Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧

I support @Podnews with an annual "donation" because I get so much from their week-day updates. There is no single source I can think of that provides me a larger scope of what's happening in the podcast industry than James Cridland (and team?) at Podnews. www.patreon.com/podnews

I hope to update our In-person podcast conference/expo list next week. Are there any that aren't already listed for 2027? www.podcasteditoracademy.com/upcoming/#co...

Feeling a bit stressed these days? For freelancers - especially those who work alone most of the day - things can get more stressful, lonely, and teeter on depressing as the holidays approach. Watch this webinar with Andrew Dewar and Catherine Collins www.youtube.com/live/oLahbzD...

Complimentary Live Webinar | PPA Membership Open House Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 1pm ET (please adjust for your time zone) The Essentials for Growing a Profitable Podcast Services Business RSVP for free: www.podcastprofessionalsassociation.com/playbook-web...

Last month I broke the rules: I did a solo episode for Mastermind show, "10 Ways to Get Leads and Land Clients" Most of the 10 items you can guess. #6 is not my favorite, but can work. #7 "Offer something others don't" is the secret to success. 🎧 podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/10-w...

This free webinar is not for podcasters - but rather the people who support podcasters. The Essentials for Growing a Profitable Podcast Services Business (or company) is free to attend on October 29th - just RSVP at www.podcastprofessionalsassociation.com/playbook-web...

My fellow Podcast Editors, Managers, and Producers: The Podcast Professionals Association Manifesto is out. I believe, do you? www.podcastprofessionalsassociation.com/im-in

Fantastic article about how the loss of a low-cost airline has global implications on what we pay to fly - by Abbie Cheeseman: Even If You Never Flew Spirit, Its Shutdown Probably Cost You abbiecheeseman.substack.com/p/even-if-yo...

❤️ this line from Lex Friedman - talking about the Apple update that caused many to think they lost listeners: "Apple stopped downloading new episodes when people weren’t listening to episodes, so total downloads decreased. Total listening, of course, didn’t." lexontech.org/what-freakon...

Plan ahead for the gift-giving season: consider buying your podcasting friend an "Ummmm" t-shirt, coffee mug, or even pair of socks for Christmas www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/1409...

"It's going to take 6-10 years, so you have to really enjoy what you're working on." justinjackson.ca/enjoy

Not only is it sweater-weather - it's "don't touch that door handle" season. I'm surprised my computer is still working. Sometimes the static arc makes a loud "snap" - and it is both literally and figuratively shocking!

Freakonomics put out an episode about the podcast industry. It's a nice snapshot of the industry over the past 12+ years, with notes about the beginning of the industry. What did they get right? Lots. What did they get wrong? I'll share my thoughts later... freakonomics.com/podcast/its-...

510,000+ ACTIVE podcasts in Apple Podcasts? I haven't seen it break out of the 400k range before. Congrats podcasting! Stats courtesy podcastindustryinsights.com/apple-podcas... by Daniel J. Lewis

Podnews announced that next year's Podcast Movement will take place September 13-17. 💡I maintain a list of all upcoming podcons, so if you're interested in others, check out www.podcasteditoracademy.com/upcoming/#co...

10 Ways to Get Leads and Land Clients 👆the newest release of the Podcast Editors Mastermind Show Listen to this 20 minute episode in your favorite podcast app (you know where to go).

It was my 15th FinCon & 10th time to present or lead a session. Photos below courtesy @fincon.bsky.social - from my "Keeping Them Until The End: How To Improve Everything About Your Podcast Through Consumption/Completion Rates" session. Inquire if you'd like me to speak: stevestewart.me/contact

When it comes to growing wealth, begin with concentration first. Then diversify later. Concentrate by: 1. Focusing on earning money or growing a business 2. Spending wisely (and saving) 3. Investing in 1-3 funds Then diversify to protect it. Don't complicate things until you have wealth.

Making a lot of money doesn't bring happiness... because there are lots of young people working hard to earn, invest, and save enough money that they can quit their high-paying job for a lower salary or entrepreneurial endeavor. Would you take a lower-paying job to be happier?

FREE guest search list for podcasters looking to have someone talk about money topics of all kinds. - Goal Setting for the New Year - Saving on Income Taxes - How to Spend in the Holidays Search the topics contact anyone who might be a good fit for your show. stevestewart.me/findaguest

When I went self-employed in 2016, I let go of the company car and purchased a 1998 Honda Civic for $3,400. Today I could buy a new iPhone Duo with 2TB storage for roughly the same amount. Which one would last longer though? ('98 Civics are still all over the place, btw).

Does this happen to you? You can't find something. You look everywhere. You put resources behind the search (time, money, sweat)...still nothing. As soon as you give up - either stop looking or begin to ask someone for help and #BAMM! There it is, right behind them. Just me?

How could one person's personal disaster help millions of people? On 9/23/88, Dave Ramsey filed for bankruptcy 💸 Instead of blaming the banks or the government, he changed his mindset and started helping others - laying a path for millions of others to follow. Happy Bankruptcy Anniversary Dave! 🥳

A HUGE difference between what a studio editor/engineer would do and a Podcast Editor: A studio engineer would never have to edit a "d" or "t" sound at the end of words spoken by a podcaster who is getting over a head cold. You know what I mean.

