When should you monetize your podcast?

When should you monetize your podcast? That's the million dollar question, or probably more appropriately the $1,000 question, and it's a question that we get a lot at Buzzsprout.

So in this episode, we'll break down the benchmarks we recommend for independent podcasters before they start pursuing monetization.

==== Time Stamps ====

00:00 - Introduction
00:38 - How you will spend your time
02:50 - When to start monetizing

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[perswayssickradiounearthly]

Thanks so much for this info. You've answered the questions I've been wondering about!

[LR-wibm]

Thank you! Just subscribed to your channel. I appreciate the knowledge!

[reginapontes]

My hosting service doesn't provide download stats. What should I do to find out that data!?

[NetishaAlieGrant]

Hi thanks for this ☝🏽 however do you have a video for monetizing outside of the US?

[revdross]

Do you have a video on how to grow the podcast and get to the 500 downloads per episode?

[AfraidofNothingPodcast]

500 downloads ... in the first 7 days, 30 days or 90 days? Can you clarify that threshold please?

[thedarkmindpodcast]

500 downloads per episode within what period of time?

[TruckingTendencies]

500 downloads per episode 😮‍💨 easier said than done

[lizziebordenaudio]

Personally, I think the CPM model is very low. I am not gonna put a commercial in the middle of trial testimony to get paid $25 for every 1000 people that listen to it. It should be three times that amount. These sponsors are making bank. 🕵