Podcast Playbook (Part 5): How to Choose the Right Hosting & Recording Tools to Launch, Grow, and Monetize Your Show


In Episode 257 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy delivers Part 5 of the Podcast Playbook series, focused on choosing the right hosting and recording tools to launch, grow, and monetize your podcast. He breaks down the often-confusing world of podcast technology, sharing hard-earned insights from producing over 250 episodes. Kelly offers a detailed, no-fluff comparison of the top hosting platforms—including Captivate, Buzzsprout, and Libsyn—emphasizing the importance of selecting a tool that fits both your current needs and long-term growth. He also highlights why a proper hosting platform is the backbone of your show, how AI tools are reshaping the landscape, and why podcast websites are essential for brand control.
Shifting into recording software, Kelly outlines a comprehensive list of both AI-driven and manual options—from Descript and Adobe Podcast to Riverside.fm and Adobe Audition—giving creators the flexibility to choose tools that align with their workflow and technical comfort. He stresses that there is no perfect solution, only the one that works best for your goals and process. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned podcaster, this episode is packed with clarity, guidance, and behind-the-scenes wisdom to help you avoid the common tech pitfalls and set yourself up for long-term success. Part 6 will cover stepping up to the mic with confidence—mindset, planning, and recording your first episode.
Key Takeaways:
1. Your hosting platform is the backbone of your podcast—it stores your content, distributes it, and tracks your analytics.
2. Don’t chase the cheapest or flashiest hosting option—choose one that matches your growth goals and workflow.
3. All hosting platforms work... until they don’t. Expect to pivot as your show evolves, and that’s completely normal.
4. AI tools in podcast hosting can save hours per week by auto-generating titles, show notes, and audiograms—use them.
5. Your podcast website matters—it’s your show’s digital home and a platform you actually control.
6. There’s no best recording software—only the best one for your comfort level, tech skills, and editing style.
7. Platforms like Descript, Alitu, and Adobe Podcast simplify editing and cleanup using AI for those new to audio production.
8. Tools like Riverside.fm and Squadcast offer pro-level remote recording with local audio that avoids internet issues.
9. Manual editing in Adobe Audition or Audacity gives unmatched control for creators who want to master their sound.
10. Podcasting is an iterative process—set yourself up for long-term success by thinking beyond your first episode.
Companies mentioned in this episode:
- Capital Business Development
- Captivate FM
- Buzzsprout
- Transistor
- Libsyn
- Podbean
- Spotify
- rss.com
- RedCircle
- CoHost
- Simplecast
- Megaphone
- PodPage
- PodcastPage IO
- Descript
- Alitu
- Adobe Podcast
- Podcastle
- Clean Voice AI
- Adobe Audition
- Riverside.fm
- Squadcast
- Zencast
- Audacity
- GarageBand
Links referenced in this episode:
Podcast Playbook (Part 5): How to Choose the Right Hosting & Recording Tools to Launch, Grow, and Monetize Your Show
Kelly Kennedy: Welcome to episode 257 of the Business Development Podcast, and today it's my pleasure to bring you part five of Podcast Playbook. Today we're diving deep into the tech behind your show, podcast, hosting platforms, recording software, AI tools, and everything you need to launch with confidence. Stick with us.
You don't wanna miss this episode.
Intro: The Great Mark Cuban once said. Business happens over years and years. Value is measured in the total upside of a business relationship, not by how much you squeezed out in any one deal, and we couldn't agree more. This is the business development podcast based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
In broadcasting to the world, you'll get. Expert business development advice, tips, and experiences, and you'll hear interviews with business owners, CEOs, and business development reps. You'll get actionable advice on how to grow business, brought to you by Capital Business Development Capitalbd.ca. Let's do it.
Welcome to the Business Development Podcast, and now your expert host, Kelly Kennedy.
Kelly Kennedy: Hello. Welcome to Podcast Playbook part five. First off, if you have stuck with us this far, thank you so, so much. Let me start today by speaking to my business development focused listeners. We are about halfway through this limited series we're calling Podcast Playbook.
