Niche Podcast

Niche Podcast Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: September 26th, 2024

Thinking about sharing your passion and expert knowledge with a dedicated audience? Consider starting a niche podcast. A niche podcast is a focused audio series that zeroes in on a specific subject or community that you’re passionate about.

To get started, you'll need a compelling topic that can keep listeners coming back for more. From true crime aficionados to vintage car enthusiasts, the key is to find a niche where you can offer unique insights. You'll also need some basic podcasting equipment and a platform to host your episodes.

Of course, regular content creation, editing, and marketing are crucial to grow your audience. Monetization can come from sponsorships, listener donations, or even selling related products. If you can build a loyal listener base, a niche podcast can become a rewarding endeavor both creatively and financially.

In this list, you'll find real-world niche podcast success stories and very profitable examples of starting a niche podcast that makes money.

1. Code Story ($60K/year)

Noah Labhart, a startup founder and CTO, came up with the idea for his podcast, Code Story, after realizing there was a lack of tech and startup-focused shows like How I Built This. With a passion for solution architecture and a desire to share the stories of tech visionaries, Labhart launched Code Story and has since gained over 80k downloads and an average of 1,000 downloads per episode.

How much money it makes: $60K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1K
How many people on the team: 0

How I Started A Podcast Interviewing Tech People That Has Been Downloaded Over 80K Times

Noah Labhart's podcast, Code Story, has been downloaded over 80k times and generates an average of $1k a month in revenue through several ad deals with top tech executives and companies.

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