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Monetization Tips Episodes

This category explores various ways to turn your podcast into a revenue-generating venture, including sponsorships, membership models, and leveraging partnerships. Discover practical strategies to monetize your passion.
When Do I Launch Crowdfunding For My Podcast, And What Is the Best Platform?
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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A Great Microphone For Solo Podcasters and Professional Podcast Guests
July 10, 2023

A Great Microphone For Solo Podcasters and Professional Podcast Guests

Today I'm talking about how I made 35% more than a host read ad. The POWER of feedback, and I'm playing with a new microphone that really lets me dial in a great sound. Join the School of Podcasting Community Risk-Free Are yo...

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How to Write a Podcast Description That Grows Your Podcast Downloads
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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How Asking Two Questions Saved Me $1500
Jan. 16, 2023

How Asking Two Questions Saved Me $1500

When it comes to making purchases, we are often faced with a conflict between our emotional and logical sides. How we balance these two competing forces can determine our success or failure when it comes to spending. I had my...

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Neil Hedley Helps You Understand Why Your Podcast Promo Isn't Growing Your Podcast Audience
Dec. 19, 2022

Neil Hedley Helps You Understand Why Your Podcast Promo Isn't Growing…

Creating a successful and engaging podcastpromo requires careful planning and dedication. Whether you are creating a podcast promo or radio ad, it is important to have a clear understanding of your target audience (hyper clea...

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Making A Living as a Successful Podcaster: Are Your Podcast Expectations Substantially Out of Line?
Dec. 12, 2022

Making A Living as a Successful Podcaster: Are Your Podcast Expectati…

A study has shown the results of 1700 new podcasters, and 41% saw their new podcast as an opportunity for additional income, with 29% of those wanting to be their main source of income. There are people who will charge you TH...

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Is Capsho Worth it?
Nov. 14, 2022

Is Capsho Worth it?

This podcast episode discusses the pros and cons of using artificial intelligence to help with copywriting for a podcast, and whether or not it's worth it. Is the Capsho software really worth the price tag? Ready To Start You...

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Is It Time To Sell Your Podcast?
Oct. 3, 2022

Is It Time To Sell Your Podcast?

Today I share how I saw the power one person's influence can have as I went to a documentary about Kenny Lambert, and they filled a historic theater in downtown Akron. Why not you? Kenny was a homeless drug addict, and now hi...

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Do Podcast Trailers Work in Growing Your Podcast?
Sept. 26, 2022

Do Podcast Trailers Work in Growing Your Podcast?

So people are paying to have a promo/trailer of their show played in another podcast. Does this work? Today I ask, "Have you taken action on a show after hearing their trailer on a podcast?" I also talk with Sunny Gault from ...

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Advertising Your Show On Podcast Apps
Sept. 5, 2022

Advertising Your Show On Podcast Apps

Have you been considering using display ads on podcast apps to grow your show? I've asked Tanner Campbell to join me and share his experience with experimenting. Advertising on Podcast Apps Before you go spending money Tanner...

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I'm Thinking of Being a Podcast Editor (with Steve Stewart and Mark Deal)
Aug. 8, 2022

I'm Thinking of Being a Podcast Editor (with Steve Stewart and Mark D…

In the span of a few weeks I had THREE people say, I'm thinking of becoming a podcast editor and it had been years since I talked to Mark and Steve back on episode 752 . That was back when they had just launched the Podcast E...

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Danny Peña: Keep it Fun  and Master Your Craft
May 16, 2022

Danny Peña: Keep it Fun and Master Your Craft

Danny Peña is one of my favorite guests. We started his story on episode 506, got an update on episode 633 and now he has a ton of "Because of My Podcast" stories for episode 827. Danny is an award-winning, 2015 Podcaster Hal...

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Is Dynamic Content Right For You?
April 18, 2022

Is Dynamic Content Right For You?

After seeing the podcasting space gear up for more advertising (something I'm not thrilled with) more media hosts are developing dynamic content. So what is dynamic content, do you need it, and how do you use it? What is Dyna...

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Cross Promote Your Podcast While You Get Paid with Niklas Hildebrand of Audry.io
March 14, 2022

Cross Promote Your Podcast While You Get Paid with Niklas Hildebrand …

I'm back from speaking at the National Religious Broadcasters event with some lessons learned. I also have some tips on collaborating with other podcasters and a resource that is focused on helping you find collaborators whil...

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Growing Your Downloads 15 Minutes a Day- Growing Your Show Kevin Chemidlin
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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Revealing Secrets from 800 Episodes - Keeping Your Sanity While Podcasting
Nov. 8, 2021

Revealing Secrets from 800 Episodes - Keeping Your Sanity While Podca…

We hear of podcasters getting these big deals for big bucks, and congratulations to all. However, this is not the norm. Just because you start a podcast does not mean you will end up like Rich Uncle Pennybag from Monopoly. If...

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They See You Before They Hear You Podcast Branding With Mark Des Cotes
Nov. 1, 2021

They See You Before They Hear You Podcast Branding With Mark Des Cotes

For a lot of people, podcasting is just a hobby. They think it's fun to talk about their favorite topics and share them with the world. But for some, podcasting can be so much more than that! It can become a business or even ...

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Is It Time To Sell Your Knowledge In an Online Course?
Sept. 6, 2021

Is It Time To Sell Your Knowledge In an Online Course?

Mellisa Guller has experience as a marketing manager, a project manager, an online course designer (she worked at Teachable), as well as a podcast producer, host, and podcast teacher. We take a DEEP DIVE into planning and lau...

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Should My Podcast Be an LLC?
Aug. 16, 2021

Should My Podcast Be an LLC?

We have many topics this week. If your app uses chapters you can jump to the next subject. We are talking about becoming an LLC SPONSOR: Podpage Podpage is the easiest way to build a website for your podcast that looks great ...

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New Survey Sheds Light on Content Creator Monetization Efforts
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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Who Will Win the  Battle of Paid Podcast Subscriptions?
April 26, 2021

Who Will Win the Battle of Paid Podcast Subscriptions?

Apple Is Launching Subscriptions Here is what we know: In the US, it's $19.99 a year to participate Your show is only available in the Apple podcast app but it's not exclusive. You can set your monthly and yearly subscription...

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How Jack Rhysider's Darknet Diaries Podcast Gets 300,000 Downloads Per Episode
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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Removing Randomness Results in 8K Downloads Per Episode
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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Podcast Editing as a Business
Dec. 7, 2020

Podcast Editing as a Business

Today we talk with Mark and Steve from the Podcast Editor Academy . While there are other resources that dive deep into audio, this website covers audio editing and goes deep into the "growing your editing business" side. If ...

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