Don't be milk toast! Have you heard this in podcast interviews: "I think people need to think about how they think about..." or any variation of this? ...or the answer is the same one everyone else gives? When replying to a question, answers should never be vague, directionless, or predictable. ⬇️

I just sent in my answer to Dave Jackson's "Question of the Month": How many episodes do you listen to a week? And of those episodes, how many different shows are there? You'll hear it on Monday's School of Podcasting. Wanna share yours? Get it in today! schoolofpodcasting.com/qotm/

I'd love to attend a ton of in-person conferences for free - and know exactly how to do it! I just have to get a job with a company who sends their staff to the expos. But I used to travel a ton for a day-job and yearned to work from home. Now I want to go to in-person events all the time? 🤪

Paying off a mortgage or using the Debt Snowball instead of Debt Avalanche method to pay off debt flies in the face of the math. But choosing to do so has nothing to do with math! It has to do with quality of life, cash flow, & reducing risk. I'd trade math for those things any day! (And I did)...

Happy 10th Podaversary to Benjamin Brand and the Retirement Starts Today podcast! Launched on this day in 2015!!!! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

Netflix could be contributing to the confusion of what a podcast is if BOTH are true: A. The show is only available on Netflix B. As Dan Barrett points out, Netflix won't play the audio if the screen being unlocked podnews.net/update/zoom-... Otherwise, it's not a podcast - it's a Netflix show.

I know they are trying to find clients and earn money, but most of the time I find these "I help podcasters rank #1 on iTunes" pitches are not a legitimate service. But this guy got my attention.

The Podcast Editor Academy has been helping individuals build business since 2020, but will be closing the doors to accepting new members at the end of October. If you're thinking about starting a new side hustle in 2026, get in now -- before we close the doors. www.podcasteditoracademy.com

20 YEARS AGO TODAY! @davejackson.bsky.social's SCHOOL OF PODCASTING was launched on this day in 2005. schoolofpodcasting.com/your-first-p...

This is the WORST thing any brokerage or financial advisor can put on their website. Why point out how much the accounts gained or lost in one day? Our net worth grew 1.2% in 60 days despite losing $29,000 yesterday. Don't look at the market on a day-to-day basis. It's a moot point.

The Money Guys 2025 Survey results are public! Here's what 25,000 American's said: moneyguy.com/episode/we-a...

Oh crud. I misunderstood Riverside's hosting options. It only publishes audio to Apple Podcasts, not the video. So we're back to the old ways of getting a true video podcast out to the world. I'm updating my slides for the live stream at 5pm ET / 2pm Pacific www.youtube.com/live/c-E9hMO...

Video podcast via RSS? Meaning Apple, Podcast Addict, Pocked Casts, and a few other traditional podcast apps? Yep! And it's been possible since the beginning (like 2005). I'll explain how and where in a live stream on Friday. Join me at 5pm ET / 2pm Pacific www.youtube.com/live/c-E9hMO...

Podcast Editors: Should you post rates on your website? Our panel discusses "Visible Pricing", and at the end I share reasons why experimented with Visible Pricing this year. Listen to the Podcast Editors Mastermind Show in all major podcast apps: podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/visi...

Looking for guests to 🎙️ interview about 💰 money topics? Check out this list of people who have expertise (and sometimes humorous angles) in various money topics: stevestewart.me/beaguest

With the ease of creating & publishing video, more people feel the need to get their podcast into video format on YouTube! Maybe you want to know: 🙈 How to hide jump cuts? 🏎️ Tips for faster video editing? 📤 What's your workflow? AMA with YouTube Editor Dan Hinz: www.youtube.com/live/ak9i_2G...

Riverside makes it easy to record, edit, and even publish a video podcast. I get to be the special guest on their Community Workshop next Wednesday, where I'll share some Quality Control shortcuts to accelerate the editing process! riverside.com/webinars/com...

We are closing the doors to accepting new members in November. If you've ever wanted to start or grow a Podcast Editing business, join now so you'll have access to all my resources (and even some access to me). www.podcasteditoracademy.com#join

I'm leaving this prediction here: A rough-and-dirty estimate for my TY2025 income taxes shows I will have over-withheld $1,835. Let's see how close I get to that number. Note: Hopefully I can bring in more income and reduce that amount!

Will you be in the Colorado Springs area on Wednesday November 5th? Come attend the ColoSprings Podcasters Meetup with me! www.eventbrite.com/e/colorado-s...

If you weren't already aware, the Holidays are coming. The end of this quarter and beginning of next year are the toughest, financially. Continue saving up money for gifts, travel, food, and quarterly taxes (if you're doing them). And make extremely wise purchases too (especially Black Friday)!

Gotta say...I'm pretty excited. Riverside wants me on one of their Community Workshops! I'll cover when NOT to edit, the difference between editing Video vs Audio, and even share my "If you're short on time, here are 3 things you must do in Riverside" hacks. RSVP riverside.com/webinars/com...

4 areas of finance everyone must learn: 1. Compounding 2. Credit card interest rates 3. Investment fees 4. Taxes Learn #1 and you'll understand the pitfall of #2. Understand #2 and you'll instantly get what #3 is about. Seeing how #3 works will drive you to wanting to learn more about #4.

