Find the right production plan
Start with what you need each month. Compare the essentials here, then explore the full package details below. Personal coaching and one-time interviews are available separately.
| Your plan | Creator Essentials$500/month | Studio MomentumMost Popular$650/month | Signature Production$1,500/month | The Whole Universe$2,999/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best fit | A polished podcast or YouTube show | Audio and video production with publishing support | Production plus strategy and written content | A complete audio and video content schedule |
| Episodes per month | Up to 4 | Up to 4 | Up to 4 | Up to 8 |
| Audio editing | Included | Included, with advanced mastering | Included, with advanced mastering | Included, with advanced mastering |
| Video editing | Included | Included | Included | Included, up to 2 camera sources |
| Final exports | Video and audio included | Video and audio included | Video and audio included | Video and audio included |
| Promotional clips | Ask for a quote | Included; agree quantity | Included; agree quantity | Up to 16 captioned clips/month |
| Show notes & transcripts | Ask for a quote | Search-friendly notes or blog posts; transcripts quoted separately | Detailed notes; transcripts quoted separately | Detailed notes and edited transcripts for each episode |
| Publishing support | Finished files delivered | RSS and YouTube uploading and scheduling | RSS and YouTube uploading and scheduling | RSS and YouTube uploading and scheduling |
| Coaching | Available separately | Available separately | Monthly strategy coaching; agree session scope | Two 45-minute video or phone sessions with Albie, plus monthly questions |
| Newsletters & artwork | Ask for a quote | Ask for a quote | Weekly newsletters; artwork quoted separately | Up to 4 newsletters/month, episode thumbnails, and a startup artwork kit |
| Raw recording & revisions | Agree scope before starting; over 1 hour quoted separately | Agree scope before starting; over 1 hour quoted separately | Agree scope before starting; over 1 hour quoted separately | Up to 90 minutes/episode and 2 consolidated revision rounds |
| Launch package | $1,200 First 2 months | $1,500 First 2 months | $3,000 First 2 months | $6,498 First 2 months plus $500 launch and branding setup |
On smaller screens, swipe the table sideways to compare all four plans.
Video and audio included in every package. Every production and startup package includes both video and audio exports. Prefer audio only or video only? Choose either format at no extra charge. Share your footage, camera setup, and publishing needs so we can confirm recording limits, clip quantities, revisions, and the right workflow for your show.
Help me choose a plan ↗ Coaching: $329/month Personal interview: $499
Podcast Production Retainer Plans
Professional audio and video solutions tailored to your growth. Cancel anytime.
Monthly retainer policy: Production packages are retainer-based services. Missed or unused episodes do not accrue or roll over to future months. After the first two months, billing is monthly. Cancel anytime.
1. Creator Essentials
Ideal for: Beginners, Entrepreneurs, and Hobbyists
Price: $500 / month (Up to 4 episodes)
Launch Package: $1,200 (Covers first 2 months)
Includes:
- Professional Audio and Video Editing: Video editing, dialogue cleanup, leveling, and noise reduction.
- Branding: Seamless intro and outro insertion.
- Sound Design: Basic music and sound effects integration.
- Delivery: Both video and audio exports included. Audio only or video only available on request.
2. Studio Momentum Most Popular
Ideal for: Corporations, Brands, and Professionals
Price: $650 / month (Up to 4 episodes)
Launch Package: $1,500 (Covers first 2 months)
Includes everything in Creator Essentials, plus:
- Advanced Mastering: High-end audio mixing for a broadcast-ready sound.
- Content Repurposing: Social media shorts/clips for promotion.
- SEO Optimization: Search-engine-friendly show notes or blog posts.
- Full Management: Uploading and scheduling to your RSS feed and YouTube.
3. Signature Production
Ideal for: Creators seeking high-level strategy and total hands-off production
Price: $1,500 / month (Up to 4 episodes)
Launch Package: $3,000 (Covers first 2 months)
Includes everything in Creator Essentials & Studio Momentum, plus:
- Podcast Coaching: Monthly 1-on-1 strategy sessions to refine your voice and growth.
