Adventures in Podcasting

Ep 71 Adventures in podcasting with your son, finding guests and the life-changing potential of remote work

In today's episode, Don Voltaire shares how he started podcasting with his son, and why he decided to produce his own show "Work from Home Forever". He shares the joy he's found in both podcasts, how he finds guests for the show and the impact of remote work on people's lives.

For extensive show notes, check out https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ep-71
Summary and links, below.

Don's initial experience as a podcast guest, leading to the creation of "The Middle School Mind" with his son during quarantine. His journey into podcasting, including learning from online resources and utilising existing hardware.
Mention of  ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASMR

08:15 mins
Don's passion for audio leading to the inception of a podcast focused on remote work. Challenges in finding guests, leveraging LinkedIn and online communities, and managing recording schedules.

18:20 mins
Introduction of podcastguests.com for sourcing guests, preferences in selecting guests, and insights into remote work's impact on different demographics. He mentions this episode: https://wfhforever.com/2-10-building-confidence-working-from-home-with-disabilities-with-chris-mitchell-chief-empowerment-officer/ Also, the process of preparing for recordings and managing unedited conversations.

31:45 mins
Don's editing process using Audacity, his meticulous approach to sound quality, and content creation for blog posts and social media using ChatGPT.
LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7100966581337292800/
Mention of Babyboomer.org's interest and the broader implications of remote work. Final thoughts on expanding the podcast's scope to include diverse careers and a call for stories about remote work experiences.
Get in touch with Don: https://wfhforever.com/tellyourstory/ 

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