How I Went from $15/Hour to $100/Hour Editing Podcasts

What separates the $15-an-hour editors from those making $100 an hour? One simple shift. It’s not about working harder—it’s about understanding what you’re REALLY selling. Spoiler alert: It’s not just video editing. Let me show you how to make this shift and start earning what you’re worth. Test the waters of video editing with our fun mini-course: FREE Video+Podcast EdiLab https://pss.media/free-editlab Launch your career and business as a video and podcast editor in 14 Weeks https://www.podcastingsmart.com/editlab Other Videos You Should Watch 👀 https://youtu.be/78HD2tieQ6w https://youtu.be/dh6GRWNA2qM https://youtu.be/sXr6CZTlEik Our Programs 🧑🏽🎓 Smart & Simple Video Podcasting In just six weeks, our group coaching program will teach you practical tools, a simple workflow, and YouTube strategies to grow your video podcast audience—even if you’re short on time, new to tech, or starting from scratch. https://www.pss.media/create 🎧 Become a Certified Podcast Editor and Launch your Freelance Business Podcast EditLab is a group coaching program that will get you from Zero to an impressive portfolio + clients in only 12 weeks. Apply here👇🏻 https://www.podcastingsmart.com/editlab Gear and Tool Used In This Video 🎥💻💡 🎤 Wireless Microphone: https://geni.us/hr7H 📷 Cameras Camera 1 (A74): https://geni.us/mXbn Camera 2 (A73): https://geni.us/3JJBls 📸 Lenses 35mm Prime Lens: https://geni.us/rhQLgnr 50mm Prime Lens: https://geni.us/mevQAJh 💡 Studio Lights Light 1: https://geni.us/nAeWxK Light 2: https://geni.us/aSXn ✨ Softboxes https://geni.us/pKgT6O 🎤🎬 Work with Us 1-on-1 Build a studio that’s easy to use and made to grow your show. We’ll help you set it up, train your team, and teach you the YouTube strategies that actually work. Go to 👉🏻 https://www.pss.media/one-on-one-support 🤗 Say hi on Social https://www.instagram.com/psscreativemedia/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-davis-pss/ Launch your podcast/video podcast with PSS Creative Media: https://www.pss.media/ Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction: From $15 to $100 an Hour 00:17 Understanding Your True Value 00:29 Building Confidence and Finding the Right Clients 01:11 Learning from Big Companies 01:18 Making the Shift: Freelancer to Creative Professional 01:55 Sales Techniques for Higher Rates 02:08 Free Video Podcast Edit Lab 02:43 What Companies Really Sell 07:31 Applying These Lessons to Your Editing Business 14:59 Action Steps for Aspiring Editors 17:18 Conclusion and Next Steps As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases through links in this description. This comes at no extra cost to you and helps support our content. Thank you!