Hiring a Podcast Editor

If there's one thing I could shout from the rooftops about hiring an editor, it might be, "Don't hire just any old editor to get a seat filled. Make sure it's one you actually WANT to work with." In fact, that's what this whole show is about.

What if there was one question you could ask that would give you confidence, help you understand…

You have a good handle on what you're looking for in an editor. Or you should - you already have all of your notes on the free download "15 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Podcast Editor." If not, go back and do that bit.

And you should have…

Find a great podcast editor (for you) doesn't start with where you're looking. It starts with knowing what you want and need. That's why we started with that. But where you look is INCREDIBLY important.

If you've been following the process we've talked about in the previous episodes, you already know what you want and need, what you can…

If you're thinking of hiring a podcast editor, there's a 50/50 chance the first question you had was, "How much is this going to cost me?" Of course, as with most things, the answer is, "It depends."

But that doesn't mean anything goes.

Deciding HOW you're going to make a decision on what might be the most important outsider you bring into your podcast production process.

You've spent a good bit of time envisioning the future, planning your path, and identifying what you need and want. You've even spent time clarifying what's most important. Only two things remain before…

You're almost ready to start talking with editors. Over the past few episodes, you've gone through the process of clarifying the goal you're shooting for and any gaps that might exist. You've identified some things you'd like an editor to help you with and even started prioritizing things.

But before you start looking for an editor,…

We've talked a lot over the last few episodes about what you want and need, and that's important. But one thing I think many people miss when they are looking for an editor is that not every editor has the same kind of business model.

Think it doesn't matter?

Think again. Your editor's business model will significantly…

What are you REALLY looking for in a podcast editor?It's time to get specific. If you want to take the work we've been doing and turn it into a list of what you want (and need), this is the episode for you.

Over the past few episodes, we've laid the groundwork to help you understand and communicate what you're looking for.

• Gone…

When you're getting ready to hire a podcast editor, it's really important to be clear on what style of editing you're looking for. Not sure what I'm talking about?

After listening today, you'll have what you need in order to understand AND communicate what you're looking for, and to assess whether the editors you're talking with are a…

One thing that I see happen to a lot of podcasters might be happening to you as well - we start podcasting and our "to do" list just keeps growing and growing. Maybe there are new things you want to do. Maybe there are things you used to do that you just can't get to because something else is taking your time. Maybe your ability to grow your…