Chapter 19

Podcast Editing Service

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Edit and produce professional podcasts for content creators

Difficulty: ●●●○○ | Time Investment: 20-30 hours/week

Visual Flow

[RAW AUDIO] → [EDIT & ENHANCE] → [ADD INTRO/OUTRO] → [READY TO PUBLISH]

Quick Stats Box

- Startup cost: $200–$500 - Time to First Sale: 1 week - Revenue potential: $1,500–$6,000/month - Scalability: Medium

What You Need:

- Audio editing software (Audacity/Adobe Audition) - Good headphones - Fast computer - Cloud storage system

What You Do:

1. Remove ums, ahs, and dead space 2. Balance audio levels 3. Add intro/outro music 4. Create show notes 5. Export in required formats

How You Charge:

- Per episode (30 min): $75–$150 - Monthly package (4 episodes): $250–$500 - Rush turnaround: 2x rate

Launch Checklist

- [ ] Day 1: Set up editing workspace and software - [ ] Week 1: Edit 3 sample episodes for portfolio - [ ] Week 2: Reach out to 50 podcasters - [ ] Month 1: Secure 5 regular clients - [ ] Month 2: Add transcription service

Success Story

"Carlos edits 20 episodes/month across 8 shows, generating $4,000 with 24-hour turnaround"

Pro Tip

Offer the first episode free. Your editing quality sells itself, and podcasters need ongoing support.

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