Rush Fees: What about having clients send flowers instead?

Rush Fees: What about having clients send flowers instead?

From Podcast Editors Mastermind by Steve Stewart, Mark Deal

February 11, 2026 · 49 min · Episode 123

About this episode

The episode discusses strategies for implementing rush fees without alienating clients in the podcast production industry.

#123: Implementing fees without alienating clients is a key challenge for contractors like us. Things become exceedingly difficult when trying to balance a normal full-time workload and "incentivize" clients to send their files on time. What are the options we have to shuffle jobs around to accommodate a client who "needs it tomorrow"? Angelina Gurrola and Charles Commins provide solutions you can use in your own business. Key moments: (00:00) Defining Late and Rush Fees (06:35) Enforcing Fees Without Alienating Clients (12:13) Including Fees in Proposals and Contracts (15:38) Client Choices and Boundaries (22:00) Transparency and Trust in Client Relationships (27:53) Preventing Late Submissions and Rush Jobs (35:54) Percentage vs. Flat Rate Rush Fees Resources mentioned in the show: Charles was Non-Employee of the Week (week 38) Thanks to Chad Parizman and Alejandro Ramirez for their contributions See flowers sent instead of paying a Rush Fee __________________________ Our Panel: Angelina Gurrola is a podcast producer, manager, and strategist offering full-service launch and monthly management packages to creative businesses & brands. She helps her clients connect more…

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve Stewart, Mark Deal

Guests: Angelina Gurrola, Charles Commins

Topics covered

  • rush fees
  • client relationships
  • podcast production
  • business strategies
  • time management

Keywords

  • rush fees
  • client incentives
  • podcast production
  • late submissions
  • business management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wild Wave Podcast

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