Can posting your prices harm or help your business?
Matthew Bliss and Mike Wilkerson join us to debate the benefits and pitfalls of giving potential clients a peek at what you charge, and the need for a strong value proposition regardless!
At the end, Steve shares his 2025 experiment of posting rates on his website. Did it help? Listen to find out!
Summary:
Visible pricing can attract the right clients but may deter others
Discovery calls are essential for understanding client needs and budgets
Experience plays a crucial role in determining pricing strategies
Building relationships in the podcasting community is vital
A qualitative sales page can effectively communicate value
Podcast editing is a collaborative effort, not a commodity service
Key moments:
(00:00) The Pricing Debate in Podcast Editing
(12:17) Understanding Client Budgets
(18:28) The Impact of Pricing on Client Acquisition
(24:59) Navigating the Business of Podcast Editing
(32:17) Understanding Value in Podcasting Services
(39:00) The Importance of Communicating Value
(46:09) Analogies for Podcasting Value
(52:22) Resource Allocation and Client Engagement
Our guests:
About Matthew Bliss:
Matthew is an Australian podcast engineer, producer, and educator who relocated from Australia to Ireland.
He has worked as IT Classroom Support & Digital Technologies Curriculum Support in schools, and as a trainer, digital workplace expert and learning development professional from his time in State Government in Australia.
And Matthew is the founder of MBPod.com, where he offers comprehensive production, consultation, and training services to indie and business podcasters.
Plus, he hosts and co-hosts a few shows himself!
Find Matthew Bliss at his website or his podcast Re:Thinking Podcasting
About Mike Wilkerson:
Mike, known as The STLPodFather , has been a pioneering voice in podcasting since 2005, turning every misstep into a lesson for aspiring creators.
With thousands of hours behind the mic and keyboard, he’s built The 2GuysTalking Podcast Network into a dynamic hub of business, marketing, and storytelling.
From studio capture to editing audio and video programming, voiceover sourcing to promotion, Mike transforms raw ideas into polished productions.
His mission? To spark your light bulb moments - and make sure they shine to guide you to a brighter future filled with perspective, education and legacy.
Find more at https://2guystalking.com or the show he does with Bryan Entzminger - The Podcast Gauntlet
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Tools we used:
*Riverside.fm to RECORD and edit a video version
We used Riverside to record, provide the basis for the show notes, and even edit a different version for YouTube.
*Captivate.fm for our podcast MEDIA HOST
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