#375 | A Dummy’s Guide To Monetizing Your Podcast

Are you putting in months (or years) of effort into your podcast… but seeing little to no growth or sales?If you’re an online coach trying to grow your podcast and turn it into a revenue-generating asset, this episode breaks down why your current strategy might not be working—even if you’re doing everything you’ve been told.After working with 400+ podcasters and interviewing 100 shows, the truth is clear: most online coaches are unknowingly stuck repeating the same mistakes that block both growth and monetization.In this episode, you’ll discover:The biggest myth about podcast growth that’s wasting your time (and what to do instead)How to position yourself as the authority so listeners actually become paying clientsThe fastest way to turn your podcast into a consistent lead and sales machineIf you’re serious about fixing your podcast growth and finally unlocking real monetization, this episode will show you exactly where you’re going wrong—and how to correct it fast.👉 Tune in now to start turning your podcast into a high-ROI growth engine.More From Get More Listeners:Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit.Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView client results & case studiesLooking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free hereEmail [email protected] to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.

7 Podcast SEO Sins Keeping Your Invisible To New Listeners & How To Fix ThemAre you sabotaging your own podcast growth before your strategy has time to work?Most online coaches assume their podcast strategy isn’t working when downloads don’t immediately spike. But the real issue usually isn’t your content—it’s that your Podcast SEO and Apple and Spotify rankings are improving behind the scenes, long before your downloads explode.In this episode, you’ll discover why so many podcasters unknowingly reset months of progress and how to recognize the hidden signals that your strategy is actually working.By listening, you’ll learn:The biggest Podcast SEO mistake that silently kills podcast growth before it takes offThe hidden behind-the-scenes signals that your Apple and Spotify rankings are improvingHow to stay consistent with Podcast SEO so your podcast growth compounds instead of resettingIf you want to stop sabotaging your progress and finally start climbing the Apple and Spotify rankings, this episode will show you exactly what to watch for so your podcast growth can accelerate. 🎙️🚀More From Get More Listeners:Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit.Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView client results & case studiesLooking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free hereEmail [email protected] to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.

7 Podcast SEO Sins Keeping Your Invisible To New Listeners & How To Fix ThemAre you posting on social media, booking big guests, and still stuck under 1,000 downloads per episode?Many podcasters believe growth comes from promoting clips on social media, inviting high-profile guests, or switching platforms like YouTube. But these strategies often fail because they ignore how podcast discovery actually works—especially on platforms like Apple Podcasts where most new listeners search for shows.In this episode, you’ll discover:The biggest podcast growth myth about social media promotion and why it rarely converts into real listeners.Why high-profile guests don’t actually grow your audience (and what matters more than guest size).The real reason podcasts stay stuck under 1,000 listeners and how podcast SEO on Apple Podcasts changes everything.If you want to understand what actually drives podcast growth and how podcast SEO helps your show get discovered on Apple Podcasts, this episode will completely change how you approach growing your show.🎧 Listen now to learn how to stop relying on myths and start building real podcast growth.More From Get More Listeners:Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit.Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView client results & case studiesLooking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free hereEmail [email protected] to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.

Click here to book a free strategy session if you want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads in 6 months or less and have a fully monetized podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests.Are you unknowingly sabotaging your podcast before you even record the first episode?Most podcasters follow generic “how to start a podcast” advice that sets them up for failure. The cracks in your show’s foundation may not be obvious at first—but months or years later, you’re left wondering why your audience isn’t growing or monetizing.In this episode, you’ll discover:The single foundational mistake that explains why podcasts fail—and why so few people see it.The unfair marketing principle that top shows use to attract the perfect listeners.How to realign your show’s foundation so growth, retention, and monetization finally become possible.If you want to stop guessing and start growing, this episode will give you the clarity you need. Tune in now to learn the unfair marketing principle that separates failing shows from thriving ones.More From Get More Listeners:Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit.Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView client results & case studiesLooking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free hereEmail [email protected] to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.

Click Here To Discover 7 Highly Effective & PROVEN Tactics Want to Keep Your Podcast Listeners Hooked & Coming Back for MoreAre you secretly wondering whether your podcast is actually helping you grow your business — or if it’s just an expensive hobby?If you’re putting in hours recording, editing, and promoting your show but struggling to justify the time and investment, the problem likely isn’t your effort. It’s the podcast metrics you’re tracking. Most business owners obsess over vanity numbers while ignoring the three data points that directly impact revenue, growth, and listener retention.In this episode, you’ll discover:The one podcast metric that reveals whether your audience is actually growing (or silently shrinking).How listener retention determines whether anyone hears — and acts on — your call to action.The simple way to track real leads and sales so your podcast can consistently grow your business.If you’re ready to stop guessing, start measuring what matters, and turn your show into a true business asset, this episode will show you exactly where to focus.More From Get More Listeners:Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit.Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView client results & case studiesLooking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free hereEmail [email protected] to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.

