From Media to Money: Turning Influence into Income

Ever wonder how media exposure can actually pay your bills? In this episode of The Media Savvy Podcast, Bonnie Taub-Dix breaks down the real ways to turn media appearances into income — without paying a PR firm a dime.

From TV interviews and article quotes to podcasts, recipe development, sponsored content, consulting, webinars, and more — Bonnie shows you how to leverage your expertise, build credibility, and create multiple revenue streams.

She also busts common myths: ego-boosting media features won’t pay the rent, and you should be getting paid for your time and knowledge, not handing over cash to strangers.

Tune in for practical tips, mindset shifts, and real-life examples that will have you saying: “I can do this!”

Key Takeaways:

• Why media is the front door — and where the money really waits inside

• How to turn a single media feature into long-term opportunities

• Behind-the-scenes ways to monetize your expertise even if you’re camera shy

• The secret to landing paid gigs without paying a PR agency

• How to position yourself for brands, webinars, speaking, and consulting

Connect with Bonnie:

• Bonnie’s proven media training course: How To Work With Media and Make The Media Work for You: https://btdmedia.teachable.com/p/media-masterclass 
• Bonnie’s website: https://betterthandieting.com 
• BTD Media Makers News Digest: https://bit.ly/BTDMediaMakers 
• Better Than Dieting Newsletter: https://bit.ly/BTDsubscribe 
• Follow Bonnie on Social Media: 
  Instagram:@bonnietaubdix and     
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  X (Twitter):      @eatsmartbd
  Facebook: @BonnieTaubDix.RDN
• Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bonnietaubdix 
• Bonnie’s Book: Read It Before You Eat It - Taking You from Label to Table
• Get in touch: mediasavvybtd@gmail.com
• Download a free chapter of Bonnie’s latest book