This Will Help Your Podcast

Hiring a Podcast Editor

In this video, the speaker talks about hiring a podcast editor. They discuss different scenarios and whether or not you would need to hire help in those situations.

Do It Yourself (DIY) Route

• Podcasting requires various skills such as researching, writing, recording, editing, mixing, producing and releasing.

• If audio production is not something you are willing to learn or spend time learning, consider focusing on other aspects of podcasting that you enjoy.

• If you have no budget for hiring an editor but don't want to learn audio editing yourself, use script/text/audio editing software like Descript. This will allow you to transcribe your podcast into text and edit it accordingly.

• If you want better audio quality but still have no budget for hiring an editor, consider using more involved tools like GarageBand or Logic Pro X. These programs come with a range of tools that can help improve the sound quality of your podcast.

Partnering with Someone

• If you have no money but want professional-sounding audio and don't want to do it yourself, consider partnering with someone who wants to get into media or audio production. You can share equity in the podcast if it becomes successful.

• The speaker emphasizes that they are not suggesting taking advantage of interns or people looking for work in the industry. Instead, they suggest involving people who are interested in helping out with a fun project.

Overall, the speaker provides different scenarios for hiring a podcast editor based on budget constraints and willingness to learn new skills. They emphasize that while DIY is possible, it may not be sustainable in the long run.

Hiring Someone for Your Podcast

In this section, the speaker discusses the benefits of hiring someone to help with your podcast and the different options available based on budget.

Low Budget Options

• Two low-budget options are discussed:

• Hire someone and pay them a little bit with a promise of a percentage of future profits if the podcast becomes successful.

• Hire someone and pay them a proper wage to help produce the podcast. This option is riskier since there is no guarantee that the podcast will be successful.

• When working with a low budget, creativity is key in finding ways to approach producing your podcast.

Personal Example

• The speaker shares their personal experience of running a small YouTube channel that requires work but doesn't make any money. They explain how they hired family members to help with video editing and production since they didn't have enough time to do it themselves.

• The youngest brother takes care of cutting out mistakes from raw videos while the other brother produces and releases videos. Both brothers are learning new skills while earning some cash on the side.

Conclusion

• Whether or not you should hire someone for your podcast depends on various factors such as budget, goals, and available time. It's important to ask yourself what you want to achieve with your project before deciding whether or not hiring someone is worth it.