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Monetization Strategies Episodes

This category explores different ways to monetize your podcast, including sponsorship, membership models, and leveraging partnerships. Learn practical advice on turning your passion into profit.
Dec. 14, 2025

Podcasting Build Relationships Which Leads to Opportunities

Hey, it's Dave Jackson, and I'm thrilled to bring you episode 1014 of the School of Podcasting. You’ve heard me say it before: "Podcasts lead to relationships, and those relationships lead to opportunities." Today, I brought ...

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March 23, 2025

Unlocking Podcast Growth: The Power of Partnerships with Stephanie Th…

Today, we’re exploring the world of partnerships versus sponsorships with the fabulous Stephanie Thompson. The key takeaway? Partnerships are better at growing your show. Forget just pocketing cash for a shout-out; we’re talk...

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Feb. 23, 2025

Want More Downloads? Ditch Social Media for Newsletters!

Forget social media; if you want to drive traffic, newsletters are where it’s at. Seriously, I’ve been crunching the numbers and guess what? My newsletter is pulling in way more visitors than my half-hearted attempts at tweet...

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Jan. 5, 2025

Head Trash to Headspace: Overcoming Mental Barriers in Podcasting wit…

In this episode, I’m joined by Doc G (Dr. Jordan Grumet) , the author of The Purpose Code: How to unlock meaning, maximize happiness, and leave a lasting legacy , to tackle one of the biggest challenges podcasters face—not th...

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Jan. 22, 2024

Will “Verified” Downloads Ruin Podcast Advertising?

Today I share parts of a conversation I had, but as I'm saying my negative opinion of a certain practice, I'm not saying the company, and I've replaced the actual guest with an AI-Generated voice (from 11 labs ). If you plan ...

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Nov. 27, 2023

Thinking of Adding Ads To Your Podcast - Listen to This First

I was listening to an episode of the Media Roundtable where people who work in the advertising space answered if they listened to ads. I know I am not a fan of bad ads, but I wondered what my audience thought. If you're consi...

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Oct. 23, 2023

How to Build a Podcast that Drives Leads and Credibility

While there are no rules for podcasting, there are best practices, and today I'm talking with Courtney Elmer , who helps people get into the top 100 of the Apple Charts. We also discuss how podcasting can give you back your v...

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Sept. 18, 2023

When Do I Launch Crowdfunding For My Podcast, And What Is the Best Pl…

in today's episode, number 897, we'll dive into the crowdfunding world and discuss the best platforms to use. We'll discuss various crowdfunding platforms like Patreon, Glow, Supercast, Spotify and more, comparing their featu...

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Jan. 23, 2023

How to Write a Podcast Description That Grows Your Podcast Downloads

In this episode, you will learn the secrets to writing an attention-grabbing podcast description that will captivate your listeners. Remember, you can update your show description at any time. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING CO...

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Jan. 31, 2022

Growing Your Downloads 15 Minutes a Day- Growing Your Show Kevin Chem…

I first discovered Kevin when contemplating creating a new show based on podcast growth. It's well-produced and has actual steps you can take. Kevin started his first podcast Philly Who? Then quit his day job. So how did he t...

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Aug. 9, 2021

New Survey Sheds Light on Content Creator Monetization Efforts

Many entrepreneurs say they are unemployable, well Joe Pulizzi (of Content Inc ) has a new company called The Tilt ( We’re Turning Content Creators into Content Entrepreneurs) just published The unconventionals . It's a repo...

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Jan. 18, 2021

How Jack Rhysider's Darknet Diaries Podcast Gets 300,000 Downloads Pe…

Would you like 300,000 downloads per episode? Are you willing to work for three weeks to get media exposure in 2% of the outlets you contact? Are you willing to work for months on your first episodes and ask others to give yo...

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Dec. 14, 2020

Removing Randomness Results in 8K Downloads Per Episode

When I searched for the word "Random" in a podcast directory, there were over 50 shows, with many of them talking about "whatever." Today I'm going to share why I think this is a bad idea and how being focused has help Carey ...

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Oct. 5, 2020

Profit From Your Podcast: Tales From the Book Tour

School of Podcasting Win Best Technology Podcast People's Choice Podcast Award I am thrilled and humbled to be named the winner of People's Choice Podcast Award for best Technology podcasts (beating out seven other podcasts)....

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April 20, 2020

300 Percent Growth in Business Revenue - Wealth Without Wallstreet In…

Podcasting Goes Over 1 Million Active Podcasts According to the Site My Podcast Reviews, there are now over 1 million active podcasts. They define “active” as any podcast that has published at least one episode in the last 90...

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July 22, 2019

The Many Ways To Gauge Podcast Success -More Then Downloads And Money

From time to time I see people in Facebook groups announcing "Hey I got my first 1000 download episode!" or "I just got (insane amount of money)" for my podcast. When you are just starting out, or even if you've been podcasti...

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Nov. 26, 2018

Where Are All These Downloads Coming From? Steph Taylor on Tracking t…

SPONSOR: Focusrite USB Interfaces 2:40 I got to play with a Focusrite 2i2 and if you are looking for an easy to get your microphone into your computer (and have the option to have a co-host as well) without having to look at ...

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Sept. 3, 2018

10 Thousands Downloads Per Episode in Five Months

Today I talk with Noah Tetzner who starts the History of Vikings five months ago, and when the average podcaster is getting a little under 2,000 downloads per episodes, Noah is getting 10,000 downloads per episodes. I wanted ...

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Aug. 14, 2017

Three Years After Starting a Podcast He Has a Six Figure Income

Darren Dake of the Coroner Talk podcast started a podcast in 2013, and started a podcast, but it didn't last. He really loves being a death scene investigator so he started the Coroner Talk podcast 2014. This lead to numerous...

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Jan. 16, 2017

Spreaker Introduces Ad Revenue System

Because of My Podcast Dana Gould I was reading an article where West Word was interviewing Dana Gould (Who I find hilarious) and they asked him he still does his podcast (the Dana Gould Hour) while now running/writing the sho...

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Nov. 28, 2016

Standing Out Leads To Better Opportunities and A Six Figure Podcast I…

Today we talk with Michael Oneal. Michael has over 500 episodes of his Solopreneur Hour , and also a co-host/producer of the Hines Ward show . Michael talks about how standing out leads to better relationships which lead to b...

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Aug. 8, 2016

The Three Things Your Podcast Needs That Have Nothing to Do With Micr…

Today I'm going to share three things your podcast needs to be successful, I'm also going to share some podcasting news, and a product review on a blab.im replacement. Call the Show at 888-563-3228 Blubrry Launches Adverting ...

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Feb. 1, 2016

Monetizing with Membership Sites: Ravi Jayagopal of Digital Access Pa…

Last week we talk about being a "hobby podcast" and that you can be a hero to someone. We mentioned that you do NOT have to make money with your podcast. Today we are going the other way and looking at making money with your ...

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Dec. 14, 2015

You Don't Need Thousands of Downloads To Sell Ads - The Return of Gle…

Creative Ways to Get Your Advertisers to Promote Your Podcast Glenn made quite a splash when he was on the show earlier this year (it's the most shared episode on the site). 7:02 "Glenn the Geek" is America's Horse Husband an...

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