Podcast Editors Mastermind

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...

In-person conferences can be expensive. In addition to the ticket, there's also travel, hotels, and food. For freelance podcast editors, that can be a pretty big expense. And now, with more concern about travel, we have to ask ourselves if it's worth it. Of course, we can't answer that for you, but we did talk with Steve Stewart and Mark Deal of the Podcast Editors Club and Podcast Editor Academy...

How we position our podcast production businesses is important. It's more than just stating a market or niche. It also involves how we put together an offer that's exactly right for our ideal clients. Some of us ONLY offer editing, which is totally fine. But one way that we can differentiate ourselves is by offering bundles of services that fit our clients' needs like a glove. Virginia Elder joins...

If podcast editing is your business, you may find yourself struggling with how to charge for your services. There are a lot of different considerations that go into pricing podcast editing packages, such as the production style and scope of the project, your skill level in podcast editing, what you offer as additional services like transcription or copywriting...the list goes on and on! In this po...

One of the most important things you can do as a podcast editor is to provide your clients with great customer service.  But how do you do that? After all, delivering a great edit on time and ready to go is pretty much table stakes. It's the cost of admission. It's what we all do as professional editors. But if you REALLY want to stand out in the minds of your clients. If you want them to GUS...

When Imposter Syndrome cripples your productivity how do you overcome it? You can’t hide your way out of it. Sharing our current and personal stories of insecurity around growth, skills and work makes this an important mastermind session for every podcast editor. It’s a raw, uncomfortable and honest conversation demonstrating how trusted advisors are truly an invaluable resource. Listen to Discove...