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Coach Dora Mendez
Before we jump into today's episode, we've got something special for you. This is an encore presentation of one of our most requested conversations. A behind the scenes look at how we actually create the Building Leadership Community podcast. I'm your host, Coach Dora Mendez, and if you're new to our channel, please make sure you hit, like, share and subscribe if you're watching us on YouTube.
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Coach Dora Mendez
Help us out with our YouTube algorithm. And if you're listening on your favorite audio platform, don't forget to follow us, like us, and share it! So if you ever listened and thought, “How do they do this?” Or “Could I start something like this too?”, this episode is for you. Because here's the truth. Your voice, your story, your leadership perspective is unique.
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Coach Dora Mendez
There is no one else like you, and it deserves a platform. And podcasting is one of the most powerful ways to build authority, community, and real opportunity. So before we dive in, we want to give you two simple ways to get started. You can, get started at your own pace and learn hands on from, our Entrepreneur's Podcast Blueprint, our step by step system to help you launch with clarity and confidence.
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Coach Dora Mendez
For just $99, the link is in the description. And if you're thinking, I'd rather have an expert handle this for me or do it for me, you can work directly with our producer and editor, Dylan Rogers. And if you follow our show, you know that Dylan's my husband, aka, building leadership community producer. Dylan is my husband and so far, clean, professional episode edits, to truly produce branded and even white glove podcast support where everything is handled for you can book call with Dylan by using the Calendly link in the description to find the right fit for you and your budget.
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Coach Dora Mendez
Either way, your podcast doesn't have to stay in idea. Now let's go behind the scenes and get into the episode.
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Coach Dora Mendez
Hello and welcome to Building Leadership Community Podcast. I'm your host, Dora Mendez. I am the founder and CEO of Coach Dora LLC. Our guests will be entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community leaders that drive social impact. It can be lonely at the top, but it doesn't have to be.
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Coach Dora Mendez
Hi, honey.
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Dylan K. Rogers
Hi. How are you?
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Coach Dora Mendez
So, Dylan, is our podcast producer. He's a pro who makes it all happen. Today we're pulling back that curtain on the most common questions we get, giving you our podcast checklist so you can finally stop overthinking it and just start recording. So, Dylan, here's our FAQ, our first FAQ: “Getting Started”. So, Dylan, where does a total beginner even start?
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Dylan K. Rogers
Well, the first step is the, Podcast Blueprint. You need to, nail down your show, your show's purpose. And what's the mission? What are the key takeaways for your audience? We've seen so many people get stuck on this.
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Coach Dora Mendez
What's the easiest way to figure that out?
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Dylan K. Rogers
Honestly, use AI tools like ChatGPT. You can brainstorm, show titles, craft taglines, and even outline your first three episodes in minutes. It's a massive shortcut.
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Coach Dora Mendez
So, honey, I forgot to thank you first for, coming behind the curtain in front of the camera, usually behind the scenes. So thanks a lot for, being our guest today.
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Dylan K. Rogers
Anytime.
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Coach Dora Mendez
And I'm really, I'm really proud to showcase, what you do. And the next FAQ is “Audio vs Video”. That's the next big question.
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Coach Dora Mendez
What's your take on that, honey?
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Dylan K. Rogers
Well, audio is the quickest and easiest way to get started, but if you're serious about reaching, your audience, video is where it's at. You can put it on YouTube, cut clips for social media, and, just get so much more from a single recording. It's more work, but it has a much bigger payoff.
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Coach Dora Mendez
And again, there's a huge AI hack for this. You can drop your videos transcripts into tools like ChatGPT, Gemini Cloud, AI and get captions, show notes, and social media posts instantly. It's a game changer. So I just want to elevate that. Some people like audio, only better because they're not comfortable showing their face. So we chose to do, video podcast because we, we do use this for our YouTube channel, social media posts.
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Coach Dora Mendez
And it just really helps us. And because we're a team, you know, it's a, you know, it's amazing. So, we use StreamYard, like we're recording now on StreamYard and we're going to, share all our affiliate links for free trials, in the description of this episode. And so let's move to the next, frequently asked question, which is Equipment.
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Coach Dora Mendez
Let's talk gear, Honey. People think they need a fancy studio? Not true.
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Dylan K. Rogers
Right.
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Coach Dora Mendez
What's the bare minimum?
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Dylan K. Rogers
All you need is a reliable laptop or desktop computer, a decent USB microphone, some headphones and a quiet space. That's it. For recording platforms, Zoom works. But for professional quality. We love using StreamYard. And of course, there's also Riverside FM, which is a popular choice for its editing features.
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Coach Dora Mendez
Once they have a few episodes recorded, what's the actual launch strategy?
