THE PODCAST ACCELERATOR

As indie podcasters, we've cornered niches for our podcasts. With that comes a strong, well-owned point of view – aka, music to the ears of potential sponsors! Here’s why focusing on one thing really, really well can be super lucrative.

Everyone and their dog has a Patreon for their podcast, right? Well, kinda – but if done right, it’s a surefire way start earning, build your community and offer bonus content to your listeners. Here’s how I’ve made it work for my podcasts along with some practical tips for you to try yourself.

So, you want to introduce premium content and encourage listener donations but you don’t want to rip your podcast listeners off. How can you make sure you’re rewarding listeners with valuable stuff they actually want? Here are some answers!

Your fans love your podcast, so why wouldn’t they want to hear more of it! In this episode, I'm chatting sneak peaks, bonus episodes, guest interviews, Q&As, ad-free content and why premium and featured content is a great way to monetize your podcast.

Ever wondered how to choose the right affiliates and sponsors for your podcast brand? What about delivering authentic recommendations to your audience without feeling like you're selling out? In today's Podcast Accelerator I'll tell you what's worked for me.

What’s a fixed-price sponsorship? What the hell is CPM?! In today’s show I take you through your two options for finding podcast sponsors, what it all means and what’s best for indie podcasters like you and me.

Sure, choosing to go mass market with your sponsors opens you up to more opportunities and potential big bucks. On the other hand, there’s tons of competition for them. Here are some pros and cons for you to consider.

You’ve tracked down your ideal sponsor, but how do you catch their eye? Here are my do’s and don’ts for what to include in your pitch to potential sponsors, including some handy tips for getting started.

A third of my listeners say the number one way they make money through podcasting is through sponsorships. But what does that actually mean, and what’s the best way to go about it?

You want to monetize your podcast using affiliate programmes, right? Today, I dig into how to get mileage out of affiliate links by implementing in-episode reviews, using some social sharing tips, building quality calls to action and becoming an ambassador for your partner products. Let's dig in!