The Podcast Manager Show

The Podcast Manager Show

With over 90k new podcasts started each month, podcast managers are desperately in need! In the first podcast DESIGNED for podcast managers, your host, Lauren Wrighton, will be sharing exactly how to build a profitable podcast management business without working more than 20 hours a week! Lauren Wrighton is a podcast strategist who went from making $5 an hour to $50+ an hour in less than 6 months by making a few changes to her business. Now she teaches freelancers how to become profitable podcast managers in her course, The Podcast Manager Program! Tune in each week to get one step closer to running the profitable Podcast Management business of your dreams! Connect with Lauren: On Instagram @LaurenWrighton Grab your seat to Lauren's masterclass at LaurenWrighton.com/masterclass, and Join the Podcast Manager Mastermind on facebook!

Episodes

January 15, 2025 15 mins

How can you integrate AI into each step of your workflow as a podcast manager and should you?!

We’re back talking about AI! It’s been fun going through this AI journey over the last year but I have to admit, I have a love/hate relationship with it all!

In this episode, I’m breaking down my favorite AI tools for each step in the podcast management workflow.

Here’s a list of the AI platforms we discuss so you can check them out:

  1. Chat...
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Ready to land clients this year?! This is the episode for you!

I had a student ask how to land the right clients for her this year and I’m breaking down the strategy I shared with her in this episode!

You’ve got this! Walk through the steps we discuss or join us in The Podcast Manager Program for more support in building your podcast management business this year.

Thanks for being here! Find the free 20 minute training on how to creat...

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Let’s take a look back so we can take our first step forward in 2025! In this episode I’m sharing what happened in the podcast management industry in 2024 and how we can use the information to be successful in 2025! Plus, I’m sharing what shifts I’m making in my own business this year!

Hit play for the answers to your questions about AI and what I believe you need to embrace this year as a podcast manager!

As always, thanks for being...

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from The Podcast Manager Show! If you find yourself with extra time to listen this week, check out our most popular episodes of the year!

🎧Episode 198 - Perfecting your podcast management packages for success in 2024

🎧Episode 196 - Top 5 tools and strategies for success as a podcast manager

🎧Episode 206 - How to land podcast clients: Updated strategies and common pitfalls to avoid in 2024

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When I asked y’all on IG if you were after contentment or growth in your business, I was surprised to see that (although it was close!) contentment won out.

In this episode we’re chatting about how to lean into your current season - one that wants contentment or one that wants growth!

We’re covering how to achieve contentment in your business and how easy it is to grow as a podcast manager.

Thanks for being here today! Head over to IG...

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Once you start working with a client you may find yourself wondering how you can help them increase their downloads and grow their show.

And is does the growth of a show fall on the shoulders of a podcast manager?!

In this episode I’m sharing my thoughts on what role you play in the growth of a show and a process you can use to help your clients!

This process is basic but it requires WORK and thats one of the reasons podcasters love h...

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Should podcast managers avoid discounting their services? The way I see it, yes!

In this episode we’re diving into why I don’t recommend offering a discount (even when it’s tempting!) and what you can do instead to generate excitement in your business!

Now if you’re in the middle of offering a discount (it is Black Friday week after all!) no hate! This is a good opportunity to test if that discount brings you the clients you’re looki...

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This month we’ve been diving into the meat and potatoes of niching down into podcast management because of our month-long Black Friday deal which is a 30-day trial of The Podcast Manager Program!

From the conversations I’ve been having in the DMs, one question bubbled to the top. That question was, “Will I get enough value from the program in just 30 days?”

So let’s chat about it!

What type of value can you expect in just 30 days and ...

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You may be wondering if NOW is the right time for you to pivot into podcast management. In this episode I’m walking you through how you might answer that question (and eliminate decision fatigue!) today.

In this chat you’ll have the chance to consider why you’re considering podcast management, what the pros and cons are to waiting to pivot, and if not now, when?

Turn this podcast episode into a 2-way conversation by sharing your answ...

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Learning a new skill can help you differentiate yourself in the freelance space and it can help you land more or different clients but that’s not all…

In this episode we’re diving into why learning new skills is the ONE thing every freelancer needs to come back to for sustained success! I’m sharing how I went from fitness girlie to podcast manager, the role skills played in that process, and how you can go from exactly where you are...

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October 30, 2024 13 mins

Is anyone still landing clients at their $1k package or has AI made that impossible?

In this episode we’re chatting step-by-step through the changes AI has made to our standard $1k package! Have our clients' expectations around quality and pricing changed since AI came onto the scene? I’ll answer that question and more in this episode!

Do you consider yourself an essential hire? Can the work you produce be replicated by AI? I’d love ...

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October 23, 2024 11 mins

Do you need to start offering video services to relevant as a podcast manager?

I’m answering that question and more in this episode of The Podcast Manager Show!

I share my thoughts on video podcasting, if you should start offering this service, and a few things to consider if you decide to.

I have a question for you at the end of this episode that I’d love your answer to! Head over to IG to share your thoughts with me!

And if you’re re...

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If you’re wondering how to find podcast clients, don’t sleep on the strategy of using freelance communities!

In this episode we dive into the three perks of using a freelance community and how it can make or break the success of your business!

The good news is that this strategy is efficient and fulfilling (especially for those of us that love collaborating with others!)

Hit play to hear how to use freelance communities to find client...

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Let’s breakdown how possible it is to work 20 hours per week and hit your desired income goal as a podcast manager.

In this episode we’re chatting about how long you may spend on each client and when to carve out time to grow your business. We also get into how to organize and tweak your client workflow so you can work as efficiently as possible.

If you’re desire is to work hard 20 hours per week and then be able to step FULLY away, ...

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We’ve reached the last quarter of 2024 and it’s a great time to start prepping your business and your clients' shows for the end of the year!

In this episode we’re covering how to decide if you’re going to take time off around the holidays, how you can help your client stay consistent at the end of the year, and episode ideas for your clients as they wrap up 2024!

I’d love to hear how this year went for YOU! Let me know over on IG @L...

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Do you struggle to believe in yourself? For some people self-confidence comes naturally, for others it's something they've got to work on. In this episode, I'm talking to you about what you can do TODAY to squash self-doubt! We’re chatting through the three most common reasons that people have told me that they hesitate when starting or working on their business and how you can work through them.

If you’re ready to take the next ste...

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Are your goals short-term, long-term, or a bit of both?

In this episode, I share if podcast management is a good short-term or long-term gig and how you can use podcast management to reach different goals you may have.

If you need cash quick or for a short season, freelancing may not be a great fit. If you’re looking for a way to make money at home, without having any prior experience, then this may be it for you!

It’s exciting to loo...

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It’s officially launch season in the podcasting world!

The most popular time to launch a podcast is in the fall or in the beginning of the new year so the next 6 months are a busy time for podcast managers!

In this episode we talk about how you can get ready for launch season (it’s not too late!) and how you can make the most of it while honoring the boundaries you want for your business!

Are you excited to launch a new podcast this s...

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How do you build a podcast management business with no experience and without working a million hours?

I’m going to answer that question for you today in this special episode of The Podcast Manager Show!

Recently we’ve been chatting about our brand new training that replaced our beloved masterclass. Our masterclass was viewed by thousands of freelancers and I didn’t want it to die in my Dropbox so I’m bringing a version of it to you ...

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What have you heard about subcontracting as a podcast manager? In this episode, I chat with Tasha Booth about the pros and cons of subcontracting, what it looks like behind the scenes, what the pay is actually like, and who it’s a great fit for!

Tasha is a Business Coach to Online Agency Owners so not only is she running her own agency, she also sees behind the scenes and coaches countless other agencies!

If you’re looking for a clie...

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