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Do This Before You Try To Monetize Your Business Network

April 16, 2026 • Kristina Bartold • Episode 353

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The balancing act of building trust and monetizing can be tough.

Kristina has walked this typerope and is sharing her hard-won lessons from building community and turning profit.

Whether you're a podcaster, founder, community builder, or content creator, this episode is your guide to grow your community and your business without over-monetizing too soon.

Tune in to hear:

The dangers of monetizing your community too early and how it can hurt trust.
Why building relationships first leads to a more engaged and loyal audience.
How to successfully blend value-driven content with subtle monetization strategies.
Kristina’s personal experience of growing a podcast community without focusing on sales right away.
Tips on how to keep the balance between free and paid content

If you’ve wondered what the right balance of serving vs selling is, we hope this episode will inspire you to lead with value and prioritize building trust before you monetize your audience so you have long lasting and high level relationships!

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