Podcast Editors Mastermind

The Podcast Editors Mastermind team (your favorite Yetis) looks back at their accomplishments in 2022 and sets goals for 2023, with a twist - they're joined by THEIR editor, Alejandro Ramirez. 

"Doing what we love, I think. Yes, the obvious. We also so number one, started focusing on live experience over podcasting, started accepting sponsorships and promotions."

Alejandro Ramirez joined the Podcast Editors Mastermind show to take a look at the business side of podcast editing in 2022 and 2023. Jennifer Longworth, Bryan Entzminger, and Daniel Abendroth are the hosts of the show and have started focusing on the live experience and the community aspect of the show.

They have accepted sponsorships and promotions, brought on Alejandro to edit the show, and have a sample episode available for people to edit as a trial. Alejandro has learned to control the dynamics of the show, cut out tangents, and interact with chat. The hosts are very grateful for his work and it has made their lives much easier.

POD DECKS QUESTION

"If you had someone following you around all the time what would you have them do?"

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Listen to Discover

• What the team accomplished in 2022 and their goals for 2023
• The importance of focusing on the live experience and building community
• Alejandro has learned being the editor of this crazy show

LINKS AND RESOURCES

• Reddit - Daniel mentioned Reddit as one of the places he hangs out online (sometimes).
• YouTube - Find the Podcast Editors Mastermind on YouTube.
• Telegram Messenger - Alejandro suggested that Telegram might be a good place to connect with people.
• Discord - Daniel likes Discord, but it does sometimes tend to be more of the techie and Twitch-streaming crowd.
• Slack - We've thought about starting a community on Slack.
• Mastodon - This is Bryan's profile on Mastodon. He's just trying it out, but so far he prefers it to the constant non-value-added notifications from some of the other social platforms.

ABOUT ALEJANDRO RAMIREZ

Alejandro Ramirez is a professional podcast editor and the editor for The Podcast Editors Mastermind. While this is his first time appearing on the show, he is a valued member of the team and has incredible insights.

Connect with Alejandro

• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Instagram

Other episodes you'll enjoy:

• Plan your year (part 1)
• Plan your year (part 2)
• Attract the RIGHT clients
• The poower of giving gifts

Join Us Live!

We stream live to our Facebook page and to YouTube every other week.

Our Editor

This episode of the Podcast Editors Mastermind was edited by Alejandro Ramirez. You can find him on LinkedIn 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
• Carrie Caulfield Arick | YaYa Podcasting
• Bryan Entzminger | Top Tier Audio
• Jennifer Longworth | Bourbon Barrel Podcasting

About the Podcast Editors Mastermind

The Podcast Editors Mastermind is for podcast editors who want to grow their business and get more clients. We have created this community for like-minded, passionate 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!

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

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

As business owners and podcast editors, we invest time and money finding new clients. But what about our existing clients? What if there was a way to wow your clients and also stay top of mind?

Listen to discover the benefits of giving gifts to editing clients - how it builds relationships and keeps you top of mind. Giving gifts to clients is a great way to build relationships and keep you top of mind. It also shows your appreciation and helps build customer loyalty.

Giving great gifts to clients says, "I care about the work I do for you. I care about your show and I care about you."

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Listen to Discover

• How to show appreciation to clients in a way that builds the relationship and keeps them coming back
• What types of gifts to give clients that are personal and useful
• How giving gifts can help keep a client motivated to keep podcasting

Resources

• Sticker Mule - Sticker Mule is one of the places you can get customized gifts for your podcast editing clients.

Join Us Live!

We stream live to our Facebook page and to YouTube every other week.

Our Editor

This episode of the Podcast Editors Mastermind was edited by Alejandro Ramirez. You can find him on LinkedIn 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
• Carrie Caulfield Arick | YaYa Podcasting
• Bryan Entzminger | Top Tier Audio
• Jennifer Longworth | Bourbon Barrel Podcasting

About the Podcast Editors Mastermind

The Podcast Editors Mastermind is for podcast editors who want to grow their business and get more clients. We have created this community for like-minded, passionate 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!

