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[00:00:24] Introduction to Podcasting
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[00:00:24] Welcome back to learn to podcast the show that will teach you everything that you need to know to create, grow, and monetize a successful podcast. I'm your host, Scott Wyden Kivowitz. And in this episode, we are going to talk about designing your podcast structure. This includes crafting and encouraging. This includes crafting and engaging podcast format, planning your episodes and creating a calendar.

[00:00:48] Understanding Podcast Formats
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[00:00:48] Now your podcast format is the overall structure of your episodes.

[00:00:52] It's how you organize your content and present it to your listeners. There may be many different podcast [00:01:00] formats to choose from such as interview format, you interview experts and other interesting people on your show. A solo show format, where you host your podcast by yourself and discuss topics that you are passionate about. Panel discussions where you host a panel of experts or other interesting people to discuss a particular topic. Conversational format, where you have a casual conversation with guests about a variety of topics. Educational format where you teach listeners about a topic storytelling format, where you tell stories about your own life or the lives of others. Now there are so many and you can mix and match and you can have one show that is focused on one format, or your show could be like this one where you mix it up here and there, depending on the topic and the episode.

[00:01:48] Choosing Your Podcast Format
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[00:01:48] But choose a format that you are comfortable with and that you think will be engaging for your listeners.

[00:01:54] Planning Your Podcast Episodes
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[00:01:54] Once you have chosen a podcast format, you need to start planning your episodes.

[00:01:58] This includes deciding on the [00:02:00] topics that you want to cover. The guests you want to interview and the structure of each episode. When planning your episodes, it's important to keep your target audience in mind. What topics are they interested in? What kind of content? Do they enjoy listening to, or watching?

[00:02:15] Creating a Content Calendar
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[00:02:15] Create a content calendar.

[00:02:17] This is a schedule that outlined your podcast episodes for the upcoming weeks and months. It's a great way. To stay organized and ensure that you are publishing new episodes on a regular basis. When creating a content calendar, consider the following factors, your target audience. What topics are they interested in? Your schedule, how often do you want to publish new episodes? And your resources, how much time and energy do you have to dedicate to podcasting?

[00:02:50] Scheduling Tools for Podcasting
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[00:02:50] Now, if you have guests on your show, then I recommend using a scheduling tool. If you're using a CRM like HoneyBook, for example, [00:03:00] in your business, then see they offer scheduling. Otherwise. I check out tools like Calendly. XE cow or tidy cow for easy to use schedulers that actually sync to your own personal calendar.

[00:03:14] Final Thoughts on Podcast Structure
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[00:03:14] Now designing your podcast structure is an important part of creating a successful podcast.

[00:03:20] By following the tips. In this episode, you can craft an engaging podcast format, plan your episodes, and create a content calendar that will help you achieve your podcasting goals. I encourage you to experiment with different podcast formats and find the one that works best for you and your audience, then start planning your episodes and creating the calendar.

[00:03:40] Conclusion and Farewell
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[00:03:40] Thank you for listening.

[00:03:40] And I look forward to joining you on this journey to podcasting success.

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