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Hey, Ross here. This is an excellent guest post from Shane Martin of Lean Mean Creative.

If you want to learn more about how he can help you monetize your podcast, don’t hesitate to get in touch with him here.

The secret is out, podcasting is here to stay.

Not just as a form of hobby, but as a vehicle for business. But business implies the generation of revenue, and revenue generation requires —at least at some point— a monetization strategy.

That’s where a vast majority of podcasters are getting things wrong.

In this article we’re going to explain why traditional advertising and sponsorship is the wrong monetization strategy for 95% of podcasters, and why you should be replacing it with a custom membership model.

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How To Create (Or Find) Your Podcast RSS Feed On The Top Platforms

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You need a podcast RSS feed to submit your podcast to iTunes and other podcast directories.

You’ll typically get your RSS feed from your podcast hosting company. This is by far the easiest way to create a podcast RSS feed. Details below.

Or you can get (or create) your feed from your own website if you use something like Squarespace or the PowerPress plugin for WordPress.

Make sure you don’t upload your audio files directly to website host (with Squarespace being the one exception) as that will cause major issues. You will need to host your .mp3’s with a dedicated podcast host.

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You want to make sure you submit a feed with only your podcast episodes, not a combination of blog posts and podcast episodes.

I’ll show you how to create (or find) your podcast-only RSS feed on the most popular platforms, but first, there are some requirements you need to make sure you follow before trying to submit your feed:

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How To Create A Podcast On An iPhone (Or iPad)

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Do you want to create a podcast using only your iPhone or iPad?

There are a few different ways you can do just that in 2024 – no need for a fancy studio. Or maybe you just want to create bonus episodes with your iPhone while you’re away from your main recording area.

We’ll run through a few different options and iPhone apps that will allow you to record, edit, and even publish a podcast right from your phone.

To start with, you’ll definitely want to invest in an external microphone (check out iPhone mics here or Android mics here) to greatly increase your sound quality though. Most are small and easy to put in your pocket or bag so they shouldn’t be difficult to carry with you.

Another option to consider are lavalier microphones. They clip to your shirt, making them hands-free which can be very useful.

Now that you’ve got the audio quality part taken care of, let’s get into how to make a podcast on an iPhone…

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Just a few of the things you’ll learn:

  • What to podcast about
  • Equipment you’ll need
  • How to record & edit
  • How to promote your podcast

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How To Submit Your Podcast To Google Play Music (Step-By-Step)

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Do you want to submit your podcast to Google Play Music? It’s easy, and we’ll show you how to do it.

Looking for info about Google Podcasts? It’s a different app.
Learn how to get in here or here.

To start, here are the basic steps you’ll need to follow:

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What Is A Podcast And How Do They Work?

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How would you describe a podcast to someone who has never heard of them before?

That was a question that was recently asked in a Facebook Group I’m a part of.

Interestingly, but probably not surprisingly, the answers varied a bit…

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