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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 02/10/2026

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

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 02/10/2026

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...

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 01/10/2026

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).

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 28/09/2026

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

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 27/09/2026

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.

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 25/09/2026

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?

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 24/09/2026

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

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 24/09/2026

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).

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 23/09/2026

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?

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 23/09/2026

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! 🥳

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 12/09/2026

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.

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 11/09/2026

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.

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 08/09/2026

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)

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 07/09/2026

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...

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 31/08/2026

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).

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 30/08/2026

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

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 26/08/2026

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).

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 23/08/2026

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

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 18/08/2026

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/

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 11/08/2026

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...

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 10/08/2026

#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)

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 07/08/2026

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?

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 07/08/2026

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

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 06/08/2026

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.

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 05/08/2026

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

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 05/08/2026

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.

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 04/08/2026

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

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 04/08/2026

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

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 04/08/2026

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...

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Visible Pricing: The Pros and Cons of Posting Rates on Your Website - Podcast Editors Mastermind

#117: Can posting your prices harm or help your business?Matthew Bliss and Mike Wilkerson join us to debate the benefits and pitfalls of giving potentia...

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 03/08/2026

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

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 03/08/2026

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

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 02/08/2026

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...

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 01/08/2026

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.

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 01/08/2026

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

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 31/07/2026

It's been a full generation since it was common for magnetic tape to be used for recording media. And it seems horror films are everywhere today. I wonder what the current generation thinks when they hear someone say something was left "on the cutting room floor"?

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 31/07/2026

I'm facing a *$24,000 tax surprise because of changes in ACA subsidies this year. Are you getting health coverage from The Marketplace? Join me Aug. 4 @ 3pm ET for a webinar with Sean Mullaney, advice-only financial planner, where we will provide 12+ ways to control MAGI stevestewart.me/webinar

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 30/07/2026

By a factor of two, Overcast was the most used podcast app amongst our audience. Second place was a 3-way tie between Apple, Spotify, and Pocket Casts. What about the YouTube app? We discuss in the middle of the show: podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/surv...

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 30/07/2026

Podcast Editor Academy is where members advance their knowledge and find support (dare I say camaraderie). Our next Office Hours is Thursday August 20th. Are you in? www.podcasteditoracademy.com

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Podcast Editor Academy

Learn how to Start & Grow a podcast service business and get PAID in a growing podcasting industry!

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 29/07/2026

Where are my self-employed peeps? Are you getting ACA subsidies for health insurance? I'm facing a HUGE tax surprise - and you could be too. Learn ways to ensure you don't go over the Subsidy Cliff: August 4th @ 3pm ET / 12pm Pacific stevestewart.me/webinar

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 29/07/2026

Survey Results: Best Podcast Listening App Features We discuss the app that is used most amongst podcast service providers and which features are most common and helpful: podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/surv...

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 24/07/2026

I've used chapters for years, but these days they seem even more important - and just plain useful. Daniel J Lewis wrote an article for Podnews on "Why You Should Be Using Podcast Chapters" podnews.net/article/why-...

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Why You Should Be Using Podcast Chapters

Daniel J Lewis highlights what podcast chapters are used for, and how to add them to your podcast

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 23/07/2026

16 years ago today, Dave Ramsey read one of my blog posts on the air. Yes, on his radio show. And he had fun with it. Read "10 Things We Say That Keep Us Broke" moneyplansos.com/10-things-we... -- or listen to a remix I made at: moneyplansos.com/dave-ramsey-...

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Dave Ramsey Says 10 Broke Things

Dave Ramsey doesn’t read blogposts on the air. He usually reads articles from USA Today or CNN Money.com. But 1 year ago today he did something that I couldn’t believe: He read my blog …

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 22/07/2026

What Each Format Actually Costs (audio, video, and/or full service) These costs don't reflect my own - mostly because I only offer two of the four listed - but as the author states, "The post-production hours column is the one most clients do not see coming." resonaterecordings.com/podcast-for-...

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 22/07/2026

This blog post from Resonate Recordings nearly mimics the same 3 things I ask my clients who are thinking about adding a video component. VERY good read (especially the section "The Three Decision Questions (The Video Readiness Framework)" resonaterecordings.com/podcast-for-...

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Audio-Only vs Video Podcast: A True Cost Breakdown for B2B | Resonate Recordings

Audio-only vs video podcast: a true B2B cost breakdown from our production team, including real post-production hours, hidden costs, and the decision framework we use across 3,000+ shows.

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 21/07/2026

I often describe what I do as "cleaning up" the audio for podcasters. This person took it too literally. Which gmail-suggested reply should I use? 🤣

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 17/07/2026

I'm looking at a $24,000 tax bill if I don't do this right. Are you getting subsidies through the ACA? There was a big change this year that you need to be aware of. Join me and advice-only financial advisor Sean Mullaney for #TheSubsidyCliff on August 4th: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K-P...

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Steve Stewart | #PodcastEditor 🎧 @stevestewart.me · 17/07/2026

WOOHOO! Some great new speakers announced for #FinCon26 in Palm Springs in September - including Andy Hill and Jamie Trull!!! Get your pass, then book your hotel here ($199/night or $139/night with a 10 minute walk): finconexpo.com/hotels/

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