Podcasting Efficiently: Time Saving Tips For Podcasters, Edit Faster, Start, Produce and Grow Your Podcast Audience

Anyone Can Start A Podcast in 2026 (when you get out of your own way)

I spent years wanting to start a podcast, but I always found a reason to put it off. Whether it was a lack of time, thinking I didn't have the right equipment, or feeling like I needed more podcasting tips and training, there was always an excuse to stay frozen. I eventually realised that the biggest barrier to my podcast growth wasn't my gear or my schedule, it was me. In 2026, the barriers for new podcasters are lower than ever, yet many still let podcast production and editing fears stand in the way.In this episode of Podcasting Efficiently, I’m sharing the mindset shift that finally got me into the recording chair and helping other podcasters do the same. If you are an entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed by the technical process or worried you aren't a "good enough" speaker, this is for you. We’re stripping away the jargon to focus on what actually drives business growth: hitting record.Key Takeaways:How striving for a "perfect" launch leads to procrastination and stops you before you even start a podcast.Why you don't need to be a "natural" speaker to establish authority and credibility in your industry.Why your biggest time saving win isn't a new tool, but getting over the procrastination of hitting record.Why you should focus your budget on marketing and strategy rather than over-investing in equipment early on.How professional podcast editing can remove the burden of post-production, allowing you to focus on content creation.Stop wasting time on technical challenges that keep you from sharing your message effectively. The only person stopping you is you.👉 Book your free strategy call at Elephant Media.

Podcasting Efficiently in 2026

Do you want to start a podcast in 2026 and have little time available? I was in the same boat and I’ll be sharing specific time saving tips for podcasters.I’ll be answering questions such as:What microphone should I buy?What recording software should I use?How can I edit my podcast faster?How can I stop procrastinating and start recording?Follow now to get your podcast started!If you want some personal help book a free Podcasting Strategy Call with me now @ elephantmedia.co

How to Grow Your Podcast by Doing Less (Live Strategy Session)

Are you working too hard and trying to be in too many places at once? Many podcasters feel they must be everywhere, on every social media app, every video site, and every email platform, but this just makes them tired and slows down their growth.In this episode, I help Katie Farinas from The Midlife Purpose Project fix her busy schedule so she can stop doing too much and start seeing her download numbers go up. We talk about how to stop trying to be "everywhere" and instead focus on the few things that actually bring in listeners.Key Takeaways:How explaining your show in one short sentence helps people find you and saves you from writing long, messy notes.Why talking for too long at the start makes people stop listening, and how getting to the point faster saves you and your listeners time.Why focusing on just one tool that works (like your newsletter) is better than trying to manage every platform and feeling exhausted.How to finish all your marketing in just 72 hours so you can stop thinking about it for the rest of the week.How to find other podcasts that already have your ideal listeners so you can grow faster with much less effort.Book a FREE Podcast Efficiency Discovery Call Now elephantmedia.co

The Hidden Cost of Video Podcasting: Is Your Time Investment Killing Your Growth? (Live Strategy Session)

If you're spending twice as long on podcast editing and production but struggling with discoverability, it's time to make strategic decisions about where to invest your limited time.This episode is a live strategy session where I give direct, value packed advice to Hamza Idris, host of The Modern Man Podcast. We address the crucial choice between video and audio, and the necessary steps to niche down and ensure the longevity of your show.Key Take Aways:Understand why video production requires at least twice the time of audio editing, leading to burnout if you're not careful.See why your audio audience might be more valuable.Learn to strategically choose between mastering a single platform, like audio-only or YouTube, to drive growth and avoid spreading yourself too thin.Discover why your broad niche puts you in direct competition with massive shows (like Modern Wisdom) and how niching down helps you find your specific "crowd".Identify why your podcast title and artwork are currently hindering search results and how to get your show in front of people who are actually searching for your content.Book a FREE Podcast Efficiency Discovery Call Now elephantmedia.co

Quick Marketing & Production Fixes for Your Podcast (Live Strategy Session)

#19 Discover the strategic podcast fixes every entrepreneur needs to boost discoverability, growth, and audience engagement.This episode is a live strategy session where I give direct, value-packed advice to Harv from The Handbook: The Operations Podcast. We go beyond basic post-production tips to focus on the essential strategic fixes you need.Here’s what you will take away:Discover why lengthy intros cause high listener skip rates and how to condense them to improve retention and efficiency.Learn how to create the "3-Second Sell" by optimising your show's artwork and description's first sentence, making it instantly discoverable for your target audience.Understand why you should prioritise a single, clear Call-to-Action (CTA) in your show to drive lead generation, instead of confusing listeners with multiple requests.See how to leverage zero-cost, authentic marketing like LinkedIn Live co-streams and strategic promo swaps to tap directly into highly engaged and complementary audiences.Get in touch if you need help with your podcast orBook a FREE Podcast Efficiently Discovery Call Now elephantmedia.co