# Start Your Own Podcast with Help from the Library
Have you considered podcasting as a business or as a way to promote your existing business? According to Merriam-Webster, a podcast is "a program (as of music or talk) made available in digital format for automatic download over the Internet." Is there a niche you could fill in the podcast market?
Last May, in Entrepreneur magazine, business news reporter Sherin Shibu wrote, "Podcasting is a $25 billion industry, and top podcasts have a lot in common — from length to number of episodes to cover art. [A recent] study found that "profit" is the main reason Americans want to start a podcast this year — and it can be a lucrative side hustle."
Ready to start your podcast journey? Check out all the great reads and resources below!
# Featured Resource: LinkedIn Learning
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We Recommend:
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Promoting Your Podcast by Danny Ozment
- Learn techniques and best practices for bringing your podcast to the world.
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Monetizing Your Podcast by Danny Ozment
- Discover practical, easy-to-use strategies for monetizing your own podcast as a successful content creator.
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Podcasting for Enterprises by Danny Ozment
- Learn about the benefits and uses of podcasts and audio content in general for enterprises and large corporations.
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Podcasting: Business and Law by Richard Stim
- Learn how to start a podcast, generate an income from your podcast, and avoid lawsuits.
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Content Marketing: Podcasting for Business by Martin Waxman
- Use podcasting to achieve your content marketing goals.
- Learn how to create, publish, and promote a new podcast.
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Podcasting for Business Growth: Proven Strategies for Success by Madecraft
- Learn how to leverage podcasting in order to share your expertise and grow your business.
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Engage with Your Customers Using Podcasts by Alex Chisnall
- Learn how to increase customer loyalty and retention with a podcast.
Start your work week off right! Here is a podcast with insight from various leaders in their fields:
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Hello Monday by LinkedIn News
- Hear influencers such as Melinda Gates and Fei-Fei Li talk about the nature of work and the passion that keeps them moving forward.
# Attend a Life Lab Workshop
Life Lab is a series of free workshops, offered by community partners like the Small Business Development Center at UNF or FSO Technology Consulting. They are led by trained professionals, with the goal of helping you improve your day-to-day life. Topics includes how to start a business, growing your personal finances, getting workforce ready or even gardening.
No need to bring anything but yourself to participate!
Upcoming workshops:
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Entrepreneurship with FSO Technology Consulting
- 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at Highlands Library
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Entrepreneurship - Elements of a Pitch with EY
- 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, at Murray Hill Library
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Entrepreneurship - Elements of a Pitch with FSO Technology Consulting
- 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, at Highlands Regional Library
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One-Page Marketing Plan with Small Business Development Center
- 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, at Main Library
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Workforce Readiness & Personal Branding with FSO Technology Consulting
- 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, at Highlands Library
Search our events calendar for more workshops offered by our community partners at the Library.
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Entrepreneurship Workforce Development Centers
National Small Business Week 2025 is observed from May 4 to May 10, celebrating the contributions of America's entrepreneurs and small business owners. On Wednesday, May 7, Mayor Donna Deegan, along with other city representatives, opened the City's first Entrepreneurship Workforce Development Center at 865 Golfair Blvd., in the Brentwood neighborhood. Their goal is to make Jacksonville the Small Business Capital of the Southeast.
Three additional Centers will open in the coming days, located at:
- Jacksonville Public Library - Main Library: 303 N. Laura Street
- Phoenix Arts & Innovation District: 2320 N. Liberty Street
- Cecil Commerce Center: 13541 Lake Newman St. Suite A.
“These Centers will be catalysts for uplifting our community, advancing workforce readiness, and expanding entrepreneurial opportunities across Jacksonville,” said Gregory Grant, JSEB Administrator, City of Jacksonville.
Entrepreneurs will be able to access resources to start, grow, and expand their businesses, while job seekers can build skills to start, grow and advance their careers – all at no cost. The Entrepreneurship Workforce Development Center, which is managed by Jacksonville’s Small & Emerging Business Division (JSEB), will host a wide range of activities, including:
- Workshops on business development, financial literacy, and technology skills
- Mentorship and consulting sessions
- Job placement assistance and networking events
- Industry certification programs
- Specialized workforce development training for upskilling and reskilling local talent
For additional information, please visit: https://jseb.jacksonville.gov/
