Episode 175

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

Published on: 15th January, 2026

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Hiring help is a milestone for any podcast—but it also introduces new risks if expectations aren’t clear.

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.

You’ll hear:

  1. Why informal arrangements break down as shows grow
  2. How ownership issues can arise even with unpaid help
  3. What to address before someone touches your content
  4. Why AI tools need explicit permission
  5. How clear structure supports collaboration and growth

If you’re building a team around your podcast, this episode will help you do it the right way.

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Legit Podcast Pro
Exploring Podcasting through the legal and business lens from The Podcast Lawyer™, Gordon Firemark
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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Gordon Firemark

Gordon Firemark (gordonfiremark.com) has practiced media and entertainment law in Los Angeles since 1992. Widely known as The Podcast Lawyer™ (ThePodcastLawyer.com), he has spent his career helping creative industry professionals make deals that make sense, and that get their productions developed, financed, produced and distributed. His practice also covers copyrights, trademarks, business transactions, and corporate matters for clients in media and entertainment.