This is a list of tried, true, and trusted resources for podcasters, businesses, and entrepreneurs that I’ve personally benefited from. No, it’s not everything; to get a complete education, I believe you need to purchase some home study courses or paid networks (some I recommend here). The problem is they can be expensive, more than you might be able to afford early in your career.
Books, on the other hand, only cost around $9.99. Podcasts and blogs are free. I’ve used every single one of these resources and stand fully behind them. Let’s jump in.
First, if you are here to start a podcast, download my free podcast startup guide HERE.
Recording Gear/Software:
Microphone, Headphones, and Pop Filter pack – https://amzn.to/2IsBNCT
Microphone – Audio Technica ATR 2100
Microphone Pop Filter – Neewer NW(B-3)
Microphone stands – Gator Mic Stand (I hate those scissor boom stands that clip to your desk. Get this one instead.)
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Portable Recorder (includes remote and windscreen) – Zoom H6
Memory Card for Recorder – Sandisk SDHC 16gb
Recording/Editing software – Pre-Sonus Studio One
Call recorder for interviews – Zoom Pro ($15/month)
Cloud backup – Backblaze
External hard drive – Seagate portable
Podcasting Services:
Libsyn – Podcast hosting, use code “Danny” for a free month
Audio Jungle – royalty-free “podsafe” music for your podcast
Matt Cundill Voiceovers – radio-pro intros and voiceovers
Temi – Transcribe your episodes
Headliner – Audiograms for Instagram
Web/Email Marketing Resources:
Bluehost – best web hosting for WordPress sites, hands down.
Convert Kit – Email marketing (this link will get you their Complete Guide to Email Marketing)
Productivity Resources:
Sanebox – get to inbox zero
TextExpander – save time by automating things that you type regularly
Graphic Design:
Red Letter Design – Jason Clement
Winking Fish – designed multiple logos for me
Rocket Juiced – designed my DO logo and several infographics
Books:
The 4-Hour Workweek – How to become an entrepreneur
Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging
The Four Agreements (A Toltec Wisdom Book)
Launch – A Guide to Selling Almost Anything
Zen and the Art of Mixing – How to deal with clients in the production world.
Marketing the Magic – Soup to nuts of inbound marketing
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Podcasts:
The Mike Kim Show
Creating Disney Magic with Lee Cockerell
Get Your Message Heard with Michael Hudson
The Joe Rogan Experience – expand your worldview
Hardcore History with Dan Carlin – OG podcaster, one of the highest quality shows in existence
