How to Start a Podcast with an iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Jamie Kennedy
- Dec 18, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 23
Starting a podcast with an iPhone is a simple and affordable way to share your thoughts, ideas, and stories with a global audience.
As a health and fitness professional, a podcast will help elevate your thought leadership and help you drive new clients to your products and services. Here's how you can get started:
1. Choose a topic/niche.
The first step in starting a podcast is deciding on a topic you are passionate about that will appeal to your target audience. We have a free worksheet to help you find your niche today! Yes, it really is free.
2. Choose a name.
Choose a catchy and memorable name for your podcast that reflects your topic and brand. It's also a good idea to do some keyword research to ensure that potential listeners will easily find your name.
3. Gather your equipment.
You'll need a few essential pieces of equipment to start a podcast with an iPhone. These include a good-quality microphone that plugs into your iPhone (either directly or via a converter), and a pair of wired headphones.
You'll also need to choose recording software and editing. The guesswork is gone for you with our free guide to starting a podcast. Access it here.
4. Record and edit your episodes.
Once your equipment is set up, it's time to start recording your episodes.
Use your microphone to capture your voice, and use the headphones to listen to yourself as you speak.
When you're finished recording, use the editing app of your choice to trim and polish your episode before publishing it.
We've got personal recommendations for editing software in my free guide here.
5. Publish your podcast.
You can use several podcast hosts to publish and distribute your podcast, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
You will upload your audio file and provide a title, description, and cover art for your episode, and it will be available for listeners to discover and subscribe to.
Check out my free guide for my top 3 recommended podcast hosts to meet every budget.
Starting a podcast with an iPhone is a fun and rewarding way to share your voice with the world.
With a little bit of planning and the right equipment, you can create a professional-quality podcast that will engage and inspire your listeners.
Happy podcasting.
