Episode 86 - National Podcast Post Month NaPodPoMo - Why a Month of Daily Episodes Might Be A Great Challenge for Your Client

Welcome to the Podcast Editing and Support Show with Dave! In this episode, Dave dives into why November is a crucial month for podcasters—it’s National Podcast Post Month, a chance for podcasters to challenge themselves with 30 episodes in 30 days. Whether your clients can record a quick 2–5 minute episode or longer shows, this challenge builds momentum and podcasting muscle that pays off long-term.

Dave also highlights the vital role podcast editors and support professionals play—not just editing audio but being advisors and resources who keep their clients informed about podcasting news, trends, and opportunities. Listeners learn why staying current with industry updates, tools, and events like Podcast Movement and National Podcast Post Month can bring immense value to their podcasting clients.

The episode encourages editors to launch their own podcasts, dive deeper into the podcasting ecosystem, and become true partners in their clients’ success rather than just technicians.

• What is National Podcast Post Month (#Napodpromo) and why it matters
• The power of the “30 episodes in 30 days” challenge for podcasters
• Why podcast editors need to stay informed and proactive for their clients
• Important podcasting events and resources to track (Podcast Movement, Podnews.net, International Podcast Day)
• The value of editors knowing technical and business sides of podcasting
• How editors can go beyond removing ums and ahs to be real podcasting coaches
• Encouragement for editors to create their own short podcast series to understand the full process
• Tips on educating clients about new tools, distribution platforms, and podcast news

• National Podcast Post Month website (link in show notes)
• Podcast Movement (all sessions available free on YouTube)
• Podnews.net by James Cridland and Sam Sethi

If you’re a podcast editor or support person, put National Podcast Post Month on your calendar for next year and encourage your clients to participate. Start your own podcast to expand your podcasting knowledge and bring unparalleled value to those you serve.

Need help or want to hire a podcast editor? Visit podcasteditingandsupport.com to connect with Dave and his team.

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Episode 85 - Shielding Your Podcast Business from Internet Cloud Failures and Downtime

The recent major AWS outage occurred on Monday, October 20, 2025. The disruption started at about 07:11 GMT in AWS’s primary data center in Northern Virginia (US-EAST-1), the oldest and largest facility for Amazon Web Services. The outage was triggered by a faulty update to the DynamoDB API, causing Domain Name System (DNS) resolution issues. This prevented many applications and services from accessing necessary back-end databases and APIs, leading to service failures for over 100 AWS services globally. The outage affected millions of users and many popular platforms including Snapchat, Reddit, Fortnite, Venmo, and others. Services were fully restored by late afternoon the same day, though some backlogs remained for hours.

• Numerous well-known apps and websites went offline or malfunctioned during the outage, disrupting banking transactions, airline bookings, gaming, and communication platforms worldwide.
• Businesses relying heavily on AWS cloud services suffered operational halts, highlighting the fragility of depending on a single cloud provider or region.
• The incident was one of the largest internet disruptions in recent years, raising awareness about cloud infrastructure risks and the need for fault tolerance.
• UK financial and governmental services also experienced interruptions, demonstrating how broad the impact was globally.

If you have been building your podcast editing and support business on widely accepted web based tools like Descript, Riverside and other editing tools and services, any aoutage can really impact your business, client expectations and deliveribles - it may seem "Cave Man" like to keep an off-line backup suite of tools that are not internet relient so that you can still do business.

If your end to end service stack that you offer is built on "rented land" you might be setting your business up for future interuptions - beware of any potential failure points and have a fail safe plan when things go wrong out of your control.

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Episode 84 - Podcast Music, Cancelling a Music License Subscription and Options

Episode Description:

Thinking about adding music to your show's intro or outro? This episode tackles the legal side of podcast music licensing—what licenses you need, what “royalty-free” really means, and why “fixing it in post” can cause more trouble than it’s worth.

Discover why ending a license agreement means you lose future rights to those music assets, and why it’s critical to review every detail of your licensing contract before purchasing music for your podcast.

Avoid common pitfalls, protect your show, and learn how to keep your brand safe and compliant now and into the future. Always consult the fine print—and consider professional advice—before committing to your next music agreement.

Music by:

https://jacobmoon.com/

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Episode 83 - Adding Podcast Coaching to Your Podcast Editing and Support Services

Adding Podcast Coaching to podcast editing and support services brings multiple high-value features and benefits for clients, making the offering far more comprehensive and transformative than editing alone.

• Goal Setting and Show Strategy
• Support for clarifying the podcast's goals, target audience, and success metrics—ensures the show is built on a solid foundation before or during production.
• Objective Feedback and Content Critique
• Detailed, honest feedback on performance, delivery, and content with actionable suggestions for improvement, helping creators grow and refine their craft.
• Accountability and Motivation Partner
• Regular check-ins, deadlines, and encouragement to keep creators on schedule and motivated, significantly lowering the risk of podfade or burnout.
• Technical Skills Training
• Guidance on audio quality, recording setups, editing techniques, and troubleshooting—all skills that raise the overall production value and confidence of podcasters.
• Audience Insight and Engagement Strategies
• Analysis and coaching to help creators better understand and connect with their listeners, leading to content that truly resonates and grows the show.
• Episode Planning and Content Development
• Help with episode outlines, story structure, interview techniques, and topic selection ensures high-quality, audience-friendly episodes.
• Confidence Building and Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
• Emotional support and mindset coaching to help creators face nerves, critics, and their own self-doubt so they show up confidently behind the mic.
• Marketing, Promotion, and Growth Advice
• Step-by-step guidance on launching, promoting, and growing a podcast, including leveraging show notes, social media, collaborations, and listener engagement techniques

