The Blueprint

Welcome to The Blueprint Podcast — where we throw out the old blueprint so you can become who you were always meant to be.

I’m Jason Smith — podcaster, coach, and storyteller. I help people reclaim their sense of self, rebuild confidence, and move through life with more direction and purpose.

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The Blueprint

Should Podcast Guests Pay?

February 16, 2026 • Jason Smith • Season 5 • Episode 137

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Should you charge guests to be on your show? We dive into the controversial reality of monetization, consistency, and the hidden struggles of the top 1.5% of global podcasters. In this raw 4:00 a.m. reflection, I'm pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to "throw out the old blueprint" and keep a mission-driven podcast alive when the views are real but the conversions aren't. We discuss the trap of "networks," the ethics of paid spotlight series, and why 700k followers don't always equal a stable ecosystem.

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