Episode Details

Can your creative passion truly ‘earn its keep’?

In this episode, Claire chats with Mel Barfield, host of the indie business club podcast, to explore the ‘near infinite possibilities’ and practical hurdles of independent podcasting. 

From her 90s-radio-inspired format to her unique ‘indie anthem’ episode titles, Mel shares how she navigates the transition to solo hosting while craving the feedback that turns ‘silent listeners’ into a community.

We also break down new TrueFans features designed to help indie shows thrive, including:

• Buy Me a Subscription: A revolutionary way for fans to directly gift hosting packages (from 1 to 12 months) to cover a creator's overhead costs.

• The End of ‘Featured and Forgotten’: Learn how our homepage discovery tool ensures your show pops back to the front every time you release a new episode.

• Private Feed Imports: Now you can bring your premium content from Patreon or Substack directly into the TrueFans app for a seamless listener experience.

• Request a Podroll: A new collaborative tool for cross-promoting with creators worldwide to find ‘fan synergy’.

Plus, find out a little more about the International Women’s Podcast Awards and learn how you can support independent voices through super comments and streaming micro-payments.

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