Millionaire University All-In-One Podcast Editing Software and Tips for Beginners to Pros | Colin Gray
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Sep 23, 2025 
Colin Gray, founder of Alitu and The Podcast Host, shares his journey from university lecturer to podcasting entrepreneur. He discusses his discovery of podcasting and the lessons learned from early failures. Colin reveals how he built an effective all-in-one platform that simplifies podcast editing. He offers tips on growing an audience, monetization strategies, and unique show formats. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned podcaster, his insights into content-first marketing and community-building are invaluable!
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From University Lecturer To Podcasting Pioneer
- Colin discovered podcasting while teaching tech-enhanced learning at Edinburgh University in 2006–07 and fell in love with the medium's personality and chemistry.
- He began writing gear and how-to articles which grew into one of the web's biggest podcasting resources by the 2010s.
Agency Work Pushed Them Toward Education
- Colin and his co-founder turned their website audience into a client-facing production agency but quickly realized they disliked agency work.
- They pivoted into education and launched courses after learning client work constrained their creative priorities.
Failed Course, Then A Focused Relaunch
- Colin's first course attempt, 'Fan Fission', failed because it wasn't clearly tied to podcasting and missed audience targeting.
- He relaunched as the Podcast Academy focused strictly on podcasting and began adding members steadily.