How do you charge for your service as a Podcast Editor?

Most charge a flat rate per episode or monthly retainer, but how do you come up with those rate?

And how do you know it's earning you more than a part-time job a McDonald's?

Learn from top podcast editors as they reveal their proven pricing strategies, helping you optimize your income and building a sustainable business!

• Charging by the Length of the Raw Recording
• Flat Fees vs. Length-Based Pricing
• Exploring Monthly Retainers
• Invoicing Strategies
• Rolling over "Credits"
• Understanding Value-Based Pricing
• Steve Stewart's Post-production Tips

• "Are You Charging Enough" spreadsheet in the Podcast Editor Academy

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Heather Wester

Sarah Decker

Darrell Darnell

1. Evaluate your current pricing model. Does it accurately reflect your time and value? Explore alternative options to boost profitability and client satisfaction.
2. Get answers and support from the Podcast Editor Academy

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A better way to download all the mp3s from a podcast's RSS feed.

This comes in handy for making copies for offline storage of a new client who never kept their files, or you need to edit out baked-in ads when migrating a client to a service with dynamic insertion.

I hope this helps!

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Learn how to be a Podcast Editor

Community. Support. Tutorials. Sales Scripts...these are just a few of the things available inside the Podcasts Editor Academy. Interested in learning more about the back end of podcasting? Or how to help clients and make a profitable income while doing it? Come join us inside the Podcast Editor Academy now!

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Getting paid is one of the most important steps in running a thriving podcast editing business. How you invoice for your work can have a huge impact on your cash flow and profitability.

Eric Rosenberg shares some best practices when invoicing clients, as a freelancer, and the challenges of balancing your client's needs with our self-employed realities.

While listening, pay particular attention to the importance of strategic invoicing for peace of mind, the various payment models available, and how to leverage technology to automate your invoicing process.

• Invoice clients monthly for consistent cash flow
• For new clients or large projects, consider upfront or milestone payments
• Use an invoicing system to automate the process and save time
• Maintain detailed records for accounting and legal purposes
• Negotiate equitable payment terms with clients
• Clearly define project milestones for phased payments in complex projects

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Eric is a financial writer, speaker, and consultant whose expertise lies in banking, credit cards, investing, cryptocurrency, insurance, real estate, business finance, and financial fraud and security.

His work has appeared in many online publications, including Time, USA Today, Forbes, Business Insider, Nerdwallet, Investopedia, and U.S. News & World Report.

Connect with him and learn more at EricRosenberg.com

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The Podcast Editor Academy is open now!

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What warning signs should podcast editors watch out for when working with clients? Matthew Bliss shares some of his recent “red flags” — those subtle (and not-so-subtle) signals that things might go wrong in a client relationship.

How many of these red flags have you experienced?

• Unclear expectations
• Poor communication
• Unreasonable turnaround times
• Late payments

Listen in on our candid stories, and arm yourself with some practical strategies for handling tricky situations.

Whether you’re a seasoned editor or just starting out, this show will deliver useful wisdom for building stronger, smoother client collaborations...and profit!

Key moments:

• How to identify common red flags with new and existing podcast clients
• Effective mitigation strategies for handling problem situations before they escalate
• The role of contracts, onboarding, and clear communication in protecting your work and wellbeing

Resources mentioned in the show:

Matthew's episode about "Avoiding Toxic Podcast Teams"

About Matthew Bliss:

Matthew is an Australian podcast engineer, producer, and educator who relocated from Australia to Ireland.

He has worked as IT Classroom Support & Digital Technologies Curriculum Support in schools, and as a trainer, digital workplace expert and learning development professional from his time in State Government in Australia.

And Matthew is the founder of MBPod.com, where he offers comprehensive production, consultation, and training services to indie and business podcasters.

Plus, he hosts and co-hosts a few shows himself!

Find Matthew Bliss at:

His website: mbpod.com

Connect with Matthew on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthew-bliss

Listen to Matthew's podcast: coffeepodcaster.com

Book a Consultation with Matthew (click here)

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