Podcast Editors Mastermind

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 worth so that we can provide great service to our clients and customers and also live well, knowing that what we do matters and that we're compensated well for it.

Listen to Discover

• Why raising rates can be scary
• How many clients your Yetis have lost due to raising rates
• One tool that can help make it easier to start the, "My rates have gone up" conversation

Links And Resources

• Podcast Editor Academy

Editor

This episode of the Podcast Editors Mastermind was edited by Alejandro Ramirez. You can find him on Facebook if you're interested in talking with him about editing your show.

Be a Guest

If you're a podcast editor, we'd love to see if you'd be a fit for a future episode. Fill out this form to let us know you're interested, and we'll contact you to see if it's a good fit.

Your Yetis Are

• Daniel Abendroth | Roth Media
• Jennifer Longworth | Bourbon Barrel Podcasting
• Carrie Caulfield Arick | YaYa Podcasting
• Bryan Entzminger | Top Tier Audio

About the Podcast Editors Mastermind

The Podcast Editors Mastermind is for professional podcast editors who want to grow their business and get more clients. We’re creating a community of like-minded professionals that are passionate about the art and science of editing podcasts.

Our goal is to help you build your business by providing tools, resources, and support so you can focus on what matters most—your craft. This isn’t just another group where everyone talks about how great they are at podcast editing; we show our work!

Follow or subscribe and take the Podcast Editors Mastermind with you today!

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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 client relationships, and more. However, that doesn't mean that every client is a fit for us and sometimes we have to make the tough call - to decide that it's time to part ways with a client.

Of course, even in parting, how we do it matters.

Join us as Mike Wilkerson of EditorCorps.com and VoiceFarmers.com shares how he not only practices these himself, but also helps other editors get their businesses up and running ... in a way that benefits everyone and gets another pro editor out into the wild :)

Listen to Discover

• Signs that it might be time to part ways
• Whether it's worth adapting to match a client's processes
• Why Mike started EditorCorps.com and how it can help podcast editors get started

Links And Resources

• EditorCorps.Com
• VoiceFarmers.Com
• Podcastgauntlet.com
• Zoom H6
• Asana.com
• ClickUp.com
• DisneyPlus.com
• RayConGlobal.com
• Patreon.com
• SubscribeStar.com
• Be part of the live experience

About Mike Wilkerson

Mike Wilkerson is a former certified Sign Language Interpreter for the Deaf, then a Marketing Automation Director for a large St. Louis-based Computer company. He now conjures content of all kinds for a growing client listing across the nation. Mike has been hosting, producing, concepting and enhancing podcasts since 2005. While his interests are definitively pop culture-based, the bottom line is: It’s ALL About Perspective. Whether it’s being captured inside of one of Mike’s Podcast Capture Studios (based in the St. Louis area). – Podcasting is Captured Perspective. Mike also runs a Podcast Editing Team & Academy (The Editor Corps over at EditorCorps.Com) and a Voiceover Team (The VoiceFarmers over at VoiceFarmers.Com). If you're looking for lightbulb moments, education and perspective - Mike is the OG Podcaster you'll want to connect with.

Editor

This episode of the Podcast Editors Mastermind was edited by Alejandro Ramirez. You can find him on Facebook if you're interested in talking with him about editing your show.

Be a Guest

If you're a podcast editor, we'd love to see if you'd be a fit for a future episode. Fill out this form to let us know you're interested, and we'll contact you to see if it's a good fit.

Your Yetis Are

• Daniel Abendroth | Roth Media
• Jennifer Longworth | Bourbon Barrel Podcasting
• Carrie Caulfield Arick | YaYa Podcasting
• Bryan Entzminger | Top Tier Audio

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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 Chris Curran shares what happened when he disappeared from social media and Carrie shares what happened when she took a break from it.

Listen to Discover

• In what ways can social media be healthy for us and our businesses?
• In what ways can social media be unhealthy for podcast editors?
• What was it like for Chris when he left Facebook?
• Has being off Facebook slowed down Chris's business growth?

Links And Resources

• Podcast Engineering School
• Getting New Clients at Higher Rates
• Podcast Engineering Show
• Chris's Daily Goody
• Podcast Editor Academy

About Chris Curran

Chris Curran is a podcast engineer and the founder of Podcast Engineering School, where he teaches serious podcast producers how to produce professional quality shows by doubling down on their knowledge of audio production fundamentals, engineering remote recording sessions, and full professional post-production. He's also the host of the Podcast Engineering Show, where he interviews audio professionals about how they produce professional audio so that all of his listeners can take the best of what they learn and use it to continually improve what they do.

Editor

This episode of the Podcast Editors Mastermind was edited by Alejandro Ramirez. You can find him on Facebook if you're interested in talking with him about editing your show.

Be a Guest

If you're a podcast editor, we'd love to see if you'd be a fit for a future episode. Fill out this form to let us know you're interested, and we'll contact you to see if it's a good fit.

