2 Podcast For Car Enthusiasts Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 1st, 2023

Start A Podcast For Car Enthusiasts

A podcast for car enthusiasts is a business idea that involves creating a weekly or monthly audio program that covers topics related to the automotive industry. The podcast could focus on a specific type of vehicle, such as classic cars or sports cars, or it could cover a wide range of automotive topics, such as car maintenance, racing, and new car releases.

To run this business, you will need a few key things:

A good microphone and recording equipment to capture high-quality audio.
A computer and editing software to edit the audio and add any necessary music or sound effects.
A hosting platform to upload the podcast, such as Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
A website to promote the podcast and provide information about new episodes and sponsors.

The benefits of running a podcast for car enthusiasts include reaching a large and passionate audience, building relationships with sponsors and advertisers, and generating income through advertising, sponsorships, and merchandise sales. Additionally, running a podcast can be a fun and rewarding hobby for those passionate about cars and who enjoy sharing their knowledge with others.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a podcast for car enthusiasts :

1. Cars of Carlisle ($5.03K/year)

Darren Reighard, founder and CEO of the Cars of Carlisle Network Podcast, came up with the idea for his profitable podcast after a friend recognized the need for an automotive podcast in their hometown of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. With his love for cars and background in mass communications, Reighard quickly established a virtual product to fill this niche and market gap, resulting in over 12,000 downloads and an increasing annual revenue.

How much they make: $5.03K/year
How much did it cost to start: $3.11K
Current team size: 1

How I Created A Profitable Podcast For Car Enthusiasts

Cars of Carlisle Network Podcast, founded by Darren Reighard, has grown into an increasingly successful entrepreneurial pursuit with over 130 episodes and is continuing to expand, with an annual revenue that is increasing, over 12k downloads from 45 countries, and a 18-month goal to expand sponsorship to become a full-time CEO managing the business with a 5 employee team.

About

Darren started Cars of Carlisle about 6 years ago

Revenue

Darren grew the business to $419/month

Costs

It cost Darren $3111 to start the business

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