Are you ready to turn your podcast into a revenue-generating, brand-building powerhouse? In this episode of the Growth Accelerator Podcast, host Traci DeForge sits down with health coach Jenn Trepeck, who shares her journey of transforming her podcast, Salad with a Side of Fries, into a health coach podcast empire.

Discover how Jenn scaled her show into a podcast monetization success, creating multiple podcast revenue streams, launching merch, and building a full podcast marketing funnel. Whether you're starting your podcast or looking to take your show to the next level, this episode is packed with actionable strategies for DIY podcasting tips, podcast lead generation, and membership monetization.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to monetize your podcast beyond downloads and build affiliate marketing for podcasts
• Proven podcast growth strategies to build a loyal audience and increase engagement
• Why evergreen podcast content is your secret weapon for long-term podcast audience engagement
• How Jenn Trepeck built a scalable health coaching podcast business
• The importance of podcast branding and a strong URL for discoverability
• When to scale from DIY podcasting tips to a podcast production agency
• How to land podcast sponsorships even with a niche audience
• Using short, “bite-sized” episodes to increase podcast downloads

Ready to scale your podcast into a lead-generating machine? Visit produceyourpodcast.com to schedule a Growth Accelerator Strategy Call. Let’s turn your show into your most powerful business asset

KEY TIMESTAMPS:

• (03:06) Podcast Audit to Profit: Turning a Passion Project into a Business
• (03:38) Consistency Wins: How Jenn Published 566 Episodes with Zero Burnout
• (05:42) Bite Sized Strategy: Boost Downloads with Bonus Content
• (09:00) Full Monetization Blueprint: Merch, Memberships, Sponsorships
• (10:00) Beyond Downloads: Real Monetization for Health Coach Podcasts
• (11:00) Consistent Podcasting  Equals Client Trust and Growth
• (15:02) Evergreen Podcast Content That Builds Loyal Audiences
• (17:00) Branding 101: URLs and Podcast Discoverability
• (20:24) From DIY to Pro Podcast Production Agency
• (23:58) Unlocking Podcast Sponsorships Without 10K Downloads
• (26:00)  Bridging the Gap Between Podcast Audience and Business Growth with a Book Launch

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Brand-Led Rebranding Fueled Business Growth
• Jenn rebranded her health coaching podcast around Salad with a Side of Fries, creating a cohesive identity across social, website, and email. This boosted her podcast audience engagement and fueled podcast lead generation.
• Consistency Built Long-Term Trust
• With 566 episodes since 2019, Jenn’s schedule made her a trusted voice. This consistency drives podcast monetization and boosts evergreen podcast content discoverability.
• Bonus Content Boosted Downloads
• Jenn’s “Nutrition Nugget” strategy doubled downloads and helped increase podcast downloads. These DIY podcasting tips created easy access for new listeners and you kept her audience coming back.
• Monetization Equals Full Funnel Strategy
• Jenn used membership monetization, affiliate links, merch, and live events to drive podcast revenue streams. Her podcast marketing funnel converts listeners into clients.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Salad with a Side of Fries Podcast: Listen here
• Instagram: @jenntrepeck
• Producer Podcast: produceyourpodcast.com DIY podcasting tips, monetization strategies, and branding services
• Podcast Professionals Association
• Visit Website: GrowthAcceleratorPodcast.com

FEATURED GUEST

Jenn Trepeck has been described as a "force of nature." She is an Optimal Health Coach, Podcaster, and Podcast/Business Consultant. Taking her business background, starting at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, and adding to it decades of traditional business and entrepreneurial success, Jenn launched her own podcast, Salad with a Side of Fries. Named one of Podcast Magazine’s 40 under 40 and nominated for the 2022 International Women’s Podcast Award for visionary leadership, Jenn has also counseled countless others on their podcasts. From concept to launch and growth to monetization, Jenn offers her podcast clients strategic thinking coupled with actionable, practical implementation. Since jumping into the podcast industry in 2019, Jenn has made a name for herself and is honored to be one of the powerhouses behind the Podcast Professionals Association, taking her knowledge and experience across other industries to support Podcast Service Professionals.

Jenn is known for turning complex health and nutrition conversations into accessible, judgment-free coaching that empowers clients to reclaim their wellness—one episode at a time.

About the Host:

Traci DeForge, founder & CEO of Produce Your Podcast, an award-winning full-service production and audience growth marketing agency, is recognized as an international podcast expert, sought-after speaker, and media contributor. The creator of the Podcast Management Academy, the industry’s only certified podcast manager training program, PodHive, an online community for podcasters, and Co-Founder of the Podcast Professionals Association. Traci is the co-host of Ask Brien Radio Show on KHTS AM & FM, Los Angeles, CA. She's been featured on all three major networks, including CNN, CTV, American Express Open, and RadioINK.

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KEYWORDS:

Podcast Monetization, Health Coach Podcast, Podcast Growth Strategies, Traci DeForge, Jenn Trepeck, Salad with a Side of Fries, How to Grow a Podcast, Evergreen Podcast Content, Podcast Lead Generation, Podcast for Entrepreneurs, Podcast Revenue Streams, Podcast Branding, Podcast Sponsorships, DIY Podcasting Tips, Increase Podcast Downloads, Podcast Audience Engagement, Podcast Production Agency, Membership Monetization, Affiliate Marketing for Podcasts, Podcast Marketing Funnel