How to Make Podcasting a Reliable Source of Income


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In today’s email:

  1. How to Balance Podcasting With a Full-Time Job
  2. Forbes Has a Few Ideas About Making Money with a Podcast
  3. Design of the Week
  4. Missed and Listed

How to Balance Podcasting With a Full-Time Job

A podcasting side hustle is a great way to get started. And let's face it, the odds are against you starting a podcast and instantly making millions off of it. But if you're good with you're time you can use your full-time job to support your podcasting habit. And if your podcast grows...you'll be all set.

Wavve has put together a list of 9 tips to help you manage the tenuous balance between your podcast and your regular job.

Here are a few quick tips to get you started.

  • Learn to Say No: It’s okay to decline opportunities that don’t align with your priorities or schedule.
  • Seek Support: Join podcasting communities for advice, support, and networking.
  • Regularly Reassess: Periodically review your schedule and workload to ensure you’re managing everything effectively.

Forbes Has a Few Ideas About Making Money With a Podcast

We know what we're doing at Wavve, but if you want a second opinion, that makes complete sense. Forbes knows a thing or two about business and they have a few pointers in a recent post called, How to Start a Podcast and Make Money in 2024. It's a deep dive into podcasting and how to be successful at it.


DESIGN OF THE WEEK

Analysis: Clarity is king here, and it's done with good messaging hierarchy. The podcast title is clear and resides at the top of the image. Info on the latest episode is front and center, and for potential listeners that's important. We're not the biggest fans of the overuse of exclamation points, but using it to add excitement to "New Episode" works just fine.


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