AI is booming right now, and it has made most of the work easier, including content creation, research, and analysis. But isn’t there a way to make some money out of it?
Making money with content creation is a good opportunity, and with AI, it has become much easier. Content can be of different types, like articles, videos, infographics, etc.
One of the most trending content types is podcasting. People are uploading podcasts and making a lot of money. So how can you create your own podcast and monetize it? This is a guide for you.
I won’t be explaining the basics of podcasting, such as how to write a script, podcast hosting, and so on. You can do your own research (using ChatGPT).
Creating Podcasts with AI
Podcasting requires your voice and opinion. But if you want to skip the part about recording your voice and still create a podcast, AI will help you do this.
But why should you use voice generators?
The first reason is to save money. To record your podcast, you’ll need a good-quality microphone, stand, and editing software. Using AI will eliminate these issues.
Another reason is to save time. Recording an episode of the podcast is easier said than done. It requires a lot of editing, which consumes more time. Using AI will eliminate the editing part, saving you time and extra work.
You can create episodes for your podcast using an AI voice. There are a variety of text-to-speech platforms that you can use to convert your text into speech. Here are some of the best AI voice generators:
PlayHT
PlayHT is popular for its voice-generation studio, which has a huge library of AI voices with different tones and speech styles. To create a podcast, you’ll need to buy its creator plan, which will cost you $39 per month.
ElevenLabs
Most YouTubers recommend this platform because it has some of the most realistic AI voices that feel like a real person. But it is heavy on the pockets with the creator plan of $22 per month and the pro plan of $99 per month.
Podcastle
Podcastle is a dedicated platform for creating and hosting podcasts with its studio. It also has the ability to generate audio using text and a cloned voice. The pricing starts at just $4 per month, which is the cheapest.
All of the above and many other platforms offer voice cloning. This means that you can upload a sample of your voice and use it to generate speech. I recommend you use your voice instead of the library voices.
Monetizing Your AI Podcast
Now that you’ve created a few episodes for your podcast and have an audience, it is time to earn some money. If you have a good number of listeners, you can earn hundreds of dollars easily. Let’s see some of the ways to monetize a podcast.
Podcast Subscription
If you’re talented at something, never do it for free. You’ve heard this, right? If you think you’re providing value to your audience that they will not get anywhere else, offer a monthly or yearly subscription to your podcast.
This creates recurring revenue for you and will motivate you to record more episodes. Additionally, you can offer some extra perks, like merchandise and coupon codes, to match the subscription cost.
Brand Sponsorships
It’s similar to promoting products through TV advertisements or YouTube videos. You approach a brand, set a deal with them, and promote their products in your episode. A lot of creators do this to monetize their podcasts.
To find a sponsor, you can contact companies directly that align with your niche or register as an affiliate to earn commissions. If your podcast gets popular and reaches a larger audience, brands will reach out to you for sponsorships.
The above ones are the major monetization methods that you should focus on. I’m listing a few more ways below:
- Sell merchandise, online courses
- Paid interviews
- Sell premium content/episodes
- Promote affiliate products
- Create YouTube channel and upload there
Conclusion
So, this was a small guide to creating an AI podcast and monetizing it. I hope that you’ll start your podcast and grow it to make money in your free time. Remember to select a niche that you know and offer value to the listeners. All the best!
