When YouTube was created in 2005 by three former PayPal employees, its goal was simple, to provide fast and shareable access to videos on the internet. Now operating in over 100 countries and in 80 different languages, it is the largest media platform on the web with over 1 billion views per day and 2.3 billion users a month. With so much traffic on the site each day it may seem like a target-rich environment for a podcast but just because it is popular doesn’t mean it is the right fit.

YouTube podcasts are videos of podcasters as they record the podcast, not riveting imagery.…

In a world of virtual information and interconnectedness, modern podcasts can be considered the successors of the radio. The main reason why podcasts are growing so popular these days pertains to their wide availability and vast potential for audience outreach. Now, if you’re tech-inclined, are a natural entertainer and communicator, and have a passion for transmitting knowledge, starting a podcast can be an exciting and very lucrative enterprise.

In that spirit, here are 6 compelling reasons why you could find success as a podcast host, along with some helpful tips to help you get there and make a genuine impact.…