We are smaller, but growing podcast. We have implemented transcriptions using Descript a few months back. Descript gets us about 80% there, but requires a decent amount of time to edit for accuracy and spelling. Trying to figure is this a good use of our time right now?
A lot of your success stories are creators with an established audience who then offer private feeds with bonus content, etc. What about creators who have a small (<500) or no audience? Does it make sense to start off with paid options from the get go? Are there any case studies of smaller, indie podcasters who have succeeded this way?