Finding the best podcast manager might not be as easy as you might think. The right choice needs to feel like the best fit for you and your podcast. We all have different tastes, needs, and compatibilities.

Are you a woman entrepreneur who started a business because a 9-to-5 job was no longer a fit? Or maybe you’ve become a mom and you still wanted to do meaningful and fulfilling work while also being a present mom. Maybe you wanted more freedom to travel and host events, conferences, or retreats in different corners of the world. And you know better than anyone that starting a business is not enough. You also need to get clients in order to keep that business alive and growing. So, you decided to start a podcast because it felt aligned with your business and the way you like to share your message.

But sometimes, editing, writing show notes, and publishing episodes can feel like a second business. Maybe you even stopped for a while because it was too much. You have ideas, you love meaningful conversations, but doing the rest so that podcast gets published every single week really drains you. And you don’t really know what to do next.

You thought about hiring help. But every time you look for advice on how to do x, y, z in your business, you get flooded with unwanted DMs from people offering their services. Or even worse, as soon as you started your podcast, you started getting unwanted DMs from other “business owners” who throw their services at you and tell you you’re not doing things right, and that your podcast will perform much better after you hire them.

Don’t get me wrong, I do believe in cold pitching but there’s an art to it. There’s a good way of doing it and there’s the spammy way. So you’re frozen because you don’t have the energy to filter all those emails and DMs. It’s just one more thing to your full (already) plate. But, you’re in luck! I’ve decided to simplify things for you and give you 7 top choices for you to select from. Isn’t life getting a little bit better just by knowing that there’s a simpler solution handy?

How I Chose These Podcast Managers

There are thousands of podcast editors and virtual assistants out there. This list goes through a few podcast management providers who serve entrepreneurs, personal brands, and women-led businesses.

Here’s what I looked at for each one:

• Who they specialize in and who their service appears best suited for
• What their management packages include
• Publishing and show notes support
• Promotion and repurposing
• Pricing transparency

*Disclosure: One Lucky Star is my business. I’ve included it because it serves the audience this guide is specifically designed for. I’ve tried to evaluate every provider using the same criteria rather than presenting my own business as objectively “the best.”

Now, let’s go through each one of them.

1. One Lucky Star

Best for: Women founders (coaches, course creators, service providers) who want podcast management without having to manage the details themselves. One Lucky Star is built for women founders who know their podcast can support their business, but don’t want to spend their week managing the production process.

What One Lucky Star offers

• Podcast editing
• Show notes
• Episode publishing
• Graphics
• Scheduling
• Podcast administration
• Content support
• Strategic podcast growth
• Guesting expertise

Pricing: Starting at $500/month (editing, episode summary, uploading, and scheduling)

Good fit for: Founders and solo service providers who want a hands-on, personal relationship with their podcast manager.

Not for you if… you’re an established company with a $2,000+/month budget looking for a large production team, House of Connection Media is built for that scale.

2. House of Connection Media

Best for: Established 6-7 figure businesses that want a highly hands-off, strategic relationship.

What they offer:

• Quarterly strategy sessions
• Promotion across your platforms
• Full episode production
• SEO optimization

Pricing: $2,000/month with a six-month minimum

Good fit for: Businesses with a larger marketing budget for a higher investment ready for an agency-level strategic partner.

3. Liz Chapman & Co.

Best for: Solo female entrepreneurs with established podcasts.

What they offer:

• Editing tier
• Growth tier
• Full management tier

Pricing: Editing $500/month, Growth $800/month, Full management $1,100/month

Good fit for: Solo entrepreneurs who want transparent, tiered pricing.

Also good to know: If you’re comparing One Lucky Star and Liz Chapman & Co., look closely at what’s included at each tier rather than comparing the monthly price alone. The monthly price becomes easier to assess when you understand the deliverables, communication, and level of support included in each package.

4. Leah Bryant Co

Best for: Entrepreneurs who want to use podcasting as a strategic growth tool.

What They Offer

• Full-service podcast production and podcast coaching.
• SEO-optimized show notes.
• Editing packages.

Pricing: Between $675 and $1,775/month, with a three-month minimum commitment.

Good fit for: Entrepreneurs who want a coaching layer built into their production support.

If your brand is strongly rooted in coaching, authorship, and relationship-based marketing, Leah Bryant Co. may provide the type of strategic and production support you are looking for.

Also good to know: If your brand is strongly rooted in coaching, authorship, and relationship-based marketing, Heart Centered Podcasting may provide the type of strategic and production support you are looking for.

5. Heart Centered Podcasting

Best for: Heart-centered entrepreneurs.

What they offer:

• Full audio mastering and show notes/blog posts
• YouTube management

Pricing: Starting at $1,000/month

Good fit for: If your brand is strongly rooted in coaching, authorship, or relationship-based marketing, Heart Centered Podcasting may feel particularly aligned.

Also good to know: If all you need right now is to stay consistent and publish weekly episodes, Liz Chapman & Co. might be a simpler fit. And if you started your business to be close to your kids, going all-in on video from episode one can add more to your plate than you need this early.

6. Podify

Best for: Creators and businesses looking to scale professional, video-first podcasts.

