Thinking of starting a podcast and want to know how podcasters make money? Or do you already have a podcast and are looking for ways to increase your earnings? Good news, there are many different ways to monetize a podcast… Some work well when you are just getting started, and others work best once you’re more established and have a larger audience. Either way, you’ll find at least one way to make money podcasting no matter what stage you’re at. Let’s get started: Affiliate Marketing Affiliate marketing or performance marketing is where you get a commission when you refer people to other ..read more

You’ve decided to enter the world of podcasting. Welcome to the community! But have you considered launching a video podcast? It can be a companion to the audio version or you can make the entire production specific to YouTube. Either way, we’ve got some ideas and tips on how you can find success with your new podcast. Let’s get started. Why Are You Podcasting? If you’ve never started a podcast before, you’re in for both a treat and a challenge. It’s a rewarding experience but it’s also a ton of work. Adding a video podcast to your production is going to increase the workload. Before you go al ..read more

There are a number of different services that will let you record remote conversations. Skype is a popular way to conduct online interviews and there are several ways to record Skype calls. The issue with Skype is that sound quality is poor, even if all parties have great internet connections. The good news is that there are excellent alternatives to Skype that let you record remote podcast interviews. Bonus: Free 10-Day “How To Start A Podcast” Email Course Just click the link and enter your email to get the first lesson: Click Here To Get The Free “How To Start A Podcast” Email Course ..read more

We all love listening to the NPR style, story-driven, narrated podcasts. But how are they made? Find out how to write & produce a next-level show. As more and more podcasts flood into our podcast apps, producing a show that stands out among the crowd to grow an audience is getting harder and harder. The ‘find your niche’ paradigm is shifting. Now that nearly every market vertical, subculture, and microcosm of Reddit has its own podcast, your show has to differentiate in some other way to cut through the noise. One way to do that is to create something that goes beyond the simple interview ..read more

I consistently recommend having your WordPress site separate from your podcast host. I have briefly highlighted a few of the best web hosting companies for WordPress, but I wanted to go a little deeper and give you my full list of recommendations. I’ll recommend website and WordPress hosting providers that have proven to work well for podcasters and bloggers. As of June 2020 I have personally used all but one of them. The prices tend to vary by how many resources they allocate to you and how many additional features are included. Things that tend to increase the price and performance are RAM ..read more

Webinars are a great way to teach your audience, sell products and services, and provide additional value to your audience. There is a wide variety of pricing, capability, and features among the many webinar platforms out there, so I’m going to highlight some of the best features of each. You’ll find some are more focused on selling, while others are more focused on education, training, and interaction. What’s best for most people? As of March 2020 I would choose EasyWebinar. Let’s take a look at the best webinar software platforms: Best Webinar Platforms EasyWebinar EasyWebinar has both live ..read more

I just wanted to let you know about some of the resources available for podcasters (new or existing), creators, and small businesses during this time of uncertainty. Monetary Help ConvertKit They made a Creator fund to help creators in this time of need. They will give up to $500 to help cover anything: rent, child care, groceries, medical, whatever. A handful of other companies have contributed to the fund. They have received a ton of applications and if you’re in a position to donate to the fund you can reach out to their COO Barrett Brooks (barrett at convertkit.com) to arrange that. SBA S ..read more

When you’re interviewing a guest on your podcast, you want to throw them a few curve balls that’ll make the show a real home run. Your questions need to be thought-provoking, considerate, and personable so listeners can hear the human within the artist or the expert you’re speaking with. In order to get those more raw, intimate answers, you need to build a connection with your guest. Butter them up with a few softies that’ll help them get loose and feel more comfortable opening up during the interview. You’ll know you’ve broken the ice with them when their answers sound more fluid their tone b ..read more

Do you know a YouTuber? Or maybe someone who wants to be a YouTuber? We’ve put together some of the best gifts just for them. I’m sure you want to get them a useful gift, or maybe something on the cheaper side (those cameras get expensive!) – so we’ll try to offer suggestions that cover a range of different price points and equipment that they would find useful. With that being said, let’s get into the list of the best gifts for YouTubers: SwitchPod The SwitchPod is an awesome new invention. The legs fold in allowing it to be used in selfie mode – and you can quickly swing them out to set your ..read more