In this episode of Legit Podcast Pro, Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, reveals the truth about what it really takes to succeed in the creator economy. Spoiler alert: it’s not about going viral or chasing algorithmic approval. It’s about building a business that uses content strategically—and protects your assets, audience, and revenue streams from the ground up.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The biggest myths about “monetization” that keep creators broke
• Why your podcast or video is just the start of your business funnel
• How to build revenue streams you actually control
• What makes creator businesses succeed where others burn out
• The legal and strategic tools you need to stay protected while growing

Mentioned in this episode:

• The FREE “Level Up Your Podcast Success” video: http://gordonfiremark.com/levelup
• Podcast legal templates & contracts: http://podcastlawforms.com

Connect with Gordon:

• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gfiremark
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/gordonfiremark
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/podcastlaw

Making money from your podcast shouldn’t mean compromising your message or alienating your audience. In this episode, Gordon walks through smart, sustainable ways to monetize your podcast — and how to stay legally protected while doing it.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why “selling out” is a myth (and what monetization really means)
• The biggest mistakes creators make when trying to earn revenue
• How to structure sponsorships, affiliate deals, memberships, and more
• Legal considerations: contracts, disclosures, copyrights, and compliance
• How to build a business around your podcast, not just from it

Mentioned Resources:

• Podcast Law Forms and Templates
• Secret Video: Level Up Your Podcast Success
• Trademark Consultation Booking

Call to Action:

🎥 Watch the free secret video: http://gordonfiremark.com/levelup

Hiring for your podcast? VA, editor, show notes writer, social media help?

Before you bring anyone on board, you need to know the legal side—especially what makes someone an independent contractor vs. an employee.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

• How to legally hire and pay podcast freelancers
• The ABC Test and what it means for California-based creators
• Why “work-for-hire” isn’t automatic
• What goes in your contract (and what doesn’t!)
• The risks of skipping the paperwork

If you’re hiring help—or thinking about it—this episode could save you from serious legal headaches down the road.

🎥 Watch my secret video: Level Up Your Podcast Success

Get a sneak peek inside my Easy Legal for Podcasters program and learn the #1 legal shift that protects your show and unlocks growth.

👉 http://gordonfiremark.com/levelup

📚 Legal forms, templates, and contracts for podcasters:

http://podcastlawforms.com

🎙 Listen to the audio version of this episode:

https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm

📖 My book: The Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer’s Legal Survival Guide

http://podcastlawbook.com

👋 Say hi on social:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/gordonfiremark

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gfiremark

Facebook: https://facebook.com/podcastlaw