This series will not be for everyone. I totally, totally get that. However. If you are a thought leader executive, or you just love podcasts, this series will help you set up a successful podcast from scratch for many, many years to come. Guys, this was a bit of a legacy project for me. I wanted to make sure that as I learned and carried you guys through the journey that is the business development podcast, that at some point I wanted to give it back.
I wanted to help. Many, many thought leaders, entrepreneurs, business developers, salespeople, leaders from around the world launched their own shows. This was always part of the plan. For 2025, I wrote it into my episode plan list for 2025. I really, really, really wanted to do this series, and I hope I truly do hope.
That many of you, especially if you're this far at Podcast Playbook part five, I really hope from the bottom of my heart that you at least give it a try because podcasting is absolutely incredible. It is an incredible medium to build yourself, to learn about yourself, and to teach and educate and inspire the world around you.
And so if you've gotten this far Podcast playbook, part five, I truly believe you can do this. You can absolutely continue down this path and take it to the next level. And inspire the world in your own incredible, incredible way. Now if this isn't for you, I totally get it. I absolutely get it. Thank you so much for sticking with us.
Like I said, it's kind of been a passion project for me and I've wanted to give back for quite some time. However, we will be back to the BDP shows that you absolutely know and love. Before you know it, this series is likely no more than about 10 or 11 parts, so stick with us. If you're coming to this in the future and you just wanna skip ahead, go for it.
Go for it. You're not gonna hurt my feelings. If podcasting is not for you, don't worry about it. I'll totally get over it. Skip this and head on back to your regular BDP programming. But if podcasting is for you, if this is part of your future, if you just want to give it a try. Stick with us. I think you're gonna be able to do it, and I think this is gonna be a really informative series for you.
Before we continue to today's show, guys, thank you so much. Thank you for your support on this journey. Thank you for messaging me, sticking with us for 250 plus episodes. You know it guys, the BDPs about you, you guys are the BDP, right? If I'm just here talking to my mike, I'm talking to my mike. It's you.
It's the fact that you show up week over week, month over month, year over year, and take these lessons and actually do something with it. It's you, you're the heroes of the Business Development podcast, and I could not do it without you. Thank you. Thanks for supporting me on this journey.
Okay, let's get into it. Let me start by getting real with you. When I started the Business Development Podcast, setting up the backend systems was probably one of the most frustrating parts of the entire process. I simply didn't know what I didn't know. Now, in my 257 episodes, I have switched hosting platforms, lost episodes.
Switched recording software, destroyed audio, dealt with terrible support and wrestled with analytics that didn't make any sense. Yeah, guys, podcasting is still the wild west. I think that that's maybe important to put out there. A lot of this stuff, as much as it looks polished, as much as it looks like we all got it together.
And this includes the major hosting platforms and major podcast guys. The reality is podcasting is still the wild west. Half the stuff works. Sometimes half the companies are pretty small that are kind of doing this stuff. So understand it is not the prim, polished world. It may appear to be. My hope today is that I help you avoid some of the mess and hopefully get it as right as we can the first time.
Now, I'm a perfect example of this guys. I started out recording on a very different software. I started hosting on a very different platform. It was only through my journey and my experience that I figured out what I needed and what I needed to change, and why a platform would not work for me. So understand that this is an evolutionary process.
It's very, very, very unlikely you get it all right the first time around. And that is completely, completely okay. I would guess that at least 90% of the shows that you know and love. Have had to change recording softwares have likely switched podcast hosts for one reason or another. It's not a big deal.
It's very common, very likely, and simply part of your podcasting journey. You don't have to get it all right the first time around is what I'm saying. You will have many, many opportunities to make changes as your show grows. So let's start out with hosting platforms. What the heck is a hosting platform anyway?
A hosting platform is the central hub and brain of your podcast. It's not Spotify or Apple, contrary to what you may think, even though Spotify does have a hosting platform. We'll get into that. Your hosting platform stores your audio. Builds your RSS feeds and distributes your episodes, videos, ads, and artwork to podcast players like Spotify, apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, overcast, YouTube, and many, many, many more.
