Podcasting in times of COVID-19

We are in a unique moment that this nation and the world have never seen in our lives. The government dictates the closure of 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 thought of before.

Businesses have moved online. Zoom and Skype meetings are now commonplace. Graduations take place virtually. Even those large family dinners that would normally bring guests from remote locations to our homes for a visit are held virtually.

College, high school, and other classes have moved online rather than in person. All of these things have good and bad attributes. The lack of socialization is one. Lack of personal connections. Lack of privacy that we had taken for granted. Trying to learn to do things online that we never thought we would do.

All of these things make people want to talk. Needing to communicate. Trying new things to stay connected.

Enter the podcast realm for this day and time that we now live in.

If you’ve ever been thinking about starting a podcast, this is a unique moment in online history! You now have the ability to tell your story and impact people around the world. Right now, you are in a position to help people through audio and video communications that have never existed before on such a large scale.

Many people find that they need to try to earn money online. Their 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 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 your knowledge to someone you may never meet in person. And in this day and time that we find ourselves, 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 it online.

By using a podcast hosting platform, you will have the ability to share the links to your training with whoever wants to know 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 are providing is quality content that someone wants to pay for, there is nothing wrong with earning extra money to help them.

You really need to consider podcasting as a viable alternative to face-to-face meetings, trainings, and 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!