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Podcast Network Red Flags to Watch For | Stephen Perlstein

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Some podcast networks promise you reach and revenue, but limit how you monetize, distribute, and control your content. This episode will help you spot those red flags before signing on the dotted line.

Stephen Perlstein from Libsyn is back to break down how podcast networks make money, what they’re looking for in a show like yours, and how to tell the difference between a partnership that supports growth and one that comes with strings attached.

If you want to protect your revenue, audience, and creative control before saying yes to a podcast network deal, hit play and let’s dive in.

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3:10 – How Podcast Networks Actually Make Money

7:17 – Why Networks Can't “Send You More Listeners”

9:30 – Red Flags Most Podcasters Miss When Considering Joining a Network

12:48 – What Podcasting Networks Expect From You In Return

14:48 – When a Podcasting Network Deal Is Actually Worth It

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