Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of Podcast Growth University—a podcast about podcasts with your host, Kevin Palmieri. He is also the co-host of Next Level University, a global top 100 Self-Improvement podcast with almost 1,500 published podcasts. Their podcast team, Next Level Podcast Solutions, has published over 3,000 podcasts, so best believe Kevin knows what he is talking about. In the realm of podcasting, the conventional route to monetization has often been plastered with ads and sponsorships. However, a new era is upon us, where your unique expertise can become the gateway to a sustainable income stream, bypassing the traditional ad model altogether. Today, Kevin talks about leveraging your podcast as a brand-building tool. He shifts the focus to servicing a niche effectively, demonstrating that even a small but engaged and loyal audience can be the launchpad for a profitable podcast venture. He also discusses the concept of indirect monetization through expanded credibility. Your expertise can lead to consulting opportunities or the creation of educational materials such as online courses, e-books, or even physical products. Each of these avenues represents a different income stream, diversifying your revenue and insulating it from the fluctuations of the ad market. If you want to learn more about podcasts, reach out to Kevin: IG: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/ Email: Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com Need help with your podcast? Check out Next Level Podcast Solutions: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-podcast-solutions/ Free 30-minute call with Kevin: https://bit.ly/3E0ieM0 Show notes: (3:43) How to monetize your podcast (7:11) Connecting your brand with your old life (13:54) John is the host of Tomorrow's Leader and the very first Next Level Podcast Solutions client. Listen to what he has to say about Kevin and his team. (15:30) Your perceived area of expertise (19:24) Turn your podcast into a brand (24:43) Outro