{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6031a3582e66d963c6fa1cf9/6061c7b9bf7aa5623df9bf00?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"007: How Much Does It Cost to Make a Podcast?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6031a3582e66d963c6fa1cf9/1617020800199-6d1eeb1f0421b963c24285956eda5daa.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>You're ready to launch a podcast, but how much have you budgeted for it? Podcasting isn't free and I'm here to tell you just how much you should be ready to spend when you start a podcast!</p><p>In today's episode, I'm breaking down what it looks like to pay for a podcast, from basic start up pricing to outsourcing the graphics, production, and pretty much everything outside of hitting the record button. Listen in as we walk through the things I encourage my clients to consider in their podcast budget and make sure you download my free <a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/podcastbudget/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Podcast Budget Worksheet</a>!</p><p>Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you by&nbsp;<a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/podcast-production/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gaffin Creative</a>, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gaffincreative.com</a>, plus you’ll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast.</p><p><strong>Download the Podcast Budget Worksheet:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/podcastbudget/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">gaffincreative.com/podcastbudget</a></p><p><strong>Listen to Last Week's Episode:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/what-to-consider-before-you-launch-a-podcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">gaffincreative.com/006</a></p><h3>Review the Show Notes</h3><p><strong>Podcast Startup Expenses:</strong> (1:50)</p><p>- Podcastig Gear</p><p>- Royalty Free Music</p><p>- Podcast Hosting</p><p><strong>Podcasting Gear Budget:</strong> $155 (2:13)</p><p>Microphone - $99</p><p>Foam Windscreen - $2.99</p><p>XLR to USB C Cabel - $39.99</p><p>Microphone Stand - $10</p><p>See my blog post for <a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/podcast-equipment-for-beginners/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">podcast equipment for beginners</a>.</p><p><strong>Royalty Free Music: </strong>$49 (3:16)</p><p><a href=\"https://www.premiumbeat.com/home\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Premium Beat</a></p><p>See my blog post for <a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/royalty-free-podcast-music/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Royalty Free Music</a>.</p><p><strong>Hosting:</strong> $180/year (4:05)</p><p>Acast</p><p>Libsyn</p><p><strong>Podcast Startup Expenses Total:</strong> $385 (5:21)</p><p><strong>Other Podcast Expenses</strong> (5:34)</p><p>- Website Building + Hosting</p><p>- Podcast Producer</p><p>- Graphic Designer</p><p>- Recording Platforms</p><p>- Transcriptions</p><p>- Gift Giving</p><p><strong>Website Hosting and Design </strong>(6:13)</p><p>Hosting: $180/year</p><p>Design: <em>Based&nbsp;on&nbsp;your&nbsp;designer and needs.</em></p><p><strong>Download the Podcast Budget Worksheet:&nbsp;</strong>(7:29)</p><p><a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/podcastbudget/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">gaffincreative.com/podcastbudget</a></p><p><strong>Podcast Producer: </strong>$150-300/episode (8:11)</p><p><strong>Graphic Design:</strong> <em>Based&nbsp;on&nbsp;designer (</em>10:17)</p><p><strong>Graphic Elements You'll Need:</strong> (10:38)</p><p>- Wordmark</p><p>- Podcast Cover Art</p><p>- Podcast Episode Graphic Template (solo and guest)</p><p>- Multiple Social Media Graphic Templates</p><p><strong>Recording Platform:</strong> Free - $240 (12:17)</p><p>- Garageband</p><p>- Audacity</p><p>- Zencaster</p><p>- Riverside FM</p><p>- Zoom</p><p><strong>Transcribing&nbsp;Audio</strong> (13:01)</p><p>See my blog post for <a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/why-you-should-transcribe-your-podcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Why You Should Transcribe Your Podcast Audio</a>.</p><p><strong>Transcription Services:</strong> (13:25)</p><p>Rev - $1.25/minute</p><p>Otter.io - $99/year</p><p><strong>Guest Gifting</strong>: <em>Based&nbsp;on&nbsp;your&nbsp;preference.</em>(14:17)</p><p><strong>Three Women I’m cheering for This Week </strong>(16:15)</p><p>Ryn Loren</p><p>Sarah Ann</p><p>Tikedra</p><p><strong>Blog Posts Mentioned in this Episode:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/podcast-equipment-for-beginners/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Podcast Equipment for Beginners</a></p><p><a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/royalty-free-podcast-music/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Where You Can License Royalty Free Music</a></p><p><a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/why-you-should-transcribe-your-podcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Three Reasons You Need to Transcribe Your Podcast</a></p><p><strong>Download the Podcast Budget Worksheet:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/podcastbudget/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">gaffincreative.com/podcastbudget</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Review the Transcript at </strong><a href=\"https://gaffincreative.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-make-a-podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>gaffincreative.com/007</strong></a></p>","author_name":"Haylee Gaffin, Growth Strategist for Podcast Hosts"}