Sunday Hustle: Start a Podcast in 2025 - Turn Audio into Your Home Down Payment

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Podcasting can expand your horizons and grow your skills while potentially providing a steady income stream—but it requires dedication and effort to stand out in a crowded market. So, how do you get your podcast to go from a mere passion project to a lucrative side hustle? Aaron Mann is here to share his seasoned insights on making podcasting work for you, drawing on experience from small to large podcast networks.

In this show, listeners will learn how to effectively start and grow a podcast by understanding the key resources needed, the time commitment involved, and the methods to stand out in a saturated industry. Everything from the basic equipment and software to using social media platforms creatively to promote and monetize your podcast. Love the idea of connecting through shared interests and making some money while at it? This episode breaks it all down.

Prepare for some bonus insights as our host teases additional tips on leveraging social media creatively and exploring different ad strategies that could serve as catalysts for turning your podcast into more than just a hobby. Whether it's keeping up with the latest tools or engaging with niche communities, the benefits you'll uncover from this episode might just revolutionize your side hustle approach.

In This Episode We Cover

• Aaron's broad experience in podcasting, from small to large scale networks

• Why content is king and how to ensure you have enough to sustain your podcast

• Platforms like Buzz Sprout, Podbean, and Captivate.fm for hosting your podcast

• Tools for quality recording and remote guest interviews

• Significant role of social media platforms like TikTok, Reddit, and Facebook

• Comparing baked-in ads and DAI ads

• The shift from flat rate to CPM for different income sources

• And so much more!

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