# Hiring Help for Your Podcast in 2026? Here's what you absolutely MUST lock down first

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Podcast: [Legit Podcast Pro](https://stenobird.com/podcast/legit-podcast-pro-5815650)
Published: 2026-01-15T23:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/hiring-help-for-your-podcast-in-2026-heres-what-you-absolutely-must-lock-down-first
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## Resource

Hiring help is exciting—but it’s also a turning point. In this episode of Legit Podcast Pro, entertainment and media attorney Gordon Firemark explains what podcasters must lock down when bringing on volunteers, editors, producers, and other independent help in 2026. This episode is about protecting momentum while keeping collaboration positive and professional. You’ll learn: * Why volunteers and contractors still raise ownership issues * The biggest mistakes creators make when hiring help * What to clarify before work starts * How AI changes editing and ownership conversations * How structure creates freedom instead of friction If your podcast is growing—or you’re planning to build a team—this episode will help you hire with confidence.

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