Hiring Help for Your Podcast: Worth It or Just Burning Cash?

Outsourcing for your podcast is a bit like dating—you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince (or princess). This episode gets into the nitty-gritty of hiring help for your podcast, featuring stories from our listeners who’ve been there, done that, and got the t-shirt (or the horror story). Kim Newlove shares her success with hiring a coach and how that investment paid off in spades. On the flip side, York's experience is a cautionary tale about the perils of hiring without doing proper research. It’s a mixed bag of outcomes, and we’re here for all of it. We also explore the broader theme of investing in your podcast and the balance between saving money and getting quality help. After all, sometimes you gotta spend a little to save a lot—like time, sanity, and the integrity of your podcast. Tune in for laughs, lessons learned, and a whole lot of real talk on the do’s and don’ts of podcast hiring. Need Help Finding an Editor? If you need help finding an editor use THIS LINK which will go to Steve Stewart who co-runs the Podcast Editor Academy and he will send your information to people in that group. Takeaways: Hiring help for your podcast can feel like tossing cash into a bonfire, trust me on that. Not every graphic designer is a wizard; sometimes they just wave a magic wand and call it a day. If you think a cheap website designer will give you a Gucci site, you’re dreaming, my friend. Outsourcing editing can be a lifesaver, especially if your vacation plans involve avoiding the editing cave. Remember, folks, you either pay in time or in money, so choose wisely, even if it hurts. Always check the credentials of the person you hire for your podcast; a fancy title doesn’t mean they won’t mess everything up. Links referenced in this episode: schoolofpodcasting.com podcastbranding.co thepharmacistsvoice.com perrysburgpodcast.com welcometoearthstories.com askralph.com mediavoiceovers.com sounddogs.com tunereel.com podpage.com schoolofpodcasting.com podcasthotseat.com empoweredpodcasting.com marriedandloveit.com Mentioned in this episode: Question of the Month: The Smallest Amount of Downloads We all want a bigger audience. We all put a lot of work into our shows. With this in mind, what is the smallest amount of downloads you would do the show for? If it drops below a number would you stop, or put effort into finding out why? Does the size of your audience matter? Go to schoolofpodcasting.com/question by August 28th (and don't forget to say a little bit about your show and your website address so I can link to it in the notes) School of Podcasting Does "It Depends" Stop You In Your Tracks? I Can Help When you ask any podcast question, most answer begins with "It Depends." This is where my one-on-one coaching can make sure you make the right decision for YOUR audience, and YOUR goals. We have step by step tutorials, and an amazing group to cheer you on, but with the School of Podcasting you don't have to worry about the "It Depends" moments. I've got you. Go to schoolofpodcasting.com and use the coupon code listener to save. School of Podcasting Live Appearances I loved connecting with my audience. Here are the next events I will be at: November 11: Podindy.com (use the coupon code SOP) February 23-26, 2027: National Religious Broadcasters nrb.org I'd love to speak at your event. Go to schoolofpodcasting.com/contact Where Will I Be?