You KNOW It’s Time to Start Your Podcast… But Where Do You Begin? Tips from Our GROW & Flourish Podcast Manager, Julia Gordon

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Episode Summary

You’ve been thinking about starting a podcast—you KNOW it’s time. But the second you start researching, you find yourself deep in the rabbit hole of endless information, conflicting advice, and overwhelming tech choices. Sound familiar?

You’re not alone! In this episode, host Heather Falls sits down with GROW & Flourish podcast manager, Julia Gordon, to clear the confusion and break podcasting down into simple, strategic steps. Whether you’re unsure of what equipment you need, how to structure your episodes, or if anyone will even listen, Julia is here to help you hit the ground running.

Get ready for practical, no-fluff strategies that will set you up for podcasting success—without the stress!

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🎙️ The must-make decisions before launching your podcast (so you don’t waste time or money!)
🎙️ The biggest mistakes new podcasters make—and how to avoid them
🎙️ The simple tech setup you need (and what you don’t!)
🎙️ Mindset shifts to overcome the fear of putting your voice out there
🎙️ How podcasting can help grow your business and connect with your audience

🎧 Resources & Links Mentioned:

📌 Julia’s Free Podcast Launch Decision Guide – Ready to take action? Julia is sharing her exact checklist that she walks clients through before launching their podcasts.This guide will help you gain clarity, avoid overwhelm, and start your podcast with confidence.

📌 Riverside.fm – Our go-to tool for high-quality podcast recording & editing.
📌 Buzzsprout – A simple hosting platform to distribute your podcast everywhere.Get a $20 Buzzsprout credit when you upgrade to any paid plan using our link.

💡 Join Our Community & Grow Your Business!

Want to connect with other heart-centered women entrepreneurs and grow your brand through collaborations, podcast guesting, and more? Join the Grow & Flourish Collab Hub for just $49/year!

Inside, you’ll find:
✨ Opportunities to be a podcast guest
✨ Connections with other business owners
✨ Strategies to help you grow & market your podcast and business

👉 Join the Collab Hub here! 

📲 Connect with Us:

🔗 Follow Julia Gordon:
🌎 Website: jmsolutions.ca
📸 Instagram: @jm.solutions.va

🔗 Follow Heather & GROW & Flourish Co:
📸 Instagram: @growflourishco 🌎 Website: growflourishco.com

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Episode Highlights:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Podcasting
Heather Falls welcomes guest Julia Gordon to discuss podcasting and entrepreneurship.

00:01:12 - Julia’s Journey from Baking to Podcast Management
Julia shares how she transitioned from a baking business to managing podcasts.

00:02:21 - Balancing Business and Motherhood
The challenges and rewards of running a business while raising a family.

00:03:35 - Choosing and Strategizing Podcast Topics
How to pick a rele

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