This half-day workshop will arm you with all the information and skills you need to launch your own high-quality podcast with confidence, delivered by the most trusted voice in New Zealand podcasting, Tim Batt.
- What We Cover -
In this focused 3.5hr session, you’ll draw on Tim’s 10+ years of professional podcast experience. We'll cover how to:
🎙️choose the right show idea
🎙️record professional quality audio
🎙️edit and polish your audio
🎙️create impactful video content
🎙️buy the right gear at any budget
🎙️distribute on major platforms
🎙️effectively promote your show and grow your audience
🎙️make money from your podcast, including the method most people miss!
You'll also receive takeaway Cheat Sheets to back up your learning and get you started.
Who is Podclass For?
If you’ve had an idea you dreamed of turning into a successful podcast OR you want to gain podcast skills for professional or personal development, this is the ideal way to gain a huge amount of knowledge and confidence.
Tim works with everyone from entrepreneurs, those in large companies, local government, athletes, comedians, arts organisations, professional broadcasters, TV personalities, social media influencers and many others looking to get into the growing industry of podcast content. This workshop is designed to explain all concepts in plain English but will arm you with the technical details too.
- Your Facilitator -
Tim has over a decade of professional podcasting experience and has experience as both the host of a podcast with over 20 million downloads (The Worst Idea of All Time) and being the award-winning producer of over a dozen shows, including for RNZ, The Spinoff, Audible and more. He has been honoured with three separate Gold Medals at the NZ Podcast Awards, among other accolades in the medium. Tim has operated his own podcast network, Little Empire Podcasts for a decade and previously worked as global podcast leader Acast's Content Development Director for NZ.
Tim IS the NZ Podfather. I can't recommend his services highly enough… an exceptional communicator, and truly knows his stuff. I can't think of anyone better in the NZ podcast space to take advice from. - Steve Holloway, host of Between Two Beers podcast
- Availability -
Spaces are strictly limited for this in-person workshop.
More About Tim
From both a content and commercial perspective Tim has a deep understanding of what makes a successful podcast - pioneering the NZ industry - Richie Culph, Principal Product Manager (formerly at Head of Digital Audio, rova & Podcasts) MediaWorks NZ
I’ve worked with Tim Batt for over 15 years across various comedy and podcasting projects, and he’s always been a brilliant collaborator. Resourceful, innovative, and deeply knowledgeable, Tim has played a key role in shaping New Zealand’s podcasting scene. If you’re working with Tim, you’re in good hands. - Maria Deere, Event Development Manager, Auckland Council
Tim works quickly, professionally and creatively. He can present and produce, script and edit. He's experienced and knows good sound… his work ethic is unquestioned, and he's a good-natured partner to work with. RNZ relies heavily on building good partnerships... I'm happy to recommend him as a podcast partner. - Tim Watkin, Executive Editor of Audio, RNZ
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