The podcasting industry is projected to grow 500% to $130 billion by 2030 providing great opportunity for entrepreneurs and businesses. But breaking into such a booming industry can be overwhelming, leaving many potential podcasters questioning, what is the secret formula for growing and monetizing a successful show? The Podcasting Secrets show aims to reveal the best stories and strategies from successful podcasters and experts.
Join us as we dive deep into the world of podcasting, featuring insider strategies you can use to:
Choose the perfect niche,
Get invited to speak on other shows,
Build relationships with influencers and potential customers,
Master high-quality audio recording,
Build a platform that you own,
Boost discoverability on podcast platforms,
Turn your passion into profits,
Build your credibility, authority, and thought leadership,
And so much more!
Each week PodUp CEO Nathan Gwilliam interviews successful podcasters and experts and shares their secrets to create, grow, and monetize a next- level podcast with audio, video, blogs, live streams, social media posts, email newsletters, and more.
Whether you're a podcasting newbie or a seasoned pro, our actionable insights will elevate your show. Subscribe for free now at PodcastingSecrets.com so you don’t miss an episode, and level up your podcasting game!
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The podcasting industry is projected to grow 500% to $130 billion by 2030 providing great opportunity for entrepreneurs and businesses. But breaking into such a booming industry can be overwhelming, leaving many potential podcasters questioning, what is the secret formula for growing and monetizing a successful show? The Podcasting Secrets show aims to reveal the best stories and strategies from successful podcasters and experts.
Join us as we dive deep into the world of podcasting, featuring insider strategies you can use to:
Choose the perfect niche,
Get invited to speak on other shows,
Build relationships with influencers and potential customers,
Master high-quality audio recording,
Build a platform that you own,
Boost discoverability on podcast platforms,
Turn your passion into profits,
Build your credibility, authority, and thought leadership,
And so much more!
Each week PodUp CEO Nathan Gwilliam interviews successful podcasters and experts and shares their secrets to create, grow, and monetize a next- level podcast with audio, video, blogs, live streams, social media posts, email newsletters, and more.
Whether you're a podcasting newbie or a seasoned pro, our actionable insights will elevate your show. Subscribe for free now at PodcastingSecrets.com so you don’t miss an episode, and level up your podcasting game!
How to Build a Profitable Podcast & Freedom Lifestyle Without Ads with Gabe Marusca
Podcasting Secrets
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How to Build a Profitable Podcast & Freedom Lifestyle Without Ads with Gabe Marusca
Most podcasters assume monetization requires massive download numbers to attract advertisers or sponsors, spending years building an audience before generating meaningful revenue. Gabe Marusca, host of the Authority in the Wild podcast, took the opposite approach. He built a business model generating 50 percent of revenue directly from podcast relationships without running a single advertisement or selling sponsorships despite having the top 10 percent globally ranked show.
In this episode of Podcasting Secrets with host Nathan Gwilliam, Gabe reveals how offering free breakthrough sessions to podcast guests converts 60 percent into discovery calls and 20 percent into long-term consulting clients, why strategic guest selection matters more than total downloads, and how building business around desired lifestyle creates sustainable success. After a journey from $200 monthly employee to living on a volcanic island in the Atlantic Ocean, Gabe demonstrates that adaptability, curiosity, and human connections outweigh traditional business metrics.
Discover practical guest-to-client conversion strategies, relationship-based monetization models, and lifestyle design principles that prioritize time protection over revenue maximization. Subscribe and follow Podcasting Secrets on Apple, Spotify and YouTube for weekly strategies from creators building profitable shows on their own terms.
Podcasting Secrets:
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Nathan Gwilliam:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathangwilliam/
Gabe Marusca:
Podcast: https://www.gabemarusca.com/podcast
Website: https://www.gabemarusca.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca/
Podcasting Secrets
The podcasting industry is projected to grow 500% to $130 billion by 2030 providing great opportunity for entrepreneurs and businesses. But breaking into such a booming industry can be overwhelming, leaving many potential podcasters questioning, what is the secret formula for growing and monetizing a successful show? The Podcasting Secrets show aims to reveal the best stories and strategies from successful podcasters and experts.
Join us as we dive deep into the world of podcasting, featuring insider strategies you can use to:
Choose the perfect niche,
Get invited to speak on other shows,
Build relationships with influencers and potential customers,
Master high-quality audio recording,
Build a platform that you own,
Boost discoverability on podcast platforms,
Turn your passion into profits,
Build your credibility, authority, and thought leadership,
And so much more!
Each week PodUp CEO Nathan Gwilliam interviews successful podcasters and experts and shares their secrets to create, grow, and monetize a next- level podcast with audio, video, blogs, live streams, social media posts, email newsletters, and more.
Whether you're a podcasting newbie or a seasoned pro, our actionable insights will elevate your show. Subscribe for free now at PodcastingSecrets.com so you don’t miss an episode, and level up your podcasting game!
