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September 12, 2021 • 35 mins
Monetize Music Podcasts by more than just selling ads or merch. Mitchell Ray, host of Real Music Nashville talks about his strategy to Monetize Music Podcasts and escape the 9 to 5. We even dig into how much time it takes to create an episode and how to book guests. Have anxiety? Mitchell discusses how he got through social anxiety and improved his interviewing skills over time. I think you will love this episode.

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(00:00) - Podcast Creators Introduction
(02:57) - Mitchell Ray Real Music Nashville Introduction
(04:00) - Podcast enabled other opportunities
(04:30) - How to Book Podcast Guests
(04:50) - Real Music Nashville Microphone and recording equipment
(08:00) - Microphone Advice for beginner podcaster
(09:20) - Podcast Hosting
(10:15) - Overcoming Social Anxiety
(11:30) - Interviewing multiple guests
(12:03) - Podcast Editing
(14:28) - Podcast Music Licensing
(16:36) - Music Podcasts on Spotify
(17:27) - Monetizing podcasts through alternate means
(19:29) - How many hours per week does it take to create a podcast episode
(21:49) - How to avoid burnout
(23:15) - Real Music Nashville Monetization Strategy
(24:13) - Social Media Strategy
(31:36) - Tips for New Podcasters
(32:48) - Question for the community
(34:00) - Real Music Nashville Links and Contact info
(35:44) - Podcast Creator Outro and links

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Instagram - https://instagram.com/realmusicnashville

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Real Music Nashville Studio
Interface - Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre https://amzn.to/2YGRHRE
Microphone - Shure SM58 https://amzn.to/3A6y1oh
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Recording and Editing - Izotope https://www.izotope.com

Podcast Creator Studio
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Original Music Composed By David Rosen - https://bit.ly/3E3dIdS

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