Create the program
Connect your show and set the program details your listeners will see.
Referral growth for podcasts
Turn listeners who love your show into your growth team.
Refer-O-Matic gives fans a personal share link, lets you choose the rewards, and shows which ambassadors are bringing in new listeners.
Early shows that used Refer-O-Matic
Future HindsightTwenty Thousand HertzThe NewsWorthyThe Upside
How it works
Give word-of-mouth a place to go.
Set the rules once, share one simple page with your audience, and let the referral tracking happen in the background.
Choose a format
Reward each referrer as they reach milestones, or reward the top referrers when a leaderboard contest ends.
Go live and share
When the program looks right, click Go live and share your refer.fm page where your listeners already hang out.
Proof in the product
See the people powering your next listener wave.
Owners get a clear view of their program status, trial, referral page, and the next action needed to launch.
- Choose milestones for an always-on ambassador program.
- Choose a leaderboard for a time-bound push or launch.
- Keep editing while paused, then go live explicitly.
Customer proof
“Growing your audience is about finding options that bring in new listeners for a good price, and Refer-O-Matic is a great strategy. It is a way to empower our show's biggest fans to become our biggest promoters and reward them along the way so everyone wins.”Erica Mandy Founder & Podcast Host
Pick your play
Two ways to run a referral program.
Use the format that matches your show, your audience, and the moment you’re trying to create.
Always-on growth
Milestones
Reward fans as they reach referral goals. It’s a natural fit for shows building a steady ambassador habit.
Explore milestones Time-bound momentumLeaderboard
Reward the top referrers when a contest ends. It’s useful for launches, seasons, and focused audience pushes.
Explore leaderboardsQuestions, answered
Everything your listeners and team need to know.
How are referrals counted?
When a listener shares their unique referral link and a new listener accesses the podcast RSS feed in a podcast player, Refer-O-Matic counts a referral toward the referrer's goal.
What happens before I go live?
Your program stays paused while you edit. Listeners cannot join until you click Go live, so you can review the offer before sharing it.
How does the free trial work?
The free trial lasts 14 days or 100 referrals, whichever comes first. You can move to a paid plan when you’re ready to keep growing.
Simple plans
Start with your campaign, not a contract.
Try the workflow with a 14-day free trial, then choose the plan that matches your pace.
Free trial14 days · 100 referrals
StarterMilestones or leaderboards · $29/month
ProAdvanced tools and team controls · $49/month
See full pricingReady when your listeners are
Make your next great listener a recommendation away.
Set up your program, invite your biggest fans, and let word-of-mouth compound.
Start free for 14 days