It also tracks your podcast stats in most cases. They do their best to track your episode analytics, how many downloads you have, total downloads, weekly downloads where people listen, things like that. An easy way to think about it is without a hosting platform, your podcast is like a car without a road.
The the roads are going to every single player that could possibly host your show and push your show out to the public. Most people are listening on Spotify. 90% of the business Development podcast listens are on Spotify. However, there's still typically somewhere around that eight to 10% on Apple podcasts and probably like one to 2% on all of the mini players around the world.
So understand that there's lots and lots and lots of places. Your podcast can be listened to and it's your hosting platform that gets it out there. When I started the Business Development podcast, I had no idea how important the hosting platform would be. I just wanted to get the show live, and I figured, hey, if it uploads my episodes and sends them to Spotify, we're good.
Right? Not quite. What I've learned over the past 250 plus episodes is this, all hosting platforms work right up until they don't. Every one of them has strengths and every one of them has limitations. Some are incredibly easy to use, but lack the depth you'll want later. Some give you tons of features, but they are buried under clunky dashboards or confusing workflows.
Some have incredible support and some make you feel like you're shouting into the void, and I have experienced both. I believe every hosting platform has its place. Depending on your goals and where you are in your podcasting journey, guys, it is all subjective, but here is what I will say. If you're just starting, you do wanna find a host that is intuitive, transparent, and growth minded.
So if you are picking a host, don't just go with the cheapest. Don't just go with the biggest name. Go with what matches your brand and your goals, because once you hit 100 episodes or start running ads, switching platforms becomes a huge lift. Trust me. I've done it. Let's explore some of the leading podcast hosting options as of July, 2025.
Keep that in mind guys. If you guys are hearing this in the future, this is probably gonna be relevant for the next five to 10 years at least, however. Hosting platforms are gonna change. The podcast industry is going to change. If you are hearing this, anytime after July of 2025, there could be a new player on the block.
There could be new standards, there could have just been a massive, massive shift in the industry. So understand that. Do your own research. All of this is current as of July, 2025. Much of the lessons we're gonna go over are evergreen and will help you no matter what year it is in your podcasting journey.
However. Right now for this particular piece, it is July of 2025. Please do some additional research if you're hearing it after that. This is gonna be a very neutral, helpful, and honest rundown of the most common hosting platforms out there. Understand, I'm not sponsored by any of these companies guys. I have no horses in this race period.
This is just the rundown. It's very neutral and I am not promoting any over and other because I can't tell you what is best. What is best is going to depend on what you need, both short and long term. Today I just want to give you the full picture so that you can make an informed decision that actually fits your show.
Once again, this order, even though it's numbered, is not best to worst. Just the top contenders in the space as of July 2025. Number one, Captivate.fm. Strengths, it's built for growth. It's got a clean ui, great analytics, dynamic ad tools, private feeds, and strong support. It's best for serious podcasters who want a pro-level experience without the clutter.
Guys, this is where I'm currently hosted, and while I have experienced a couple of challenges with them, specifically with the ad system, it has overall been a really good experience so far, and I would recommend them if somebody asked. Number two, Buzzsprout strengths. It's super beginner friendly, it has a simple upload flow, excellent learning content, and a great free plan.
Best for new podcasters who want an easy setup and don't need a ton of customization. And if you're just starting out and feeling a little bit overwhelmed, Buzzsprout will walk you through it step by step, very user friendly platform. Number three, Transistor, powerful analytics multiple podcast support on one.
Private podcasting options and it's best for brands, businesses, or creators that are managing multiple shows. It has a professional feel and it's great for agencies or businesses looking to scale. Great for B2B brands guys. Number four, Libsyn. Strengths it's one of the oldest hosts. It's got tons of distribution options.
It's reliable and has built-in monetization tools. It's best for experienced podcasters who know their way around a dashboard. It's solid guys, but the interface is a little bit dated. Once again, could be different. They could have updated it by now, but you'll get results. If you are patient with it, it is still a very great option for you.
Number five, Podbean, strengths it's affordable it includes a basic podcast website, live streaming tools and ads marketplace. It's best for budget conscious podcasters who want an all in one program. It definitely gets the job done, guys, especially if you wanna explore live options or keep your costs low.
