Darrell shares his journey in podcasting, building a team, managing cash flow, and valuing human touch in AI's rise.

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Ever thought about how to create a great podcast editing team or expand from being a one-person operation to a full editing service? Buckle up because today, we're diving into team building with our special guest Darrell Darnell from Pro Podcast Solutions.

In a galaxy very near to us, Darrell started his editing journey on Star Wars Day (May the Fourth be with you…) as a solo editor, but he always planned to build a team. He knew that he wanted to focus on what he did best and, unlike Lord Vader, provide the support and guidance to allow his team to serve their clients well.

As you might imagine, Darrell has picked up a few things over the past 11 years. Stick around as we dig into the ins and outs of working with contractors across the cosmos, hiring practices that allow him to choose his Jedi Knights well, and navigating the treacherous waters of Imperial laws and tax advisors.

You're sure to be scribbling notes faster than R2-D2 can project a hologram. Are you powered up, locked in, and ready to go?

It's time to start the show!

• How Pro Podcast Solutions got started
• Darrell's insights into finding and vetting potential team members
• Whether skill and talent are more important than attitude and perspective
• Handling tricky situations like potential team poaching
• The power of direct lines of communication
• The importance of feedback loops and quality control
• How Darrell's financial structure enables what he does (and what he might change if he could start over)

• Slack - Darrell and his team use Slack for team communications.
• Basecamp - This is the project management software that Darrell and his team use.
• Adobe Audition - This is the editing software that Darrel and his team use (exclusively).
• Darrell Darnell (@Mardarrell) / X - You can connect with Darrell on X (formerly Twitter).
• The Big Leap - This is the book that Darrell mentioned.
• Pro Podcast Solutions Podcast Editing and Consulting - This is Darrel's company.

Now, before you go on a digital shopping spree, remember, it’s not just about the tools; it’s how you wield them that counts. Happy editing!

Darrell Darnell is the founder of Pro Podcast Solutions. He plunged into the world of podcast editing in 2013 and hasn't looked back. He and his business have come a long way from those solo-editor days nearly eleven years ago to managing over 150 clients today. As you can imagine, he has a lot to share about how he built his team.

Connect with Darrell

• ProPodcastSolutions.com
• @mardarrell on X

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