We launch successful podcasts and simplify podcasting for professional services providers and business owners just like you. We keep our clients out of the technical weeds and focused on their business, with easy-to-budget, transparent pricing on professional podcasting services in demand today.
Our most comprehensive offering launches your podcast quickly, has no setup fees, and gives you all-you-can-eat strategic podcasting services on an unmetered basis. Pay one simple monthly invoice and we'll turn your raw audio files and general guidelines into professionally produced podcast episodes, publishing them across your website, social channels, and relevant podcast distribution platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Alexa, and more each month.
Sometimes, you aren't sure what you need to be successful with your company's podcast. Other times, you need a custom solution that meets your business needs. And occasionally, you need a professional to get your firm back on the right track. For all of those occasions and more, we'll provide you with our strategic knowledge and practical know-how, ensuring you're best set up for success moving forward with your show. This service is sold in retained 10-hour blocks, with any unused hours fully credited toward any other service.
With a penetration rate greater than that of Twitter, there's never been a better time to start podcasting. Don't let a lack of internal resources stop you from creating the perfect podcast for your company. From three-episode pilots to multi-season arcs, we can provide quality hosts, story & script development, detailed audio editing, and everything else for a turn-key podcasting experience.
We offer podcasters -- fresh and established -- a variety of servies to get them over obstacles or bring their shows up-to-speed with the latest advancements in podcasting.
Our proprietary 27-point checkup of your podcasts uncovers issues with Apple Podcast compliance, Android availability, RSS validation, hosting setup, stats implementation, website integration & more. Best of all, you'll get a list of tactical improvements you can implement right away.
Do you know the pitfalls and miscues to avoid when launching a podcast? Eliminate the risk and let us shepherd everything necessary to ensure a proper podcast launch, from media host selection, file processing, website integration, image & music selection, distribution channels, and more.
If you've questions before you start on your podcasting journey, we can help. Listener experience modeling, equipment budgeting, format concepting, distribution channel selection, practical monetization strategies... we're here to help you achieve your goals/dreams with your next (or current) podcast.
We work with podcasting clients all around the globe. Here are some, from most recent to those who've been with us since, well... forever.
Full-Service Publishing client since February 2020.
Full-Service Publishing client since November 2019.
Strategic re-launch and Full-Service Publishing client since September 2019.
Strategic & advisory client since September 2019.
Strategy, launch, and Full-Service Publishing client. Launch February 2019.
Strategic & advisory client since December 2018.
Strategy, launch, and Full-Service Publishing client. Launched October 2018.
Strategy, launch, and Full-Service Publishing client. Launched October 2018.
Strategy and First-Class Publishing client. Launched August 2018.
Strategy, launch, and Full-Service Publishing client. Launched August 2018.
Strategy, launch, and First Class Publishing client. Launched June 2018.
Provided pre-launch strategic services and wrangling. Debuted March 2018.
Resurrected from podfade graveyard, served as co-host for 72 episodes, now a Fully Managed Podcasting client since November 2016
First-Class Production client since April, 2016
First-Class Production client since March, 2016
Because launching and managing a successful podcast takes time, effort, and institutional knowledge. You need a pro in your corner who knows the ins and outs of all things podcasting. Here are a few reasons why we're the podcasting expert you are looking for:
That's how long Evo Terra -- founder of Simpler Media -- has been podcasting. In fact, he produced the 40th podcast. Ever.
Evo is the author of Podcasting for Dummies, the number-one best-selling how-to book on Podcasting. If you have a copy, he'll sign it for you.
Evo launched his first podcasting business back in 2005, using podcasting technologies to disrupt book publishing.
From Hindenburg Journalist Pro to Advanced Libsyn hosting to Basecamp 3, every service/software used is solid, serious, and meant for business.
Though we're always testing new approaches, we rely on proven podcasting processes and methodologies we've developed to save us time and you money.
Most podcast consumption today starts and stops with the mobile device. Everything we do is focused on that reality of 2019 and maximizes your podcasts' exposure.
Our packages are designed for busy professional service providers who don't have time to craft and maintain a podcast from scratch. Use this handy matrix below to determine which package best fits your podcasting needs.
| Podcast Service Item | Full-Coverage Subscription | Podcast It For Me |
|---|---|---|
| Custom and detailed script for each episode | Additional fee, or use our customizable example scripts. | ✔ |
| Detailed, second-by-second audio cleanup | Additional fee | ✔ |
| Sound-sweetening and polishing of every episode | ✔ | ✔ |
| Expert mixing, mastering, and finalization of all episode audio files | ✔ | ✔ |
| Customized specific artwork for each episode | Additional fee, or use our handy templates | ✔ |
| Comprehensive descriptive text elements for each episode | Available, or use our easy-to-follow template | ✔ |
| Rich, in-depth blog post for each episode | Available, with great copywriters standing by | ✔ |
| Creation and posting of a human-created transcription of each episode | Available at a variety of price-points | ✔ |
| Complete distribution of episodes across podcast directories and listening apps | ✔ | ✔ |
| Specialized per-episode announcements across your social channels | ✔ | ✔ |
| PR & promotion for each episode published... and show launch! | We can help you get started | ✔ |
| Equipment and software acquisition | We'll help you select the right gear | ✔ |
| Sourcing and licensing of bed music and effects | ✔ | ✔ |
| Professional narrator and/or host for the show | We'll coach you (or someone you choose). | ✔ |
| Flawless media hosting setup and ongoing management | ✔ | ✔ |
| Search and discovery optimization for podcast directories, apps, and even Google | ✔ | ✔ |
| Fully compliant RSS feed, even when new changes happen | ✔ | ✔ |
| Submission to Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, and other key podcast directories to gain +95% coverage | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ongoing strategic podcasting services with no hourly fees | ✔ | ✔ |
| Website and branding integration | We know many talented designers & developers! | ✔ |
We believe in fully-transparent pricing, and that you get what you pay for. Clients turn to us not because we're the cheapest by the hour, but because they want to save time and money while having the best podcast possible. Here's what -- and how -- we charge.
| Package | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Coverage Subscription | Up to five (5) episodes produced per month | $949 per month* |
| Strategic Consultation | Fixed price for 10-hour block | $1750 |
| Podcast It For Me | All-inclusive series of 3+ episodes | From $6900 |
| Troubleshooting & Triage | Fixed price | $1175 |
| New Show Setup & Launch | Fixed price, exclusive of other services | $1795 |
| * See comparison chart above for optional services. | ||
I'm the CEO of Simpler Media Productions and a podcast strategist with two decades of experience in business operations in or adjacent to the C-Suite under my belt. I'd welcome the chance to get to know more about you, your podcast, and the outcomes you're looking to find via podcasting in 2019... and beyond.
Finding me isn't hard, as I tend to be everywhere. If a quick message is your thing, Email, Telegram, and WhatsApp great ways to reach me. If you want to learn more about me and my podcasting/strategy experience, I suggest Wikipedia or LinkedIn. I post publicly about podcasting on Slack, Telegram, Facebook, and Medium. And if you're social, my personal Twitter and Facebook accounts may be of interest.
Also, I do a daily podcast about podcasting called Podcast Pontifications. Listen to a few of those episodes (or even better, subscribe) to get a sense of how I see the podcasting space today and tomorrow.
But if you want unfettered access to my time, there are three easy options for you:
I look forward to speaking/chatting/videocalling with you soon. Cheers!