Podcasting in times of COVID-19
We are in a unique moment that this nation and the world have never seen in our lifetime. Government rules to close businesses, churches and social gatherings. Fear of personal safety. Staying in your own home and not even attending family barbecues or our normal family gatherings.
Yes, this is a unique moment in history. We are doing things that most people never considered before.
Businesses have moved to the Internet. Zoom and Skype meetings are now common. Graduations are taking place virtually. Even those large family dinners that would normally bring guests from remote locations to our homes for a visit are taking place virtually.
College, high school, and other classes have moved online instead of in person. All of these things have good and bad attributes. Lack of socialization is one. Lack of personal connections. Lack of intimacy that we had taken for granted. Trying to learn how to do things online that we never thought we’d be doing.
All of these things make people want to talk. Need to communicate. Waiting for new things to stay connected.
Enter the realm of the podcast for this day and hour in which we now live.
If you’ve ever thought about starting a podcast, this is a unique moment in online history! Now you have the ability to tell your story and impact people around the world. It is in a position right now to help people through audio and video communications that have never before existed on such a large scale.
Many people are finding that they need to try to make money online. Your traditional jobs are closed, downsized, and may never return to normal. They need to learn to supplement the family budget. They need to learn to do things for themselves. They need to learn how to teach their young children at home. They need you!
Think about how you could impact someone right now using online technology. You have a skill set that someone needs, right now! You have the ability to offer your services and knowledge to someone you may never meet in person. And in this day and age they are more open to hiring you to help them online than at any time in recent memory!
A podcast can be audio or video. (Most podcasts are audio-only. But video is becoming more popular.) You can share training tips in your area of expertise. You record this information and then share it with those who find you online.
By using a podcast hosting platform, you will be able to share the links to your training with anyone who wants to hear what you are talking about. All from the comfort of your own home.
You can monetize your podcast by charging for access. As long as what you’re providing is quality content that someone wants to pay for, there’s nothing wrong with earning some extra money to help them out.
You really need to consider podcasting as a viable alternative to meetings, trainings, and face-to-face meetings right now. Podcasting will allow you to make and maintain your connections, impact others in a positive way, and stay safe at the same time.
Consider starting a podcast today!