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PodBiz | Where's The Money In Podcasting?

Norma Jean Belenky & John Kiernan
Podcasting
Podcast Monetization
Podcasts
Monetization Strategies
Audience Engagement
Community Engagement
Podcast Advertising
Independent Creators
Audience Development
Air
Community Building
Podcasting Industry
Monetization
Advertising
Pay Transparency
Rate Guide
Independent Audio Professionals
Blubrry
France
Programmatic Advertising

Where's the money in podcasting? Hosted by Norma Jean Belenky and John Kiernan, PodBiz dives into the strategies, trends, and tools driving podcast monetization and industry growth. From ad revenue and branded content to audience development and production workflows, we spotlight the real business behind the mic.

Each week, we speak with creators, executives, and innovators answering the one quest... more

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Latest Episodes

If you don’t own your audience, are you actually building a business?

This week on PodBiz, Michelle Jackson, founder of Creators Getting Paid, breaks down why most creators struggle to monetize and what’s actually required to turn a podcast into som... more

If podcasting is growing, why is monetization still uneven and who actually captures the value?

This week on PodBiz, Brendan Monaghan, CEO of Libsyn and former co-founder of Megaphone, breaks down podcasting from the platform layer: hosting, monetiz... more

How do you make money from podcasting when listeners are skipping ads?

Sam Sethi has spent his career at the intersection of tech and media, from Microsoft and Netscape to co-founding TechCrunch. Now, as CEO of True Fans and co-host of Podcast Weekl... more

How do you turn a podcast into a system that actually drives revenue?

Chris Stone has spent his career building audiences across legacy media and modern podcast ecosystems. From The Telegraph to the New Statesman, and now through Podcast Strategy We... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Stone
Founder of Podcast Crew and Podcast Strategy Weekly; executive producer of The New Statesman
Podcast Crew, Podcast Strategy Weekly, The New Statesman
Episode: The Content Funnel That Actually Converts with Chris Stone
Courtney O'Connor
Director of Podcast Media
Oxford Road
Episode: How Brands Actually Spend in Podcasting with Courtney O’Connor
Jeremy Enns
Founder of Podcast Marketing Academy
Podcast Marketing Academy
Episode: Packaging, Positioning, and the “Invisible” Money in Podcasting
Carly Baker
Head of Media Partnerships at HubSpot Media Network
HubSpot
Episode: How HubSpot Built a Podcast Network That Actually Drives Business Value with Carly Baker
Rox Codes
CEO and co-founder of Flightcast
Flightcast
Episode: What Podcasting Can Learn From YouTube Growth with Rox Codes
Victoria King-Meyer
President of Progressio Global and host of The Chemical Show
Progressio Global
Episode: Podcasting Inside the Chemical Industry: Monetizing Industry Authority
Alberto Betella
Co-founder of rss.com
rss.com
Episode: It’s Difficult to Be Simple: Alberto Betella on Monetization, Emotion AI, and Building RSS.com
Catrin Skaperdas
Marketing and Audience Development Director for The Podcast Guys
The Podcast Guys
Episode: Where the Money Meets Marketing: Podcast Audience Development with Catrin Skaperdas
Matt Cundill
Founder of Sound Off Media Company
Sound Off Media Company
Episode: Small Buckets of Money and Big Direct Deals with Matt Cundill

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • An important conversation

    This is a well done show that asks an important question for the people who want to sustainably create audio

    podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    😄😎👠
    United States4 months ago
  • Lily

    This is a must listen for anyone who works or is interested in content! Podcasting is such an exciting explosion in the media world and this pod will certainly get you up to date.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LilyLilyLily_L
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Great content…audio got better!

    First couple episodes had some rough audio but they fixed it…much better now!

    this could be a new podcast industry “go to” podcast. 😊

    Great info and guests for the podcasters looking to monetize.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    spbennie
    United States8 months ago
  • Loved the death of the download

    10/10, great editing, to the point. Doesn’t waste your time. Love love this! Keep bringing industry PROs

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    america.turner
    Canada8 months ago
  • Great content…audio needs improvement

    I wanted to email the show but couldn’t find a contact location on their website.

    1. Content is interesting to me (as a podcaster trying to grow my video/podcast business)…if that is you too…this podcast is for you.

    But…I couldn’t finish any episodes ⬇️⬇️

    2. If their audience is podcasters…podcasters know what over processed audio sounds like. Unfortunately this podcast is lacking in audio quality.

    If they can somehow remaster their first batch of episodes…this could be a new podcast indu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    spbennie
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guest lineup is strong, with many industry pros providing real-world frameworks.
Listeners appreciate practical, industry-proven monetization insights and guest expertise.
Some listeners desire even more consistent audio quality and a clearer path from concept to revenue.
Audio quality has improved over time, and guests consistently deliver actionable takeaways.
The mix of brand strategy, partnerships, and audience growth resonates with podcasters at various stages.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Brands Actually Spend in Podcasting with Courtney O’Connor
Q: How has the host–brand relationship evolved as the podcasting industry has grown?
The relationship has broadened but stays grounded in matching the right content with the right audience, including ongoing education for hosts on monetization and campaign mechanics, while brands seek authenticity and scale through networks and direct placements.
How Brands Actually Spend in Podcasting with Courtney O’Connor
Q: First off, right out of the gate, where's the money in podcasting?
The money is in endorsed host-read media, because it leverages trust between creators and their audiences, creating meaningful brand-aligned experiences that can translate into performance for advertisers.
Small Buckets of Money and Big Direct Deals with Matt Cundill
Q: Where's the money in podcasting?
Multiple small, well-targeted streams drive revenue: direct advertiser deals, niche sponsorships, grants, and trade for marketing, supplemented by programmatic or hybrid approaches as the show grows.
How HubSpot Built a Podcast Network That Actually Drives Business Value with Carly Baker
Q: What are the features and facets of a successful podcast within HubSpot Media Network?
A successful show balances editorial alignment with the audience, prioritizes authentic and valuable content, leverages the network in a way that suits the host and audience, and uses a mix of owned and licensed content to expand reach while maintaining trust.
Where the Money Meets Marketing: Podcast Audience Development with Catrin Skaperdas
Q: What does audience development look like when you have money to spend?
You invest in promotion where listeners are, use cross-promotion, paid placements in podcast apps, and social ads, and align spend with measurable goals beyond downloads.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PodBiz

What is PodBiz about and what kind of topics does it cover?

PodBiz centers on the economics of podcasting, exploring how shows, networks, and ecosystems monetize beyond traditional ads. Recent episodes emphasize content strategy, brand partnerships, audience development, and multi-channel tactics that pair audio with video, newsletters, and live events. Guests range from media executives to indie creators, all sharing practical frameworks for turning podcasting into a sustainable business, including packaging concepts, equity deals, and direct-to-consumer strategies. The show often highlights the shift from download-centric metrics toward engagement, community-building, and cross-platform growth as core drivers of revenue and influence in the space. A notable strength is its access to industry pract... more

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1. Chris Stone
2. Courtney O'Connor
3. Jeremy Enns
4. Carly Baker
5. Rox Codes
6. Victoria King-Meyer
7. Alberto Betella
8. Catrin Skaperdas

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