How to Speed Up Research

If you are looking to speed up your podcast production, then this episode is for you. I have compiled 20 tips that will help you take the stress out of producing a quality audio file in a timely manner. From planning to editing, here are some quick tricks that will make your podcast shine! 

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School of Podcasting Membership

Freedom Software

Todoist

Evernote

Fiverr Workspace Accounting Software

Text Expander

Otter.ai transcription Service

Zapier Automation

Will Smith Book

First Things First book

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Descript Software

Libsyn.com Media Host (sopfree promo code)

Captivate.fm

TIPS

1. Assess How Much Your Time Is Worth
2. Take the Time to Get Your Guest Sound in Check
3. Quit Multitasking
4. Avoid Distractions
5. Block out time
6. More Planning Equals Less Editing
7. Do the Hardest Stuff First
8. Prioritize Better
9. Speed up Researching
10. Organize Your Content to It's Easy to Find
11. Learn the Software You Are Using (Take a Class)
12. Record it Right the First Time
13. Listen Back Faster
14. Learn Keyboard Shortcuts
15. Google Vs Bang Your Head Against the Desk
16. Know WHO your guest is and WHY You are bringing them on the show
17. Outsource Your Editing
18. Automate When Possible
19. Use Transcripts to find clips for audiograms.
20. Deep Breathing when pulled out of your zone

QUESTION OF THE MONTH

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