In this game-changing episode of Start, Grow & Monetise Your Podcast, James Burtt and Alex Chisnall reveal how you can start earning money from your podcast before you even publish a single episode. From brand sponsorships and Patreon memberships to leveraging existing networks and offering services, they unpack actionable strategies used by podcasters around the world to generate revenue from day one.

Whether you're planning a launch, already recording, or relaunching an existing show—this episode will help you build a podcast that doesn’t just grow an audience, but grows your income too.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How to secure sponsors and brand deals pre-launch

• What makes Patreon and other membership platforms effective

• The hidden costs of Apple podcast subscriptions (and how to price correctly)

• Why client acquisition > sponsorship for most podcasters

• The exact pitch strategy that landed a £50,000 deal before a single episode aired

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Key Takeaways:

1. Start monetising early—you don’t need huge audience numbers to earn.

2. Sponsorships can come before launch if your brand or network is strong.

3. Exclusive content and early access can drive paid subscriptions.

4. Use your podcast to attract high-value clients, not just advertisers.

5. Serving a niche market can be more profitable than trying to reach the masses.

Recommended Tools & Resources:

• Patreon – A leading platform for building podcast memberships.

• Graphtreon.com – Track top-earning podcasters and see what works.

• Spotify for Podcasters – Use for subscriptions and exclusive content features.

• Apple Podcasts Subscriptions – Monetisation with platform-specific considerations.

• YourPodcastCourse.com – 55-video step-by-step system to start, grow & monetise your podcast.

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In this show, we discuss:

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