Your Yetis Are

• Daniel Abendroth | Roth Media
• Jennifer Longworth | Bourbon Barrel Podcasting
• Carrie Caulfield Arick | YaYa Podcasting
• Bryan Entzminger | Top Tier Audio

About the Podcast Editors Mastermind

The Podcast Editors Mastermind is for professional podcast editors who want to grow their business and get more clients. We’re creating a community of like-minded professionals that are passionate about the art and science of editing podcasts.

Our goal is to help you build your business by providing tools, resources, and support so you can focus on what matters most—your craft. This isn’t just another group where everyone talks about how great they are at podcast editing; we show our work!

Follow or subscribe and take the Podcast Editors Mastermind with you today!

• Follow the Podcast Editors Mastermind
• Share your love for the Podcast Editors Mastermind

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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 one word people use to describe Carrie that she doesn't like.
• Reasons why you might want to consider starting a business.
• A little of what it's REALLY like to run a business.

Editor

This episode of the Podcast Editors Mastermind was edited by Alejandro Ramirez. You can find him on Facebook if you're interested in talking with him about editing your show.

Be a Guest

If you're a podcast editor, we'd love to see if you'd be a fit for a future episode. Fill out this form to let us know you're interested, and we'll contact you to see if it's a good fit.

Your Yetis Are

• Daniel Abendroth | Roth Media
• Jennifer Longworth | Bourbon Barrel Podcasting
• Carrie Caulfield Arick | YaYa Podcasting
• Bryan Entzminger | Top Tier Audio

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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://rothmedia.audio | @rothmedia_audio
• Jennifer Longworth: https://bourbonbarrelpodcasting.com | @KYPodcasting
• Carrie Caulfield-Arick: https://yayapodcasting.com | @carriearick
• Bryan Entzminger: https://toptieraudio.com | @toptieraudio

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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 Longworth: https://bourbonbarrelpodcasting.com | @KYPodcasting
• Carrie Caulfield-Arick: https://yayapodcasting.com | @carriearick
• Bryan Entzminger: https://toptieraudio.com | @toptieraudio

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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, local brands and startups.

Get in touch with Aniisha

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anishapja
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anishapja
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anishapfb
• Clubhouse: https://clubhousedb.com/user/anishapja

Appearing in this episode:

• Michelle Abendroth: https://rothmedia.audio | @rothmedia_audio
• Carrie Caulfield-Arick: https://yayapodcasting.com | @carriearick
• Bryan Entzminger: https://toptieraudio.com | @toptieraudio

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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. 

Mary Chan: 

https://www.organizedsound.ca/

PODCAST STRATEGY, EDITING & COACHING

Your voice is your number one instrument.

Whether you are marketing, selling, or speaking through podcasting or video platforms, making an emotional connection with your audience is done through the authenticity of your voice. Amplify your voice to have listeners fall in love with you.

My goal is to empower women and women-led organizations to make an impact with their vision, message, and stories through the power of their natural voice by podcasting. The world needs diverse voices and I’m so glad you are a part of this audio adventure.

Andrea Klunder:

https://www.thecreativeimposter.com/

The Creative Impostor Studios is a boutique agency that offers:

• Show development & strategy
• Podcast launch consulting & production
• Premium podcast production & editing
• Talks, trainings, and interactive sessions online and in person

We work with mission-driven individuals and organizations who want use audio to break the status quote and influence a positive net impact in their niche. Our specialty is crafting character-driven shows of significance that truly express the culture of your brand. We want to help you craft a podcast experience you and your audience will love.

Be a Guest

If you're a podcast editor, we'd love to see if you'd be a fit for a future episode. Fill out this form to let us know you're interested, and we'll contact you to see if it's a good fit.

Your Yetis Are

• Daniel Abendroth | Roth Media
• Jennifer Longworth | Bourbon Barrel Podcasting
• Carrie Caulfield Arick | YaYa Podcasting
• Bryan Entzminger | Top Tier Audio

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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

• @steviekentproductions on Instagram
• https://www.steviekent.nyc
• Book: Untamed
• https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/3

About Stevie Manns

Stevie started off in radio as a presenter more than a decade ago hosting a weekend breakfast show. They are also a musician and has spent years in the studio learning under some of the industry’s top producers. As a podcast producer and coach, Stevie works with entrepreneurs and small businesses, helping them create content that inspires and empowers. Stevie says “Nothing makes me happier than helping someone achieve their goals and help bring their message to the masses!”

Be a Guest

If you're a podcast editor, we'd love to see if you'd be a fit for a future episode. Fill out this form to let us know you're interested, and we'll contact you to see if it's a good fit.

Your Yetis Are

• Daniel Abendroth | Roth Media
• Jennifer Longworth | Bourbon Barrel Podcasting
• Carrie Caulfield Arick | YaYa Podcasting
• Bryan Entzminger | Top Tier Audio

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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 Caulfield | Carrie.Land
• Bryan Entzminger | Top Tier Audio
• Jennifer Longworth | Bourbon Barrel Podcasting

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy