EPISODE 194 If you’re new to podcast management, how do you know you’re ready to put yourself out there and land clients? Do you know enough to work with a client and answer their questions on a discovery call? I get these questions all the time and in today’s episode I share how to overcome imposter syndrome and get the boost you need to feel ready to land your first client. I talk about what to do when you don’t know the answer to a client’s question, boosting your confidence, and learning fro...
Jan 02, 2024•10 min•Ep 194•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 193 Happy holidays and happy New Year from the Podcast Manager Show! Thank you so much for listening to the show! By listening or being a member of the Podcast Manager Program and PMP Pro, it allows me to do something that I really enjoy. Just like you, I dreamt of being able to do something that allows me control over my career, how I made money, and how I showed up in my personal life. And now I really feel I can enjoy where I am and feel content with my business. So in this episode I ...
Dec 26, 2023•8 min•Ep 193•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 192 You do not have to be an expert audio editor to make money as a podcast manager. In fact, Podcast Management is much more than podcast editing and getting stuck in that idea can hold you back as a podcast manager. The majority of us are coming in to podcast management without that technical piece of editing, but it is a skill that can be learned and when combined with the whole package of skills a manager offers, you can have a successful business. In this episode I share how to brea...
Dec 19, 2023•12 min•Ep 192•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 191 Today I am talking to Sara Whittaker about our podcast predictions for 2024. This is our third podcast prediction episode and we will chat about what we predicted last year for 2023, and if those things came true, and also what we expect out of the podcasting industry in 2024. We’re going to talk about everything from updated stats about podcasting, to AI, YouTube, podcast networks, and really everywhere in between. We discuss the shut down of Google Podcasts and switching to YouTube...
Dec 12, 2023•46 min•Ep 191•Transcript available on Metacast During the episode, I also shed light on the differences between a podcast editor, producer, and manager. While a podcast editor focuses solely on editing the audio, a podcast manager takes on a more comprehensive role, handling various tasks related to producing and promoting the show. The term "producer" can sometimes be used interchangeably with "manager" and often implies a more hands-on approach in the creative process. As a podcast manager, you have the opportunity to provide additio...
Dec 05, 2023•12 min•Ep 190•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 189 In today’s Success Story episode, I talk to Kim Barbieri about her journey from a nine to five, to podcast management and how she continues to grow her business. We talk about how her business grew from one to eight clients (and beyond) in two years. Kim is so honest about the fears and hesitations, the highs and lows of growing this business, that this episode will have something for you, no matter what stage your business is in. Kim shares with us how she found her niche, using A.I...
Nov 28, 2023•40 min•Ep 189•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 188 I am so glad you are here today because we are going to talk about something that will make or break your podcast management business. I want to take you into your business and think about some of the things you do on a regular basis, in your client work or when you’re networking, that really feels like an uphill climb - those difficult tasks for you that look like they are easy for other people. In this episode I talk about our innate skills, strengths, and natural tendencies and ho...
Nov 21, 2023•18 min•Ep 188•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 187 Today we are talking about how to avoid common problems with new clients. Whether you have many clients on your roster, or you’re looking for your first client, this episode will be really helpful for you in avoiding some common issues that we see come up. Having problems with clients is just part of working with people, whether you’re working from home or the office. So, today I will cover three common problems when working with a brand new client on a launch, and three other proble...
Nov 14, 2023•22 min•Ep 187•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 186 Today we’re going to talk about two mistakes you could be making that might be keeping your from landing clients. Both of these mistakes are common problems that I hear about often and I want to help you get ahead of them so that you can land your dream clients and build the business you’re after. These mistakes are the direct result of a lack of confidence in your plan and the lack of a plan in the first place. When you’re constantly questioning your approach to networking and landi...
Nov 07, 2023•11 min•Ep 186•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 185 The great thing about freelancing and owning your own business is that you have the freedom to create your work environment. Don’t create a toxic one with people pleasing. Unsurprisingly, the topic of people pleasing is one that comes up often in conversation with my students and within in the masterclass. We all want our clients to be happy and sometimes feel the need to go above and beyond for them. But setting healthy boundaries and expectations, and then following them, actually ...
Oct 31, 2023•22 min•Ep 185•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 184 In this episode I am talking about how you can run your podcast management business on twenty hours a week. Whether you work part time hours and want to cut down the time spent on your business, or full time hours and want to maximize your efficiency, there is something in this episode for you. We all want to be able to sit down, get our work done, and then go do all the other things we want to do in our lives. I discuss how to schedule your work week, how to overcome procrastination...
Oct 24, 2023•15 min•Ep 184•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 183 Today we are talking about life and if we can truly build a business around our life, rather than building a life around our business. Each of us has a unique situation. But we all have a desire to choose the things we want in life and have our businesses molded to our life desires. Having your own podcast management business can allow you the freedom to spend your time where it matters most to you. In this episode I share with you my experience in building my business around my life...
Oct 17, 2023•17 min•Ep 183•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 182 If there is one thing I talk to my students about on a regular basis it is processes. The reason I talk about processes so much is because of our collective desire to run businesses that give us peace and not chaos, so that we can have consistent work and consistent pay and therefore show up big in the other places of our lives. So, it was a no-brainer to bring on Melissa Morris, the founder of Agency Authority, a project management and operations consultancy, to talk about this exac...
Oct 10, 2023•39 min•Ep 182•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 181 Is going to a live event worth it? Today I’m really honestly talking about what you can get out of going to a live event as a podcast manager when we work solely online. I share with you some of my personal take aways from my live events that I’ve gone to over the last couple of years. I talk about the transformative power of being at a live event, the energy and boost it can give your business, and some differences between large and small conferences. Even if going to a live event i...
Oct 03, 2023•19 min•Ep 181•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 180 I am super excited to welcome back Andrea Liebross, a coach, speaker, podcast host, and author. She is here to talk about how to move from the messy middle to the extraordinary with her new book for entrepreneurial women, She Thinks Big . When you started your business you were thinking big, but big thinking can quickly go away if you allow it to. Andrea shares how to start thinking big again (or for the first time), what thinking big really means, and how to turn your vision i...
Sep 26, 2023•41 min•Ep 180•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 179 One thing I have noticed with so many successful podcast managers is that there is a turning point in their business when things really start to flow. I wanted to talk to more of these students to hear about this turning point, so that I could share it with you. Starting a business is not for the faint of heart, and the idea that it begins to flow at a certain point is something we want to learn about and have happen in our own businesses. So with this in mind, today we are doing an ...
Sep 19, 2023•20 min•Ep 179•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 178 A question I get from a lot of students in the Podcast Manager Program is, “How do I move my clients from hourly to package pricing and increase my rate?” In today’s episode I share with you why it’s smart to shift your clients into package pricing (most of the time) and why it’s a benefit to your client. I discuss the pros and cons of hourly pricing and when it is valuable, for you and your client, to move into a package plan. I also talk about the pros of package pricing including ...
Sep 12, 2023•19 min•Ep 178•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 177 I’m so excited that today you get to hear from Courtney Elmer, the founder and CEO of The EffortLESS Life®, as well as a podcast host, and speaker. We are talking about how you can help your client create an amazing, addictive listener experience. There are so many great nuggets in today’s episode on how your client can connect with their listener and grow their show. Courtney shares her journey of finding her voice after a cancer diagnosis, and then helping others discover theirs to...
Sep 05, 2023•44 min•Ep 177•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 176 Today I want to tackle a question that was sent in by one of you, which is “How do I justify increasing my prices when the workload is the same?”. My preferred way to raise prices is when the workload changes, but sometimes there are reasons to increase your rates when things haven’t really changed. In today’s episode I’ll talk about determining the “why” behind wanting to raise your rates (and why it matters), how to determine if you should raise your rates on a set schedule, and of...
Aug 29, 2023•13 min•Ep 176•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 175 Today we are diving in to how to land clients using LinkedIn in 2023 with my guest Christine Gomolka, a full-time freelance copywriter and creator of paidcopywriter.com . We discuss how Christine went from feeling trapped in a burnt out sales job to the freedom of freelance and working from home. She shares with us how to use LinkedIn to find high paying clients in thirty days through optimizing your profile, engaging with prospective clients, and cold-pitching. We also discuss...
Aug 22, 2023•51 min•Ep 175•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 174 Do Facebook groups still work to land clients in 2023? Let’s talk about it. Facebook groups are all about community, and the best place to find your ideal client is in a community they participate in, whether that’s Facebook, Instagram, other social media, or in person. I discuss understanding your client’s business changes in the last few years, and how to find the right communities where your ideal client hangs out. I also share a real life Facebook group success story, and example...
Aug 15, 2023•11 min•Ep 174•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 173 Can working as a podcast manager earn you the income to replace your full time job? Is earning six figures even possible? Yes! Today I talk about what it could potentially look like for a podcast manager to make ten thousand dollars a month including the number of work hours per week, the number of clients, and the time it will take to get to the 6 figure goal. I also discuss landing higher paying clients, and other creative income streams besides monthly management clients so you ca...
Aug 08, 2023•13 min•Ep 173•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 172 Today we are talking about what a two thousand dollar podcast launch package looks like and includes. I talk about all the details of a launch package and what services you can provide, including strategy and onboarding calls, tech set up, hosting platforms, podcast trailers, initial episodes and show notes, launch promotion and strategy, working with your client’s team, and product management tools. I also discuss how a launch package is different than a management package and how h...
Aug 01, 2023•17 min•Ep 172•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 171 Finding your first client, or your ideal client, takes work and it can feel disheartening if you haven't yet had positive results. Today we are talking about a specific strategy to help you land clients in 2023. I discuss changing your attitude around not being able to land clients, the importance of trying more than one sales tactic, and putting in the boring work to achieve results. I also talk about active and passive approaches to landing clients and give real-life examples you c...
Jul 25, 2023•12 min•Ep 171•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 170 The podcast space is changing at a speed never seen before, especially with the introduction of AI. How will AI affect your position in the podcasting world? Is it something to fear or embrace? Today I discuss what podcast management could look like in the next five years. I talk about two of the ways podcast management could change in the future, and some changes we have already been through and how we have adapted. I also talk about how a winning mindset will set you up for success...
Jul 18, 2023•19 min•Ep 170•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 169 Episode 4 of the First Client series, or How to Land a Client in Four Weeks. In this episode you get to hear from two different podcast managers who landed their first clients in four weeks, Laura McRae and Andria Singletary. In these two short interviews we discuss how they got started in podcast management and landed their first clients, and focusing on connections in order to find clients. We also discuss how to build confidence in your podcast management skills, and how to use th...
Jul 11, 2023•26 min•Ep 169•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 168 How do you network for your first podcast client? Today, in episode 3 of the First Client Series, we are talking about three things you want to keep in mind when networking for your first podcast client, or the next client you want to land in the next four weeks. I discuss finding clients by going where they are and through referrals, knowing there are enough clients for everyone, and developing a process or strategy of engaging with clients. I also talk about what do to when you fee...
Jul 04, 2023•17 min•Ep 168•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 167 Today, in episode 2 of The First Client Series, I share with you three things about networking I learned while talking to students on how they have approached networking and landed their first client in four weeks. So before you start networking, these are some of the mindsets these successful students have had before they landed that first client. I discuss seeing your value as a podcast manager, even when you are new, and building up your network with small and easy steps. I also t...
Jun 27, 2023•14 min•Ep 167•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 166 Today’s episode is the first in a four part series on how to land your first client in four weeks. In this first installment we talk about the first five steps to land a client in four weeks. I share with you the skills you need to develop before landing a client, how to create a business presence online and in social media, and how to raise your perceived value for your services through a process and discovery calls. I also discuss gaining experience, getting testimonials, and why a...
Jun 20, 2023•12 min•Ep 166•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE 165 How do you run your business with kids at home over the summer? How do you manage your schedule with a lot of things going on? In today’s episode we are going to dive into how I get things done in my business working from home. I talk about the kind of help that I have at home, and how I handle multitasking. I walk you through one of my days and how I plan my work schedule around my kids and summer activities. Hopefully hearing about my experience working from home will encourage you...
Jun 13, 2023•26 min•Ep 165•Transcript available on Metacast 
