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Hey Podcasters!

At Buzzsprout, most of our collaboration happens through screens. Messages, calls, and pull requests keep everything moving, but once a year, we step away from our desks and meet face-to-face.

This year, we gathered in Tampa, Florida so our fully remote team could reconnect, build trust, and spend time together. Here’s a look behind the scenes at our week!

Kicking Things Off

We started in Ybor City, where our digital avatars turned back into real people. We hosted a Buzzsprout Podcaster Meetup at Oxford Exchange!

Meeting local podcasters was a highlight! Hearing their stories and seeing their excitement reminded us that behind every show are real people using Buzzsprout to share their voices with the world.

Serving and Building

Wednesday morning, we cooked lunch for families at the Ronald McDonald House. It was a small way to serve the community, a chance to work together in a new way, and a time to reflect on how fortunate we are.

That afternoon, we gathered for a Buzzsprout positioning workshop to brainstorm how we can better support podcasters and keep creativity alive. These are the kinds of conversations that come to life when we’re in the same room.

We left with fresh ideas, and we're excited for you to see the results over the next few months.

A Grateful Look Back

Thursday blended reflection and celebration! We kicked off with our State of the Product, sharing wins, challenges, and lessons from the past year. One theme stood out: meaningful progress built through teamwork.

There was plenty of fun, too! Our team enjoyed a Tampa Bay Lightning game, friendly competition at PopStroke, and lots of great food.

Our time in Tampa wasn’t time away from work; it was time that makes the work better. The relationships we build in person shape how we collaborate, solve problems, and support podcasters all year long.

Our co-founder, Kevin Finn, recapped the week on the Buzzsprout blog and shared more about why we continue investing in time together!

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Here’s to showing up, together, and helping podcasters everywhere Keep Podcasting!

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That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

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Hey Podcasters! When Buzzsprout's podcast producer, Jordan Blair, started Dreamful Bedtime Stories, it was just a creative way to help her kids fall asleep.

She never expected it to become a podcast with more than 13 million downloads, or that she’d test nearly every monetization strategy along the way.

After six years of experimenting with sponsorships, affiliates, subscriptions, and listener support, she’s learned what actually works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to making money from a podcast.

Here’s a quick look at her biggest lessons:

1. Don’t Monetize Too Soon
Jumping in too early can do more harm than good.

Jordan tried it all, from merch to premium content and even ad reads, but she realized that monetization works best when it enhances your show, not distracts from it.

Start monetizing when it feels like a natural next step, not a side hustle.

2. Start Small With Listener Support
Before chasing big sponsors, start with listener support. It’s an easy way to test interest and build the habit of asking for support from your audience.

If listeners are willing to chip in a few dollars, that’s proof that your content resonates!

3. Choose Partners That Fit
Jordan’s first sponsor was a $300 deal with a small wellness brand.

It wasn’t flashy, but it taught her how to negotiate and partner with brands that actually align with her audience. Which was more valuable long-term.

4. Keep It Transparent
The FTC now requires clear disclosures for sponsorships and affiliate links, which include podcasts!

A quick “This episode is sponsored by…” is all it takes to stay compliant and maintain trust.

There’s no single path to podcast monetization, but there is a smarter one. On the Buzzsprout blog, Jordan breaks down real examples and lessons from six years of testing every major strategy, so you can find what works for your show.

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That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

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Hey, Podcasters!

Coming off a long weekend can throw off your rhythm! Your schedule changes, your workflow shifts, and podcasting can feel harder to fit in.

With the holidays and more travel approaching, keeping your podcast on track can feel tough. But, staying consistent through the end of the year is easier than you think!

So, here are some of my favorite ways to stay on top of my podcast when life gets busy:

1. Keep Your Podcast With You
Buzzsprout for Mobile makes it easy to stay connected to your show, no matter where you are.

You can publish an episode while waiting to board a flight. Fix a typo in your show notes from the back of a rideshare. Or check your latest stats when a new notification pops up at dinner.

You’ll also get alerts when your episode goes live or your podcast hits a new milestone, so you never miss a moment worth celebrating!

I always make sure I have it downloaded before a trip so I can manage my show without having to lug around a computer!

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2. Build in Visual Reminders
When your schedule changes, it can be easy for your podcast to slip your mind. For me, a big help is visual reminders!

That’s where Buzzsprout's Home Screen Widgets come in. They give me real-time updates by just glancing at my phone. Which, to be honest, I'm already doing.

You can:

• See today’s downloads
• Check last week’s performance at a glance
• Customize your screen with your podcast artwork

Those small reminders help keep my show front and center even when my days look different.

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3. Keep Your Momentum
You don’t need to overhaul your process to stay consistent, but adding a few key tools can make it that much easier to stay connected to your show during a busy season.

For me, the Buzzsprout app and home screen widgets help track progress, celebrate milestones, and keep me creating through a packed calendar.

So even though your routine may change, your podcast doesn’t have to!

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That's all for this week! Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!