10/14/2026
Starting a podcast, or waiting until you feel ready? What if your first episodes are practice, not proof?
At the October 6 Social Media Action Club (SMAC) meeting, podcast producer Eric Caljus of EC Creatives offered a useful reminder: give yourself grace. Your first 10 episodes may be rough. Ten is a number, not a rule.
• Find your voice before you fuss over equipment. The tech can go in your “later” bucket.
• Things will break. The first YouTube Live SMAC recording had no sound, and the group kept going.
• Speaking confidence grows with practice. Denise Reed recommends Toastmasters; Eric noted the full program takes about two years.
Read Denise’s blog recap and watch the October 6 meeting recording: https://theconciergeofficesuites.com/how-to-start-a-podcast-why-your-first-10-episodes-will-be-rough/
SMAC welcomes newcomers and meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at The Concierge Office Suites, 6th floor, Republic Centre, 633 Chestnut Street, Suite 600, Chattanooga. Media release authorization is required.
Questions? Call 423-266-6388 or visit theconciergeofficesuites.com.
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