Last week I gave a presentation "Can AI really edit your podcast?", where I demonstrated 12 different A.I. post-production tools (and some hacks). What works best? Overall, there are great shortcuts that save time - but the audio and/or video still needs to be gone through with a fine-tooth comb.

Here's another recording performed LIVE @ #FinCon25 last month. Thanks again to ADOBE PODCASTS for sponsoring live podcast recordings at FinCon!!!

I love when FinConners record their shows at the conference. This year's Podcast Booth was provided by ADOBE PODCASTS! Here's one of the many recordings that happened at the 4-person table: youtu.be/x91V9nJlRso?...

It's kind of weird when you look at stats of a show that was retired 10 years ago and you see this: These are IAB certified downloads, so it's not a bot. Plus, they were spread out amongst many episodes - and a every weird one was at the top. What could have caused people to start listening?

Stop Guesting and Hoping: How To Turn Interviews Into Real Results podnews.net/article/turn...

This ad shocked me! Is a new Range Rover ($153k) really 2x better than a Discovery ($74k)? Even if it got 2x the mileage? ...and if it held 2x the passengers? ...AND if the Range Rover had free maintenance for life? What else would it need to justify being $79k more? Wow!

There is a serious problem with explanations of "What is a podcast": It leaves out one of the most important rules for what actually makes a podcast a podcast. The content, in it's entirety, must be available on more than one platform without the restriction of having to pay for it (audio or video)

These are great! I had my reservations about Financial Date Discussion cards, but these are well done and spur some fun conversations. financialdate.com

Studies prove that it truly is better to GIVE than to receive - both for the giver and the receiver. There is more to it, as the Bible has stated for a couple centuries, but this article puts some science behind it www.nature.com/articles/nco...

Friends & competitors make posts of themselves editing podcasts. They see my posts and think "He's using Audacity? Seriously?" Yep. Audacity isn't fancy, nor is it new. BUT IT'S NOT THE TECH! My clients have no idea what I use - but they get great results and excellent customer service from me

Want a guest to talk about a money topic on your podcast? Any money topic? I have a list of people who want to be guests. Peruse and contact if they'd be a good fit: stevestewart.me/findaguest

Podcast service providers: Even if you don't offer coaching, find ways to help your client's show grow. Why? Because of the #1 reason podcasters quit, which is... Want more? Listen (or watch) the entire interview at podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/the-...

Here is a coaching lesson for us Podcast Service Providers when working with new clients: Cute show names don't work...at least not for organic search. Adam Schaeuble says keywords are key to "The Finger Hover". Listen (or watch) the entire interview: podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/the-...

"AI is terrible at podcast, SEO and keywords. Terrible." Adam Schaeuble talks about how the name of a show is extremely important - and gives Three Rules that will get results (a "download doubler). Listen (or watch) the entire episode here: podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/the-...

Where does your podcast rank? Verified download stats shared on Libsyn's #TheFeed podcast (starting at 56:50 thefeed.libsyn.com/301-2025-pod...) are as follows: # of downloads in the first 30 days for July 2025: 126: Top 50% 900: Top 20% 2,800: Top 10% 5,900: Top 5% 16,000: Top 2% 32,000: Top 1%

I'm not cheap. I just hate waste. That includes wasting food, being more efficient with water, and not spending money unnecessarily. I could spend an additional $10/yr to double my Google Drive storage, but "forced scarcity" means I'll remove old/unwanted files and not have digital waste either.

FinCon in 2026 will again be on the West Coast: PALM SPRINGS!

Play with me: Statistically speaking: Gambling is riskier than… I’ll start below

10 years ago, I had my first chance to speak at a FinCon event. Today, I get to speak again...leading a Community Session about how to make the first 3 minutes of a podcast EPIC (and keep listeners longer).

I know this won’t be the first post you’ll see about Todd Cochrane’s passing (if you’re in the industry), but I can’t not share it:

Today (Saturday), I'll be the lead for the chipping event in my subdivision. The neighbors collect all the slash and cut down trees that would spread a wildfire, and we reduce them into a less dangerous fuel. Good work, big equipment, fun times.

Podcasters: Are you looking for a guest to talk about money topics? I have a list of experts who can help. Check out this list: stevestewart.me/findaguest

This is my #2 Rule for Podcasting: Do THE SCRATCH TEST before recording stevestewart.me/scratch-test/ And I'm serious about EVERY recording. Two of my clients didn't perform this check before recording really great interviews :(

I was on a Zoom call with 10 podcast professionals. 45 minutes into the call, someone mentions that my mic sounded distorted. WHY WOULD YOU WAIT 45 MINUTES TO TELL ME!?! It's the equivalent of having spinach in my teeth.

DON'T FREAK OUT! 4 Tips to prevent Riverside "glitches" stevestewart.me/prevent-rive...

For the past 9 months, I've been on a "back in the good ol days" kick, and when I say "good ol days" I mean back when Chicago House was being born (early-to-mid 80s). Here's one from WBMX in 1985, when Chicago House was growing out of the hot mix scene: soundcloud.com/djmtraxxx/fa...

Coming to Colorado Springs: Can Ai really edit your podcast? This is an in-person event on September 24th @ 5:30pm. I hope to see you there! RSVP for free at www.eventbrite.com/e/can-ai-rea...