How To Start, Grow and Monetise Your Podcast
How To Start, Grow, and Monetise Your Podcast with James Burtt & Alex Chisnall
Turn your podcast idea into an impactful brand and income stream! Join podcast experts James and Alex—who have launched 400+ top-charting podcasts—as they share practical and tactical steps to build, grow, and monetise your show.
Each episode delivers actionable tips on podcast equipment, content strategy, audience growth, and brand monetisation to help you thrive in podcasting.
Perfect for entrepreneurs, content creators, and anyone ready to amplify their voice, this is your weekly guide to profitable podcasting.
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Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, and many more.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 16 minutes
- Episodes
- 56
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Turn Your Podcast Into a Personal Brand Powerhouse
In this episode of Start, Grow & Monetise Your Podcast, James Burtt and Alex Chisnall reveal how podcasting can help you build a powerful personal brand and create real-world business opportunities. …
How to Create VIRAL Podcast Content in 2025
If you want to take your podcast to the next level and reach thousands—or millions—of new listeners and viewers, this episode is your roadmap to going viral. James Burtt and Alex Chisnall break down …
Real Strategies to Make Money from Podcasting in 2025
In this episode of Start, Grow & Monetise Your Podcast, James Burtt and Alex Chisnall dive deep into proven strategies for podcast monetisation—even if you have a small audience. Discover how value a…
4 Proven Strategies on Mastering Podcast Audience Growth
Are you struggling to grow your podcast audience and unsure what’s actually working? In this episode of Start, Grow & Monetise Your Podcast, Alex Chisnall and James Burtt share the essential audience…
How to Make Your Episodes Last Forever
In this episode of Start, Grow & Monetise Your Podcast, hosts James Burtt and Alex Chisnall dive deep into the debate of evergreen vs. timely podcast content and how you can strategically craft episo…
Podcast Metrics That Matter: How to Track, Optimise & Monetise Your Show
Understanding podcast analytics is crucial for sustainable growth and monetisation. In this episode, Alex Chisnall and James Burtt break down the most important podcast metrics you should be tracking…
How to Monetise a Podcast Even with a Small Audience!
Think you need millions of downloads to make money from podcasting? Think again! In this episode of Start, Grow & Monetise Your Podcast, hosts Alex Chisnall and James Burtt dive deep into how to mone…
Why Short-Form Content is Essential for Success
The podcast industry is more competitive than ever, and short-form content has emerged as the most effective marketing tool for organic podcast growth in 2025. In this episode of How to Start, Grow &…
How to Build a Podcast Brand That Stands Out
Branding can make or break your podcast! In this episode, Alex Chisnall and James Burtt dive deep into how to create a strong, recognisable podcast brand that attracts listeners and builds credibilit…
How to Land Big-Name Podcast Guests & Grow Your Show
Want to attract high-profile guests to your podcast and grow your audience in 2025? In this episode, Alex Chisnall and James Burtt break down the best strategies for booking big-name guests, leveragi…
How to Use AI Tools to Start, Grow & Monetise Your Podcast in 2025
In this episode of How to Start, Grow & Monetise Your Podcast, hosts Alex Chisnall and James Burtt break down the best AI tools for podcasters that can save time, boost discoverability, and help mone…
How Paid Media Can Skyrocket Your Podcast: Insights with David 'Ledge' Ledgerwood
Are you ready to take your podcast to the next level? In this episode, James Burtt sits down with David 'Ledge' Ledgerwood from Listen Network to uncover the secrets of podcast promotion through paid…
How To Get PR For Your Podcast
Unlock the secrets of getting PR for your podcast in this insightful episode of Start, Grow and Monetise Your Podcast! Alex Chisnall and James Burtt dive into actionable strategies to secure earned m…
From Paramedic to 10M Downloads: Martin Hewlett’s Podcasting Success Story
Dive into the inspiring journey of Martin Hewlett, a former paramedic turned full-time podcaster whose mindfulness and meditation podcast has garnered over 10 million downloads and continues to reson…
How to Pitch Dream Podcast Guests: Proven Strategies to Land Big Names
In this episode of "How to Start, Grow, and Monetize Your Podcast", James Burtt and Alex Chisnall dive into the art of pitching your podcast to dream guests. From booking high-profile names like Gran…
How We Launched a Niche Podcast to #1 in Two Countries
In this episode of How to Start, Grow, and Monetise Your Podcast, James Burtt and Alex Chisnall break down their recent podcast launch, which achieved the #1 spot in two countries and #2 in the UK. W…
Turn Your Podcast into a Content Machine: Maximise Reach and Impact
In this episode of Start, Grow, and Monetise Your Podcast, James Burtt and Alex Chisnall reveal the secrets to turning your podcast into a content machine. Learn how to repurpose your episodes into m…
How to Set SMART Podcast Goals to Ensure Success
In this episode of Start, Grow, and Monetize Your Podcast, hosts James Burtt and Alex Chisnall unpack the power of setting clear and actionable podcast goals. They delve into the importance of SMART …
How to Build Your Dream Podcast Listener Avatar for Growth
In this insightful episode of Pod School, Alex Chisnall and James Burtt delve into the essential practice of defining your podcast's "dream listener avatar." They explore how understanding your audie…
How to Attract Sponsors and Find Your Niche for Podcast Success
In this episode of Start, Grow, and Monetize Your Podcast, hosts James Burtt and Alex Chisnall answer burning listener questions about podcast success, sponsorships, and finding your niche. Discover …