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We are a female-founded podcasting production agency that has been in business for 8+ years. We write a weekly email on all things podcasting.

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#184: 3 Things Podcasters MUST Get Right.

3 Things Podcasters MUST Get Right Okay. I’m cutting straight to the chase today. But it's because we’re serious about helping podcasters find podcasting success. And with so many moving parts to creating a successful podcast, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. We know. From editing to episode promotion, the list of "must-dos" for a successful show can seem endless! But while there are many factors that go into building a great podcast, there are three critical elements that truly make the...

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We created these (FREE!) courses for you! Not only are we all about high-quality podcast editing, we’re also passionate about helping podcasters achieve long-term podcast success. 🔥 But long-term success doesn’t just happen. You can have a great idea, amazing equipment, and all the potential in the world… But that doesn’t guarantee success. 👎 However, we do know that one of the best ways to tip the scales in favor of success is to get the basics right. Which is why we took all our years of...

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Avoid These 5 Podcasting Mistakes At All Costs No one likes making mistakes, right? Sure, mistakes are great teachers, in retrospect. But no one likes making mistakes when they actually make them. In the moment, realizing you’ve made mistakes feels more like this. 👇 So while making mistakes can teach you all sorts of things, the great news is that you can also learn from the mistakes of others…without having to make them yourself! So today, we wanted to share 5 simple mistakes we see...

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All Podcasts Need Editing Okay, so perhaps we're opening up this week's newsletter with a bit of a 🔥hot take🔥. But it's one I stand by 150%. ALL podcasts need editing! But first, a disclaimer. I’m NOT talking about audio editing. Cutting awkward pauses, coughs, and excessive filler words (you know, those pesky little “ums,” “ahs,” and “likes” that have taken up permanent residence in our speech habits! 🫣) – this is a non-negotiable when it comes to producing a high-quality podcast. This kind...

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The Secret Weapons for a Stand Out Podcast Marketing Strategy Hey, Podcasters! Did you know you NEED a podcast marketing strategy? (Hint: YOU DO!) And today we’re sharing our 🤫 secret weapons🤫 when it comes to creating that all-important effective podcast marketing strategy… PODCASTS! 😮 We've put together a whole list of some of our favorite podcasts dishing up the best marketing insights, tips, tricks, and so much more! And you can find that link below. 👇 But why do podcasters need to listen...

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Want To Go For Podcast Gold? The Olympics have taken the world by storm. And rightfully so. There is something so incredible watching the world’s top athletes demonstrate their talent…and years of hard work and dedication. 😅 All for the hope of standing on the podium with a medal draped around their neck. If only it was that simple! 👆🤣 But just like they don’t simply hand out gold medals at the Olympics, podcast wins don’t come easy either. Now, we’re not saying that becoming an Olympic...

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Unlocking Podcast Growth: The Power of Genuine Networking The key ingredients to podcast growth are simple. You need quality audio, quality content, and consistency. But there is a lesser known ingredient that can really help you achieve that all-important long-term podcast success. Networking. Yes, Moira, you gotta network. But you gotta do it right! And that something “right” is something I call genuine networking. Genuine networking is far more than collecting LinkedIn connections. It's...

How to Start a Podcast About Anything So, you know you want to start a podcast (great idea, btw! 😉 reach out to us, we can help!) but you just don’t know exactly what your podcast should be about? We get it. But here’s the beauty of podcasting…you can literally start a podcast about anything… Yes, Cat in the Hat Mike Myers (in what I would argue is one of his best performances – besides Shrek, obviously. I will not be taking any criticism at this time.) I said anything – your favorite hobby,...

Do You Need to Take a Podcast Break? So, in last week’s newsletter, I shared 3 ways we boost our productivity here at We Edit Podcasts. And if you remember that, you may be wondering why this week, I’m telling you to take a break. 🤔 Trust the process, Will! It will all make sense in the end. 😉 So, back to that break... I want to pose a question...Could taking a break from your podcast be the next right move for you and your show? Obviously, that is entirely up to you, depending on your...

3 Ways to Boost Your Podcast Productivity First up, Happy Fourth of July to all our US readers! 🥳 But with that being said, we have arrived at July! JULY?! 😲 (Seriously! How the heck did that happen so quickly?!) Now that the shock has worn off (kinda! 😅), let’s get back to business… As we step into July (😬), we’re talking all things productivity as we move into the third quarter of 2024. And we channeled all that thinking into one of our recent blog posts where we’re sharing our favorite...