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Episode 82 - Value Delivered to Clients - How What We Do As Podcast Editors and Support Teams That Helps Podcasters

Adding Podcast Coaching to podcast editing and support services brings multiple high-value features and benefits for clients, making the offering far more comprehensive and transformative than editing alone

• Higher Quality Productions
• Podcasts sound and feel polished, organized, and professional thanks to personalized coaching paired with editing expertise.
• Sustainable Podcast Success
• Coaches help clients avoid common pitfalls—like podfade or stagnation—by building routines, offering accountability, and refining each stage of the process.
• Personal and Creative Growth
• Clients gain new technical, creative, and marketing skills with every session, supporting both their podcast and broader professional journey.
• Listener-Centric Content
• Through audience analysis and critique, clients consistently deliver content their listeners love, keeping engagement and growth strong.
• Peace of Mind and Support
• Creators know they're not alone; they have technical partners, creative allies, and trusted advisors, making the podcasting experience less overwhelming and more rewarding.

Combining podcast coaching with editing and support services transforms the offering into a full-spectrum solution—guiding, developing, and inspiring creators at every step

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Episode 81 - Benefits of a Monthly Retainer with Roll Over Credits vs. Hourly Rate

Implementing roll over credits for podcast editing and support services (instead of having credits expire monthly) enhances flexibility, but setting smart limits and policies is crucial for sustainability and client experience.

Predictable Budgeting:

Clients know their monthly costs upfront, eliminating anxiety around fluctuating editing bills and surprise charges.

Increased Flexibility:

Roll over credits let clients adjust for busy and slow months (e.g., batch recording or seasonal shows), avoiding wasted value that’s common in “use it or lose it” models.

Stronger Client Relationships:

The ongoing retainer fosters loyalty and regular engagement, encouraging clients to see editing and support as a strategic partnership, not just a transaction.

Reduced Admin & Simpler Operations:

Monthly retainers cut down on the administrative burden of tracking and invoicing by the hour, freeing up time for better service and creative support.

Client Peace of Mind:

Clients are less likely to feel “penalized” for not using all their credits in a given month and more likely to plan, record, and request support consistently.

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Episode 80 - Monthly Retainers vs. Hourly - The New Way to Pay for Podcast Editing

Implementing roll over credits for podcast editing and support services (instead of having credits expire monthly) enhances flexibility, but setting smart limits and policies is crucial for sustainability and client experience.

Maximum Carryover Cap:

Set an upper limit to prevent long-term stockpiling (e.g., allow unused credits to roll over, but only up to 2x the monthly credit quota—if a client gets 60 credits/month, they can hold a max of 120).

Expiration Timeline:

Allow credits to roll over for a set period (such as 3–12 months) before they expire, encouraging regular use while still providing flexibility.

Active Subscription Requirement:

Credits can roll over as long as the client maintains an active subscription—cancelling the plan could void banked credits.

Unused Credits Policy:

Specify what happens to unused credits after a set cap or expiration date (e.g., forfeited, partially refunded, or donated to a community pool for non-profits).

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Episode 79 - Proof in the Podcast – Building Your Editing Business from the Inside - Experiencing the Podcasting Journey

This series positions editors as experienced partners for clients, bridges the gap between theory and practice, and builds empathy and credibility in the podcast editing business

• Direct Exposure: Hosting forces editors to walk in their clients’ shoes, experiencing concept development, scripting, recording, editing, publishing, and promoting firsthand.
• Hobby and Non-Business Shows Matter: Even a casual or fun podcast provides vital lessons; it's less about sales and more about authentic podcasting, audience building, and learning the ropes without business pressure

• Navigating the Creative Process: Hosting a podcast reveals what it’s like to chase ideas, face creative blocks, balance structure and spontaneity, and deliver consistent content. Editors learn where shows get stuck, episodes get delayed, and nerves or impostor syndrome appear.
• Technical Realities: By managing their own equipment, software, edits, and workflow issues, editors internalize the pain points—from audio glitches to overlooked details—that clients face, allowing for better troubleshooting and prevention.
• Empathy in Practice: Experiencing frustration and triumph builds empathy, making editors more patient and strategic partners for their clients.

• Sharing Authentic Stories: Editors who host can talk openly about their own mistakes, fixes, and growth experiences, which helps clients feel understood and builds trust.
• Proof of Expertise: Hosting is a portfolio piece—demonstrating your technical prowess through crisp audio, smooth edits, and professional podcast branding.
• Client Relationships: Editors who are also podcasters speak the same language as clients; sharing journey creates rapport and positions the editor as a true collaborator

• Grounded Advice: When editors give guidance, it comes from experience, not hypotheticals—suggestions for recording setups, episode structure, workflow, and growth reflect real-life learning.
• Constant Learning and Innovation: Hosting pushes editors to stay current with podcasting trends, adopt new tools, and adjust best practices as the industry shifts.
• Holistic Support: The combination of editing expertise and lived experience creates a stronger value proposition for the editing business, positioning the editor as a mentor, ally, and problem solver—not just a technician.

This series will provide listeners with actionable insights and practical stories, helping podcast editors and support businesses stand out by embracing the journey themselves and deepening their service for creators.

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