{"podcast":{"title":"Legit Podcast Pro","slug":"legit-podcast-pro-5815650","podcast_index_feed_id":5815650,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/legitpodcastpro/","website_url":"http://legitpodcastpro.captivate.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/434fe6a3-753a-4522-ad73-a8e0d9f503d6/orvrQh7I70h5ez4q6k_l4KRZ.jpg","author":"Gordon Firemark","episode_count":200,"summary":"Take your podcast to new levels of professionalism and profit. Join The Podcast Lawyer™ Gordon Firemark for tips, strategies, advice and Q&A with top podcasters. Learn how to grow and profit from your podcast like a pro.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-10T10:19:36.853581+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/legit-podcast-pro-5815650"},"episode":{"title":"Brand Deals for Podcasters: What You Gotta Get Right (Before You Sign Anything)","slug":"brand-deals-for-podcasters-what-you-gotta-get-right-before-you-sign-anything","published_at":"2026-04-02T23:16:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/legit-podcast-pro-5815650/brand-deals-for-podcasters-what-you-gotta-get-right-before-you-sign-anything","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/legit-podcast-pro-5815650","url":"https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm/episode/brand-deals-for-podcasters-what-you-gotta-get-right-before-you-sign-anything","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/eec0747d-9213-4826-8f8f-d97be175aeec.mp3","summary":"Brand deals are one of the most common ways podcasters start making money—but they’re also one of the easiest ways to get taken advantage of if you don’t understand the terms. In this episode, Gordon Firemark (The Podcast Lawyer™) breaks down what every podcaster needs to know before signing a sponsorship or brand deal agreement. Join the Legit Podcast Pro Community: https://legitpodcastpro.com From payment terms and usage rights to exclusivity clauses and cancellation protections, you’ll learn how to spot red flags, avoid common traps, and structure deals that actually work for your business. Because getting paid is great—but getting paid wrong can cost you far more in the long run. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why “pay when paid” clauses are a major problem What deliverables should (and should NOT) include How brands may use your content beyond the podcast The hidden cost of exclusivity clauses Why cancellation terms and kill fees matter How to think about brand deals as a business owner If you’re working with sponsors—or planning to—this episode will help you protect your revenue, your content, and your future opportunities. Get podcast contract templates and legal resources: https://podcastlawforms.com Book a strategy session with Gordon: https://firemark.com/consult20 Subscribe for more episodes on building, protecting, and growing your podcast as a real business.","meta_description":"Brand deals are one of the most common ways podcasters start making money—but they’re also one of the easiest ways to get taken advantage of if you don’t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":467,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/legit-podcast-pro-5815650/episodes/brand-deals-for-podcasters-what-you-gotta-get-right-before-you-sign-anything/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/legit-podcast-pro-5815650/brand-deals-for-podcasters-what-you-gotta-get-right-before-you-sign-anything.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}