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✦ Free guide for new & growing podcasters

You don't need a million downloads to get paid.

A simple guide that takes you from your first affiliate link to paid brand deals — in the order that actually works.

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How to Monetize Your Podcast

From your first affiliate link to paid brand deals.

THE FOUR WAYS PODCASTS MAKE MONEY
Affiliate linkseven at 50 listeners
Listener supportyour superfans
Brand sponsorshipsthe real money
Your own productsthe long game
Real numbers, not vibes

Small shows earn real money.

Brands don't pay for size — they pay for fit and trust. A small, tightly-focused show can be worth more than a huge, generic one. The guide shows you exactly what to charge at every stage.

What's inside

Nine steps, one system.

01
The four ways to get paid
The four income streams — and which one to start with.
02
What to actually charge
How to price your show without guessing or underselling.
03
Earning from day one
The smartest first move — even at 50 listeners.
04
Finding the right brands
How to build a list that says yes faster.
05
Doing your homework
The prep that makes a pitch impossible to ignore.
06
The pitch itself
What to say — and what to leave out.
07
Following up & closing
Turning maybes into signed deals.
08
Protecting the deal
The terms new creators forget to ask for.
09
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