Episode 15: How I Landed a Paid Podcast Sponsor with Just 500 Monthly Downloads
Release Date: 08/07/2025
Episode 15: How I Landed a Paid Podcast Sponsor with Just 500 Monthly Downloads
Red House Productions
Red House Productions | Episode 15: “How I Landed a Paid Podcast Sponsor with Just 500 Monthly Downloads” Think you need thousands of downloads to land a podcast sponsor? Think again. In today’s episode, Heidi and Eric share a behind-the-scenes story from their early podcasting days—how they landed their very first paid sponsor for Flute 360 with just 500 monthly downloads. They walk you through the real, unfiltered journey of building relationships, taking bold steps, and learning through action. If you’ve ever wondered if your show is “big enough” or “ready” for...
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info_outlineRed House Productions | Episode 15: “How I Landed a Paid Podcast Sponsor with Just 500 Monthly Downloads”
Think you need thousands of downloads to land a podcast sponsor? Think again.
In today’s episode, Heidi and Eric share a behind-the-scenes story from their early podcasting days—how they landed their very first paid sponsor for Flute 360 with just 500 monthly downloads.
They walk you through the real, unfiltered journey of building relationships, taking bold steps, and learning through action.
If you’ve ever wondered if your show is “big enough” or “ready” for sponsorship, this candid conversation will challenge that mindset and help you see what’s truly possible.
You’ll hear:
- What they got right in their early pitch
- How a single email opened the door to long-term partnerships
- The value of showing up with curiosity instead of perfection
- How to approach sponsorships as people-first collaborations
This isn’t just a story. It’s your roadmap to get started today!
You are Invited:
If you’re ready to move toward real monetization, don’t leave without grabbing the free sponsorship pitch email template—the exact message Heidi used to land her first deal.
And for the month of August only, you’ll also receive two bonus versions to help you pitch in a way that sounds like you.
This is one step closer to reaching your podcast monetization goals.
➡️ CLICK HERE to download your free email templates!
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