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Should podcasters charge guests a fee? Podcraft Pointers
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Hullo there! This week, there's a great discussion in the IndiePod Community posing the question, "Should podcasters work for free?". Part of that involves the subject of podcasters taking payments from guests to be on their show. Is this poor form, or just another monetisation option open to creators? Be sure to join the community and have your say. Speaking of discussions, fewer podcasters are keen to have them on the platform known as X these days. I'll admit I know little to nothing about Twitter alternatives Bluesky and Mastodon, but that's what Kristina is here for. Are you using one of these social apps to engage with your audience? If so, how are you finding it? Optimal podcast episode length is also the subject of a short video on a niche site known as YouTube dot com (ever heard of it?). And, as ever, there's much more for you down below, too. Enjoy! PS. are you part of the free IndiePod community yet? Growth conversations, launch support, guest swaps, promo swaps & loads of great people also creating great shows. 👉 Join the IndiePod community here 🔶 A Podcaster’s Guide to Bluesky and Mastodon: Reaching Listeners in a Post-X WorldMastodon is ideal for podcasters seeking niche, community-driven spaces, while Bluesky is perfect if you want the most direct X alternative. 📻 Why We Quit Our Podcasts (Podcraft)If you've launched a lot of podcasts, you're likely also someone who's quit a lot of them - and that isn't a bad thing. Some shows and topics have natural life cycles, and whether we lose enthusiasm or just feel we've said all there is to say, there's no harm in drawing a line under things and moving on. 📽️ Guide to the Focusrite Vocaster 2Focusrite now have a podcast-focused USB audio interface in their range: the Focusrite Vocaster. Recently, Matthew replaced his battered 15-year-old 2i2 with a Vocaster Two. In this video, he shows you round it and gives a few sound samples, too! 🤖 How to Build a Thriving Community as a CreatorWe talked with Mathilde Leo from Circle.so about how she thinks about building a really successful community in 2025, and how it can serve to grow your audience long term. Watch the video OR Listen to the full audio episode here Do you need help with your podcast?We're here for you! Whether it's individual coaching, editing services, launch packages or growth plans, get in touch! Fill out the form here, and we'll get back to you: 👉 Work with us to make your podcast a success Also, remember that we have courses, resources, group coaching, feedback services and a whole lot more right inside our Podcraft Academy. Get help direct from us and the wider team around anything related to your podcast. 👉 Join the Podcraft Academy to take action in growing your show Thanks again for following along - have a great week 😁 Cheers! ⭐ Want to Sponsor this Newsletter? We work with products and services that are a great fit for our readers, so if you offer something that's ideal for podcasters and creators, get in touch. Drop us a line at sponsor@thepodcasthost.com. PS. How to record a walk and talk? IndiePod member Osbert asks, and I laid out how Matthew and I did it very recently. |
How to Run a Thriving, Profitable Podcast
Launch, growth and success tips for Podcasters and wider content creators. Read a set of quick points, from tool reviews to growth tactics, and much more, all aimed at helping you create the show of your dreams. If you're building a personal or a content brand, then get started with us!
🎙️ TUESDAY TOUCHPOINT Hullo there! Well, what do you think of our new look!? We've been chatting for a while now about improving the newsletter and working harder to make it an essential resource for you each week. The email (in its various iterations) has been a vital part of our content offerings these past 15+ years, but we've decided to make it our top priority in 2025. Whether you're new to Podcraft Pointers or have followed along for many years, we're delighted to have you as a...
Hey there, Quick question - has your podcast production process gotten simpler or more complex since we last saw you? I’m Jacob from Alitu, and I’m genuinely curious how your podcasting journey has evolved. We’ve been listening to podcasters like you and making some big changes based on what we’ve heard. The biggest change? Alitu now records video. If you left us because you needed video capabilities, I’d love you to know we’ve finally added this much-requested feature. You can now: Record...
Hullo there! On the latest episode of Podcraft (recorded on no fewer than eight different recording platforms, incidentally!), we ran through 16 common podcasting myths. One of those was around podcast sponsorship, and how it's in no way the only or "best" way to monetise a show. But that doesn't mean we'd discourage anyone from finding or running a sponsor. In our guide to podcast sponsorship, we get into why it might be a good fit for your show, and how much you could potentially earn....