Number six, Spotify for Podcasters formerly Anchor Strengths, it's 100% free. It's integrated within Spotify. It's perfect for beginners. Testing the waters best for hobbyists or creators who want to start without spending money. You can start here, but long-term growth and customization are limited. Very likely.
Guys, you would start here, get your show established, and when you're ready, you would probably transition over to something else like their megaphone. Number seven, rss.com. Strengths, it's got a clean interface, unlimited storage, automatic distribution. Podcast website is included. Best for creators who want simplicity.
But also strong features, a great middle ground option if you're not quite a beginner, but not a full enterprise either. Number eight, RedCircle, strengths, it's a dynamic ad platform. Cross-promotion tools. Listener donation support. It's best for monetization focus podcasts with all the big networks behind them.
Their monetization tools are creative, especially if you want to test ads early. If you are going like from day go guys, and the goal here is to monetize. It looks like RedCircle could be a great option for you. Number nine, CoHost. CoHost is a Canadian based platform with a modern interface growing feature set, and strong focus on user experience.
Its AI capabilities are also emerging. It's best for anyone looking for a fresh, innovative alternative who also wanna support Canadian, which I know for some people is pretty important right now. It's awesome to see Canadians making an impact in the podcasting space, especially when they also deliver an exceptional experience.
I've had the pleasure of knowing and interviewing Fatima Zaidi, who is the CEO of CoHost. She's doing an incredible job and representing Canada very well. So if you're looking for the Canadian option, this is one of the only ones. Number 10, Simplecast strengths, beautiful analytics, dashboard team, collaboration features, and scalable plans best for businesses or growing teams who need data and structure.
It's a premium feeling platform. Great. If you're building a podcast for a brand Simplecast, another great branding option. Number 11, Megaphone Strengths. It's enterprise grade dynamic ad insertion, Spotify audience network access, advanced analytics, enterprise team tools, and it's best for high volume monetization focused podcasts, networks, and large publishers.
While made for bigger shows, it shines with powerful ad insertion and deep data. You will pay a premium for this, but the control is unmatched. I have a feeling if you grow your shows big enough, very likely at some point you will probably end up on megaphone Again, no single platform is best. Choose what aligns with your goals today, but gives you room to grow tomorrow.
Listen, I think the most important thing that we all have to consider when we start podcasts isn't today. It's tomorrow. Your shows are going to grow. Faster than you could ever have imagined. It's incredible, like when I look back at my journey right here, talking to you now, thinking that we have 257 episodes in the bank right now is pretty freaking unbelievable.
I could have, could have never planned that. I, I, I had no idea how long we would go on this show. But I think you'll find you'll be sitting in this chair one day, you'll be sitting right here looking back at your 257 episodes. And so it's important that you think about the long-term trajectory of your show.
When you pick a hosting platform, no, you won't get it right. I didn't get it right, but maybe if you go into it with that idea one day, this could be a big show, and if it is a big show, what are we gonna need? And if you pick your hosting platform with that in mind, you are going to be setting yourself up.
For more success in the future. Once again, no single platform is best. Choose what aligns with your goals today, but gives you room to grow tomorrow. One other thing guys, obviously it's 2025. I like to say 2023 was like the year that AI blew up. Look for AI tools that can help you. Work smarter. One more thing that's really starting to matter in 2025, and honestly, it's only gonna become more and more important moving forward is AI integration inside of your podcast host.
I can speak for Captivate.fm. They do have a. Full on AI integration suite inside of their hosting platform called Spark. It's actually pretty good. Many of the top platforms are starting to bake in AI tools that can generate episode titles. Write SEO, optimize show notes, create audiograms, or even summarize your content automatically.
And let me tell you, when you're on episode 50, or even episode 150, and you are trying to put out content consistently. AI tools, guys are gonna save you hours of work each week, and I can attest to that. It absolutely, absolutely does. These tools are far from perfect, but they're getting better fast and they can be especially valuable for new podcasters who feel overwhelmed by all the post-production steps.
