97: Why Not Editing Your Podcast is a Terrible Idea

"I don't edit my podcast because I want it to sound natural."   Every time I see or hear a statement like the one above, I can't help but roll my eyes. And, no, it's not just because I'm a podcast editor who thinks people don't appreciate what they do.   I mean, that's true ... but that's not really the point here. ;)   As someone who's been in the podcasting industry for over five years, I can promise you that not editing your podcast is doing FAR more harm than good.   Take a listen to this quick solo episode to find out why that's the case and what you should be doing instead if you really want your podcast to succeed.     To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes.   Want to connect with me further? Follow me on Instagram and/or Facebook and reach out! Want to work together? Here's how we can do that! One-on-one podcast launch packages Self-paced online course for launching your podcast Podcast auditing (Ideal if you're getting ready to launch and want an expert's eyes on everything first or if you've already launch and you want advice on how to improve your show.) Podcast editing (let me take care of the time-consuming post-production aspects of your show)