The Best Gift for a Podcaster? Expert Advice from Those Who've Lived, Learned, and Become Even Better

’Tis the season for gift ideas for podcasters. You’ll see lots of suggestions for mics and mixers, and while these are fun — who doesn’t love unwrapping something new and shiny during the holidays — I want to give you something even more valuable.

In a special episode of Podcasting Step by Step, I asked some of my favorite podcasters to share an audio gift with you: Their best podcasting advice.

I asked them to answer this question: “What do you wish someone would have told you when you first started out? What have you learned that’s made all the difference?”

Whether you’ve been podcasting for years, or haven’t launched yet, I know you will hear something in this episode that can improve your show and increase your love for podcasting. From marketing to mindset, we’ve packed a lot in here.

Huge thanks to the podcasters who shared such brilliant words of wisdom in this episode. I subscribe to, and recommend, all of their shows, and encourage you to check them out:

K80 Jones, Food Heroes

Julie Neale, Mother’s Quest

Jessica Kupferman, She Podcasts

Britany Felix, Podcasting for Coaches

Jackie MacDougall, 40 Thrive

Andrea Jones, Savvy Social Podcast

Amanda Kingsmith and Ryan Ferguson, World Wanderers