Meet the man who designs podcast studios for shows like My First Million, Nathan Barry and Expresso Hour

Nov 12, 2024

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Dream Studio Starter Kit: https://dreamstudio.co/starter-kit

I’m joined by Kevin Shen, the mastermind behind podcast studios for creators like Sam Parr, Shaan Puri, Dickie Bush, and Nathan Berry. Kevin walks us through his C-L-A-B method—Camera, Lighting, Audio, and Background—designed to help you build an efficient and professional podcast studio that saves time and money while delivering high-quality content.

We talk about how to design your studio for a seamless workflow and avoid common mistakes like bad lighting or poor camera angles.

Kevin also shares budgeting tips, including how much to invest in a “dream studio” and why lighting is often more important than people think. Don’t miss his advice on getting your background design just right to boost credibility and create impact.

So, whether you’re starting from scratch or upgrading your current setup, Kevin’s insights will set you up for lasting success. Plus, grab Kevin’s free gift to see 250+ studio setups for inspiration.

In This Episode:

00:00 Introduction

01:25 Kevin Shen's experience and clientele

02:59 Importance of workflow in studio design

06:35 How getting the studio right impacts productivity

11:30 Steps of setting up a podcast studio: The C-L-A-B method

14:46 Designing for camera vs. interior design

18:49 Common mistakes in podcast studio setup

22:16 Importance of podcast studio lighting setup

24:01 Dealing with natural light challenges

26:16 Budgeting for a podcast studio setup

29:55 Using Pinterest for studio design