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

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Listen to Discover

• What the average rate is for 2022.
• The two keys to making more per hour worked
• Why changing DAWs to make more money could backfire
• What part of the rate survey continues to bother the Yetis
• Why the report can be valuable, even if it can't tell you what to charge
• Where to get the survey results

Links And Resources

• When Is It Time to Change Your Editing Software? - This is the episod where we talked about reasons you might want to change the software you use.
• 2021 Rate Guide | AIR
• Day Rate Calculator | AIR
• https://podcasteditoracademy.com/2022survey - Here's the website where you can see the results.
• Podcast Editors Club | Facebook - Join a community of over 8,000 other podcast editors on Facebook.
• Podcast Editors Academy - The place where you belong includes a community with knowledge and support for Podcast Editors who take their service offerings seriously.

Join Us Live!

We stream live to our Facebook page and to YouTube every other week.

Our Editor

This episode of the Podcast Editors Mastermind was edited by Alejandro Ramirez. You can find him on LinkedIn 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
• Carrie Caulfield Arick | YaYa Podcasting
• Bryan Entzminger | Top Tier Audio
• Jennifer Longworth | Bourbon Barrel Podcasting

About the Podcast Editors Mastermind

The Podcast Editors Mastermind is for podcast editors who want to grow their business and get more clients. We have created this community for like-minded, passionate 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!

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

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

As podcast editors, we realize that the software we use is important. In fact, it might be the single most important piece of software we own.

But when is it time to consider changing?

When is it worth it to change?

What should we think about when we're considering a change?

If you've been editing podcasts for a while, you've probably considered those questions (and more). Listen to hear from the community - our thoughts, perspectives, frustrations, hangups, and more for the software we usually love and sometimes hate.

Join the conversation to share your thoughts and questions.

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Listen to Discover

• What DAWs your favorite Yetis use
• What it would take for us to go looking for another DAW
• Why you might not want to change DAWs
• What DAWs we would use if we couldn't use our favorites
• What you should do if your favorite DAW isn't popular (hint: we can't tell you what to do...)

Links And Resources

• Ableton - A member of our live audience asked if anyone uses Ableton to edit podcasts. None of the Yetis do, but we do know that some other editors do.
• Ferrite - Carrie mentioned that she sometimes uses Ferrite for quick edits while working on her phone.
• Podcast Editors Club | Facebook - Join a community of over 8,000 other podcast editors on Facebook.
• Reaper for Podcasting - Want to get up and running in Reaper for podcasting? Daniel can help.
• Global Podcast Editors - Carrie mentioned that Stephanie documented her process of transitioning DAWs.
• LUNA Recording System - Analog Sound at the Speed of Light - One of our listeners suggested Luna as an option if Hindenburg wasn't.
• Podcast Editors Club DAW Poll - Find out which DAWs are the most popular for podcast editing (within the Podcast Editors Club).
• Descript | All-in-one audio/video editing, as easy as a doc. - Carrie uses this when she's working on scripted podcasts. Bryan sometimes uses it, but doesn't trust the "de-umming" edits.
• RX 10 Background Noise Removal & Audio Cleanup Software | iZotope - if you are a professional podcast editor, you probably need this software (or something like it) to fix bad recordings before yo ustart editing.
• Audio recording and editing software | Adobe Audition - Carrie and Jennifer use Adobe Audition.
• DaVinci Resolve 18 | Blackmagic Design - DaVinci Resolve is what Bryan uses when he needs to edit videos.
• Studio One | PreSonus - Studio One is one of the DAWs Bryan has considered from time to time.
• Podcast Editors Club | Poll time! What is your main DAW (for editing audio podcast recordings)? | Facebook - Find out which DAWs are the most popular among podcast editors (you might be surprised).
• Hindenburg - Hindenburg is Bryan's favorite, but it's not the only one he usues.
• REAPER | Audio Production Without Limits - Daniel uses Reaper. Bryan sometimes uses it too.

Join Us Live!

We stream live to our Facebook page and to YouTube every other week.

Our 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
• Carrie Caulfield Arick | YaYa Podcasting
• Bryan Entzminger | Top Tier Audio
• Jennifer Longworth | Bourbon Barrel Podcasting

About the Podcast Editors Mastermind

The Podcast Editors Mastermind is for podcast editors who want to grow their business and get more clients. We have created this community for like-minded, passionate 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!

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

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

It seems like every podcast editor wants to know the answer to the same question, "How can I find clients?"

And the follow-up... "FAST!"

We can't say it can't happen, but it's usually a long game because you're looking for clients who might stick with you for years and years. Listen as Carrie, Daniel, and Jennifer (YAY!) share what's working, what they're trying, and what's going on now.

