E598 - Team of Me - Building a Podcast That’s All Yours and The Benefits of Going It Alone

Episode 598 - Team of Me - Building a Podcast That’s All Yours and The Benefits of Going It Alone

Dave Campbell celebrates the "team of one" podcaster in this episode of The How To Podcast Series, sharing why handling every aspect of your show—from recording and editing to guest booking, promotion, and sound design—is not a limitation but a superpower. He speaks directly to solo creators who do it all themselves, emphasizing that your fingerprints on every step mean you learn faster, adapt quicker, and build something truly yours. While he offers help to those who outsource, Dave proudly runs his own shows single-handedly, producing massive content without an assistant, proving it's not only possible but advantageous, especially for beginners.

Dave explains how solo creators develop deep ownership: you notice what works because you chose the hook, feel pacing issues from recording it yourself, spot dead air during editing, and intuitively know standout moments for social clips. This hands-on approach compresses years of learning into months—booking guests hones your vibe, editing reveals crutch words like his own "So's," and promotion uncovers your authentic social voice. You're building a "podcasting brain" with portable skills you wouldn't gain otherwise. Listeners crave your humanity over studio polish—a genuine fumble trumps a scripted robot, your quirks become magic sauce, and big-team shows often sound overly sanded down.

The freedom of being "team of me" shines through: scale up by hiring help you already understand, collaborate with full-stack value, or pivot without drama. Dave urges pride when admitting "I do it all," tallying the cost and obligation of a full team versus your lean control. He shares a cheeky closing credits roll call naming himself in every role, from coffee runs to executive producer, as a fun reminder of your multifaceted contributions.

The episode closes with listener Q&A on show formats: Dave advises new podcasters wrestling with solo, co-host, or interview styles to choose what motivates them—solo for control, interviews via PodMatch for interaction if monologues feel lonely, avoiding burnout by starting with what lights you up.

Key Takeaway: Embrace being a team of one—list every role you handle, note one lesson from each, and lean into your favorite for the next 10 episodes. Your solo strength builds unshakable confidence and a uniquely unmistakable show.

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