People often say that monetizing a podcast is all about growing your audience and landing sponsors and advertisers. But if it were that simple, then why are so many podcast hosts still struggling to make real money?

The truth is, there are over 20+ ways to monetize a podcast *without* sponsors or ads — yep, even if you have a small audience, don't have a business, or are just a few months into your podcasting journey.

Podcasting Hall-of-Famer Dave Jackson is in the studio with me to break down the do’s and don’ts of podcast monetization, as well as what you need to have in place before you can start monetizing so that your podcast can become a real source of profit (and not a money pit).

So if you’ve got a podcast that isn’t making money (or you’re looking to start one and turn it into a steady income stream) hit play and let's dive in.

0:22 - Why Your Podcast Isn't Making Money Yet

5:31 - What You Need Before You Can Successfully Monetize a Podcast

10:21 - The Secret to Turning Listeners into Loyal Customers

14:01 - How to Monetize a Small Podcast Without Sponsors

18:47 - The Underrated Key to Podcast Growth

 Episode Links:

• Profit From Your Podcast Book by Dave Jackson
• Check out Dave's Podcast: School of Podcasting
• Connect with Dave

 
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