Creative Services

Podcast Production Service

The podcast boom created a massive editing backlog. Clear it for cash.

Startup Cost
$0 – $300
Time to First Dollar
1–3 weeks
Income Potential
$2K – $8K/month
Difficulty
Easy

What It Is

Podcast production means editing raw audio for podcasters — removing filler words, fixing audio issues, adding music and transitions, writing show notes, and publishing to hosting platforms. You handle everything so the host just has to record.

How It Makes Money

Per-episode pricing: $50–$200/episode. Monthly packages: $300–$1,500/month per show. With 5–8 podcast clients on monthly packages, you’re generating $2,000–$8,000/month in predictable recurring income.

How to Get Started

  1. 1

    Learn Descript — the fastest podcast editing tool on the market. Removes filler words automatically. Learn it in a day.

  2. 2

    Offer to edit 2 episodes for free for podcasters in your network. Use these for your portfolio and testimonials.

  3. 3

    Find clients in podcasting Facebook groups, LinkedIn, and podcast forums. Look for shows with inconsistent release schedules.

  4. 4

    Package your services: Basic ($75/episode: edit + export), Standard ($125/episode: edit + show notes), Premium ($200/episode: full production + social clips).

  5. 5

    Add video podcast production as an upsell — many audio shows are adding YouTube.

Tools & Platforms

Descript

Best podcast editing tool, transcribes and edits by text

Free / $12–$24/monthVisit

Audacity

Professional audio editor for noise reduction and mastering

FreeVisit

Buzzsprout

Podcast hosting platform, offer setup as additional service

$12–$24/monthVisit

Notion

Manage episode pipelines and publishing schedules

FreeVisit

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Charging per hour instead of per episode. Per-episode pricing rewards your efficiency.

Not setting turnaround time expectations. Agree on delivery timelines upfront.

Only offering audio editing. Show notes and social clips are high-margin upsells.

Ignoring YouTube. Video podcasting is the fastest growing podcast format.

Startup Cost
$0 – $300

0 - $300

Time to First Dollar
1–3 weeks
Income Potential
$2K – $8K/month
Skill Level
Beginner
Difficulty
Easy

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