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Ever stare at your podcast stats, searching for proof your show is actually workingâonly to wonder if anyone even cares?
Pressing play isnât the same as listening. If people drop off early, skip episodes, or never engage, your podcast isnât holding their attention. And if your show keeps getting swiped past, itâs time to figure out why.
In this episode, Iâm breaking down the four unmistakable signs that prove your podcast is resonating with listeners (or not). Youâll learn why downloads donât tell the full story, the retention metric that actually predicts growth, and the one kind of feedback that proves listeners are hooked and taking action. So if youâre ready to stop guessing and start seeing real proof that your podcast is working, hit play and letâs dive in.
0:45 - Why Download Numbers Deceive You About Your Podcastâs Success
2:18 - 4 Signs That Prove Your Podcast Is Resonating With Listeners
5:27 - The Retention Benchmark That Shows Whether Listeners Are Hooked or Bored
8:03 - The Surprising Reason Listeners Skip Your Show (And How to Stop It)
13:24 - The Listener Feedback That Proves Your Podcast Is Changing Lives
Why Your Podcast Isnât Growing (Even If Your Content Is Great)Steal This Strategy to Keep Your Audience Coming Back4 Reasons Why Podcast Guesting Isn't Working for YouThe Down & Dirty Truth About Episode Length
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Ever spent hours crafting a podcast episode packed with expert knowledge, only to watch it get fewer downloads than the one you threw together last minute? Or worseâseen another podcast with generic advice rack up five-star reviews while your in-depth, value-packed episodes keep getting ignored?
In this episode, Iâm breaking down why what you think is valuable and what your listeners perceive as valuable are two completely different things. If you donât bridge that gap, your podcast wonât just struggle to growâitâll keep getting overlooked while less helpful shows take the spotlight.
So if you want listeners to stop tuning out halfway, and start seeing your show as a must-listen, hit play and letâs dive in.
0:45 - Why Giving Away Your Best Content for Free Wonât Grow Your Podcast
3:22 - The Messaging Mistake That Makes Listeners Tune You Out
6:10 - Why Your Audience Doesnât Care How Much You Know (Yet)
9:55 - The Surprising Reason Your Listeners Arenât Taking Action (And How to Fix It)
14:16 - The Listener Psychology Formula That Makes Your Podcast Impossible to Ignore
3 Ways to Hook Your Listener Before They Ever Hit Play
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So, you want your audience to see you as a pro? Good news: itâs not about having the latest gear. Itâs about knowing when to upgrade and how to maximize what youâve got. Home studio expert Junaid Ahmed is back to share his simple, no-BS advice on building a home studio setup that grows with you. Weâre breaking down when to invest in new gear, when to hold off, and the small tweaks that make a big difference in your soundâwithout blowing your budget.
If you think better gear is the key to earning authority in podcasting, this episode will change your mind. Hit play and letâs dive in.
1:02 - What Actually Makes You Look Like a Pro (Hint: Itâs Not Your Gear)
3:20 - The First Step to a Studio Setup That Grows With You
5:42 - When to Invest in New Gear (and When to Save Your Money)
10:11 - Quick Fixes for Pro-Level Sound on Any Budget
14:20 - How to Upgrade Your Gear Without Breaking the Bank
Check out Junaid Ahmedâs Podcast: Hacks to HobbiesBook Your Free Home Studio Audit with Junaid: HomeStudioMastery.comBuy, sell or trade used video gear:
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The Secret to a Home Studio That Elevates Your Authority
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Better gear wonât make you a better podcaster. But you can create a home studio that looks and sounds proâusing what you already have.
Fellow podcaster and tech guru Junaid Ahmed joins me to distill 20+ years of audio and video design into 20 minutes of no-nonsense advice to help you create a home studio that commands authority on any budget, and to prove that how you use your gear matters more than the gear itself. So if youâre worried your setup makes you look unprofessional (or that your audience wonât take you seriously), this oneâs for you. Hit play and letâs dive in.
