Use case: monetize a podcast
How to monetize a podcast without a pile of spreadsheets.
Host the show, book the guests, sell sponsorship with proof of performance and turn listeners into a list and customers you own.
0%
platform fee on your sales on every plan
$19
for a 14-day full trial, with no auto-renew to cancel
1
workspace for the show, guests, sponsors and store
The problem
Downloads do not pay the bills by themselves
Sponsors want proof, listeners want something to buy and guests want a smooth booking, and each of those usually lives in a different tool.
Without an owned list, every episode starts from zero reach again.
How it works
Four income streams around one show
Book guests properly
A public apply page, signed release and automated reminders replace the email thread.
See how it worksSell sponsorship
A pipeline, rate cards, e-signed contracts, invoices and first-party proof of performance.
See how it worksSell to listeners
Offer templates, guides and courses in your own store and email the people who buy.
See how it works
What changes
Three things you get back
Sponsorship with evidence
Proof of performance comes from first-party numbers.
A smoother guest pipeline
From apply page to release to reminders in one flow.
Income you keep
No platform fee is taken from your sales on any plan.
Your stack today
What you may be paying now, and the plan that replaces it
- Passionfrootsponsorship marketplacefrom 5% own / 15% sourced
- Kit (ConvertKit)creator email platformfrom Free ≤10k · $39+/mo (scales with list)
- Stan Storelink-in-bio storefrom $29/mo
- Starting prices as listed by each tool. Open a comparison for the detail, and check the vendor before you decide.
Recommended plan
Podcaster
from $149/mo, 0% platform fee
The Podcaster edition adds podcast hosting, the guest-booking engine, distribution and show management.
- Podcast hosting + guest-booking engine
- Distribution / directory
- Show management
FAQ
Questions before you start
Can I host my show on Gbeya?
Yes. The Podcaster edition includes podcast hosting, distribution and show management.
How do sponsors see results?
Sponsorship reports use first-party clicks and plays measured on Gbeya's own infrastructure.
Can I sell my own products?
Yes. The built-in store sells digital products with instant download at 0% platform fee.
What does the trial cost?
A single $19 payment for 14 days of full access. It does not auto-renew.
Who owns the contact list?
You do. Contacts can be exported, and each workspace is isolated from every other.
Start your podcast workspace
Create your workspace in seconds. The trial is $19 for 14 days with no auto-renew.