So if your host is offering AI, show notes, dynamic titles, keyword suggestions, or smart distribution tools, pay attention. These features are like having an assistant built right into your dashboard and hosting platform. The bottom line, the. Choose a host that is not just built for today, but is built for where your podcast is headed.
Before we move on from hosting, there is one more piece that you guys should know about and that is your podcast website. Okay. These days, most hosting platforms will offer you a built-in website as part of your plan. It's pretty standard at this point, guys, and honestly, for a lot of podcasters, that will absolutely be good enough.
It gives you a landing page, an episode list, links to platforms, and sometimes even email opt-ins and monetization options. But. If you want more customization, more SEO power and a cleaner brand look. Dedicated podcast website builders are still an awesome option. Two of the biggest players are Podpage and Podcastpage.io.
They were built specifically for podcasters from the ground up, and while most hosts have added websites as an added feature. These platforms specialize in making your show look professional, searchable, and connected to your brand, and they have been doing that because that is all they do. What I love is that they sync automatically with your RSS feeds.
Most of them can manage your guests as well, which makes life super easy. And when you publish an episode, your website updates itself with show notes. Embedded players even links to your guest socials if you want. So whether you use your host site, build your own in WordPress, or plug into a service like Podpage, just remember you need somewhere to send people.
Your podcast needs a home on the web that you control. Remember with the hosting platform? Yeah. It's going out to Spotify. Yeah, it's going out to Player FM or Apple or whatever. But you don't control any of that. You do, however, control your website and so having a place that is yours that you can change and update and do all you want to.
It's going to be valuable for you. It's important to have so factor in your podcast website, in your decision whether you go with an external service like Podpage or Podcastpage.io, or whether you use the one inside of your hosting platform. Just make sure it's going to work for you and you're happy with it.
Alright, so at this point you likely have your host picked out and maybe even your podcast website dialed in. You've officially built the foundation, that's the plumbing behind the scenes that will catapult your show. Worldwide, but now we have to shift gears because it's time to actually hit record.
This next piece is what separates the shows that most people sample once, from the ones that they come back to week, over week, over week, hopefully this one. and here is the harsh truth. Your message matters. But guys, your sound matters even more. Don't worry. I'm not here to turn you into a sound engineer.
Not yet anyways, but I'm going to walk you through the software options that can make your life easier. Your show sound cleaner, and your guests feel more at home. Let's kick it all off with a truth bomb Recording. Your podcast doesn't have to be complicated, but the path you take depends on your comfort with tech, your workflow.
How much control you want. Lucky for you. There's lots and lots of great options, so we're gonna take a look at both ends of the spectrum, starting with AI driven platforms that handle a lot of the heavy lifting for you. Then we'll move into the more manual tools that give you full control over every detail.
Before we dive into this, guys, there's no real best, only what's best for you? Just like with hosting platforms, I want to be crystal clear. There is no single winner here, like I said I could name them, I could say, oh, this one's the best, and you'd be like, Kelly, that one's not the best for me. Right? Like, that's just the simple truth.
What's best is subjective. It's subjective to your needs, and so it's really important as we head into this point again, once again, they're numbered, however. Understand, it's not reflective of where they stand. These are all excellent programs. Every single one of them will record a great show for you.
It's just how else will they help you? And there might be different integrations, different flows, different ways and comfort levels for you. So understand lots of great options here, but. It is up to you to do some digging and figure out what you want to go with. There are no bad options on this list.
Let's start with AI powered recording and editing platforms. If tech overwhelms you, or you're looking for an all-in-one solution that simplifies everything from recording, to editing, to publishing, these AI tools might be your best friend and they are getting smarter and better by the day. Number one, Descript its strengths.
You can edit audio and video by editing text, remove filler words, generate transcripts, and create audiograms. It's best for creators who want fast AI driven editing without learning complex software. Guys, this is my final step in every single episode of the Business Development Podcast. It's simple, it's efficient, and it's consistently improving.