0:55 - Why Better Gear Wonât Make You a Better Podcaster
2:24 - How to Create a Home Studio That Commands AuthorityâWithout Spending a Dime
4:57 - Why Dedication to Your Craft Builds Deeper Trust With Your Listeners
16:18 - Why Gear Placement > Gear Price (Always)
17:20 - How to Get Studio-Quality Audio on Any Budget
Check out Junaid Ahmedâs Podcast: Hacks to HobbiesBook Your Free Home Studio Audit with Junaid: HomeStudioMastery.com
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4 Ways to Upgrade Your Home Studio Without Overspending
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What if one bad review was all it took to silence your podcast for a year? Thatâs exactly what happened to bestselling author, investor, and financial literacy expert, Janine Mix. But instead of quitting, she came back strongerârevamping her show in a way that made it impossible for the right listeners to ignore.
In this episode, Janine shares how to tell if your podcast is too broad, the biggest messaging mistake that stops listeners from hitting play, and how to create a podcast that commands attention and keeps your audience coming back. So if you're ready to create a must-listen show (and realize that rejection isnât the endâitâs actually a sign youâre on the right track), hit play and letâs dive in.
0:19 â The Fear That Keeps Listeners From Connecting With Your Podcast
3:05 â How to Tell if Youâre Playing It Too Safe With Your Podcast
8:04 â The Messaging Mistake That Keeps Listeners From Hitting Play
15:24 â What to Do When Self-Doubt Stops You From Hitting Publish
21:16 â How to Keep Showing Up When Growth Feels Slow
Check out Janine Mixâs podcast: Permission to Prosper
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Steal My High-Converting Episode Framework
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AI voice cloning sounds like the ultimate shortcutâefficiency, scale, and less time spent recording. But what happens when your listeners can tell the difference and it destroys their trust in you, costing you the credibility, growth, and authority youâve worked so hard to build?
Iâm pulling back the curtain on the hidden dangers of AI voice cloning and why using it could be the biggest mistake you ever make with your podcast. Youâll find out how AI is silently devaluing your expertise, why listeners always know when something feels off (and how that kills engagement), and the five things you should never outsource to AIâunless you want to blend in with everyone else.
If youâre serious about building a binge-worthy Top 100 podcast that actually grows your business (and being seen as the go-to authority in your niche) hit play and letâs dive in.
0:05 - AI Voice Cloning: The âShortcutâ That Could Kill Your Credibility
0:22 - Can You Spot the Fake? Most People Canât (But Your Listeners Will)
3:01 - The Hidden Cost of Outsourcing Your Voice
6:30 - What Actually Builds Listener Loyalty (Hint: Itâs NOT Your Content)
12:55 - Five Things You Should NEVER Let AI TouchâUnless You Want to Blend In
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Video podcasting is everywhere. But does that mean your podcast needs it? Because letâs be real: we both know that repurposing full-length episodes or posting random clips wonât cut it if you actually want to grow your audience.
In this episode, Iâm back with Bryan Fittin of GoRogue Studios to break down the stupidly effective way to leverage video podcastingâaka the type of content that makes listeners fall in love with your show, the one thing you should be sharing to turn casual viewers into superfans, and why you donât need fancy production to grab attention.
So if you donât want to hire a full production team, spend hours editing, or post content that looks great but doesnât actually drive listeners back to your show, hit play and letâs dive in.
0:02 â Video Podcasting Wonât Grow Your ShowâBut This Will
1:39 â The Type of Content That Makes Listeners Fall in Love With You
5:00 â Why the Smallest Moments Build the Biggest Audience
10:41 â Why Low-Tech, Low-Production Video Delivers More Value Than You Think
18:01 â The Best First Step If Youâre Stuck on What to Post
Connect with Bryan: GoRogueStudio.com
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Video podcasting is not the magic growth hack youâve been sold. In fact, too many podcasters are finding out the hard way that adding video is costing them nothing but time, energy, and listeners.
Thatâs why I invited Bryan Fittin, founder of GoRogue Studios, to break down exactly what adding video can and canât do for your showâand the risks no oneâs talking about when you donât approach it strategically.
We cover AI video editors (spoiler: theyâre not a shortcut), which platform is actually best for getting started with video (hint: itâs not YouTube), and why adapting your podcast content for video takes more than flipping your iPhone around and hitting record.
