He Started at 62 and Built a Global Podcast That Pays Him Every Month—Scott Miller | Ep 122

What if you started a podcast at 62 with no experience and turned it into a global success heard in over 190 countriesIn this episode of My Podcast Story, Scott Miller shares how he went from knowing nothing about podcasting to building The Lost Sci Fi Podcast into a long term asset that continues to grow in reach and revenueScott’s journey is not about overnight success. It is about commitment, consistency, and playing the long gameHe reveals how he leveraged public domain content, stayed consistent for years without making money, and eventually built a system that now generates income while continuing to growYou will learn what most podcasters get wrong, why patience is your biggest advantage, and how to create a podcast that compounds over timeIf you are serious about podcasting, this episode will completely shift how you think about growth, monetization, and longevityConnect with Scott MillerPodcast The Lost Sci Fi PodcastWebsite: https://lostscifi.com/If My Podcast Story speaks to you, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. And if you have a moment, leaving a review helps more people discover the stories shared here. Your support truly means a lot.There’s more to every story than what you hear on the episode. Join the My Podcast Story newsletter to receive thoughtful takeaways, episode extras, and personal notes that don’t make it into the show. It’s a quiet way to stay inspired between listens.Sign up here: https://mypodcaststory.com/joinChapters00:00 Introduction to Scott Miller01:00 Why podcasting is a long game02:00 The advantage of having more episodes03:00 How The Lost Sci Fi Podcast started04:00 Ready fire aim vs overthinking05:00 Starting at 62 and committing for life06:00 Behind the scenes of audio fiction production08:00 How Scott spends 10 to 12 hours per episode09:30 Using Headliner and YouTube for growth11:00 Dominating search with multiple videos13:00 Building a website for every episode15:00 Why consistency builds trust with listeners17:00 Monetization after two years of zero income19:00 Switching to Acast and first revenue jump21:00 Growing from 350 dollars to consistent income23:00 Keeping podcast costs extremely low24:30 Turning public domain into long term income27:00 Why most people quit too early29:00 The importance of naming your podcast correctly31:00 Creating content people are already searching for33:00 Consistency and audience expectations35:00 Passion as a competitive advantage37:00 Showing up even when you do not feel like it39:00 Final advice for podcasters