Learn how to monetize on TikTok, as it relates to podcasting. My guest today is Melissa Hughes, a TikTok influencer, international speaker and best selling author. She has been booked twice on The Kelly Clarkson Show and featured for the New York Times Best Seller “Primal Scream” on NBC. She has over 238,000 followers on TikTok with over 9 million likes. She is also a best selling author of a book She Can Laugh along with a children’s book called, “Mommy Loves You When”. She has also done missionary work in the UK for several years with her husband and two children. In this episode, Melissa will be sharing her expertise on how monetization on TikTok works, how to leverage brand partnerships and sponsors, and tangible ways to make money from TikTok. We'll also be discussing the value of a good lead magnet and tips for securing brand partnerships. Plus, we'll explore how brand sponsors can turn into podcast sponsors. So, if you're interested in monetizing TikTok for your podcast, this episode is for you. Let's get started!   Learn about: [0:00] Intro [1:45] How monetization on TikTok works [4:45] Leveraging brand partnerships and sponsors [7:05] Tangible ways to make money from TikTok [10:00] The value of a good lead magnet  [11:45] Tips for securing brand partnerships [13:10] How brand sponsors can turn into podcast sponsors   Want more? Join me on Patreon for exclusive content, bonus Q&As, and binge the episodes before they go live. Become a Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/asitrelatestopodcasting Resources mentioned in this episode: Canva Templates for Podcasters: https://simonacostantini.ck.page/products/podcasttemplates Launch Your Podcast in 8 Weeks: https://simonacostantini.ck.page/launchyourpodcastin8weeks Podcast Recording Equipment Guide: https://simonacostantini.ck.page/podcastequipmentdownload Online Course [Start and Launch Your Podcast in 8 Weeks]: https://www.simonacostantini.com/start-and-launch-a-podcast-in-just-8-weeks  TikTok Blueprint: https://templates.melissaleahughes.com/tiktokblueprint https://events.melissaleahughes.com/she-can-share-essentials   Connect with Melissa here:  Website - https://melissaleahughes.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melissaleahughes/   Connect with Simona here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/simona__costantini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/costantiniproductions  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simona-costantini-25653a30/ Website: https://simonacostantini.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/asitrelatestopodcasting Happiness Happens Podcast: https://www.simonacostantini.com/happinesshappenspodcast