I use it guys to kind of do a final cleanup of my audio. I do my main processing in a different editor, however I always run it through to get my transcript and to do that, just final polish to make this show shine. The next number two is called Alitu. It's strengths. It records auto cleans edits, adds music and publishes, and it's fully browser based and beginner friendly.
It's best for podcasters who want hands off production flow. This one is for you if the text side overwhelms you and Alitu just works. Number three, Adobe Podcast strengths, AI powered voice enhancement, remote recording, text-based editing, and automated noise reduction. It's best for creators who want studio quality sound from everyday recordings.
I can attest to this guys. Adobe Podcast is pretty freaking incredible. Adobe's tool can clean up rough audio like magic. It's great for fixing hard to control environments. If you have a guest show, guys, you can't always control your guests. The reality is they're gonna show up likely with whatever mics they have.
And so we have to use technology to really, really improve this. And Adobe is 100% the leader in taking crap audio and turning it into something pretty freaking incredible. So you can't really go wrong with Adobe Podcast guys. Not to mention they are updating it all the time. The original versions did have a few errors, but.
It's getting better and better and better with each iteration. Number four Podcastle strengths. You can record, edit, enhance, and publish all in one. It offers voice cloning, local track capture, and automatic cleanup. It's best for solo creators or remote teams who want everything all in one place. I've heard it described guys as like Riverside and Descript combined, but with a sleek, accessible workflow.
Number five, Cleanvoice AI strengths, post-production, AI that removes filler words, mouth clicks, silences and stutters automatically. Best for creators who want perfect audio polish without editing manually. It's not a recorder guys, but it's a secret weapon and great for final cleanup. Now let's switch gears.
If you prefer to be more hands-on, or you want total control over your audio from start to finish. The next tools are for you. They don't do the work for you, but they give you the tools and ability to make it your own. These traditional and manual platforms offer powerful control, deep customization, and are especially popular among podcasters who want to master their sound and post production processes.
Yours truly included. Number six, Adobe Audition. Industry standard guys, this is it. This is the industry standard for podcast audio recording and editing, powerful editing and mastering and restoration tools. You can basically add whatever plugin under the sun to this thing, guys, to produce your show and make it sound however you want.
It's best for experienced podcasters who want complete control over audio quality. This is my main tool, guys, for all solo recordings. Editing, restoration and mastering. It's deep. It's not the easiest thing to learn, but it is absolutely worth it and it will grow with your show. I had to make a transition to the software guys somewhere around episode 150 of the BDP, so you can notice a pretty big difference in the show quality.
Say up to episode one 50 and then post one 50, I had to learn it. It was very challenging because I'd learned a completely different audio editing software and not many of the keys actually matched up, so I had to kind of learn the new, the new things. But here's the thing, if you care about audio editing and you want to do this from the very beginning.
Absolutely get yourself a, an Adobe subscription. If you get an audition subscription. You also get a subscription, I believe, to Adobe Podcast. So if you get the audition one, you get Adobe podcast too. If you want to try both platforms, great option. It will grow with your show. Everything from small shows to some of the largest shows on planet Earth are recorded and edited in Adobe Audition. Number seven, Riverside fm.
Strengths, remote guest recording with local audio and video. Local audio and video guys means that they record locally on your computer. So you may have been in a Zoom call before where the internet got bad and suddenly you couldn't hear the person. Guess what? That doesn't happen with local audio and video recording because the recordings are happening on your individual computers and then uploaded to the internet later.
Super, super cool. Super powerful, and it means that you get nearly perfect audio every single time regardless of your internet connection status. It is amazing. It records, high quality files per speaker. It's best for interview-based podcasts and creators who want pro-grade remote quality. This, if you haven't guessed, is my go-to for all guest and live shows.
It has crystal clear recordings and easy exports, and it saves all of your recordings, guys. Nearly every episode of the business development podcast that has been an interview is saved and recorded on Riverside. It's pretty freaking incredible, and they're updating it all the time with AI based features.
Clip creation, you name it, it's it's powerful. Number eight, Squadcast strengths, high quality, remote recording with separate tracks, local backup, and now fully integrated with Descript. This one's kind of cool guys because if you have a Descript subscription, you also get a Squadcast subscription. It's best for podcasters who want studio quality interviews.
