5 top creator economy podcasting companies to follow
The recording platforms, editing tools and shows behind creator podcasting.
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This is a list of the top creator economy podcasting companies.
In fact, it has 5 of them, with Navid's picks first.
So if you want to know who builds the podcasting tools creators run on, you'll love this list.
The recording platforms, editing tools and shows behind creator podcasting.
Here's what's inside:
- Descript
- Entrepreneurs On Fire by John Lee Dumas
- Riverside.fm
- Side Hustle Nation
- SPI Media by Pat Flynn
Each one comes with who founded it, when, and how it makes money.
What are the best podcasting companies?
Here's the list at a glance.
- Founded by
- Founded
- 2017
- Founded by
- John Lee Dumas
- Founded
- 2012
- Founded by
- Founded
- 2020
- Founded by
- Founded
- 2013
- Founded by
- Pat Flynn
- Founded
- 2008
Top 5 podcasting companies
1. Descript
Descript is an AI-powered video and podcast editing platform that lets users edit media as easily as editing a document. The tool offers transcription, AI audio enhancement, caption generation, and collaborative features for creators, marketers, and teams.
Founded: 2017
Trend: Steady, #17,868
Visit Descript · More about Descript
2. Entrepreneurs On Fire by John Lee Dumas
Entrepreneurs On Fire is a daily business podcast hosted by John Lee Dumas featuring interviews with successful entrepreneurs. With over 4,000 episodes and 150 million listens, it is one of the most popular business podcasts in the world.
Founded: 2012
Trend: Steady, #235,282
Visit Entrepreneurs On Fire · More about Entrepreneurs On Fire
3. Riverside.fm
Riverside is a remote podcast and video recording platform that captures studio-quality audio and video directly in the browser. The platform offers AI-powered transcription, editing tools, and multi-language support for podcasters, creators, and media teams.
Founded: 2020
Trend: Exploding, #18,354
Visit Riverside.fm · More about Riverside.fm
4. Side Hustle Nation
Side Hustle Nation is a media platform dedicated to helping people find realistic ways to earn extra money in their spare time. The award-winning blog and podcast features hundreds of side hustle ideas and strategies for building income outside a day job.
Founded: 2013
Trend: Steady, #177,955
Visit Side Hustle Nation · More about Side Hustle Nation
5. SPI Media by Pat Flynn
SPI Media is a creator education company founded by Pat Flynn, best known for the Smart Passive Income podcast and blog. The company helps creators build online businesses through courses, community, and content across YouTube, podcasting, and affiliate marketing.
Founded: 2008
Trend: Steady, #79,052
Final thoughts on creator economy podcasting companies
Pick 2 or 3 from this list, compare what they do and what they cost, and keep the one that fits how you work.
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