If you've ever considered starting a podcast, a YouTube channel, Patreon or all of the above…this episode could make you some money and definitely save you a lot of time. This is the real breakdown of how creators make money "just talking"… and why most people start podcasting with the wrong expectations. 💥 Hang out with Chalene on Patreon!! To Join Go to http://chalene.com/more 🤓 What You Will Learn • How podcast ads really work (CPMs, what "downloads" actually mean, realistic numbers) • The difference between random ad inserts vs host read sponsors • Why I will not take most sponsors, even when the money's good • How YouTube fuels podcast growth, even when it looks like it hurts downloads • What AdSense can add once you're consistent • The ecosystem strategy: podcast + YouTube + social + email • Patreon, and why it attracts the most like minded listeners • Common podcast and guest scams to watch for • What I'd do if I was starting from zero today 🎉Show Sponsors: My favorite brand of Castor Oil is Queen Of The Thrones go to https://chalene.com/oil OR use code CHALENE at Checkout for 10% off Thank you to our Sponsor!!! Organifi!!! Go to https://www.Organifi.com/chalene and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! 🧐 Sign Up to Get the Weekly Newsletter!! 👉https://chalene.com/newsletter/ Join the PodSquad on Facebook! 👉https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChalenePodSquad We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show Connect with me on your fav social platform: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene TikTok: @chaleneOfficial X: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson