# Event Details - **Event Name**: Podcasting That Works: A Practical Session For Somerset SMEs - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Expert-led, hands-on workshop for SME founders - fully funded by the Somerset Innovation HubAbout this Event*This session is fully funded - there is no cost to attend. Places are limited.*Curious about podcasting but not sure it's for you? It's more accessible than you think - and this session will show you how to get started.Podcasting is one of the most effective things an SME can do to build trust and get their expertise heard. But where to begin? This session is about knowing what to say, being consistent, and different ways of getting started.This half-day is built for SME founders and leaders who want honest, practical answers. You'll hear from people who've done it, think through what a podcast could genuinely mean for your business, and then actually record something usable in a well-equipped studio.What the session coversWhy podcasting works particularly well for smaller businesses — and where it often goes wrongA real founder's story: Russ Haworth shares how he built The Family Business Podcast and what he'd do differentlyWhat makes a podcast idea sustainable — and spotting when it might need refreshingGenerating episode ideas you could realistically record in the next monthTime in a well-equipped recording studio: you'll record, hear yourself back, and leave with something usableGetting hands-onWe're using the studio at the Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation in Taunton, more accessible and better equipped than most people realise, to give you real recording experience in a supported environment.Who's leading the sessionThe Somerset Innovation Hub is hosting the session, with support from two experts:Russ Haworth, The Family Business Podcast — sharing what it really takes to build a business podcast with a loyal audienceSteve Hindley, iNarrator — business podcast specialist, guiding you through the studio and helping you find your voice on the micYou'll leave with:A clear picture of whether podcasting is the right move for your business right nowA shortlist of episode ideas grounded in your actual expertiseRecorded audio you've made yourself — in a real studio, with real supportHonest input on what it takes to make a podcast work long-termWho this is for:SME founders, directors and senior leaders who are serious about building their profile, reaching new audiences, or deepening relationships with existing ones — and who want to explore podcasting as a practical tool.No technical knowledge needed. No podcast experience required. Just bring your curiosity and an idea or two about what you might want to talk about. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/taunton/podcasting-that-works-a-practical-session-for-somerset-smes/100001987818285001 - **Event Categories**: Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Taunton - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation - **lat**: 51.0220586 - **long**: -3.1015851 - **full address**: Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation, Trenchard Way, Taunton, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Podcasting That Works: A Practical Session For Somerset SMEs - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4cd9dcd9eced653a79d78a6120df04b2049adeafd626d1de8cc40cf045409968-rimg-w1200-h599-dcf5f2eb-gmir.jpg?v=1777384251 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Podcasting That Works: A Practical Session For Somerset SMEs being held? - **A:** Podcasting That Works: A Practical Session For Somerset SMEs takes place on Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 09:30 am to Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation, Trenchard Way, Taunton, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Podcasting That Works: A Practical Session For Somerset SMEs? - **A:** Podcasting That Works: A Practical Session For Somerset SMEs is organized by Exeter Innovation Accelerator. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Podcasting That Works: A Practical Session For Somerset SMEs", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4cd9dcd9eced653a79d78a6120df04b2049adeafd626d1de8cc40cf045409968-rimg-w1200-h599-dcf5f2eb-gmir.jpg?v=1777384251", "startDate": "2026-05-21T09:30:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-05-21T13:00:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/taunton/podcasting-that-works-a-practical-session-for-somerset-smes/100001987818285001", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Trenchard Way", "postalCode": "TA1 1FH", "addressLocality": "Taunton", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.0220586", "longitude": "-3.1015851" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Expert-led, hands-on workshop for SME founders - fully funded by the Somerset Innovation Hub", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-28", "availabilityEnds": "2026-05-21T13:00:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-04-28", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/taunton/podcasting-that-works-a-practical-session-for-somerset-smes/100001987818285001" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-28", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-28", "url": "https://allevents.in/taunton/podcasting-that-works-a-practical-session-for-somerset-smes/100001987818285001", "price": 0, "name": "Podcasting That Works" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Exeter Innovation Accelerator", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/exeter-innovation-accelerator/26989332", "description": "The Accelerator Programme boosts opportunities for innovative STEMM start-ups and SMEs by providing enrolment on to our word-leading accelerator programme, enabling strategic empowerment through the delivery of workshops, seminars, and drop-in surgeries. 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