In this episode, we break down how to know when your podcast is ready for sponsorships, the three main models (CPM, value-based, affiliate), and why audience alignment is key. We also walk through a five-step media kit system and share a plug-and-play toolkit to help you confidently land and keep sponsors.00:00 – Intro & Setting ExpectationsWhy knowing your target audience is the foundation of monetization.02:00 – Sponsorship ModelsBreakdown of CPM-based, value-based, and affiliate models—and when to use each.05:30 – Audience AlignmentWhy sponsors care about who your listeners are, plus demographics and location factors.09:36 – Building RelationshipsHow to position sponsorships as win-win partnerships and create long-term deals.11:00 – Sponsorship Media Kit (5 Phases)Foundation (brand, mission, purpose)Connection (authentic story + host intro)Proof of performance (downloads, audience data)Social proof (reviews, rankings)Close strong (no pricing upfront—build confidence first).19:28 – The Podcast Sponsorship Media Kit Creation SystemIntroduction to Kai’s plug-and-play kit with tutorials and checklists.22:30 – Final AdviceKeep learning, testing, and building relationships to monetize your podcast sustainably.GET YOUR PLUG-AND-PLAY PODCAST SPONSORSHIP DECK TEMPLATE HERE https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KbohguIEeqvHwgU3Eb8FkZ87aTzO_IVgk8bOtUIGfHQ/edit?usp=sharing

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