Brief Gems Weekly
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Happy Friday!
Have you ever thought about launching a solo podcast but got stuck in research mode?
I get it! It took me weeks to launch the Brief Gems podcast.
Between choosing a name, figuring out your format, recording, and then realizing you hate your voice when editing.
(Just me? Oh! 🙃)
With a long list of other things you have to do, things can get really complicated fast.
Your 7-Day Podcast Launch Plan
Most people spend months planning their podcasts.
But what if you could launch yours in just one week?
No overthinking, no fancy equipment.
Just a clear, step-by-step plan to get your voice out there.
Today, I’m sharing a 7-day podcast launch roadmap using the tools you already have.
From pre-launch prep to your first episode going live, I’ll help you cut through the B.S. and skip the trial + error.
This Week’s 4-1-1 Roundup
🔗 4 Curated Links
(These will help you stay ahead in business and marketing.)
In my last video, I talked about how to get leads without using social media, ads, or cold outreach. I also brought up how to get your website client-ready for those new leads.
Here's a video from Wes McDowell, a web strategist, sharing tips on creating a landing page that will double the leads. Watch it here.
Other links to check out:
- Today's email already has a video for the visual learners! Watch how to launch your solo podcast here.
- If you had a late start with your monthly and yearly planning, here's a really simple way to accomplish your goals this year. How to Plan The Year Ahead | The Cascade Planner
- You don't have to sound like a robot when using ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. You can use the prompts in this video to humanize your brand voice.
💡Content Idea of the Week
(Use this for a blog post, video, or your next podcast episode.
Add a number, time frame, or audience to the title to make it stand out.)
Idea: The one thing I wish I knew about (topic)
Example: The one thing I wish I knew about email marketing
Deep Dive: Answer these prompts for inspiration
- What was the biggest misconception I had about (topic)?
- What’s one thing that would have saved me time, money, or effort in the beginning?
- How would I approach this differently if I could start over?
🎁 Resource of the Week
(Find all the other resources here: Resource Library)
If you’re ready to stop overthinking and actually launch, this roadmap is for you. I put together a step-by-step roadmap to guide you from idea to published podcast in just one week.
This is for you if:
- You want to launch but don’t know where to start
- You already create content + want to expand your audience
- You need a simple, no-BS plan to get it done
If you’re starting your podcast soon or already launched one, reply and tell me all about it!
Next week's email: How to write YouTube scripts faster
Inside the Resource Library (so far): YouTube Hub template (Notion), YouTube Video Script Template, YouTube Description, Lead Generation Checklist, The Ultimate Creator Toolkit, 7-Day Podcast Launch Roadmap, Newsletter Launch Plan + Formulas, Spring Cleaning Checklist for Creators, Content Batching Cheat Sheet + Prompt for Schedule Creation