Do you know how crucial YouTube thumbnails are to the success of a video? Andrew Armstrong reveals strategies to craft video thumbnails that grab attention and make people click Play! Discover how the first impression provided by thumbnails can make or break your client's video's success, functioning as a gateway to garner viewers’ interest. Andrew shares how to leverage YouTube's built-in A/B testing tool to identify the most effective designs that keep audiences engaged. The conversation also ...
Apr 16, 2025•32 min•Ep. 108
Apple recently changed the way they display artwork in their Podcasts app. This is important to note because there can be some negative consequences if you're not following a consistent process or even unaware, as Steve was, about adding artwork to each upload to your clients' media host. Mathew Passy shares the benefits of having good Show artwork (for the entire podcast), and if there is any value in having Episodic artwork (for each episode). Key Takeaways: The Benefits of a good thumbnail Us...
Apr 03, 2025•39 min•Ep. 107
They say "The💰💰💰is in the list." Are you maximizing the potential of email lists and newsletters for your clients? The importance of capturing listeners' email addresses can't be underestimated! Personalized welcome sequences ensure engagement and retention that eventually turns into a super-fan who will participate in whatever your client is offering. Paul Gowder has been harnessing the power of newsletters for years - and comes on the show to share strategies for converting listeners into e...
Mar 25, 2025•30 min•Ep. 106
What makes a podcast episode truly engaging - and keeps listeners coming back? The importance of maintaining a structured yet flexible format can’t be stressed enough by our guest, Wendy Wawrzyniak. Our discussion, no matter which way we turned, ended up landing on one form of consistency or another. Consistency not only enhances a listener’s enjoyment but can also promote sustainability and growth. Guess what: Consistency also benefits Podcast Editors like you too! Key topics covered: Why predi...
Mar 17, 2025•25 min•Ep. 105
What are the consequences of hiring the wrong client? What if you need to make money but don't have any good clients yet? Do you start with UpWork or Fiverr? Ashley Dickerson-Ellison shares some great stories about leaving her teaching job when they moved overseas for a couple years. She starting her podcast editing business and did what many of us do: Offered services on UpWork. Make sure you stay to the end for the story about the guy who interrupted her trip, then came back and asked if she h...
Feb 26, 2025•40 min•Ep. 104
The word for 2024 in podcasting was "CHANGE". We had the rise of AI, the increasing importance of video, and key industry leaders leaving their roles. Podcast Editors Club members emphasized the need to sound natural and not scripted, navigate the complications of offering video editing, and the significance of knowing how to use dynamic ad insertion. We particularly highlight the importance of staying adaptable and diversifying income streams to maintain staying power. Podcast Editors like you ...
Jan 23, 2025•27 min•Ep. 103
You are a podcast editor, otherwise why are you listening to this show? You wanna know how to make it as a podcast editor, whether professionally, or as a serious side hustle, or if you just want to get better at editing your own podcast. If you're a Podcast Editor, Manager, or Producer...this is the show for you! And since you're a Podcast Editor/Manager/Producer, I don't need to tell you how to follow this show in your favorite podcast app 😉. However, to stay in touch with other information t...
Jan 01, 2025•2 min
Are you charging enough? Do you charge more or less than your peers? What can you do to earn more for your podcast editing efforts? Find out as we reveal the rates and effective hourly rates being charged by indie podcasters just like you! Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/the-2024-podcast-editor-industry-survey-reveal- Key Discussion Points Editors charged $199 USD for an average hour-long episode They spent less time to complete the task, making their effective hourly...
Dec 18, 2024•52 min•Ep. 102
The Podcast Editors Mastermind Show has entered a new season. In this episode (which is #101, btw): Steve Stewart and Mark Deal lay out for you what’s new in Season 2. We share what the show will be about, the benefits for all Podcast Editors everywhere, and how YOU can be involved! Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/whats-new-for-season-2-of-the-podcast-editors-mastermind-show This episode of the Podcast Editors Mastermind was edited by Steve Stewart. Why? Because it's ...
Dec 12, 2024•24 min•Ep. 101
Celebrate with us in this milestone Mastermind Show: Episode 100! Yeti Bryan and Yeti Jennifer reflect on what we got right, what could have been done better, and things that were " not so good ". Joining us is Steve Stewart and Mark Deal from the Podcast Editor Academy - WITH A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! We are wrapping up Season 1 of the Podcast Editors Mastermind Show, and Season 2 will be hosted by Steve & Mark (with appearances from the founders too, of course). Key Discussion Points The story b...
Nov 07, 2024•54 min•Ep. 100
Are your podcast clients getting bad audio and video from themselves or their guests? We share tips on how to address the issue, whether you're there to help them or not. Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/keys-to-helping-podcast-clients-look-and-sound-great Follow the Podcast Editors Mastermind Rate or Review the Podcast Editors Mastermind Send us a message or comment for the show! We're sharing some of the keys to helping your podcast clients sound and look great. It m...
Sep 13, 2024•41 min•Ep. 99
Carrie, Bryan, and Jennifer talk about succeeding in a competitive market. They discuss how to handle geeky clients and the use of AI in podcasting. Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/starting-over-from-square-two-as-a-proven-podcast-editor Follow the Podcast Editors Mastermind Rate or Review the Podcast Editors Mastermind Send us a message or comment for the show! We're diving deep into the business side of podcast editing—the gritty, no-nonsense reality behind the glam...
Aug 15, 2024•41 min•Ep. 98
It seems like everybody is talking about video in the podcasting space. Is it worth it? How should we help our clients set their expectations? Listen for more! Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/is-video-the-big-gamechanger-podcast-editors-hope-for Follow the Podcast Editors Mastermind Rate or Review the Podcast Editors Mastermind Send us a message or comment for the show! Rick Sellnow from Lexington Public Library will talk about video podcasts, including the importance...
Aug 01, 2024•25 min•Ep. 97
Podcast editors need to work smarter, not harder. We dive into tools, templates, and tips (like multiple monitors) to make your podcast editing process easier and faster. Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/speed-up-your-podcast-editing-without-sacrificing-quality-or-sanity Follow the Podcast Editors Mastermind Rate or Review the Podcast Editors Mastermind Send us a message or comment for the show! Podcast Editors, are you looking for ways to speed up your editing process...
Jul 18, 2024•31 min•Ep. 96
Curious about Adobe’s AI controversy? Wondering how the FTC's suit might impact your subscriptions? Join us as we discuss how these (and more) might affect podcast editors and their clients. Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/adobe-lawsuit-ai-considerations-editing-software Follow the Podcast Editors Mastermind Rate or Review the Podcast Editors Mastermind Send us a message or comment for the show! As podcast editors, our clients rely on us to stay informed about industr...
Jun 24, 2024•46 min•Ep. 95
Why do LUFS matter more than decibels for your podcast? Unpack the difference and a lot more as we explain the crazy jargon podcast editors need to know. Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/the-terminology-survival-guide-for-podcast-editors Follow the Podcast Editors Mastermind Rate or Review the Podcast Editors Mastermind Send us a message or comment for the show! You may not know this, but there's a TON of jargon in the podcasting space - especially for those of us who ...
Jun 13, 2024•52 min•Ep. 94
Jennifer has some real marketing magic! Discover how she shifted from no-engagement Instagram posts to a true powerhouse strategy that has tripled her business. Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/pem093-podcast-editor-marketing-secrets Follow the Podcast Editors Mastermind Rate or Review the Podcast Editors Mastermind Send us a message or comment for the show! Feeling stuck with your podcast editing business? It’s all too easy to feel like you’re spinning your wheels, no...
May 23, 2024•37 min•Ep. 93
We're always reviewing and streamlining our processes as the landscape changes. Here are the tips, tools, and processes that are working in 2024. Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/pem092-2024-podcast-editor-best-practices Follow the Podcast Editors Mastermind Rate or Review the Podcast Editors Mastermind Send us a message or comment for the show! Hey there, welcome back! We're diving deep into the nitty-gritty of our podcast editing businesses today. As you know, it's n...
May 09, 2024•50 min•Ep. 92
Ever wonder what a podcast editor's life looks like? Patrick spills the beans on how he swapped lesson plans for audio timelines. Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/patrick-keller-made-the-leap-from-education-to-podcast-editing Follow the Podcast Editors Mastermind Rate or Review the Podcast Editors Mastermind Send us a message or comment for the show! Hey there! Thanks for stopping by! We're here with a fresh story from the editing trenches. We're shining the spotlight ...
Apr 26, 2024•51 min•Ep. 91
Darrell shares his journey in podcasting, building a team, managing cash flow, and valuing human touch in AI's rise. Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/pem090-darrell-darnell Follow the Podcast Editors Mastermind Rate or Review the Podcast Editors Mastermind Send us a message or comment for the show! Ever thought about how to create a great podcast editing team or expand from being a one-person operation to a full editing service? Buckle up because today, we're diving in...
