EP 273: The Tools We Use To Run a Podcast Production Agency with YellowHouse.Media Co-Founders Sean and Tara McMullin

Published: April 7, 2020, 6:59 a.m.

b'In This Episode:\\n\\n\\n\\n* Sean and Tara McMullin, co-founders of YellowHouse.Media share the tools they use to run their podcast production agency* Sean shares the value of templates across a variety of tools* Tara sheds light on some of the \\u201cmagic\\u201d tools that help them make standout podcasts* And they both share what\\u2019s working when it comes to tools for managing stress & anxiety right now\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nWhen I started my business over 11 years ago, the only tool I worried about was WordPress.\\n\\n\\n\\nMy business was my website and my website was my business. WordPress made it all work.\\n\\n\\n\\nAnd while I still use WordPress to this day, there are dozens of other tools I use to run both of my companies. There\\u2019s my email provider, my web host, our community platform, the graphic design tools I use, the communication software we chat on\\u2026 each tool has it\\u2019s purpose and place within the larger business.\\n\\n\\n\\nThis month, we\\u2019re going to take a deep dive into the tools that different businesses rely on to run.\\n\\n\\n\\nWe\\u2019ll talk software, systems, and processes\\u2014plus how it all works together.\\n\\n\\n\\nWe\\u2019ll talk about how things have changed, what\\u2019s stayed the same, and how to know when it\\u2019s time to switch up your tools.\\n\\n\\n\\nAnd, we\\u2019ll talk with business owners that run different kinds of businesses\\u2014digital products, 1:1 services, and agencies.\\n\\n\\n\\nFocusing on tools is especially relevant right now because many business owners are looking for ways to run more efficiently and more effectively so that they can boost profit or create new streams of revenue as the economy is changing.\\n\\n\\n\\nWe\\u2019re also trying out new tools to cope with interruptions and stress.\\n\\n\\n\\nSo in this kick off episode, I wanted to talk about both of those pieces of the puzzle with my podcasting partner-in-crime, my husband and the production coordinator for What Works, Sean McMullin.\\n\\n\\n\\nTogether, Sean and I run YellowHouse.Media, a full-service podcast production agency that specializes in helping small business owners create standout podcasts that power their marketing and sales.\\n\\n\\n\\nWe\\u2019ll get into the tools we use to run YellowHouse\\u2014including how we set up client dashboards, manage projects, edit audio, and consult on content strategy. But first, we wanted to share some of the tools we\\u2019re using to mange stress and anxiety right now.\\n\\n\\n\\nLet\\u2019s get into it!\\n\\n\\n\\nTools Mentioned In This Episode:\\n\\n\\n\\n* Headspace \\u2013 meditation app* Rode Procaster \\u2013 Tara\\u2019s microphone* Audio Technica ATR2100 \\u2013 Sean\\u2019s microphone* Google Drive \\u2013 documents, spreadsheets, storage, and more* Descript \\u2013 transcripts and audio editing* Headliner \\u2013 app for creating audiograms* Canva \\u2013 graphic design tool* Notion \\u2013 project management and organization tool* Squadcast \\u2013 remote interview recording tool\\n\\n\\n\\nSome of the links above are affiliate links\\u2014meaning that we may earn a com...'