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 passion alive.

We'll dissect whether to fly solo or assemble a podcast editing army, tackle the tightrope walk between love for the craft and keeping the fridge stocked, and dish out strategies for staying sane in the editing game.

So perk up those ears, it's about to get real. We’re diving headfirst into the audio jungle, and trust me, you won’t want to miss a beat. Let's kick this off!

Listen to Discover

• That even people who have been editing for a while face challenges
• The key to finding the clients that are right for you
• How understanding your idea client can help you be more focused in what you do
• Why finding the intersection of your fulfillment and your client's needs is the key to unlocking growth, satisfaction, and success
• How pricing is so much more than just a math exercise

Links And Resources

• Podcast Editors Mastermind Episode 78 - Jesse was a Guest, "A Day in the Life: Podcast Editing 2030"
• Podcast Editors Mastermind Episode 83 - Jesse McCune is Creating a Supportive Community for Aspiring Podcast Editors
• Twenty Thousand Hertz - A podcast renowned for its stellar sound design, which Bryan admires.
• HoneyBook - This is Jesse's and Tara's pick for streamlining client onboarding, file uploading, and calendar syncing.
• Aardvark Girl - You can find Amanda here.
• Tansy Aster Audio - You can find Jesse here.
• Tansy Aster Creative - This is where you can find Tara.
• Tansy Aster Academy - The community that our guests, Jesse, Tara, and Amanda run for podcast editors and managers.
• Podnews Daily - One of Bryan's go-to listens in the realm of podcasting news and trends.
• Podcasting 2.0 - A podcast Bryan enjoys for its quality content about what's going on in Podcasting 2.0.
• Top Tier Audio - We talked about Bryan's website during the episode.

Keep in mind, we aren't responsible if any of these links lead to internet black holes where you'll find yourself binge-reading articles instead of getting work done. But I digress. Go forth and prosper with these tidbits of wisdom!

About Our Guests

Jesse McCune, Tara Kelly, and Amanda McCune run Tansy Aster Academy, a community for podcast editors and managers. Through courses, coaching, and resources, they help podcast production professionals start, grow, and run their businesses.

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Our Editor

This episode of the Podcast Editors Mastermind was edited by Alejandro Ramirez. You can find him on LinkedIn if you're interested in talking with him about editing your show.

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Your Yetis Are

• Daniel Abendroth | Roth Media
• Carrie Caulfield | Carrie.Land
• Bryan Entzminger | Top Tier Audio
• Jennifer Longworth | Bourbon Barrel Podcasting

About the Podcast Editors Mastermind

The Podcast Editors Mastermind is for professional podcast editors who want to grow their business and get more clients. We’re creating a community of like-minded professionals that are passionate about the art and science of editing podcasts.

Our goal is to help you build your business by providing tools, resources, and support so you can focus on what matters most—your craft. This isn’t just another group where everyone talks about how great they are at podcast editing; we show our work!

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