If you think getting sponsors is the golden ticket to podcast monetization, it’s time for a reset.
This episode is going to challenge everything you thought you knew about making money with your podcast. Because the truth is:
🎯 Monetization isn’t step one. 🎯 You don’t need 10k downloads or to sell your soul to ads. 🎯 Just because you built it, doesn't mean they'll come.
Inside this episode, I’m breaking down:
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Why waiting on sponsorships might actually be slowing your growth
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The real reason ads make your podcast sound...off
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The easiest, most aligned way to monetize if you're a service provider (and why no one’s telling you this)
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What to create and sell instead of waiting around for brands to email you
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And the exact mindset shift that turned my podcast into a client-generating funnel
We’re halfway through the Podcast Growth Series, and this is the turning point. If you’re here to grow a show that supports your business (instead of draining your time and energy), this one’s a must-listen.
Xo, Juliana
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