The problem Carl solves in one short sentence: Launching a podcast feels too hard—too much time, cost, tech, and content.

Welcome to East Trade Winds with your hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt. In this episode, we sit down with Carl Richards of Podcast Solutions Made Simple. With decades in radio and podcasting, Carl shares how entrepreneurs can start and grow podcasts that truly connect.

He dives into the most common struggles—like lack of time, tight budgets, content creation stress, and tech overwhelm. But more importantly, Carl gives solutions. He introduces his Podcast Co-op model, where creators team up to produce professional-quality shows together—sharing the load, lowering the cost, and raising the bar.

Carl also talks about why early planning is key and how collaboration leads to better podcasts. Whether you're podcast-curious or ready to scale, this episode is packed with tips you can use today.

🎥 Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/riw-hS7yVng

Key Topics Covered:

1. Top podcasting challenges—and how to solve them
2. The Podcast Co‑op model explained
3. How to plan your podcast content from the start
4. Why collaboration leads to better shows
5. Simple tech tips for getting started fast

Supporting Mention Honorees:

• Bernie Franzgrote, co-host of East Trade Winds (LinkedIn)
• Wayne Pratt, co-host of East Trade Winds (LinkedIn)

Guest Links & Resources:

• Carl Richards – Podcast Solutions Made Simple
• Learn more about the Podcast Co-op approach to shared content creation

👉 Call to Action:

🗓️ Register for the East Trade Winds Online Event:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlf-msrzktGdz-UTwX8Tv6CK5Lu3tacGI9

Have questions or need help launching your podcast? Reach out to us at info@kreativinsight.com .

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