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Dylan K. Rogers
Once they have a few episodes recorded, it's all about making a great first impression. First get a high quality cover image. The cleaner, the better. Then write some show notes.
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Coach Dora Mendez
The cover art. You know, I'm we're I'm we're lucky, honey, I'm lucky because you are. You happen to be a graphic designer by training. So make very clear cover art. And, a pro tip again, is using AI to help you put all those key things together. And then what do you recommend for cover art if you or if you're not a graphic or professional graphic designer like you?
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Dylan K. Rogers
You can definitely use Canva. They have some templates. You can use one of those templates to fit in with your brand.
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Coach Dora Mendez
That's the great thing about Canva. It's it. There's a free level and you can design whatever it can. I mean, we're lucky because you're a professional graphic designer and you help me with my brand, with my colors. We made a lot of decisions. But if you're just starting and you don't have a graphic design husband as a producer, Canva is a great choice.
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Coach Dora Mendez
You know, I know you use. What what is it that you use for the professional quality?
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Dylan K. Rogers
I use Photoshop for cover art and YouTube thumbnails.
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Coach Dora Mendez
What do you use for editing?
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Dylan K. Rogers
I use Adobe Premiere.
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Coach Dora Mendez
And, if you're not a professional editor or graphic designer, what would you recommend?
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Dylan K. Rogers
If you need to edit and you've never edited before., iMovie is a good option.
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Coach Dora Mendez
Okay, so, you know, I feel so fortunate to have, you know, professional graphic designer who knows how to use all these tools, but, I think we could help folks just starting out, too. And so when folks are ready to launch, we recommend that you release at least three episodes on on day one. That gives, your new listeners a reason to stay, then treat it like a movie premiere and promote it on social media and your email lists, and all that good stuff.
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Coach Dora Mendez
So let's move on to our next FAQ, which is “What if I don't have time?” So many entrepreneurs tell me I just don't have the time to do all this myself. What's the solution, Dylan?
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Dylan K. Rogers
Well, you have two options. Option one. If you want to take control and learn yourself, grab our Podcast Launch Blueprint Mini-Course. It's the most budget friendly way to get started using our streamlined roadmap. Plus, it includes, strategy. Call with me. Option two if you're ready to hand it off. We offer a done for you service where we handle the editing, production, and show notes for you.
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Coach Dora Mendez
The bottom line, your expertise deserves a bigger platform. The question isn't if you should podcast, it's how. Don't let fear or lack of time stop you. Your future listeners are waiting. If you're ready to take the first step, grab the Podcast Launch Blueprint mini course for just $99. We do want to respond to our community. So our audience, our listeners, our fellow entrepreneurs who will ask us this is a need that our community is asking for, and we want to deliver a solution.
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Coach Dora Mendez
Don't be afraid to start. We did it. We didn't know what we were doing. Right, honey? Those first couple that first season, we just did it. We just decided to do it, and we did it. We did research, and we did it. And we're now we're, rounding out season three. Yep. And so, again, we want to thank you for listening.
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Coach Dora Mendez
We can't wait to hear your podcast soon. And we hope that you, take the opportunity for this offer for $99. All the details will be in the show notes. So if you're listening, you can click back. And if you're watching, we hope that you, check it out as soon as this episode ends. Any final words, honey?
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Dylan K. Rogers
Did you mention what they get with the course?
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Coach Dora Mendez
Oh. Oh, thanks for reminding me. We have the Entrepreneur's Podcast Blueprint guide. It has everything that you need to get your podcast started, including recommendations for every budget. What else do they get, honey?
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Dylan K. Rogers
AI prompts, which will transform your transcript into all of the communications you need for an episode from show notes to YouTube description to social media post messaging.
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Coach Dora Mendez
That is fantastic, honey. And those prompts are really important. So you're going to get everything $99 from our production team, which is me and Dylan, Dylan, a professional graphic designer. We'll also even go through, how to get those cover art thumbnails. All of those things are covered in the course. So everything you wanted to know, and then you can decide after you take the blueprint, course.
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Coach Dora Mendez
Then you can decide if you want to, get a consultation with Dylan. You can get a free consultation with him, and then you can decide if you want to follow up with the services. Where, Dylan does everything for you. We're only taking three clients, so take the course, get your consultation with Dylan. So thanks again, everyone.
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Coach Dora Mendez
Don't forget to, like, share and subscribe. Thank you, honey, for coming from behind the camera in front of the camera.
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Coach Dora Mendez
You've been listening to Building Leadership Community. Watch on YouTube @CoachDoraM. Listen, wherever you get your podcasts, follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube @CoachDoraM. Visit me on the web at CoachDoraMendez.com. Hosted by me, Dora Mendez. Produced by Dora Mendez and Dylan Rogers. Graphics, editing, and sound mixing by Dylan Rogers.
