your own could be a great fit for you, but...There is a downside to podcasting. Sadly, I’ve watched hundreds of entrepreneurs spend countless hours creating their shows, only to launch to crickets and gain no traction.How do you keep that from happening to you? There are five things you need to know BEFORE launching a podcast, so that if you’re considering launching one for your business, you can make sure it’s a good use of your time and energy before you go through all the trouble of creating one.Seriously, don't try to create a show without listening to this episode first.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:The 5 surprising misconceptions about podcasting that you should know before launching ideas for creating a podcastThe reason most podcasts fail (hint: it’s not what you think)How a podcast can save you time when it comes to content creationThe science behind creating, launching, and leveraging a profitable show that creates more traffic and sales for your business -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with your podcasting friends! Love this show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review. Take the Podcast Health Score™ to see exactly where your show is losing listeners and get a custom plan that shows you what to fix first. Join the On-Air Coaching waitlist for a chance to get coached on air by Courtney and get your podcast questions answered in real time. Get the Podcast SEO Mastery Course and learn how to optimize your show so the right listeners can actually find it. Apply for the PodLaunch® Accelerator and get deeper podcasting support and expert guidance tailored to your specific podcasting goals. Email us at hello@podlaunchhq.com to learn more. Follow Courtney for more podcasting insights: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunchHQ.com ©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.