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How to Monetize Your Podcast

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  Making money by podcasting is possible, but only if you treat your podcast the same way you would your business. Here are some common and less common ways to monetize your podcast. You have an amazing idea for a podcast and want to determine if it can make money. You can — but only if you treat your podcast as a business. From Day One, “ The Startup Story ” has generated revenue. While that is not typical for podcasts, it does not need to be such an anomaly. With brand leverage, affiliate revenue, sponsor placement, and even ecommerce, your podcast can earn money. In this video, the creator and host of “The Startup Story" share some common and not-so-common strategies to monetize your podcast. Common methods of monetizing podcasts Sponsors, either at the title or brand level or at the episode level. Connect with brands that make sense to your podcast and audience Ad reads, in which you read advertisements and endorse brands during episodes Affiliate revenue, earning a commission...

7 Things to Add to Make Your Morning Routine More Productive in 2022

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If productivity is what you're after, then a little self-care will be the biggest step you can take to get more done and feel great while doing it. Mornings can be hard. If you’re trying to make a transition to a more productive morning routine , there will inevitably be obstacles and setbacks. Keep in mind that with forming any new habit, making gradual changes over time is more realistic. Those types of changes are more likely to stick. Show yourself forgiveness the first time(s) your morning doesn't go exactly as you had imagined. Consistency and persistence are key in creating a new morning routine, so as long as you wake up the next morning and try again, you’re on the right path. Here are seven things you can add to your routine to help make your mornings more productive in the new year. 1. A plan Creating a plan for your morning the night before will help you actually follow through the next day and is one of the most important ways to make your mornings more productive...