How Many Listeners You Need to Have a Successful Podcast?

Improve Podcast School - Podcasting Growth, Marketing and Monetization Tips

How Many Listeners Per Episode do You Need to Have a Successful Podcast? You can monetize a show having below 1,000 listeners per episode selling your own services. With 5,000 listeners per episode you are almost certain to earn at least $50,000 per year.

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Full episode transcripts are available at: improvepodcast.com/school

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Research Key Findings:

Higher-income podcasters are 8.1 times more likely to have more than 1,000 listeners per episode.

But if you have a smaller show, under 1,000 listeners, you also have a chance of making a good income from it.

You just need to adjust your expectations and your revenue model each step of the way.

The number of listeners per episode is highly correlated with podcasting success.

Let's review your chances of making money podcasting with a different number of listeners and the best approach to do it.

1. Small podcasts make money selling their own services
2. Small podcasts make money if they understand their audience
3. 5,000 listeners per episode almost guarantees a successful monetization
4. 5,000 listeners mark means you start acquiring a broader audience
5. 10,000 listeners per episode allow you to make money with podcasting ads

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