Podcast concept and format definition — niche, audience, episode structure
Podcast name and cover art design — branding kit
Recording equipment setup — microphone, interface, headphones, software
Podcast hosting platform setup — RSS feed distribution
Podcast intro and outro music — source or produce
Episode 1 — record and edit pilot episode
Podcast show notes template — SEO-optimized episode descriptions
Social media promo plan — Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn clips
Launch day checklist — submit to directories, announce, share