Podcast Editors Mastermind

As podcast editors, most of us work remotely and have use some kind of software solution for calls and meetings. But how happy are you with the tool you're using? Is it the right one for you? When it comes to choosing a conferencing tool for podcasting purposes, there are many factors to consider. The most important factors are usually ease of use, cost, and (probably) how good the conferencing to...

Does balancing your workload ever seem like an insurmountable task? Do you sometimes wonder why some clients seem like a drain and others are a delight? You're not alone. Many business owners feel the same, especially when it comes to pricing and service. That's why we're talking about this - to bring it up and (hopefully) provide some tools to think this through. You'll learn why it's okay to cha...

Are you looking for more podcasting clients? Most of us are, but it can be hard to find clients on social media, and it's easy to blame the platform.  You're not wrong to think this, but there's more to the story. Have you taken the time to optimize your profile so that it's actually working for you?  Discover how to optimize your social profiles as you listen to this important conversat...

Are you looking for a better way to collaborate on your podcasting team or clients? Notetracks might just be that solution for you.  Listen to hear Kam Lal share how you can use Notetracks to easily share projects and collect feedback, in real time or asynchronously, by simply sharing a link. You'll get comments with precise timing, replies, and tags pinned to the timeline to make communicati...

It's time to ask an expert about landing prospective clients. Are there strategies we should be using? Red flags to look out for? How should the money conversation really go? Bonnie Frank, business consultant, visibility expert, and host of Business Fabulous - joins us for part 2 of the Sales Calls mastermind. [ 🗨️ Join the Conversation ] This episode is sponsored by Podcast Editor Academy Are you...

Are you struggling with making sales calls? Sometimes we all do. Whether it's fear, not knowing what to do, or feeling like nothing seems to go right, we've faced those same things. Join us to discover what we do to overcome those fears. We will share how we prepare, our mindset, how we view objections, and what to do if the conversation goes off track. We can't promise 100% success (and you don't...

Editing podcasts can be a lot of work, and when clients provide files late or make last-minute changes, it can be frustrating. As you already know, getting late files can be a HUGE disruption to your business and your life. But what should you do about it? Should you charge a punitive fee? Should you push back due dates? Should you just fire the client? Yeah, there are options, but navigating them...

Starting a podcast editing business is hard. It's a service-based business, with a ton of technical skills to pick up. But don't forget that as a business owner, you also win the job of business owner (which also means business promoter). [ 🗨️ Join the Conversation ] That's part of what makes it so hard to get started.  You have to balance all the things. You have to spin all the plates. And...

Do you feel like you're stuck in a rut as a podcast editor? Does it seem like you're never able to land a new client? Or worse, that you're attracting the wrong clients? Maybe you feel like you're spinning your wheels, or you know you're getting some traction on social media or traffic to your website, but it never seems to convert. It doesn't turn into anything. If that's the case, it's possible...

How do you make decisions about what's possible or the right thing to do? Do you look for examples of success to the exclusion of contrary information? That's Survivor Bias. And it's all over in the podcasting space. I mean, if we didn't think we could be Joe Rogan, would we even try? Hopefully. But the downside of Survivor Bias is that it's possible we might toil for years on the faulty assumptio...

The great thing about the podcast production industry is that for the most part, we're all friends (or at least friendly). But that doesn't mean that we should share EVERYTHING with our peers. After all, sometimes we are also competing with each other for the same jobs. What things can we talk about? What things should we talk about? What things might get us into legal or ethical hot water? Listen...

Being a podcast editor can seem like it's all fun and games until you mess up on someone else's show. Then it can be scary. But let's face it: no matter how much time and care we take, and how much we invest in quality control, it's inevitable that there will be mistakes. Maybe even major mistakes. Join us as we talk about some of our mistakes and the strategies we've developed to make things righ...

You’d be wrong to think that prices are based on a simple equation. You’d also be wrong if you think podcasters want the packages you’re selling right now. The joy of a new, dynamic industry like ours is also it’s curse: We are constantly having to adapt creative minds and their new ideas. So what strategies do you use to determine what to provide clients and what that service is worth?  Mail...

Podcast editors: Do you have a website? Do you know whether your website is working for or against your business? Most of us are incredibly good at podcast production and might even have some basic web design skills. But that doesn't mean that we're all experts on branding, user experience, accessibility, and more. We know that a great website can be an amazing asset for our businesses. But how ca...

Raising your podcast editing rates... It's scary. It's necessary. It can lead to GREAT conversations. But if you're like me (Bryan), you might find those conversations hard to think about and even harder to start. Join us for this live recording of the Podcast Editors Mastermind as we share our experiences and perspectives and hope to hear yours, too. We want to see ALL of us get paid what we're w...

Producing a podcast is a LOT of work, and it can be confusing. Fortunately, there are editors like us who not only take on some of the workload, but also bring our expertise and structure to the process. And as an added benefit, we are always looking for ways to improve what we do, for our benefit and our clients. We focus on improving our processes, get better at identifying issues, improving cli...

It seems like there's always this pressure to do everything. To be everywhere. And that applies not only to (sometimes) taking clients who aren't a great fit, but also to the idea of "being everywhere." But do we actually have to be everywhere? Do we actually have to do everything? Do we HAVE to be on social media? Or can we operate and grow our businesses without being on social media? Listen as...

A little controversial perhaps, but .... How do you know if entrepreneurship is right for you? Setting up your own business isn't the only option available for a career in podcasting. We'll be discussing the pros and cons of starting your own business vs. working for someone else's business... and all the options in between. Listen to Discover How the landscape of podcast editing has changed. What...

Producing a podcast is sooo much more than just cutting out filler words. While there are many ways to get things done, if you're thoughtful about how you approach your work, you can get a better final episode and save time doing it. Join us as we talk with Tony Bottoms about podcast production workflow. Links: https://appaloosamedia.com/ Appearing in this episode: Daniel Abendroth: https://rothme...

Helen King is a podcast editor from New Zealand and tonight she will be sharing her incredible story of how she got into podcast editing and the journey of becoming an editor in a growing market. Links: Helen’s podcast: https://helsbels7.podbean.com Helen’s website: https://www.hkproductionsnz.com Appearing in this episode: Daniel Abendroth: https://rothmedia.audio | @rothmedia_audio Jennifer Long...

When it comes to building your podcast editing business, editing skills can only take you so far and rarely are the reason you land new clients. Have a solid marketing strategy can be what separates you from the crowd. Tonight we have Anisha Prachaseri to help us figure it out. Anisha has over 15 years experience in her own international sales and marketing agency working with global, regional, lo...

The riches are in the niches, right? But how do you even begin to find out what your niche is? How do you figure out what they need? And then how do you sign them up as clients?  We'll be talking with Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions and Andrea Klunder of Creative Imposter Studios-- both with very different niches-- about discovering who you how to find and serve your niche.  Mar...

Going full-time as a podcast editor is the dream, right? Working at the side-hustle until you reach the point that you can make it your full-time job. But what does that look like? How do you actually make that leap? We're talking with Stevie Manns about this very topic. They are a podcast editor making that transition and leaving the corporate struggle behind. Links & Resources @stevieke...

With podcasting growing and changing faster than ever, how do we as editors keep up with our workload and the lasted technology and trends? Our guest today was Heather Wester https://www.ironedoutmedia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ironedoutmedia/  Special thanks to Bojana Lalic for editing this episode! Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Linktr.ee Your Yetis Are Daniel Abendroth | Roth Media Carrie Ca...

What we've learned from this show over the past year is that professional editing is more than removing filler words. But what does that mean exactly in the ever-evolving landscape of our field? How does it expand our roles and increase our earnings while increasing client satisfaction (and their show's performance). Marion Abrams, of MadMotion, brings decades of experience in editing films and po...