Have questions or comments? Join the conversation (link below).

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Listen to Discover

• How you can get started
• Why a podcast editing business isn't ONLY about editing podcasts
• The good, the bad, and the scary about platforms like Fiverr and Upwork
• How having the right relationships can help you increase your rates
• Ways you can incentivize clients to help you get the word out

Links And Resources

• Where can I find my first podcast client? - Podcast Editors Mastermind - Our First episode on finding clients

Join Us Live!

We stream live to our Facebook page and to YouTube every other week.

Our 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
• Carrie Caulfield Arick | YaYa Podcasting
• Bryan Entzminger | Top Tier Audio
• Jennifer Longworth | Bourbon Barrel Podcasting

About the Podcast Editors Mastermind

The Podcast Editors Mastermind is for podcast editors who want to grow their business and get more clients. We have created this community for like-minded, passionate 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!

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

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

If you want to be successful as a podcast editor, you just need to grind it out. All time time. Day and night. When you're sick. When your family needs you. Just keep grinding.

Or do you?

The reality is that you're not a machine, and you didn't go into business so that you could be the worst boss you've ever had.

NOOO!

You need to take time off. You need to recharge. You need to have a LIFE.

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Listen to Discover

• Why Jennifer stepped away from the podcast for a bit
• Who didn't even show up to record this episode
• How long it took Carrie to feel comfortable taking time off
• How to deal with production lead times when getting ready for time off
• How many days Daniel wants to have off to recharge every week
• Ways to prepare for income changes when taking time off

Links And Resources

• Global Podcast Editors - YouTube - This is Stephanie's show on YouTube.
• Global Podcast Editors | Substack - This is the link Carrie mentioned for Stephanie's newsletter.

Join Us Live!

We stream live to our Facebook page and to YouTube every other week.

Our 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
• Carrie Caulfield Arick | YaYa Podcasting
• Bryan Entzminger | Top Tier Audio
• Jennifer Longworth | Bourbon Barrel Podcasting

About the Podcast Editors Mastermind

The Podcast Editors Mastermind is for podcast editors who want to grow their business and get more clients. We have created this community for like-minded, passionate 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!

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

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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 tool looks. 

Listen today and also join the conversation to share your thoughts and ask your questions.

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Listen to Discover

• What conferencing tools our Yetis use
• One tool many people forget about
• A cool way to let potential clients choose their preferred communication method
• Some uncommon things you might want to consider about your conferencing tools
• Ideas about when it's time to change tools

BONUS: How and why we use markers in our production processes.

Links And Resources

• Zoom Video Conferencing - Bryan uses Zoom because of the integration with Book Like a Boss. Carrie uses it too. But it's definitely not a free service.
• Libsyn Studio | Create and Launch your podcast today! - Patrick mentioned libsyn Connect, which led us to a short reference to libsyn Studio.
• How to Take Podcast File Sharing and Collaboration to the Next Level - This is where we talked with Kam from Notetracks about file sharing and collaboration.
• Slack - Slack has a new "huddle" conferencing function.

Calendly - Daniel used to use Calendly for bookings.

Book Like A Boss - Bryan uses Book Like a Boss for scheduling client and prospect calls, as well as booking podcast interviews. He loves how it integrates with Zoom and how he can have both free and paid offerings. (Qualifying purchases with this link benefit Bryan.)

MeetFox | Free Scheduling and Meeting Software - Daniel uses Meetfox to schedule and host his conference calls.

Google Meet - If you use Google Calendar, you can use Google Meet to handle your video conferences.

Join Us Live!

We stream live to our Facebook page and to YouTube every other week.

Our 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
• Carrie Caulfield Arick | YaYa Podcasting
• Bryan Entzminger | Top Tier Audio

About the Podcast Editors Mastermind

The Podcast Editors Mastermind is for podcast editors who want to grow their business and get more clients. We have created this community for like-minded, passionate 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!

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

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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 charge different prices for different services and how to create a service level that's perfect for each customer. Plus, you'll gain a better understanding of the mindset behind pricing and service. So what are you waiting for?

Listen today!

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Listen to Discover

• Carrie doesn't like prepaid pricing.
• Why turnaround time really matters for inconsistent shows.
• Why seasons could change everything.
• What we like most about what we do.
• How to approach pricing when you're new.

