{"podcast":{"title":"Podcast Editors Mastermind","slug":"podcast-editors-mastermind-1017978","podcast_index_feed_id":1017978,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/podcast-editors-mastermind/","website_url":"https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/63e71a99-5ead-41d6-b540-8b9799f3b453/art-PEM-Show-logo-2026-01.jpg","author":"Steve Stewart, Mark Deal","episode_count":131,"summary":"Do you like podcast editing? Are you a Podcast Editor or want to be a Podcast Editor? This is the show for you. It's for Podcast Editors, by Podcast Editors. We mastermind topics with your peers, industry leaders, and talk about podcast editing as a career or serious side-hustle. Follow the show, get involved in the Podcast Editors Club Facebook group, and stay in touch with the latest events and news through the newsletter at https://www.PodcastEditorAcademy.com/newsletter. When you're ready, consider joining us in the Podcast Editor Academy! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T18:21:36.157567+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/podcast-editors-mastermind-1017978"},"episode":{"title":"Rush Fees - OR maybe have clients send flowers instead?","slug":"rush-fees-or-maybe-have-clients-send-flowers-instead","published_at":"2026-02-11T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/podcast-editors-mastermind-1017978/rush-fees-or-maybe-have-clients-send-flowers-instead","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/podcast-editors-mastermind-1017978","url":"https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/rush-late-fees-what-are-the-pros-and-cons","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/18368148-fae0-4095-99ed-b899c6d7c3d5.mp3","summary":"#123: Implementing fees without alienating clients is a key challenge for contractors like us. Things become exceedingly difficult when trying to balance a normal full-time workload and \"incentivize\" clients to send their files on time. What are the options we have to shuffle jobs around to accommodate a client who \"needs it tomorrow\"? Angelina Gurrola and Charles Commins provide solutions you can use in your own business. Key moments: (00:00) Defining Late and Rush Fees (06:35) Enforcing Fees Without Alienating Clients (12:13) Including Fees in Proposals and Contracts (15:38) Client Choices and Boundaries (22:00) Transparency and Trust in Client Relationships (27:53) Preventing Late Submissions and Rush Jobs (35:54) Percentage vs. Flat Rate Rush Fees Resources mentioned in the show: Charles was Non-Employee of the Week (week 38) Thanks to Chad Parizman and Alejandro Ramirez for their contributions See flowers sent instead of paying a Rush Fee __________________________ Our Panel: Angelina Gurrola is a podcast producer, manager, and strategist offering full-service launch and monthly management packages to creative businesses & brands. She helps her clients connect more deeply with their audience, disrupt the status quo, and create a profitable ecosystem of content through values-aligned support, systems, and accountability. A former music producer & current DJ, Angelina resides in Chicago with her cats, hobbies, and a growing vinyl collection. Website: https://wildwavepodcasting.com Threads: https://www.threads.com/@_angelinagurrola LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-gurrola Charles Commins is the host of the award winning It's All Cobblers To Me podcast, founder of podcast production company, Vibrant Sound Media and co-runner of the largest UK pod…","meta_description":"#123: Implementing fees without alienating clients is a key challenge for contractors like us. Things become exceedingly difficult when trying to balance…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3044,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/podcast-editors-mastermind-1017978/episodes/rush-fees-or-maybe-have-clients-send-flowers-instead/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/podcast-editors-mastermind-1017978/rush-fees-or-maybe-have-clients-send-flowers-instead.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}