Welcome to Episode 25 of Mastermind.fm! Join our hosts Jean Galea and James Laws today as they jam about podcasting- a topic they're pretty familiar with! Check out their unique take! Whether you're thinking about getting into it yourself or already have and are just looking for some unique ideas, you'll find them right here. Pull up a chair (or put on your running shoes, whatever works for you!) and give Episode 25 a listen!

Podcasting Style/Theme Ideas

Solo, two-person, three-person shows? Interviews Question-Answer Leadership oriented Business oriented WordPress oriented Gaming History Investment

Mastermind Production Cycle

Meet once a week to talk shop Audio recorded separately Ad spots for sponsors recorded separately Separate audio tracks are put together & finished by Jean's wife

Benefits of Having a Podcast

Getting in touch with people on a deeper level (Jean) Great way to build personal brand (James) Allows users to get to know the people behind the business (Jean) Learn how to make segways (ha, ha... Jean)

Hardware Setup Jean: an Audio Technica ATR 2100 mic on stand + Bose QC 20 noise cancelling headphones

James: RODE Podcaster mic w/ built in popfilter on desk arm attachment + Apple earbuds Software

Audacity for audio recording Skype for video Garageband for editing

Featured On The Show:

Hardly Casual Podcast Leadership Podcast by Andy Stanley Current HardCore History by Dan Carlin InvestED: The Rule #1 Podcast Ask Pat Podcast Audio Technica ATR 2100 Microphone RODE Podcaster Microphone Bose QC 20 Noise Cancelling Headphones Audacity Hindenburg EO Fire Podcast by John Lee Dumas Podcasters' Paradise WP in 1 Month