Links And Resources

• Should I Charge Extra For Podcast Editing Clients Who Provide Files Late? - This is where we talked about late fees.
• 2021 Rate Guide | AIR - Here's a list of rates from AIR Media.
• Past community comments on Galas - Check out the discussion from previous episodes (including what Will REALLY thinks about social networks).

Join Us Live!

We stream live to our Facebook page and to YouTube every other week.

Our 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
• Carrie Caulfield Arick | YaYa Podcasting
• Bryan Entzminger | Top Tier Audio

About the Podcast Editors Mastermind

The Podcast Editors Mastermind is for podcast editors who want to grow their business and get more clients. We have created this community for like-minded, passionate 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!

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

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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 conversation (and maybe join the conversation by sharing the platform you're on but actually hate to use).

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Listen to Discover

• What should be on your social profiles
• One mistake many podcasters and editors make
• How to think about your personal vs. professional persona
• What to do if your friends and colleagues think you're silly to even try
• Why Carrie loves TikTok (and has 3 profiles)

Links And Resources

• Six Word Stories - Wondering what Carrie meant when she referenced six word stories? Here are some examples.
• Bonnie Frank Helps Us Make Sales Calls FABULOUS!!! - Podcast Editors Mastermind - This is the episode where we talked to Bonnie Frank about sales calls.
• Live Video Recording - Check out the live recording if you want to see what we were talking about when we discussed our own profiles.
• Podcast Editors Academy - The place where you belong includes a community with knowledge and support for Podcast Editors who take their service offerings seriously.

Join Us Live!

We stream live to our Facebook page and to YouTube every other week.

Our 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
• Carrie Caulfield Arick | YaYa Podcasting
• Bryan Entzminger | Top Tier Audio

About the Podcast Editors Mastermind

The Podcast Editors Mastermind is for podcast editors who want to grow their business and get more clients. We have created this community for like-minded, passionate 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!

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

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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 communicating simple and fun. 

Who knows? You might even be able to get some idea of what's to come.

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This episode is sponsored by Podcast Editor Academy

Are you looking to start or improve your podcast editing business? To turn your DAW into dollars (or your favorite currency)? If so, check out Podcast Editor Academy and use the code "YETIS" to get your first 30 days free!

https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/pea

Listen to Discover

• How long Kam kept the idea behind Notetracks alive
• How they've begun to focus on podcasting
• One feature that made Carrie gasp in excitement
• The crazy idea Bryan had that might just work
• How Daniel is already using Notetracks with his team and clients
• How interested the Notetracks team REALLY is in innovating quickly
• Some potential future functionality of Notetracks.

Links And Resources

• Notetracks and Audacity - You can export timeline markers from Notetracks and import them right into Audacity. Qualifying purchases from Notetracks may benefit the Podcast Editors Mastermind.
• Notetracks and Adobe Audition - You can export timeline markers from Notetracks and then import them right into Adobe Audition. Qualifying purchases from Notetracks may benefit the Podcast Editors Mastermind.
• Notetracks Pro | Podcast Collaboration - Use Notetracks for quality control, collaboration, and even client reviews and revisions. Podcast Editor Academy members can get a 40% discount using the code in the Members Area, or use the code PEM25 to get 25% off your order today if you're not a member of the Podcast Editor Academy. The Podcast Editor Academy is a sponsor of the Podcast Editors Mastermind and qualifying purchases from Notetracks may benefit the Podcast Editors Mastermind.
• Discounts - Podcast Editor Academy - You can find discounts for Notetracks Pro, Podcast Engineering School, Carrie's RX course, Bryan's Hindenburg course, and more in the Podcast Editor Academy.

ABOUT KAM LAL

Kam Lal is the founder of Notetracks.  He has an extensive background in audio / music production and software development.  Notetracks was inspired by a need he had in his music production workflow that led to the development of the platform that is now used by musicians, podcasters and audio / video creators all around the world.

Connect with Kam

Join Us Live!

We stream live to our Facebook page and to YouTube every other week.

Our 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
• Carrie Caulfield Arick | YaYa Podcasting
• Bryan Entzminger | Top Tier Audio

About the Podcast Editors Mastermind

The Podcast Editors Mastermind is for podcast editors who want to grow their business and get more clients. We have created this community for like-minded, passionate 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!

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

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy