In this episode of Start, Grow & Monetise Your Podcast, James Burtt and Alex Chisnall dive deep into how to turn your podcast listeners into qualified leads — and why most podcasters are missing out on one of the easiest lead-generation tools: your show notes.
With podcast listeners 14x more likely to click a link in show notes than on other platforms, James and Alex reveal how to create compelling CTAs, use quizzes and lead magnets effectively, and take back control from algorithms by building your own email list.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to monetise a mature podcast, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you grow your audience, capture data, and convert your content into revenue.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Why podcast show notes are your most underrated lead-generation tool
How to craft high-converting calls to action (CTAs) for your podcast
The importance of capturing listener data via lead magnets and landing pages
How to use quizzes and score apps to drive engagement and email signups
Why building your email list is essential for long-term monetisation
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Key Takeaways:
Clickable show notes matter — podcast listeners are 14x more likely to click than other media users
Avoid too many CTAs — a confused audience takes no action
Control your platform — drive traffic to landing pages, not just your website homepage
Lead magnets work best when they solve one specific, high-value problem
Quizzes and score apps are a fun, effective way to collect data and deliver value
Email lists are your safety net — never rely entirely on social platforms
Recommended Tools & Resources:
ScoreApp – Ideal for creating engaging podcast quizzes to capture leads
Meta/Facebook Ads – Run traffic to your lead magnet or podcast quiz
ChatGPT – Use AI to generate SEO-optimised show notes, titles, and lead magnets
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In this show, we discuss:
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