So if youâre wondering whether video is the next big move for your podcast or another recipe for burnout, hit play and letâs dive in.
0:03 Why Video Podcasting Might Cost You More Than It Gains You
1:49 The Truth About AI Video Editors (And Why They Wonât Save You Time)
3:08 The Best Platform for Video Podcasts (Hint: Not YouTube)
5:28 Why You Canât Just Flip Your Camera and Hit Record
12:22 Should You Add Video or Stick to Audio? Hereâs How to Decide
Connect with Bryan: GoRogueStudio.com
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Think your podcast should be making you money by now? Hereâs why itâs notâand what to do about it.
In part two of this episode series, Iâll help you set accurate expectations for podcast monetization whether you donât have an offer yet (or donât plan to), have an offer thatâs not converting, or have an offer that is converting and want to scale it.
Weâll unpack how your podcast serves you at each stage, the expectations you need to set, and the strategies that separate profitable podcasters from the ones stuck creating content that never pays off (literally). So if youâre ready to build a podcast that actually drives revenue (without guessing, hoping, or waiting forever to see results) hit play and letâs dive in.
0:02 â What Separates Profitable Podcasters from the Rest
1:41 â No Offer? Hereâs What to Focus on First
3:50 â Have an Offer, But No Sales? Hereâs Why
7:25 â Have a High-Converting Offer? Hereâs How Your Podcast Can Scale It
11:16 â How to Align Your Podcast with Your Monetization Goals
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Most podcasters want to make money from their show. The problem? Too many assume that having a podcast and making money from it are one and the sameâbut theyâre not.
In this two-part episode series, Iâm breaking down how to bridge the gap between having the podcast and making money from it, with what you actually need to turn listeners into buyers. Plus, weâll unpack one of the biggest mistakes podcasters make that causes them to spend hours scripting, recording, and editing, only to refresh their analytics and see no new downloads and no new dollars in their bank account.
So if you're ready to build a podcast that actually drives business growth without spending hundreds of hours creating episodes and not getting paid for it, hit play and let's dive in.
0:02 â The Real Reason Your Podcast Isnât Paying You Yet
1:45 â The Two Biggest Reasons People Never Make Money From Their Podcasts
3:16 â Why a Podcast Wonât Fix a Broken Offer (But Will Expose the Problem)
5:15 â The Question That Determines If Your Podcast Will Make Money
11:46 â How to Set Accurate Expectations for Podcast Monetization
What to Do When Your Podcast Isnât Converting
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Think monetizing your podcast is as simple as landing a sponsor and calling it a day? Not so fast. Kevin Chemidlin, host of Grow the Show, is back to reveal why rushing to monetize can sabotage your podcastâand how holding off can actually set you up for bigger profits and a stronger connection with your audience.
Weâre unpacking Kevinâs four-step framework for podcast growth and monetization, where he reveals how to get your audience not just listening, but lining up to buy what youâre offering.
So if youâre ready to stop supporting your podcast out-of-pocket and turn your show into a true profit-driver, hit play and letâs dive in.
0:02 - Why Monetizing Your Podcast Too Early Can Backfire
1:05 - Why Waiting to Monetize Actually Helps You Make More Money
6:15 - 3 Things You Need to Monetize Your Podcast Successfully
9:29 - What Really Turns Listeners into Buyers
15:54 - How to Track ROI from Your Podcast the Right Way
Check out Kevin Chemidlinâs podcast: Grow the Show
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As the saying goes in podcasting: "If you build it, nothing will happen." Brutal? Maybe. True? Absolutely.
In this episode, Iâm sitting down with Kevin Chemidlin, founder of Grow the Show, and together weâre diving into the two silent killers of podcast growthâand trust me, these arenât your usual suspects.
So if you're ready to learn how to hook your audience, keep them coming back, and transform your show into one your listeners canât help but tell everyone about, hit play and let's dive in.
Check out Kevin Chemidlinâs podcast: Grow the Show
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This isnât your average podcasting advice. In this roundtable conversation, I'm teaming up with Alex Sanfilippo of PodMatch, Vinnie Potestivo, and Joe Casabona to dig into where podcasting is actually headed.
From why so many podcasters quit to the truth behind podcast marketing and discoverability, weâre pulling back the curtain on the state of podcasting today and the core strategies that separate successful shows from the rest.
Ready to go behind the scenes and uncover what works (and what doesnât) so your show can get the recognition it deserves? Hit play and let's dive in.
0:02 - Why Most Podcasters Quit Before Episode 20 (and How to Not Be One of Them)
5:23 - The One Shift That Separates Successful Podcasters From the Rest
8:39 - Why Great Content Is No Longer Enough to Grow Your Podcast
20:09 - Why Audience Size Has Nothing to Do With Podcast Growth
29:57 - The Non-Negotiable You Canât Skip for Sustainable Podcast Growth
PodMatchihaveapodcast.com/interviewPodcasting Systems & AutomationsCheck out Alex Sanfilippoâs Podcast: Podcasting Made SimpleCheck out Vinnie Potestivoâs Podcast: I Have a PodcastCheck out Joe Casabonaâs Podcast: Streamlined Solopreneur
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How many times have you thought about quitting your podcast? Once? Twice? Every other Tuesday? If youâve ever felt like your podcasting mistakes might be proof youâre not cut out for this, think again.
Spotify ad exec and fellow podcaster Corey Kareem joins me back inside this episode to share why those mistakes are the key to growing a podcast your audience canât ignoreâyou just need to know how to use them to your advantage. Ready to turn what feels like failure into your secret weapon for podcast growth? Hit play and let's dive in.
0:02 - What Most Podcasters Get Wrong About Failure
1:04 - The Real Enemy Holding Your Podcast Back
2:04 - Think Being Polished Builds Trust? Think Again
5:14 - The Mental Shift That Separates Hobbyists From Pros
10:57 - Why Failure Is Your Secret Weapon for Podcast Growth
Check out Corey Kareemâs podcast: Three Questions
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Spotify is shaking up podcasting again, and in this episode Iâm joined by Corey Kareem, Spotify ad exec and podcaster, to dive into the latest tools Spotify for Podcasters (now Spotify for Creators) is rolling out.
Corey breaks down game-changing features like short-form video clips to increase your podcast discoverability, audience insights that go beyond basic downloads, and how podcasters like you can make the most of these tools to reach listeners already tuned in and ready to engage.
So if you're looking for ways to grow your audience, connect with the right listeners, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving podcasting world, (who are we kiddingâyou wouldn't be reading this otherwise!) hit play and let's dive in.
0:02 â How Spotify is Disrupting the Podcasting Industry (and What It Means for You)
1:02 â Why the New Short-Form Video Feature on Spotify Will Improve Your Discoverability
3:14 â How to Track (and Improve) Listener Engagement with Spotifyâs Latest Analytics
7:31 â What a Strong Click-Through Rate and Stream Rate Look Like for Podcasters
17:14 â New Revenue Predictions for Podcast Monetization on Spotify
Spotify for CreatorsSpotify Partner Program
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Thinking about quitting your podcast (or business)? Youâre not alone. In this episode, fellow podcaster Kathryn Thompson shares how she turned things around when she was ready to call it quitsâand how her podcast became the turning point for building a business sheâs excited to run again.
Weâre diving into how to make your podcast the driving force behind a business that energizes and inspires you. So if youâre ready to stop staring at your mic wondering if itâs worth it to continue and start watching your podcast actually grow your business, hit play and letâs dive in.
0:01 - Why So Many Podcasters Hit a Breaking PointâAnd What to Do When You're There
2:03 - From a Plateaued Business to Steady Sales With a Podcast
5:21 - What to Do When You're Running Out of Content (or Motivation)
9:23 - Why Long-Form Content Turns Listeners Into High-Ticket Clients
12:53 - Should You Keep PodcastingâOr Call It Quits?
