Podcast Editors Mastermind
Are you a Podcast Editor? Or trying to become one? This is the show for Podcast Editors, by Podcast Editors. We mastermind topics with your peers, with industry leaders, and even have a little fun along the way. Growing a business as a Podcast Editor is challenging. It can also be lonely. Follow or subscribe to the show, get involved in the Podcast Editors Club Facebook group, and stay in touch with the latest events and news through the newsletter at https://www.PodcastEditorAcademy.com/newsletter. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
Episodes
Getting paid is one of the most important steps in running a thriving podcast editing business. How you invoice for your work can have a huge impact on your cash flow and profitability.
Eric Rosenberg shares some best practices when invoicing clients, as a freelancer, and the challenges of balancing your client's needs with our self-employed realities.
While listening, pay particular attention to the importance of strategic invoicing...
What warning signs should podcast editors watch out for when working with clients? Matthew Bliss shares some of his recent “red flags” — those subtle (and not-so-subtle) signals that things might go wrong in a client relationship.
How many of these red flags have you experienced?
- Unclear expectations
- Poor communication
- Unreasonable turnaround times
- Late payments
Listen in on our candid stories, and arm yourself with some pr...
Has YouTube won the podcasting game? It sure seems like it.
A recent study by Coleman Insights and Amplifi Media shares the perception of what the public thinks a podcast is, where they are discovering new shows, and some surprising information about Spotify's place in the video podcast landscape.
BONUS:
Steve shares "The Cost and ROI of YouTube videos" at the end. He gives real data behind a successful YouTube video that made $59,00...
Do you know how crucial YouTube thumbnails are to the success of a video? Andrew Armstrong reveals strategies to craft video thumbnails that grab attention and make people click Play!
Discover how the first impression provided by thumbnails can make or break your client's video's success, functioning as a gateway to garner viewers’ interest. Andrew shares how to leverage YouTube's built-in A/B testing tool to identify the most effec...
Apple recently changed the way they display artwork in their Podcasts app.
This is important to note because there can be some negative consequences if you're not following a consistent process or even unaware, as Steve was, about adding artwork to each upload to your clients' media host.
Mathew Passy shares the benefits of having good Show artwork (for the entire podcast), and if there is any value in having Episodic artwork (for ea...
They say "The💰💰💰is in the list." Are you maximizing the potential of email lists and newsletters for your clients?
The importance of capturing listeners' email addresses can't be underestimated! Personalized welcome sequences ensure engagement and retention that eventually turns into a super-fan who will participate in whatever your client is offering.
Paul Gowder has been harnessing the power of newsletters for years - and comes ...
What makes a podcast episode truly engaging - and keeps listeners coming back? The importance of maintaining a structured yet flexible format can’t be stressed enough by our guest, Wendy Wawrzyniak.
Our discussion, no matter which way we turned, ended up landing on one form of consistency or another. Consistency not only enhances a listener’s enjoyment but can also promote sustainability and growth.
Guess what: Consistency also ben...
What are the consequences of hiring the wrong client? What if you need to make money but don't have any good clients yet? Do you start with UpWork or Fiverr?
Ashley Dickerson-Ellison shares some great stories about leaving her teaching job when they moved overseas for a couple years. She starting her podcast editing business and did what many of us do: Offered services on UpWork.
Make sure you stay to the end for the story about the ...
The word for 2024 in podcasting was "CHANGE". We had the rise of AI, the increasing importance of video, and key industry leaders leaving their roles.
Podcast Editors Club members emphasized the need to sound natural and not scripted, navigate the complications of offering video editing, and the significance of knowing how to use dynamic ad insertion.
We particularly highlight the importance of staying adaptable and diversifying inco...
You are a podcast editor, otherwise why are you listening to this show?
You wanna know how to make it as a podcast editor, whether professionally, or as a serious side hustle, or if you just want to get better at editing your own podcast.
If you're a Podcast Editor, Manager, or Producer...this is the show for you!
And since you're a Podcast Editor/Manager/Producer, I don't need to tell you how to follow this show in your favorite podc...
Are you charging enough?
Do you charge more or less than your peers?
What can you do to earn more for your podcast editing efforts?
Find out as we reveal the rates and effective hourly rates being charged by indie podcasters just like you!
Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/the-2024-podcast-editor-industry-survey-reveal-
Key Discussion Points
- Editors charged $199 USD for an average hour-long episode
- ...
The Podcast Editors Mastermind Show has entered a new season.
In this episode (which is #101, btw): Steve Stewart and Mark Deal lay out for you what’s new in Season 2.
We share what the show will be about, the benefits for all Podcast Editors everywhere, and how YOU can be involved!
Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/whats-new-for-season-2-of-the-podcast-editors-mastermind-show
This episode of the Podcast Edi...
Celebrate with us in this milestone Mastermind Show: Episode 100!
Yeti Bryan and Yeti Jennifer reflect on what we got right, what could have been done better, and things that were "not so good".
Joining us is Steve Stewart and Mark Deal from the Podcast Editor Academy - WITH A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
We are wrapping up Season 1 of the Podcast Editors Mastermind Show, and Season 2 will be hosted by Steve & Mark (with appearances from th...
Are your podcast clients getting bad audio and video from themselves or their guests? We share tips on how to address the issue, whether you're there to help them or not.
Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/keys-to-helping-podcast-clients-look-and-sound-great
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Carrie, Bryan, and Jennifer talk about succeeding in a competitive market. They discuss how to handle geeky clients and the use of AI in podcasting.
Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/starting-over-from-square-two-as-a-proven-podcast-editor
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We're diving deep into the busin...
It seems like everybody is talking about video in the podcasting space. Is it worth it? How should we help our clients set their expectations? Listen for more!
Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/is-video-the-big-gamechanger-podcast-editors-hope-for
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Podcast editors need to work smarter, not harder. We dive into tools, templates, and tips (like multiple monitors) to make your podcast editing process easier and faster.
Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/speed-up-your-podcast-editing-without-sacrificing-quality-or-sanity
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Curious about Adobe’s AI controversy? Wondering how the FTC's suit might impact your subscriptions? Join us as we discuss how these (and more) might affect podcast editors and their clients.
Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/adobe-lawsuit-ai-considerations-editing-software
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Why do LUFS matter more than decibels for your podcast? Unpack the difference and a lot more as we explain the crazy jargon podcast editors need to know.
Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/the-terminology-survival-guide-for-podcast-editors
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You may not know this, but there'...
Jennifer has some real marketing magic! Discover how she shifted from no-engagement Instagram posts to a true powerhouse strategy that has tripled her business.
Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/pem093-podcast-editor-marketing-secrets
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