How to Build a Successful Podcast on Spotify

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

How to Build a Successful Podcast on Spotify

by Aindy Wright

Includes PDF ebook.

Getting paid on Spotify is now within reach for new shows. In 2026, Spotify slashed its Partner Program requirements. Podcasters can now apply with just three episodes, 1,000 listeners and 2,000 listening hours in a month. This guide shows you how to get there.

You'll learn how to pick a show concept and format you can sustain, and whether to add video. It walks you through recording great sound on a small budget and setting up on Spotify for Creators. Chapters on structuring episodes, interviewing guests and writing searchable titles help listeners find you and keep listening. You'll also learn to use Spotify's discovery tools, grow your audience with clips and guest appearances, and make money through ads, Premium video revenue, sponsorships and subscriptions.

It closes with a 90-day launch plan, the ten mistakes that sink most new podcasts, and practical checklists for every stage.