Want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads and monetize podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests? Click here.Are you working nonstop on your business and still wondering why your podcast growth hasn’t translated into real revenue?If you’re pouring hours into content creation, publishing consistently, and staying “busy” — but struggling to monetize your podcast — the issue probably isn’t effort. It’s strategy. Without a clear podcast strategy connecting visibility to conversion, your show becomes another weekly task instead of a growth engine.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why high output doesn’t guarantee podcast growth (and what actually does).The structural gaps stopping you from being able to monetize your podcast consistently.How to shift from reactive content creation to a scalable podcast strategy that attracts, nurtures, and converts the right listeners.If you’re ready to stop brute-forcing growth and finally build a podcast that works as a true strategic asset, this episode will show you exactly where to start.More From Get More Listeners:Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit.Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView client results & case studiesLooking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free hereEmail [email protected] to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.

Want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads and monetize podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests? Click here.Are you still waiting for podcast monetization to magically happen from ads & sponsors?If you’ve been podcasting for months — or even years — without making real money, the problem likely isn’t your effort. It’s that you haven’t clearly decided whether to sell your own stuff or rely on podcast ads & sponsors. And trying to play both halfway is exactly what keeps most podcasters stuck.In this episode, you’ll discover:The only two real paths to podcast monetization — and how much you can realistically expect from eachThe simple math behind why sell your own stuff can generate thousands per month with a small audienceThe hard truth about podcast ads & sponsors, including what it actually takes to make meaningful incomeIf you’re ready to stop guessing and finally choose the podcast monetization path that fits where you are right now, this episode will give you the clarity you’ve been missing.More From Get More Listeners:Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit.Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView client results & case studiesLooking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free hereEmail [email protected] to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.

Want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads and monetize podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests? Click here.Still waiting for your podcast to “just take off”?If you’ve been consistently publishing episodes but your podcast growth is flat, your monetization is inconsistent, and your show barely shows up in search results — this episode is going to hit home.Most podcasters believe that consistency alone will eventually lead to visibility, authority, and income. But without a clear strategy for podcast growth, proper podcast SEO, and intentional monetization, you’re not building momentum — you’re just staying busy.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why consistency without strategy guarantees stalled podcast growthThe critical role podcast SEO plays in real visibility and discoverabilityWhat separates top 1% podcasters from those stuck without monetizationIf you’re done feeling invisible and ready to turn your podcast into a real growth engine for your business, this episode will show you exactly where you’re leaking potential — and how to fix it.Press play and start treating your podcast like the growth asset it was meant to be.More From Get More Listeners:Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit.Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView client results & case studiesLooking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free hereEmail [email protected] to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.

Why isn’t your podcast growing, even though you’ve been having amazing conversations for years?If you’re tired of pouring energy into your podcast only to get crickets, this episode will change the game. Discover the real reason listeners aren't clicking play—and how a single shift in your approach can make your show truly binge-worthy.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to uncover the most urgent problems your audience is desperate to solve (and build content around them).Why your episode titles are killing your growth—and how to make them irresistible.A simple but powerful way to create binge-worthy content, even if you’re not producing more episodes.Start growing your podcast today by making episodes your audience can’t ignore. Tune in now.More From Get More Listeners:Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit.Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView client results & case studiesLooking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free hereEmail [email protected] to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.

Want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads and monetize podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests? Click here.Are you secretly treating your podcast like a hobby… while expecting it to fund your freedom?If you say you want to monetize your podcast and quit your 9–5, but your actions don’t reflect that commitment, your podcast growth will always hit a ceiling. The market doesn’t respond to intentions — it responds to execution.In this episode, we break down the uncomfortable truth behind why so many podcasters stay stuck for years without traction, income, or momentum — and what separates hobby-level effort from business-level results.Inside this episode, you’ll discover:The single biggest decision that determines whether your podcast growth ever takes offWhy “great content” isn’t enough to monetize your podcastThe execution shift required if you actually want to quit your 9–5If you’re tired of plateauing and ready to turn your podcast into a real business, this episode will challenge you to raise your standards and take action.More From Get More Listeners:Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit.Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView client results & case studiesLooking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free hereEmail [email protected] to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.