FAQs

What do I need to be able to record?

Not much to be honest. It’s all about having an honest conversation and sharing your knowledge and experiences in an open and authentic way. On the day you probably want to have a few quiet notes printed or written, just some bullet points that we will go through in the pre-record chat.

What tech do I need?

If you have a proper microphone that would be great. If not then a pair of apple headphones or a handsfree headset would be ideal, so that you can hear me in your ear, not on loud speaker (the mic can hear the echo!) They need to fit your computer and its important to check this well in advance. In terms of the tech to record, you will need a laptop that you can get onto the internet with, with a stable connection. I will send you the logins etc. If you are unsure please ask me with some time in hand, I can always send you a mic to borrow if needed.

What else do I need to consider?

Background noise! This can ruin a great conversation and make it unusable. So turn off the doorbell, silence the dog / kids, and move to a quiet spot. Often a walk in wardrobe is used as a makeshift studio, as the fabric stops any echoey sounds. I sadly don’t have such luxury, so I use my office, but put everything on silent (phone, computer notifications, doorbell etc.)

Also, please consider what you are wearing. The great thing is no-one can see you, so be as scruffy as you like, but please wear something that doesn’t have a collar that will rub on the mic, and remove earrings, necklaces and anything that is around your neck that might jangle or knock against your mic or make any noises. Please also be mindful of squeaky chairs and basically anything that will make an unwanted noise! (even the washing machine can be picked up!)

How long will it take?

We will schedule 2 hours, which will be more than enough time, it’s likely to take around an hour to record, but we will need time before and after to have a chat and set up etc.

What do I need to provide in advance?

Please just let me know how you would like me to introduce you, your social handles and where you would like to direct people if they want to learn more about you / your business.

How long will the final podcast episode be?

That depends on the format really. Most episodes will be around 30 mins, and some will longer form - up to an hour.

Should I talk about the podcast on my social media channels before we record?

Yes, yes, yes. Please do tell your community what you are up to, build some anticipation and excitement, share your journey. Most people won’t have been on a podcast, so will be interested in your experience, any nerves, how you feel about it etc. We want to generate as many listens and downloads for your episode (there is a prize for the most downloaded episode, so get competitive!)

How will I know when the episode is live?

I will let you know the scheduled release date, and on this date it will just go out automatically, so please do make a note in your diary to check. Once it’s live you can share it far and wide. More ears on you and your business is a great thing to build trust, as you know!