007: How Much Does It Cost to Make a Podcast?

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!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 Podcast Budget Worksheet!Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at Gaffincreative.com, plus you’ll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast.Download the Podcast Budget Worksheet:gaffincreative.com/podcastbudgetListen to Last Week's Episode:gaffincreative.com/006Review the Show NotesPodcast Startup Expenses: (1:50)- Podcastig Gear- Royalty Free Music- Podcast HostingPodcasting Gear Budget: $155 (2:13)Microphone - $99Foam Windscreen - $2.99XLR to USB C Cabel - $39.99Microphone Stand - $10See my blog post for podcast equipment for beginners.Royalty Free Music: $49 (3:16)Premium BeatSee my blog post for Royalty Free Music.Hosting: $180/year (4:05)AcastLibsynPodcast Startup Expenses Total: $385 (5:21)Other Podcast Expenses (5:34)- Website Building + Hosting- Podcast Producer- Graphic Designer- Recording Platforms- Transcriptions- Gift GivingWebsite Hosting and Design (6:13)Hosting: $180/yearDesign: Based on your designer and needs.Download the Podcast Budget Worksheet: (7:29)gaffincreative.com/podcastbudgetPodcast Producer: $150-300/episode (8:11)Graphic Design: Based on designer (10:17)Graphic Elements You'll Need: (10:38)- Wordmark- Podcast Cover Art- Podcast Episode Graphic Template (solo and guest)- Multiple Social Media Graphic TemplatesRecording Platform: Free - $240 (12:17)- Garageband- Audacity- Zencaster- Riverside FM- ZoomTranscribing Audio (13:01)See my blog post for Why You Should Transcribe Your Podcast Audio.Transcription Services: (13:25)Rev - $1.25/minuteOtter.io - $99/yearGuest Gifting: Based on your preference.(14:17)Three Women I’m cheering for This Week (16:15)Ryn LorenSarah AnnTikedraBlog Posts Mentioned in this Episode:Podcast Equipment for BeginnersWhere You Can License Royalty Free MusicThree Reasons You Need to Transcribe Your PodcastDownload the Podcast Budget Worksheet:gaffincreative.com/podcastbudgetReview the Transcript at gaffincreative.com/007 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.