One of the most common questions I get when I tell people that they should do more podcast swaps is, “Where should I go to find podcasts to swap with?” You can just look on Apple Podcasts or reach out to the podcast that you listened to. But that might not be the best strategy….
As you start to pursue sponsors, especially those you don’t have a personal relationship with, you will surely be asked for more information. A great way to convey that information, as well a look professional, organized, and ready to accept sponsors, is a pitch deck (or a sponsor deck). Today, let’s look at what a pitch deck is, what it includes, and how to make one.
The most common I question I get about pitching sponsors is, “how much do I charge?” While you might hear terms like CPM (cost per mille, or dollar amount per thousand downloads), starting out that’s not going to yield a lot of results for you. There’s a better way.
Trying to make money with your podcast through sponsorship can feel like trying to work while handcuffed to a bench. It works, but it’s really constrained. You can think of this show as the key to get you out of those handcuffs.
In Episode 2, I talked to you about having one, clear, call to action for your podcast. There, I recommend your CTA should be to join the mailing list. This will allow you to capture your audience to directly communicate with them. From there, you can further promote sponsors, sell products, or provide more benefits for your membership (along with providing real value, of course).
But you still need a good place for the mailing list sign-up form to live. There’s no way to add a form in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app.
No – You need a good landing page.
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Solo podcasts are the way to go in 2026, for a lot of reasons. You control the full narrative. They are easier to produce. You can be authentic. And you can solve a very specific problem. But lots of people are uncomfortable recording solo episodes. So here are 3 tips to help you do it…
The Independent Podcaster Report 2025 by The Podcast Host is out now. I break down my favorite parts, and offer strong opinions on making money, video, and AI. Unsurprisingly, many (about 30%) feel time starved and worry about burnout…but does AI help prevent that? Not necessarily. View the Report: https://alitu.com/creator/content-creation/the-independent-podcaster-report-2025/ Check out RSS.com for podcast…
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