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How Podcasting Can Unlock Lucrative Monetization Models

May 12, 2023

The podcast explores different monetization models for podcasters, including ads, promoting products/services, and selling premium subscriptions. Neil argues for free content to reach the right audience. Monetization through conferences and targeting large markets is discussed. Long-term gains and 'ads for equity' are also explored.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Monetizing in Big Markets and Targeting the Right Audience

04:25 • 2min

Maximizing Opportunities and Long-term Gains

06:26 • 3min

In episode #2452, Neil and Eric talk about the different monetization models available for podcasters. From the most common model of ads to promoting your own products and services and selling premium podcast subscriptions, you’ll hear Eric explain the typical monetization models. Then Neil argues why he feels all podcasts and content should be free as you pursue reaching the right audience or Total Addressable Market (TAM) with your services. Tuning in you’ll also hear about the novel concept of “ads for equity” and the company that has successfully pulled this off.

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[00:00] Today’s topic: How Podcasting Can Unlock Lucrative Monetization Models.
[00:36] Ads as the most common podcast monetization model.
[00:56] Promoting your own products and services as another typical monetization model.
[01:32] Selling podcast subscriptions for premium content.
[01:42] Why most of your content should be given away for free.
[02:10] Monetizing through conferences.
[02:18] Why Neil focuses on reaching the right audience over monetizing podcasts or other media.
[03:30] The types of Total Addressable Markets (TAMs) you want to aim for.
[06:01] Short-term money versus long-term money.
[06:29] The example of Tegus and “ads for equity” is a different monetization model that you can pursue.
[07:55] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

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DreamHost
Shopify
Athletic Grade
Tegus
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