Mic Drop: Funding Your First Podcast with Freethought

Unlock the real blueprint behind building, growing, and monetising a podcast. In this talk, Abdul (Freethought), a creative strategist working with communities, early adopters, and celebrity influencers, breaks down exactly why podcasting is one of the most lucrative and untapped opportunities right now.

He explains why the podcast industry is exploding, how niche shows attract higher-paying sponsors, and why podcasting remains one of the most intimate, trusted forms of content. Abdul reveals how even first-time creators can secure sponsors before launching, repurpose episodes into 40+ pieces of content, and turn a podcast into a full content ecosystem and sales funnel.

You’ll learn:
Why podcasting is a viable, fast-growing income stream
Multiple podcast revenue streams beyond ads
How to launch without spending money
How to sell your own products, coaching, or services through your show
How to find sponsors, pitch them, and negotiate deals
The strategy for growing fast using guest leverage
Why niching down is the key to monetisation
The difference between baked-in and dynamic ads
How top creators repurpose content for massive reach

Abdul also shares real-world frameworks for identifying sponsors using AI, approaching brands on LinkedIn, structuring your pricing, and reinvesting smartly to scale your podcast.

Filmed at Storyhouse Studios, a high-end creator space built for podcasters, filmmakers, and storytellers.