“I’m Not Ready to Start a Podcast” — And Other Lies I Used to Believe
Let’s talk about the greatest hits. You know the ones:
“I’m not ready.”
“I don’t know what to say.”
“What if no one listens?”
“The tech gives me hives.”
“Maybe next quarter, or next year, or... never?”
Sound familiar?
If you’ve ever whispered any of these to yourself, welcome. You’re not alone—you’re in excellent company. I used to say all of them too. Repeatedly. While quietly avoiding the one thing I knew I was meant to do.
But here’s the truth no one tells you at the beginning:
💡 Readiness is a myth.
You don’t wake up one day, struck by lightning, suddenly “ready” to launch your podcast. You move scared. You move messy. You move small. And somehow—it works.
So let’s lovingly, playfully call out these fears for what they really are—and talk about what’s waiting for you on the other side.
1. “I don’t know what to say.”
Reality check: You do know what to say—you’re just too close to it.
You’ve been living the story you’re meant to tell. You’ve built experience, insight, a voice. Inside The Podcast Accelerator, we help you zoom out, find your Anchor Story, and craft a podcast roadmap that feels like your voice finally found its lane.
And guess what? You don’t need to sound like a TED Talk. You just need to sound like you.
2. “I’m not techy.”
Here’s what I know: if you can upload a selfie to Facebook and FaceTime your bestie—you’ve already got 50% of this covered.
The rest? That’s where we come in. The Accelerator walks you through the tech—step by step. With patience. With love. With zero eye-rolls.
Whether it’s getting files into Dropbox or learning how to publish episodes to your favorite platform—we’ve got you.
3. “Will anyone even listen?”
Let’s be honest—your group chat is already listening.
The goal isn’t going viral on Instagram or TikTok—unless you want to. The goal is alignment: growing a loyal, dialed-in audience that vibes with your voice.
No gimmicks. No dancing on Reels (unless that’s your jam). Just you, your mic, and your message—streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and beyond.
4. “Is now really the time?”
Here's a wild idea: what if now is the time?
What if “next quarter” becomes next year… and then you’re still wondering what would’ve happened if you’d just gone for it?
You don’t need to be fearless. You just need to be willing.
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It’s short, sharp, and designed to spark clarity. The kind of guide that makes you pause mid-walk and think: oh wait… I DO have something worth saying.
Final truth?
Here’s what I won’t do:
I won’t tell you to “hustle harder.”
I won’t tell you to ignore your fear.
And I definitely won’t pretend podcasting is the only way to grow your business (it’s not).
But if your gut is whispering “it’s time”…
Maybe it is.
But if your gut has been whispering “maybe it’s time”—you’re allowed to follow that.
The Podcast Accelerator is here whenever you're ready to stop overthinking and start building something that sounds like you.
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