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Land Your First Podcast Sponsor: Step By Step


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In this episode, you get a complete 30-day roadmap to land your first podcast sponsor—even if you’ve never pitched a brand before. You’ll learn exactly what data you need, how to build a two-page pitch deck that converts, and how to run a multi-channel outreach system that gets responses. By the end, you'll have the confidence and toolkit to book sponsorship deals that grow your revenue and brand authority.


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Chapters

00:00 – The exact 30-day plan to land your first sponsor

00:31 – Why data is the foundation of your sponsorship pitch

01:01 – Key metrics to collect (downloads, demographics, engagement)

02:00 – When you’re ready—or not ready—to pursue sponsors

02:38 – Building your two-page pitch deck that gets read

04:15 – How to position your audience to attract brands

06:00 – What stats to include to showcase growth and value

07:30 – Why transparency builds sponsor trust

08:15 – Finalizing the pitch with feedback and revisions

08:40 – Identifying ideal sponsors that align with your audience

10:00 – Using your own audience insights and personal brand connections

11:20 – Reaching out to agencies and industry gatekeepers

14:07 – Creating a list of 100 sponsor contacts

17:44 – The 5-touch outreach campaign using LinkedIn, email, and social

19:55 – How to move interested sponsors into meetings

20:49 – Why video meetings close more deals

21:25 – The three topics you must cover in every sponsor call

22:26 – Understanding CPM and negotiation strategy

23:47 – Using trial sponsorships to convert hesitant brands

25:19 – Protecting your long-term value during negotiations

25:41 – What happens after closing the deal

26:21 – Next steps: creating ad copy and launching sponsor campaigns


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