What is the Purpose of Your Podcast?

<p><em>What is the purpose of your podcast?  Are you just talking to hear yourself talk?</em></p><p><em>Hello and welcome to the Delaware Blogger Podcast. I&apos;m your host Antionette Blake the DE Divah aka the Delaware Blogger.  Every week I come to you with podcasting pointers that will help you share your mission and your vision just using your voice. </em></p><p><em>A new episode of the Delaware Blogger podcast publishes every Saturday at 10 am and if you wish to sponsor a show please send an email to me @ </em><a href='mailto:info@ablakeenterprises.com'><em>info@ablakeenterprises.com</em></a></p><p><em>Now today&apos;s episode #348 is &quot;What is the Purpose of Your Podcast?&quot;</em></p><p><em>If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, you’ve probably asked yourself this question: What is the purpose of my podcast? It’s definitely a great question to ask yourself before you get started.</em></p><p><em>Jumping in on a popular social site isn’t for everyone, but if you have decided to expand your brand with a podcast, then think about the purpose of your podcast.</em></p><p><em>The purpose of your podcast is the foundation of your show. It’s the reason why you’re doing it and what you want to accomplish. It’s the driving force behind your show and it’s what will keep you motivated and focused.</em></p><p><em>Your podcast’s purpose can be anything from entertaining your audience to educating them on a particular topic. It can be to build a community or to promote a product or service. It can even be to simply have fun and express yourself.</em></p><p><em>No matter what your purpose is, it’s important to have a clear understanding of it before you start. This will help you stay focused and on track. It will also help you create content that is relevant and engaging and keep you from fading away after the 7th episode.</em></p><p><em>When you’re creating content for your podcast, it’s important to keep your purpose in mind. Ask yourself: Does this content fit with my purpose? Is it helping me achieve my goa