You’ve likely heard ads on podcasts and assume that’s the best way to make money podcasting. You might have also heard them and stopped there as you’re unsure how to monetize a podcast and convinced your reach isn’t big enough to attract advertisers. Heck, even if you have those kinds of numbers, you still might feel stuck. I’m here to un-stick you — providing you with an accessible-to-all-podcast-sizes option you might not be in the know of to help you monetize a podcast through ads.

Podcasting takes a lot of work, and pod babes deserve to make money from their podcasts. Getting advertisers to pay you for reading out ads is generally reserved for shows with tens of thousands of downloads. There is, however, another way to get companies to pay you for promoting their products, and it’s accessible to podcasts of every size. It’s called affiliate marketing.

Who is she? You ask. Is she right for me? Are we going to be good together?

Sit down, relax, let me introduce you. You’re going to get along great.

Topics Covered:

• What is affiliate marketing, and why is it great for indie podcasters
• How to advertise authentically on your show
• The characteristics you should seek in an advertising partner
• How to implement an affiliate link or code
• A bonus tip that will help you get more people to say yes to your ads

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Resources Mentioned:

• FREE DOWNLOAD: The BEST Podcast Equipment of 2022
• Understand your listeners with a listener persona
• Amazon's Affiliate Marketing Program
• Surf Club Only: The Ultimate List of Affiliate Programs for Podcasters

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