What to Prepare Before Hiring a New Podcast Producer

The More Profitable Podcast with Stacey Harris

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It’s time we tackle a topic that can be a bit daunting – getting ready to work with a new podcast production partner. Whether you've been DIYing your podcast or working with another team, there are some crucial things you need to have in place to make the transition smooth and successful.

We know it can feel overwhelming to make a change to your production process, but we’ve not met a client yet who wasn’t happy they made the move. That’s why we’re having this conversion today because it will allow us to make this whole process a lot less intimidating!

In this episode of The More Profitable Podcast, I'm breaking down the four essential items you need to have ready before you start with a new production partner. Trust me, having these sorted out will save you a ton of headaches and help you hit the ground running. We’re talking credentials, access, and all the little details that make a big difference.

3:00 - Why podcasters often overestimate what they need to have ready and how to simplify your preparation process

6:45 - Access to your podcast host credentials is crucial, even if you don’t plan to make a change anytime soon

10:30 - How to set up your website access for your new podcast production partner and why it's important to retain control over your site

14:20 - Understanding who owns your music and audio files and ensuring you have full access to them

18:15 - Making sure you have access to all your podcast templates and graphics and why they should belong to YOU

22:00 - The questions to ask a potential new podcast production partner

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Chapters

1. What to Prepare Before Hiring a New Podcast Producer (00:00:00)

2. Why podcasters often overestimate what they need to have ready and how to simplify your preparation process (00:03:00)

3. Access to your podcast host credentials is crucial, even if you don’t plan to make a change anytime soon (00:06:45)

4. How to set up your website access for your new podcast production partner and why it's important to retain control over your site (00:10:30)

5. Understanding who owns your music and audio files and ensuring you have full access to them (00:14:20)

6. Making sure you have access to all your podcast templates and graphics and why they should belong to YOU (00:18:15)

7. The questions to ask a potential new podcast production partner (00:22:00)