Podcast production for businesses
Edit, produce and publish podcasts for organisations and experts who want to talk but not do the tech.
- A$500-3k
- Side hustle
- Online
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A remote audio production service. You edit recordings, clean up the sound, add intros and music, write show notes and publish episodes. You can also cut short clips for social media.
Your first three steps
- Produce two sample episodes with free or low-cost recordings to show before-and-after quality
- Choose editing software, a decent pair of headphones and set up a simple booking and invoicing process
- Pitch to local business owners, industry bodies and new podcasters with a trial episode offer
Who pays
Businesses, consultants, associations, coaches and independent hosts who want a regular podcast or audio series without doing the production themselves.
How it makes money
Monthly packages per episode count, or per-episode fees. Add-ons include show notes, social clips, transcripts and cover art.
Skills that help
- Audio editing
- Writing clear show notes
- Reliable, repeatable workflow and deadlines
Watch out for
- Music licensing: use properly licensed or royalty-free tracks
- Check contracts say who owns the final audio and when you can show it in your portfolio
- Professional indemnity insurance may be worth checking for advice-based work
- Retainer work can be steady but dependent on a few clients, so spread the risk
- Register for GST once your turnover reaches the threshold
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Everything you need to start: podcast production for businesses
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a podcast production service?
Startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on your editing software, headphones, microphone and any music licences. Monthly revenue is estimated at around $600 to $3,500, depending on how many regular clients you have.
What should I check about music and contracts in podcast production?
Use properly licensed or royalty-free music. Check your contracts say who owns the final audio and when you can show it in your portfolio. Professional indemnity insurance may be worth checking, and register for GST once turnover reaches the threshold.
What skills and time does podcast production need?
Estimates suggest at least around 8 hours a week, depending on your client list. You'll need audio editing, clear show notes writing and a reliable, repeatable workflow with deadlines. Retainer work can be steady but depend on a few clients, so spread the risk.
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