THANK YOU to The Creator CPA™ for sponsoring live podcasting at #FinCon26!!! taylorassociatescpa.com/cpa-for-cont...

Observation: In the past 12 months, I've had more clients quit doing a video version - or stop their show altogether - than I've had quit podcasting in the past 5 years.

It's not too late to join me and other #moneynerds at #FinCon26 next week. We will be in Palm Springs, CA talking content creation, audience growth, and even recording podcasts all three days. Get $50 off using coupon code STEVE50 at checkout (you know the URL)

Self-employed people: Are you 100% certain you'll fall under "The Subsidy Cliff" amount you're receiving for ACA subsidies? What You Need to Know in 2026 (that could save you thousands...really!) www.podcasteditoracademy.com/aca-subsidie...

Can you relate? I'm looking for something. I search and search and search. Can't find it. As soon as I turn to ask someone else to help... it's right there behind them (or I find the file is on my computer).

Less than 3 weeks away from #FinCon26!!! I've been to every one except the first (Chicago, 2010...and I'll regret it forever). The Podcast Booth will be there with two recording stations - including video. Get $50 off any pass with STEVE50 at checkout finconexpo.com

I received a nice email from someone who wanted to help me with my "prematurely removed Wikipedia page". That's so nice of them. But I never had a Wikipedia page (I'm just not popular or noteworthy enough).

I was today year's old when I realized Robyn and Robin S both had hit songs called "Show Me Love".

Let's chat about how to keep listeners & viewers until the end! This Creator Conversation will be at 3:30pm on Friday September 17th at #FinCon26 in Palm Springs, CA. Get $50 off any pass with STEVE50 at checkout. finconexpo.com/speakers/

I just completed an edit with a guest who used the word "like" 1,123 times in 83 minutes (about once every 4 seconds). I didn't get rid of most of them, but I did remove 481 (about 42.8%) and shortened the interview down to 76 minutes. Need an editor? stevestewart.me/find-a-podca...

#FinCon26 is only 37 days away! I get to foster conversations for about 100 content creators about how to keep people listening and viewing to their content longer. Wanna be part of that convo? Get $50 off any pass with code STEVE50 (enter at checkout finconexpo.com)

Happy 808 Day! On this day we celebrate the drum machine that changed music forever! I do it by listening back to this episode of Twenty Thousand Hertz. You should too: www.20k.org/episodes/808

Does it say 1842 or 1892? Either way, I saw this 100+ year old encyclopedia set - in good condition - at a local sale. I should have bought them, shouldn’t I?

Someone reported seeing this in a Walgreens. Draft Kings is to Financial Services as Bernie Madoff was to CFPs.

If a podcaster chooses to monetize with ads, I recommend they look at it with this as the foundation of their thought process: “Don’t sell your audience to a sponsor. Sell a sponsor on your audience.”™ Finding sponsors takes more time/effort than programmatic ads, but pays more in the long run.

I think this would be helpful to all podcasters: How mic placement affects the recorded sound of the voice www.dpamicrophones.com/mic-universi...

This totally looks like something Daniel J Lewis would have created (but someone else beat him to it): Should I Disclose AI in My Podcast? The Substance Test shouldidisclose.ai

IT'S NOT EVEN MY SHOW! I've always received guest pitches for my shows...shows that had been retired for more than 10 years, etc. Now I have people pitching FOR A PODCAST THAT ISN'T MINE (and not a client either). Here is one for The Audacity to Podcast by Daniel J Lewis - who never has guests.

Congratulations Lacey Langford on 400 episodes of the MilMo Show® milmo.co/expert-resou...

GOING LIVE at 3pm ET / 12pm Pacific: Learn what you need to know about changes in ACA Subsidies in 2026 BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE! 📺Watch at stevestewart.me/webinar 📋 Get the free "Action Checklist" at stevestewart.me/handout

Podcast Editors, Managers, and Producers: Should you post your rates on your website? Listen to "Visible Pricing: The Pros and Cons of Posting Rates on Your Website" for our discussion on the topic podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/visi...

The lineup for #FinCon26 is just getting better. They also just announced a session by "Dow Janes" (Laurie-Ann King and Britt Williams Bake < who is great in her shorts). I'm such a fan-boy and #moneynerd! September 16-18 in Palm Springs, CA. You know I'll be there! finconexpo.com

WOW! According to Rob Walch, I qualify as a "Podcast Pioneer". Listen to the math behind it in this clip. Check out the entire context in the episode (around the 33 minute mark): www.inandaroundpodcasting.com/episode/crea... #podcastpioneer #podcasting

If you're self-employed and getting subsidies for health insurance, you need to know about the tax law changes in 2026. No RSVP necessary. Just show up August 4th at 3pm ET / 12pm Pacific: www.podcasteditoracademy.com/aca-subsidie...

It is mind-blowing to think that I have FREE access to a tool as powerful as ChatGPT. 🤯 What's sad is that I barely use it for anything. But when I do...wow. Just wow.

Please share this with your self-employed friends & colleagues: Rules for #healthinsurance #subsidies changed at the end of 2025. Many people don't know about the dangers this could cause to their finances if they don't get it right in 2026. Please share this with them: stevestewart.me/webinar