Check out Kathryn Thompsonâs podcast, BE The Sought-After Entrepreneur
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So you got a one-star review. Now what?! In this episode, Iâm breaking down exactly how to handle that sucker punch to your podcasting pride. From the emotional sting of watching your perfect five-star rating drop to the counterintuitive (and totally ethical) strategies to bring it back up, weâre diving into the nitty-gritty of what to do when it happens.
Plus, Iâm sharing the behind-the-scenes story of how I handled my own one-star sagaâand the psychology-backed steps I used to turn it around. So if youâre ready to stop obsessing over that one-star review and turn it into a five-star comeback, hit play and letâs dive in.
0:02 - The Five-Minute Rule for Handling a Bad Review
1:32 - Turning a Bad Review Into Better Ratings and More Listeners
3:35 - How One Bad Rating Can Lead to More Positive Ones
7:04 - How to Protect Your Podcast from Trolls & Keep Your Ratings High
9:50 - The Right Way to Ask for Reviews (Without Sounding Desperate)
3 Easy and Ethical Ways to Get More Podcast Reviews
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Forget the "give everything away for free" advice you've probably heard (spoiler: it's a fast track to undercutting your profits).
In this episode, Jeremy Enns is back to share his expert take on how to create a podcast content strategy that leads your audience to the point of sale without coming across as salesy.
Weâre breaking down how to align your content strategy with the business model thatâs right for you, and the metrics you need to track to see if your content is actually converting.
If you want to turn your podcast (or podcast-to-be) into a revenue-generating machine, this episode is packed with insights you can actually use to grow. Hit play and let's dive in.
0:02 â Why Giving Away Your Best Content for Free Kills Your Sales
3:14 â Why Creators and Business Owners Need Different Content Strategies
6:17 â How to Align Your Podcast Content with Your Business Goals
9:42 â The Metrics You Need to Track to Know if Your Content is Converting
12:59 â How to Turn Podcast Into a Revenue Generator Without Sounding Like a Sales Pitch
Want to dive deeper into the insights Jeremy shared? Check out his detailed video on how to use Spotifyâs new analytics Subscribe to Jeremyâs Scrappy Daily Podcasting Newsletter
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Starting a podcast is easier than ever. But growing one? Thatâs a whole different ballgame.
In this episode, I sat down with my friend Jeremy Enns to unpack why shows with âdecent contentâ often stall at 28 downloads an episode and what it really takes to create a podcast people canât stop talking about.
From crafting a standout premise to leveraging Spotifyâs new analytics and using competitor research to uncover what sets your show apart, weâre breaking down the real work behind making your podcast impossible to overlook.
If youâre ready to turn your podcast into one listeners canât help but recommend to their friends, hit play and letâs dive in.
0:02 - Why Simply Releasing Content Wonât Lead to Rapid Podcast Growth
1:39 - The Real Reason Most Podcasts Stall at 28 Downloads
5:12 - Your Show is Being Seen, So Why Arenât People Clicking Play?
9:07 - How to Take Your Show Concept from Basic to Brilliant
13:36 - The Kind of Feedback Your Podcast Needs to Succeed
Want to dive deeper into the insights Jeremy shared? Check out his detailed video on how to use Spotifyâs new analytics Subscribe to Jeremyâs Scrappy Daily Podcasting Newsletter
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As a good friend of mine in podcasting says, 'If you build it, they wonât come.'
In this episode, I tackle a listener question about why great content alone doesnât grow your podcast anymore and why pressing publish is just the beginning.
Whether youâre just starting out or have been podcasting for a while, Iâll walk you through the two biggest drivers of podcast growth and show you how to use Spotifyâs analytics to pinpoint exactly where the problem is happeningâso you can stop guessing and start seeing results.
Ready for a podcast that grows your audience and your business? Hit play, and letâs dive in.
0:58 - Why âIf You Build It, They Will Comeâ Isnât Working for Your Podcast
1:40 - The Two Big Questions Every Podcaster Should Be Asking
6:15 - What Your Messaging Is Really Saying to Potential Listeners
7:59 - The Spotify Analytics That Reveal Why Your Podcast Isnât Growing (and How to Fix It)
10:20 - How to Get Clear on Whatâs Holding Your Podcast Back
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