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I'm Danny Brown,
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and you're listening to One Minute Podcast Tips,
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the show that helps you be a better podcaster
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in just a minute a week.
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If you want more specific tips just for you and your podcast,
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check out the Magic Mic membership
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at oneminutepodcasttips.com/support.
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And now, this week's episode.
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One of the most effective ways
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to make money with your podcast
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is through listener tips, donations and memberships.
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Especially if you're a podcast
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that doesn't have thousands and thousands of downloads,
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because it's a win-win for both podcaster and listener.
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It gives listeners various options to support your show,
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and it lets you, the podcaster,
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offer some cool rewards for these listeners.
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To be even more effective,
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here are some ways to make it super simple
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for listeners to support you.
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If it's a one-off tip or donation,
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don't overcomplicate with multiple amount options.
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Instead, either make a couple of default amounts,
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or let the listener choose their own.
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If it's a Membership option,
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make every tier different from each other,
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so each one shows a visible change from the previous one.
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And make the benefits of each clear and obvious.
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For memberships, offer a free trial.
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Memberships can still be tricky
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for some listeners to understand,
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so a free trial is a great way to show
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why they'd want to upgrade and pay the premium membership.
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Create a personal message
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and have that on your membership or donation page,
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and be genuine on why you truly appreciate their support.
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And be sure to thank your supporters where possible
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and give shouts in your podcast
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and show your audience their support means something.
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By making the choices easy
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and making sure you recognize those listeners,
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tips and memberships can be one of the best ways
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to monetize your podcast.
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Until the next time, happy podcasting.
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(audience applauding)
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Thanks for listening.
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If you enjoy One Minute Podcast tips,
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be sure to share with your friends and other podcasters
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so they can enjoy it too.
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Until the next time, happy podcasting.
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