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Ads can be an important part of podcast monetization, but at what point do they start affecting the listener experience? In this episode of One Minute Podcast Tips, I look at finding the right balance between making money from your podcast and keeping your audience coming back.

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My equipment:

• RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
• Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
• Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
• Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production
• Beehiiv email marketing

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Your podcast newsletter can be much more than a weekly announcement that a new episode is out. In this episode, I look at some of the ways you can make your newsletter more useful, personal, and worth opening.

Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips

Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.

My equipment:

• RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
• Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
• Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
• Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production
• Beehiiv email marketing

If One Minute Podcast Tips has helped you improve your podcast, you can support it with a one-off tip.

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If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!

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Podcast promotion can promise big numbers, but bigger downloads don't necessarily mean a bigger audience. In this episode, I look at some of the warning signs that your podcast promotion may be generating questionable traffic, why download-to-listener ratios matter, and how inflated numbers can hurt your chances of working with sponsors.

The goal isn't the biggest number you can report. It's building an audience you know is real, and being confident that your analytics reflect it.

Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips

Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.

My equipment:

• RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
• Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
• Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
• Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production
• Beehiiv email marketing

If One Minute Podcast Tips has helped you improve your podcast, you can support it with a one-off tip.

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If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!

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Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and other platforms can be fantastic ways to discover and grow your podcast. But what happens when they change the rules?

In this episode of One Minute Podcast Tips, I look at why it's important to build a direct relationship with your audience, rather than relying entirely on one platform for discovery, growth or monetization.

Additional reading and listening:

• YouTube Partner Program Updates 2027: New Requirements, Deadlines & Monetization Changes : r/PartneredYoutube
• Spotify threatens industry with ad-skipping tool

Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips

Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.

My equipment:

• RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
• Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
• Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
• Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production
• Beehiiv email marketing

If One Minute Podcast Tips has helped you improve your podcast, you can support it with a one-off tip.

No subscriptions, no commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. Show your support here.

If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!

And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at One Minute Podcast Tips.

Winner of the Best Podcast Tips Podcast in the 2024 Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards.

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AI editing tools can save you hours of work - but they can also make your podcast sound over-edited if you're not careful.

In this episode of One Minute Podcast Tips, I share why it's important to quality-check AI edits, embrace natural pauses and imperfections, and give your podcast room to breathe.

Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips

Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.

My equipment:

• RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
• Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
• Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
• Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production
• Beehiiv email marketing

If One Minute Podcast Tips has helped you improve your podcast, you can support it with a one-off tip.

No subscriptions, no commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. Show your support here.

If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!

And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at One Minute Podcast Tips.

Winner of the Best Podcast Tips Podcast in the 2024 Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards.

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When you promote your podcast, are you making it as easy as possible for people to listen?

In this episode of One Minute Podcast Tips, I explain how your podcast analytics can help you choose the best app to use in your calls to action, making it easier for listeners to press play and discover your latest episode.

Additional reading and listening:

• Podlink

Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips

Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.

My equipment:

• RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
• Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
• Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
• Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production
• Beehiiv email marketing

If One Minute Podcast Tips has helped you improve your podcast, you can support it with a one-off tip.

No subscriptions, no commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. Show your support here.

If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!

And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at One Minute Podcast Tips.

Winner of the Best Podcast Tips Podcast in the 2024 Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards.

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One question I see a lot is:

'What's the best way to monetize my podcast?'

And it really depends on where your podcast is right now. So let's look at the options that are best for you.

Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips

Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.

My equipment:

• RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
• Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
• Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
• Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production
• Beehiiv email marketing

If One Minute Podcast Tips has helped you improve your podcast, you can support it with a one-off tip.

No subscriptions, no commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. Show your support here.

If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!

And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at One Minute Podcast Tips.

Winner of the Best Podcast Tips Podcast in the 2024 Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards.

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A sudden spike in podcast downloads is exciting - but is it genuine audience growth or something else?

In this episode of One Minute Podcast Tips, I share some simple ways to investigate unusual download spikes, spot potential bot traffic, and better understand what your podcast analytics are really telling you.

Additional reading and listening:

• Living Her Purpose with God Podcast

Products I Use for One Minute Podcast Tips

Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.

My equipment:

• RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
• Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
• Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
• Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production
• Beehiiv email marketing

If One Minute Podcast Tips has helped you improve your podcast, you can support it with a one-off tip.

No subscriptions, no commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. Show your support here.

If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!

And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at One Minute Podcast Tips.

Winner of the Best Podcast Tips Podcast in the 2024 Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards.