Legit Podcast Pro
Take your podcast to new levels of professionalism and profit. Join The Podcast Lawyer™ Gordon Firemark for tips, strategies, advice and Q&A with top podcasters. Learn how to grow and profit from your podcast like a pro.
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Hiring Help for Your Podcast in 2026? Here's what you absolutely MUST lock down first
<p>Need a Podcast Lawyer™? https://gordonfiremark.com</p><p>Hiring help is a milestone for any podcast—but it also introduces new risks if expectations aren’t clear.</p><p>In this episode of Legit Podcast Pro, Gordon Firemark walks through what creators must lock down when working with volunteers, independent editors, producers, and other collaborators.</p><p>You’ll hear:</p>Why informal arrangements break down as shows growHow ownership issues can arise even with unpaid helpWhat to address before someone touches your contentWhy AI tools need explicit permissionHow clear structure supports collaboration and growth<br/><p>If you’re b...
5 Mistakes Creators Make When Things Start Working
<p>When things start working, creators often feel excited—and a little overwhelmed.</p><p>In this episode of Legit Podcast Pro, Gordon Firemark (https://firemark.com)walks through the legal mistakes that tend to surface right after momentum begins, and explains how creators can protect their progress while staying optimistic and empowered.</p><p>You’ll hear:</p>Why success changes expectations and relationshipsHow to think about ownership as your show growsWhy clear agreements support collaborationHow to reduce stress as opportunities increaseWhat it means to protect momentum instead of reacting to problems<br/><p>If you’re building something meanin...
Bonus Episode: My Hot Take on Ad-Stripping AI Tools in Podcasting
<p>In this bonus episode, I'm sharing my thoughts about PodcastAdBlock, a UK based company selling and distributing AI-edited podcast episodes that strip ads from the content.</p><p>I explain why I believe this is a clear case of copyright infringement, and point to a number of cases in recent years against distributors of "sanitized" versions of feature films </p><p>Hat tip to James Cridland & PodNews for breaking this story.</p><p>https://podnews.net/article/podcastadblock-strips-ads-and-sells-shows</p><p>Enjoy this kind of content? Like, Subscribe and hit the Notification bell, so you don't miss future episodes.</p><...
2026: One Resolution & 6 Steps: The creator business of your dreams
<p>A new year is the perfect time to choose a new way forward.</p><p>In this New Year’s episode of Legit Podcast Pro, Gordon Firemark shares why the most powerful resolution for creators isn’t about doing more—it’s about building with intention and ownership.</p><p>This episode is equal parts encouragement and clarity.</p><p>You’ll hear:</p><p> • Why structure creates freedom</p><p> • How ownership supports creativity</p><p> • The shift from content creator to business owner</p><p> • Why you’re not behind—you’re right on time</p><p> • How to build something tha...
Savvy Creators Do this before January
<p>Join Me for a FREE online workshop: How To Protect your Podcast: Easy, affordable legal strategies without expensive lawyers!</p><p>Monday, January 5, 2026, 10:00am (PST)</p><p>Register Now: https://podcastlaw.net</p><p>The holidays are quiet for a reason, and smart creators use that time intentionally.</p><p>In this Christmas episode of Legit Podcast Pro, Gordon Firemark shares why the end of the year is the ideal moment to address the business and legal issues creators tend to postpone when things are busy.</p><p>This isn’t about working harder. It’s about removing friction befo...
The Creator Economy Reality Check: How To Actually Win in 2026
<p>The creator economy is maturing—and that’s not good news for everyone.</p><p>In this episode of Legit Podcast Pro, Gordon Firemark breaks down who is actually winning in the creator economy heading into 2026, and why many creators who are “doing everything right” still feel stuck, squeezed, or exposed.</p><p>This episode isn’t about chasing trends or beating the algorithm. It’s about understanding the structural shift that’s already underway—and deciding whether you’re prepared for it.</p><p>You’ll hear:</p><p>* Why the creator economy won’t punish beginners—but will punish the unprepar...
How to Stop Other Creators From Hijacking Your Show’s Name
<p>Most podcasters worry about someone copying their content —</p><p>but the real threat is someone copying (or accidentally matching) your show’s name.</p><p>When your title isn’t legally protected, other creators can release shows with names close enough to yours that listeners, sponsors, platforms, and search engines get confused. And once that confusion takes hold, your brand momentum evaporates.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, explains:</p><p><br></p><p>• Why unprotected podcast names are vulnerable</p><p><br></p><p>• How look- and sound- alike titles damage your...
Collaborations that shouldn't be - Protect your show, protect your sanity
<p>Most creators treat “collaboration” as a casual, friendly word.</p><p>But legally?</p><p>A collaboration is a partnership — with all the risk, responsibility, and liability that partnerships carry.</p><p>In this episode, Gordon Firemark — The Podcast Lawyer™ — unpacks the biggest myths about collaborations and explains why so many creator relationships blow up when the paperwork doesn’t match the actual relationship.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><p><br></p><p>• Why most projects creators call “collabs” are actually producer–talent relationships</p><p>• A real cautionary tale of a show that collapsed because the parties used t...
What podcasters should be grateful for in 2025
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Building your Media Empire, Step by Step
<p>The creator-to-media-company roadmap no one else is teaching.</p><p>Most podcasters and YouTubers stay small because they keep making content instead of building a business around it. In this episode, Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, breaks down the real, practical path creators follow when they scale from “one show” to a full-blown media enterprise — including the five creator media business models, the step-by-step expansion path, and the legal/business infrastructure required to grow without losing control of your IP.</p><p>IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:</p><p>• Why some creators level up fast while others plateau</p><p>• The 5...
