Podcast Production Agency
Handle editing, show notes, clips, and distribution for busy podcasters. AI handles 80% of the editing and transcription work. Highly recurring revenue with low churn - once podcasters outsource production, they almost never go back to doing it themselves.
Earning potential
$1K–$4K/mo per client
Time to first income
2-4 weeks
Difficulty
Beginner
Why Podcast Production Agency works in 2026
There are 4 million+ podcasts and the majority are made by solo founders, coaches, or executives who hate the production side. They love recording - they hate everything that comes after. You're solving a real pain point with a clear ROI: 5 hours of post-production time saved each week is worth $500/mo to most of these people easily.
Your first milestone
Deliver one exceptional free episode and convert it to a $500–$1,200/mo retainer agreement within 7 days.
Step-by-step: how to start
The first 10 steps are public. The full playbook (14 steps + templates + ongoing support) is inside the $199 membership.
- 01
Learn Descript in a weekend: it's a game-changer for podcast production. AI auto-removes filler words, silences, and background noise. An hour-long episode that used to take 4 hours to edit takes 45 minutes with Descript.
- 02
Find a podcast to edit for free to build your reel: a friend's podcast, a local business, or a creator in your niche. Ask for one episode - deliver it edited, with show notes, and 3 clips. This is your case study.
- 03
Build your 'Service Packages' document with three tiers: Basic ($500/mo: editing + show notes only), Full Service ($1,200/mo: editing, show notes, 5 short clips, distribution), Growth ($2,500/mo: adds audiograms, YouTube upload, newsletter summary).
- 04
Define your target client: podcasters with 1,000+ listeners, who post consistently but have no editor. Signs: episodes with background noise, awkward silences, no timestamps in show notes, no social clips.
- 05
Find potential clients: search Spotify and Apple Podcasts in your niche, find shows with 5-50 episodes and clear production challenges. Check if they have a social presence but few clips. These are your targets.
- 06
Reach out via email or Instagram DM: 'I edit podcasts using AI tools. Here's an episode I turned around in 48 hours [link to reel]. I can do the same for [Their Show] - happy to try one episode for free.'
- 07
Offer the free first episode - deliver it with: edited audio, timestamped show notes (400-600 words), and 3 short video clips for Instagram/TikTok/LinkedIn. Overwhelm them with quality.
- 08
After the free episode, present your Full Service package as the default recommendation. Make it easy: 'For $1,200/mo, I handle everything after the recording. You just show up and record.'
- 09
Onboard with a '90-day initial contract' - month-to-month clients leave at the first scheduling disruption. 90-day contracts give you stability and give them time to feel the value.
- 10
Build a production SOP: naming conventions for files, standard turnaround times (48-72 hours), delivery method (Dropbox or Google Drive), and approval process. This makes you look professional and makes quality consistent.
4 more steps + templates + ongoing support inside the membership
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What's included in the membership for Podcast Production Agency
- ✓Service packages document
- ✓Outreach message (email + DM)
- ✓Client production SOP
- ✓Episode delivery checklist
- ✓Monthly report template
- ✓VA training guide
- ✓The complete 14-step playbook (not just the first 10)
- ✓Access to all 29 other income streams + community + weekly training
30-day money-back guarantee · lifetime access · no recurring fees
Common mistakes (avoid these)
Taking on too many clients before you've built the production system - quality drops and clients leave
Not offering a free episode - this is your highest-converting sales tool by far
Working month-to-month - 90-day minimums are standard in this industry and make your revenue predictable
Editing everything manually without using Descript's AI features - you're competing on speed and margin
Key metrics to track
- Active client retainers
- Monthly recurring revenue
- Average turnaround time per episode
- Client churn rate
- Revenue per client per month
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