A seamless editing workflow. This is actually a really killer combo, and I'm not sure, guys, like I said, I haven't experienced this particular one, but it sounds pretty cool because I love to script. I use it, like I said, nearly every single day. Nearly every show I've ever produced, I've ran it through to script.
I didn't always have that, and they weren't always linked with Squadcast. Now that they are, if you're starting a show. You're going to use Descript? Squadcast might actually be a better option for you, but you have to look into it, see what works for you. Like I said, Riverside's amazing, but the fact that Squadcast is also linked with Descript and you get both for the same subscription price, that's, like I said, a pretty killer combo.
Number nine, Zencastr strengths, easy browser-based, remote recording, light editing tools and automatic backups. Best for beginner interviewers. Looking for reliable, no fuss option. It's simple and dependable, and a great first step into remote interviews. Number 10, Audacity. Strengths, free open sourced editor with full control over cuts, effects, and levels.
Best for budget. Conscious creators who are not afraid of hands-on editing. It's a classic in the podcasting space, guys, AI plugins are starting to show up as well. It's a great option if you had no experience in audio editing and you just want to download something to learn from. Audacity is a great place to be.
Number 11, Garage Band, Mac only guys, not a Windows product. Strengths. It's a free D for Mac users. Easy to use, interface for recording and basic editing. It's best for solo podcasters or beginners who have a Mac and who also want a simple solution, and it's more powerful than many people think. Plenty of shows start here and never leave.
GarageBand is still recommended in like many, many, many forums, guys. Alright, that takes us to the end of this crash course in hosting platforms, podcast websites, and recording tools. A k, a, the tech that brings your voice to the world. Here's what I want you guys to take away. There is no one size fits all solution.
You've gotta pick the tools that match your workflow, your comfort level, and your long-term goals. And yes, you may end up switching platforms or mixing tools and that is completely okay. I've done it. Most long-term podcasts have at one time or another. The real win here is building a system that's sustainable for you.
One that lets you keep showing up, keep creating, and keep growing in part six. Guys, we finally step up to the mic. I'll walk you through the mindset episode planning structure. And the technical prep that will help you record your very first episode with clarity and confidence. It is time to bring your voice to life.
And that takes us to the end of today's show. Guys, if you've enjoyed this and you maybe want a little bit more hands-on experience, some more support, you got questions, I invite you to join us. Inside the Catalyst Club. The Catalyst Club is a space, a support space for business developers, entrepreneurs, founders, podcasters, executives, and leaders from around the world.
Leadership isn't easy. This space is for you. You're surrounded by peers, people who actually get it in a private community, that you can share your wins, share your challenges, and really have that support from people who get it. Who get you? We have monthly events from Unplugged q and a to Coffee with Rock Stars, to Catalyst sessions and Catalyst workshops.
There is something in there for everybody. Come on in, check out our resource library, our past sessions, and of course come say hi. I hope you come and join us. You can learn more at KellyKennedyOfficial.com/TheCatalystClub. Shout outs this week. Mike Hays, Colin Harms, Jan Hnat, Tina Green, Kenani Brandon,
Amin Samji, Jayson Chakkalakal, Nate Simpson, Gary Noseworthy, Dan Sonnenburg, Jamar Jones, Andrew Z. Brown, Mike Mack, Bob Stenhouse, Raphael Cervan, Daveed Henriquez, Jamie Moffat, Daryl Currie, Trish Lyons, Adam Kimmel, Elise Victor, Luana Burns, Tatsiana Zametalina, Iza Montalvo, Cruz Gamboa, Rodney Lover, Vijayan Swaminathan, Zak Rayani and Susan Poseika.
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Outro: This has been the Business Development Podcast with Kelly Kennedy. Kelly has 15 years. Sales and business development experience within the Alberta oil and gas industry, and founded his own business development firm in 2020.
His passion and his specialization is in customer relationship generation and business development. The show is brought to you by. Capital Business Development, your business development specialists. For more, we invite you to the website @ www.capitalbd.ca. See you next time on the Business Development Podcast.