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Monetizing your podcast doesn’t have to mean chasing sponsors or hitting massive download numbers. We break down what podcast monetization actually looks like for indie podcasters and how to choose the strategies that genuinely fit your show.

We cover:

  • When you’re truly ready to monetize
  • How sponsorships actually work
  • Affiliate marketing as a simple testing ground
  • Subscriptions options: listen to the full Buzzcast episode
  • Listener support and why it works for every podcaster
  • How to talk about money without feeling awkward
  • Why the future of podcast monetization is all about value and community

Read the monetization blog: How I Make Money Podcasting (What Still Works In 2025)

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Chapters

1. Family Recording Ideas Spark Listener Mail (00:00:00)

2. Defining Monetization And Readiness Signals (00:02:45)

3. Sponsorships: How They Really Work (00:09:20)

4. DIY, Agencies, Or Organic Deals (00:24:38)

5. Affiliate Marketing As A Starter Strategy (00:26:30)

6. Subscriptions: Models, Workload, And Fit (00:34:20)

7. Listener Support And How To Ask For It (00:38:29)

8. Choosing The Right Strategy For Your Show (00:45:20)

9. Fan Mail (00:46:40)

10. Post Show: Podcast Convert (00:50:35)

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