"It's going to take 6-10 years, so you have to really enjoy what you're working on." justinjackson.ca/enjoy

You have to really enjoy what you're working on

You have to love what you're working on, because it'll probably take you 6-10 years before you see results. So enjoy the journey!

justinjackson.ca

Not only is it sweater-weather - it's "don't touch that door handle" season. I'm surprised my computer is still working. Sometimes the static arc makes a loud "snap" - and it is both literally and figuratively shocking!

Freakonomics put out an episode about the podcast industry. It's a nice snapshot of the industry over the past 12+ years, with notes about the beginning of the industry. What did they get right? Lots. What did they get wrong? I'll share my thoughts later... freakonomics.com/podcast/its-...

It’s Show Business, Baby! - Freakonomics

It’s Show Business, Baby! - Freakonomics

freakonomics.com

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

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...

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).

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

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.

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?

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

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).

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?

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! 🥳

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.

THANK YOU to The Creator CPA™ for sponsoring live podcasting at #FinCon26!!! taylorassociatescpa.com/cpa-for-cont...

The Creator CPA™ - Taylor & Associates Financial Services | Branson CPA Firm

The Creator CPA™ offers expert financial solutions for established content creators. Tailored tax, bookkeeping, and growth planning for digital entrepreneurs earning $60k+. Book your free discovery…

taylorassociatescpa.com

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.

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)

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...

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).

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

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).

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

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/

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...

#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)

Happy 808 Day! On this day we celebrate the drum machine that changed music forever! I do it by listening back to this episode of Twenty Thousand Hertz. You should too: www.20k.org/episodes/808

808: The drum machine that changed music forever — Twenty Thousand Hertz - The stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds.

This episode was written and produced by Fil Corbitt . The 808 is arguably the most iconic drum machine ever made. Even if you’ve never heard of it, you’ve definitely heard it. It’s in…

20k.org

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?

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

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.

I think this would be helpful to all podcasters: How mic placement affects the recorded sound of the voice www.dpamicrophones.com/mic-universi...

How mic placement affects the recorded sound of the voice

The sound of the voice varies a lot depending on the position of the listener or the microphone used to pick up the sound of the voice. In this article we examine the benefits and consequences of…

dpamicrophones.com