Deciding whether to share the mic with someone or go solo is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a podcaster.While co-hosted shows bring amazing chemistry and energy, they also come with added complications like scheduling, balancing workloads and (in the worst cases) legal headaches. In this episode, I break down when co-hosting is a good idea, when it’s not and how to avoid the biggest mistakes people make when launching a show with someone else.What you’ll learn:Why chemistry isn’t enough to make a co-hosted podcast workThe biggest red flag when choosing a co-hostHow to future-proof your podcast partnershipWhy fear shouldn’t be the reason you avoid going soloWhat to include in a co-host agreement (even if you’re mates)How to avoid resentment when splitting the workloadWhy solo shows are often simpler and more sustainableEPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Josh NewthLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Find out how to work with me hereDownload my free podcasting guideCheck out my online podcasting course, PodSchoolClick here to submit a question to the showEmail me:
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