If you want to add something new to your podcasting routine, you need to subtract something else from your schedule. Time management is crucial for podcasters; today, I'm pointing out the importance of intentionally allocating our time.
Let's examine the balance between new opportunities and existing commitments. I emphasize that every addition comes with a necessary subtraction (unless you want to lose your mind).
This episode is filled with practical tips and personal insights on managing your time while avoiding burnout. Whether you want to expand your podcasting efforts or keep your sanity intact, this episode offers valuable insights to help you navigate your busy schedule
Time Management For Podcasters
Today I look at the often-overlooked principle of time management for podcasters: the necessity of subtraction when adding new commitments. The discussion revolves around the emotional engagement of starting new projects or platforms, such as LinkedIn or new podcasting tools, which can lead to overwhelming feelings of obligation.
Remember How Audiograms Were Going to Save Us?
You need to maintain balance; you must recognize the need to take something off your plate when adding new responsibilities. In this episode, I share insights and mistakes I've made regarding my own time management struggles, illustrating how easily one can become distracted by the allure of new technology and trends, such as audiograms or the latest social media strategies.
The episode ultimately serves as a reminder to be mindful of one’s time and energy, encouraging you to reflect on their current commitments and make conscious choices about what to prioritize and what to let go. A core theme explored is the balance between ambition and practicality.
Sure, chasing every new tool or trend in podcasting is tempting, but doing so without a clear strategy can lead to burnout. You need to get some logic into your planning. I suggest that podcaster should schedule time not only for learning new tools but also for evaluating their effectiveness.
Parkinson's Law
If you're new to Parkinson’s Law, it states that work expands to fill the time available for its completion, highlighting the importance of structure and deadlines in managing creative projects. My process with be different than you. You need a practical framework to grow your show without sacrificing their well-being or personal lives. Podcasters need to become more intentional with their time in a world where the pressure to produce content can feel relentless. You should assess your commitments critically, consider what can be eliminated, and focus on high-impact activities that align with their goals. This episode serves as a crucial guide for podcasters navigating the complexities of content creation while striving to keep their sanity intact. By consciously managing their time and energy, podcasters can create a sustainable workflow that allows for growth without chaos
I Love Switchy
Switchy is a tool that is a link tracker and a whole lot more). If you look at powerofpodcasting.com that is a website (that again tracks all clicks). It also creates QR codes (that is use in my presentations, that again track clicks). It does everything. The best thing is (at least for now) you can get a lifetime deal for one price of $39.
Motion Could Be a Great Tool
This is a classic example of what I'm talking about. Motion is a tool that ties multiple calendars together, gives you links for booking meetings, and is a project/to-do list manager all in one. It's not cheap, but a friend of mine, Mark, at Practical Prepping, is using it, and it intrigued me. As it does EVERYTHING, you HAVE To take the time to learn it if you're going to get your money out of it (in the form of increased productivity – the AI helps you plan when to do the tasks you enter into the system). So I started my free trial, integrated the tool with my calendar, etc., and immediately started watching training videos. Training videos are boring (and these are well structured, but the delivery is so-so), but you know what else is awful? Lighting your money on fire.
If You Say You're adding Something, You Need to Subtract
So when you say you're adding Riverside, Ecamm Live, Notion, Live Reacting (for live streamers), and Kit (for Email), you need to put time aside to learn the new process and make the most of your new workflow.
Takeaways:
- To succeed in podcasting, remember that adding a new task means subtracting an existing one (if you're truly “busy”).
- Effective time management in podcasting requires precise scheduling for learning new tools or platforms.
- Evaluate your current commitments and prioritize what truly adds value to your podcasting journey (and value to your audience).
- Being overwhelmed by podcasting tasks can be alleviated by understanding your available time.
- Use tools to track your productivity and identify what activities yield the best results.
- Avoid the hustle culture; prioritize your health and family while managing your podcasting goals.
Mentioned In This Episode
- schoolofpodcasting.com
- practicalprepping.info
- toggl.com
- Switchy in App Sumo
- Site Behaviour
- Motion AI Scheduling Tool
- Mouthy Broad Media
- Pod Page
- Timer
- FTC Fines
- Spanish Newspaper Had Inflated Numbers
