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Love Your Work

308. Why I Quit Podcasting

Aug 10, 2023
The host of the Love Your Work podcast explains why they are quitting after eight years, highlighting that podcasting is a bad business. They discuss their hope of earning money from the podcast, but reveal that their 'wage' was only $6 an hour. Although the podcast was not financially rewarding, they value the creative exploration it provided. The speaker reflects on their decision to focus on their own ideas rather than interviewing guests, and expresses gratitude to listeners while promoting their newsletter for future updates.
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Quick takeaways

  • Podcasting is not a lucrative business and may not be a sustainable source of income.
  • The purpose of a podcast can evolve over time, and stepping away from it can create space for further exploration.

Deep dives

Podcasting as a Bad Business

The host explains that podcasting is not a lucrative business and cites his own experience of earning only $32,000 over eight years, with expenses totaling about $13,000. Despite the initial hope of earning money through the podcast, the financial return has been minimal, leading to the realization that podcasting is not a sustainable source of income.

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