Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Ending Podcast Partnerships (The Right Way)

Co-host splits happen. Here’s how to end a podcast partnership without losing your name, your feed, or your audience. Gordon Firemark walks through an ownership audit, a clean exit decision tree, the step-by-step process for transferring accounts and IP, how to settle money fairly, and the documents you’ll need. Plus, how a Podcast Prenup™ prevents drama in the first place.You’ll Learn:Why podcast partnerships break downWho owns the show name, feed, and episodesPaths to exit: assignment + buyout, retire, spin-off, or licenseThe communications plan for listeners and sponsorsSeparation agreement + IP assignment checklistHow to avoid problems with a Podcast Prenup™Links:Podcast Prenup™ Planning Guide + Co-Host Agreement: http://podcastprenup.comEasy Legal for Podcasters: https://easylegalforpodcasters.comFree sample lesson: http://gordonfiremark.com/levelupLegal templates for podcasters: https://podcastlawforms.comDisclaimer: Educational only, not legal advice.

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Podcast partnerships can fall apart—different visions, workload, money, life. Ending the show without a plan can wreck the brand, the audience, and your relationships. In this video, attorney Gordon Firemark (The Podcast Lawyer™) shows you how to exit cleanly. You’ll learn: Who owns the name, feed, and back catalog A simple decision tree for clean exits (assignment, spin-off, retire, or license) The step-by-step process: term sheet, transfer, notices, and public comms How to settle the money (cut-off date, make-goods, trailing revenue) The exact documents you need (separation, IP assignments, releases) How a Podcast Prenup™ prevents messy splits ► Podcast Prenup™ Planning Guide + Co-Host Agreement: http://podcastprenup.com ► Easy Legal for Podcasters (full toolkit): https://easylegalforpodcasters.com ► Free sample lesson (on-demand): http://gordonfiremark.com/levelup ► Podcaster legal templates: https://podcastlawforms.com This video is educational and not legal advice. Talk to a lawyer about your situation. Hashtags: #Podcasting #PodcastLaw #CoHost #Partnership #Contracts #IP #LegitPodcastPro

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