What they offer:

• Audio editing
• Video editing
• Podcast management

Good fit for: Podify may be a strong option for brands that want their podcast to function as a polished video content channel across multiple platforms.

Also good to know: Leah Bryant Co. may be worth exploring when your main priority is SEO-focused show notes without video production.

7. Team Podcast

Best for: Business owners who want a comprehensive production system for their show.

What They Offer

• Full-service podcast production.
• Multi-platform production support.

Pricing: $600/episode

Good fit for: Established brands running multi-platform, enterprise-level pipelines.

Also good to know: If you’re just getting started and posting here and there on one platform, start with editing alone and build consistency first.

How to Choose the Right Podcast Manager

First, decide on your goals and picture how you would like your podcast to look in the future. You are responsible for the vision of your podcast. A podcast manager can support you with bringing that vision to life.

Evaluate whether your niche fits the type of clients your potential podcast manager works with. A provider who understands your audience, offers, and business model can make the collaboration feel smoother from the beginning.

Think about the type of professional relationship you would like to build. Some entrepreneurs prefer working directly with a service provider who understands the full picture of their podcast. Others enjoy working with an agency and communicating with several specialists who each support a different part of the production process.

Which Podcast Manager Is Right for You

Choose House of Connection Media if…

You have an established business, a larger budget, and want podcasting closely connected to your overall marketing strategy.

Choose Liz Chapman & Co. if…

You are a solo entrepreneur and want transparent packages with a personal, hands-on management relationship.

Choose Leah Bryant Co. if…

Your priority is getting the podcast production workload off your plate while receiving support with podcast coaching and SEO-focused show notes.

Choose Heart Centered Podcasting if…

You are a coach, author, or relationship-focused entrepreneur and want a provider who understands that type of brand.

Choose Podify if…

You want professional video podcast production, video editing, graphics, and design support for a polished content experience.

Choose Team Podcast if…

You run an established brand and want full-service production with support for a more complex, multi-platform podcast workflow.

Choose One Lucky Star if…

You are a woman founder who wants personal, hands-off podcast management with a business-growth mindset, particularly if you are a coach, course creator, consultant, or service provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much does podcast management cost in 2026?

Typical monthly industry ranges for 30-minute episodes, 4 per month, usually start at $450-500 and go up to $2,000 or more. The final price depends on the package and the level of support included. Editing-only services may involve cleaning the raw audio and sending you the finished file. You’ll still need to come up with a title, episode description, upload it to your host, and schedule the episode.

Think about your budget the same way you think about client lifetime value. Your production costs should match what a client is actually worth to your business over time.

What affects the price:

• The number of episodes per month
• Episode duration
• Audio or video production
• Show notes
• Publishing
• Content repurposing
• Strategy
• Guest management
• Level of customization
• Communication and revisions

Q: What should you look for when hiring a podcast manager?

Before choosing a manager, ask yourself:

• What exactly is included in the package?
• Who will manage my podcast?
• What happens if I miss my recording deadline?
• Do you handle publishing?
• Do you manage guest information?
• Do you help with promotion?
• What access will you need?
• How many revisions are included?
• What happens if I want to cancel?
• How will we communicate?

Q: What’s the difference between a podcast VA and a podcast manager?

A podcast VA usually needs instructions with every file she gets. A podcast manager knows exactly what to do with every audio or video file. They have a workflow, they’re proactive, and they don’t need direction on every new file. They know if there’s a cough, a sneeze, or a cleared throat, that part gets edited out, they don’t need to ask you about it. They don’t come with the endless questions you’d expect from a VA who’s more of a doer.

Q: Can I start with audio-only and add video later?

Absolutely! Many of my clients are moms. When their kids were toddlers, they recorded during nap time and didn’t have time to put on makeup or do their hair. By the time they were ready for video podcasting, their kids would be up asking for a snack. Other clients have full-time jobs and record at night, and they don’t want to set up a full studio in their apartment, so audio is all they need for now. You can begin with audio and add video when the format feels more manageable for your lifestyle and business.

Q: Can a podcast manager help with podcast guesting?

Usually, podcast managers start with editing, then add guest management, and eventually help book podcast hosts on other shows. In my case, I started the other way around. My first two long-term clients hired me to get them booked on other podcasts. I eventually built my own framework, called P.I.T.C.H., and my approach to pitches is different from the generic pitches most hosts get. My focus is on building relationships and starting a conversation. I fell in love with the podcasting world, so I kept learning and took another program on podcast management. So yes, if you want to grow your show by putting yourself in front of new audiences, I can help with that too.

Q: How much work will I still need to do if I hire a podcast manager?

After the initial onboarding, the amount of work depends on the package you choose and the level of support you want. You’ll need a few hours a month to record your episodes, solo or with guests, plus a few extra minutes to confirm or give feedback on the title and show notes.

Q: When should I hire a podcast manager?

You can start the conversation as soon as podcast production begins taking energy away from your business, family, or creative work. Many female entrepreneurs see their podcast as their baby. A podcast can grow through different stages, just like a child. As your podcast moves beyond the early stage and develops a consistent publishing rhythm, a podcast manager can help you create the structure and support needed for its next stage. If you no longer enjoy editing, publishing, or managing the production details, this may be a good time to explore your options.

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