How do podcasters make money from their shows

<p>Joe Rogan's $250 million Spotify deal and Smartless' $100 million Sirius XM contract aren't just industry anomalies - they're proof of podcasting's massive revenue potential. In fact, the podcasting industry is now a 7.2 billion dollar industry and counting.&nbsp;</p><p>I know you can look at those numbers and think, “Yeah, but that’s only for the really big shows”. But the reality is, there’s money to be made as an independent creator with a small listenership. You’ve just got to be willing to put in the work and get creative. After producing hundreds of podcasts with independent creators, I've identified which approaches deliver results for shows of all sizes.&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode, I break down what we’ve found to be the best ways to monetise your podcast.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>CHAPTER MARKERS</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction: The Big Money in Podcasting</p><p>00:31 Making Money Without Millions of Listeners</p><p>01:54 Sponsorships: The Bread and Butter</p><p>03:14 Memberships: Crowdsourcing Your Show</p><p>04:10 Selling Your Knowledge and IP</p><p>05:45 Live Experiences: Engaging Your Audience</p><p>07:07 Products and Merchandising</p><p>08:28 YouTube: Expanding Your Reach</p><p>09:30 Podcast Networks: Joining Forces</p><p>10:24 Affiliate Marketing: Easy Income</p><p>11:17 Conclusion: Start Small, Think Big</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>BAMBY MEDIA LINKS:</strong></p><p><a href="https://puyp.captivate.fm/monetising-course" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcast Monetisation Mini-Course</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@bambymedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>GEAR WE USE HERE AT BAMBY MEDIA:</strong></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3ScRe2g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shure MV7+</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3SEWnkM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SE Dyncaster DCM8</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://puyp.captivate.fm/elgato-wave-pro" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elgato Wave Mic Pro</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3rkw0VO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">XLR Cables</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3D0PP7h" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sony ZV E10</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/44e534X" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elgato Camlink</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3XGyGcx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aputure Amaran 200d LED Video Light</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/46yVxuG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aputure Light Box Min</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Pre-Amp/Mixers we recommend</strong></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3NIr0SD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Focusrite Clarett+</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/49EOamv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rode Streamer X</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3In1QH1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rodecaster Pro II</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3Io09J9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rodecaster Pro Duo</a></p><p><br></p>