How to Audit Your Podcast Workflow, Without Burning Out or Starting Over

The Podcasters Lab

So many podcasters burn out — not because they’re bad at it, but because their systems can’t keep up.

In this episode, Kevin and Lev walk through how to audit your podcast like a business:

→ Where time is leaking

→ What to automate

→ What to ditch

→ And how to know when you’re doing “busy work” instead of the work that matters

The result is a leaner, lighter process that’s easier to sustain — and easier to grow from.

00:00 – Start with the Mental Audit

→ The first thing most podcasters skip — but shouldn’t.

This quick mindset shift sets the tone for your whole production process.

03:00 – Align Daily Actions to Long-Term Strategy

→ Why setting aside structured time is more powerful than hustling in bursts.

A system you can actually stick to.

05:40 – Balance vs Burnout

→ How to enjoy podcasting and protect your energy.

Includes permission to step back, and a smarter way to think about your production rhythm.

08:31 – Common Myths (That Still Trip People Up)

→ “Just hit record and they will come.”

→ “Social media = growth.”

→ “Downloads = success.”

Nope. This section re-centres the podcaster on what actually moves the needle.

11:46 – Use AI Where It Saves You Time

→ The test: does it save time, make money, or improve quality?

If not, it’s a shiny toy.

14:29 – How to Repurpose Without the Overwhelm

→ Shortform clips that actually work

→ Patreon and paid extras that require almost no extra effort

→ Guesting as a form of free content creation

17:45 – Audio Quality Fixes You Can Do Today (For Free)

→ Lev drops pro tips on improving sound with Audacity and raw WAV files

→ No expensive gear required

20:29 – Why Niche + Consistency = Sustainability

→ Not every listener needs to stay — just the right ones

→ Building your voice for a high-attention audience