- Premium Show Notes: Comprehensive summaries with timestamps and resource links.
- Newsletter Integration: Weekly newsletter creation based on your episodes.
- Priority Support: Direct access for faster turnaround and consulting.
4. The Whole Universe
Your show. Your channel. Your content universe. Our most complete package brings production, publishing, promotional content, and personal coaching together. You bring the ideas and recordings. We help turn them into a show with a plan.
Ideal for: Ambitious creators and businesses ready to publish more often with one team handling the production details.
Price: $2,999 / month for up to 8 episodes. Launch Package: $6,498 covers your first 2 months of production plus a $500 one-time launch and branding setup.
Everything in Signature Production, expanded for a bigger publishing schedule, plus:
- Audio and video production: Up to 8 episodes each month, including dialogue cleanup, audio mixing, video editing, intro and outro integration, and final audio and video exports.
- Personal podcast and YouTube coaching with Albie: Two 45-minute video or phone sessions each month, plus questions answered throughout the month. Included in your package.
- A promotional content engine: Up to 2 captioned short clips per episode, for a maximum of 16 each month, plus an episode thumbnail for each video.
- The written content, handled: Edited transcripts and detailed show notes with timestamps and resource links for each episode, plus up to 4 episode-based newsletters each month.
- Publishing support: Uploading and scheduling finished episodes to your YouTube channel and podcast RSS host, with search-friendly titles and descriptions.
- Artwork and launch setup: One coordinated show and channel artwork kit at startup, including cover art, a channel banner, and a reusable thumbnail style.
- Room for longer conversations: Up to 90 minutes of raw recording per episode and up to 2 camera sources. Extended recording support is included within that scope.
- A clear production rhythm: A monthly content plan, priority production scheduling, and up to 2 consolidated revision rounds per episode.
Why the upgrade makes sense: Twice the episode capacity of Signature Production for roughly twice the monthly price, with personal coaching, transcripts, artwork setup, thumbnails, and a defined promotional clip schedule included. At full capacity, that is about $375 per episode for the complete monthly package.
The package covers one show and its associated YouTube channel. You provide recordings and source material. Platform subscriptions, paid advertising, on-location recording, and additional shows are quoted separately. We confirm your workflow and publishing schedule together before starting. Need a different scope? Premium customizable plans are available.
Add-On Services
Ask for a quote for services outside your selected package:
- Transcriptions: Ask for a quote.
- Detailed Show Notes: Ask for a quote.
- Weekly Newsletters: Ask for a quote.
- Extended Raw Content: For raw audio or video over 1 hour. Ask for a quote.
- Show and Channel Artwork Graphic Design: Ask for a quote.
Personal Podcast & YouTube Coaching with Albie
$329 per month for personal guidance from Albie, owner of Reductive Arts. Build your confidence, work through creative and technical questions, and make a practical plan for your next episode.
- Two 45-minute video or phone sessions each month to talk about anything you need to know or learn about podcasting, YouTube, or video podcasts.
- Questions answered throughout the month so you can keep learning between sessions.
- A personal focus on your show: ideas, episode planning, interviews, recording tools, hosting confidence, editing workflows, and preparing to publish.
Premium customizable plans also available. Choose this premium coaching service to work directly with Albie, or ask about other available coaches. Available as a standalone service. Editing and production are separate unless included in your agreed production plan.
A Conversation with Albie
$499 one-time package. Your life, in your own words. Get your own personal video interview with Albie as your host. Explore your background, your passions, the people you love, and what you want to leave behind.
A thoughtful gift, a family keepsake, or a personal calling card for the person behind your work. Capture the stories, the laughter, and the little details that make you who you are. You do not have to be famous to have a story worth hearing.
Includes a personal video interview hosted by Albie, plus both video and audio exports to keep and share. Choose audio only or video only if you prefer. Discuss the recording arrangement, session length, and delivery details with Albie before booking.
See the spirit of the experience in The Beautiful John Irons: A Conversation with Albie ↗.