Apr 11, 2024•48 min•Ep. 90
Hey there, fellow audio wizards! Get ready to have your mind filled with golden nuggets of podcast editing wisdom in this latest chat we stitched together for you. Jennifer and Bryan have been in the trenches, debating if the magic of our editing hands needs a showcase or if word-of-mouth does the trick. Spoiler alert: we don't exactly hear ear-to-ear on this (see what we did there?). While Bryan is all for flaunting your audio flair, Jennifer’s got a point — some clients care more about the whi...
Mar 28, 2024•34 min•Ep. 89
Hello and welcome, fellow editors and audio enthusiasts. Today on Podcast Editors Mastermind, we have a crucial conversation lined up, one that veers into the often overlooked territory of the podcast editing business—beyond just the financials, we delve deep into the mindset essential for success. Together, we will shed light on the vital practice of setting boundaries with clients, not just to preserve sanity, but to establish a sustainable business model. It's about knowing when to raise thos...
Mar 07, 2024•47 min•Ep. 88
Join us today as we explore the world of podcasting with the renowned Daniel J. Lewis. We’re all about breaking down the mystique of Podcasting 2.0 – because embracing new tech isn't just for the gearheads; it's for us Yetis who like to stay ahead of the curve. Apple's given the nod to the transcript tag and we're here to unwrap why that's more than just a back-pat for accessibility. Think transcripts are just for readability? Think again! There's a universe of uses here, from better understandi...
Feb 22, 2024•53 min•Ep. 87
Hey there, podcast aficionado! Strap in, because today we're serving up a heavy dose of reality about the business and mindset of podcast editing. Imagine this: Bryan (one of your faithful Yetis) is in the thick of it - searching for quality-over-quantity clients, and we're joined by Jesse, Tara, and Amanda to help him (and you) cut through the noise. Expect unfiltered advice on pricing, embracing AI without losing our human touch, and finding that sweet spot between making bank and keeping the ...
Feb 08, 2024•54 min•Ep. 86
Running a podcast production business isn't always easy. It's not always fun. But sometimes it is and if we're intentional, we can continue to grow as individuals regardless of the circumstances. Listen in as Bryan Entzminger, Jennifer Longworth, and Daniel Abendroth share candid insights into their professional and personal lives. While this might seem self-indulgent, the conversation is packed with raw and relatable conversations that touch on challenges in Daniel's relcation plans, Bryan's bu...
Jan 19, 2024•51 min•Ep. 85
In the world of podcasting, Tom Kelly's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and passion. Little did he know, his path would take him to an unexpected encounter that would change everything. Tom's story is about his determination and hard work. He began by listening to podcasts in a wood shop and later worked on installing solar panels for Tesla. Eventually, he started his own editing business. But what was the unexpected encounter that propelled him towards success? You'll just h...
Nov 24, 2023•52 min•Ep. 84
In a world where Jesse McCune's career in facility maintenance seemed light years away from his true passion, an unexpected twist brought him closer than ever to his dream. Little did he know that a conversation with his wife would ignite a fire within him, leading him down a path he never anticipated. With a burning desire to combine his audio expertise with a viable business opportunity, Jesse embarked on a journey that would reveal the untapped potential of the podcasting world. But as he del...
Nov 02, 2023•48 min•Ep. 83
Virginia Elder's journey into the world of podcast editing and management began unexpectedly at a sales tax audit firm. She didn't realize that her real passion was podcasting while she was working with spreadsheets and invoices... until she did. With each inspiring episode, her love for the medium grew, pushing her to launch her own show, Reaching Abundance. But then, a twist of fate led her to make a daring leap from personal finance coach to podcast editor and manager. Curious to know how she...
Oct 19, 2023•53 min•Ep. 82
If you're frustrated and overwhelmed because you haven't been able to get new clients for your podcast editing business, you're not alone. Podcast editors often work very hard to find clients, go to industry events, and promote their services on social media. However, they often don't see many positive outcomes from these efforts. Instead of the steady stream of new clients they were hoping for, they may be experiencing a stagnant client list and limited growth opportunities. That's where Steve ...
Oct 06, 2023•46 min•Ep. 81
Have you ever experienced a twist in life that changed everything? Imagine going from saving lives as a nurse to the creative (and very technical) field of podcast editing. Alejandro Ramirez's journey to audio engineering and podcast production was definitely not a straight line. But it involved many of the same elements we all experience: finding his first client, discovering what he didn't know, and intentional continuous improvement. Get ready to be inspired as Alejandro's story unfolds, reve...
Sep 21, 2023•46 min•Ep. 80
