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Downloads are the most unreliable metric for measuring a podcastâs true success. The problem? Most podcasters still rely solely on them to decide if their show is âworking.â
In this episode, find out why the podcasting metrics that matter most arenât the ones at the top of your dashboard, and learn to decode what these five key data points say about your show's growth. If youâre ready to make sense of your numbers and finally build a show that grows (without guessing and without wasting time on tracking the wrong metrics) hit play and letâs dive in.
0:07 â Why Downloads Are the Most Misleading Metric for Your Show
1:14 â The 3 Hidden Data Points That Actually Reveal Podcast Growth
5:09 â How to Instantly Tell If Your Content Holds Attention
13:26 â What Your Listeners Are Silently Telling You (If You Know How to Listen)
16:10 â How to Know if Your Episodes Actually Matter to Your AudienceOther Episodes You'll Love:
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Spotify just rolled out a new feature called âPlaysâ that shows your episode play counts publicly inside their app. But this move isnât about helping creators. Itâs about algorithmically manipulating what used to be a level playing fieldâand it benefits Spotify, not you.
Worse? It distracts you from the metrics that actually show if your podcast is working. And for independent, niche hosts, this one visible number will breed unhealthy comparison, magnify self-doubt, and drive thousands of talented podcasters to quit before their show ever has a chance to grow.
In this episode, weâre breaking down what you need to know about this new metric, why it tells you nothing about the true health of your show, and what to focus on instead if you want a real understanding of how your content is resonating with listeners.
Want to know what smart podcasters are tracking instead? Hit play and letâs dive in.
0:07 â Why Spotifyâs New âPlaysâ Metric Is Misleading (and Who It Really Serves)
0:58 â How Public Play Counts Create Unfair (and False) Comparisons
4:51 â Why Vanity Metrics Trap You in the Illusion of Growth
8:10 â The 3 Data Points That Reveal Whether Your Podcast Is Actually Growing
11:15 â Why These 3 Metrics Are the Clearest Measure of Your Podcastâs True Health
Episode Links:
Article: Why Spotifyâs New âPlaysâ Feature Actually Hurts Independent PodcastersOther Episodes Youâll Love:
4 Key Signs Your Podcast Is Making an Impact5 Metrics No Oneâs Teaching That Tell You If Your Podcast Is Growingâ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U
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Quickânothingâs batched and an episodeâs due tomorrow. What do you do? Panic? Procrastinate? Skip it and hope no one notices? Sure, you could ghost your audienceâbut what does that really cost you? Authority. Credibility. The listener trust youâve worked so hard to build.
Thatâs why in this episode, Iâm giving you 8 plug-and-play ideas you can use anytime your production schedule falls apart and youâre about to spiral into âIâm failing at podcasting.â These are the exact strategies Iâve used when a hurricane hits, school randomly shuts down, or Iâm on vacation. Theyâve never failed me in over 5+ years of podcastingâand they'll save you one day too.
So if you want to run your podcast like a pro (and make sure one rough week doesnât undo the consistency, trust, and credibility that set your show apart) hit play and letâs dive in.
1:18 â Why Skipping an Episode Does More Damage Than You Think
3:02 â The Backup Plan Every Pro Needs for Sick Days, Travel Plans, and Life's Curveballs
4:44 â 8 Plug-and-Play Ways to Save Your Schedule When Youâve Got Nothing Batched
10:52 - Why These Backup Strategies Are My Secret Weapon for Consistency
14:36 â How to Take a Structured Hiatus Without Breaking the Trust Youâve Built
How Do You Fit Time to Prep Your Podcast Into Your Schedule?
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Itâs the day before your episode goes liveâand you still have to outline it, record it, edit it, and get it all done before 6:00 am tomorrow morning when your listeners will be looking for it. You tell yourself you work better under pressure, but this pace is unsustainable. It drains your energy, kills your creativity, and honestly? It makes you hate your podcast.
In this episode, Iâm answering a listenerâs question about finding time to prep your episodesâand exposing whatâs really behind the last-minute race to hit publish. Youâll get the exact system I use to stay a month ahead on content, so you can plan without pressure, record without rushing, and stop duct-taping episodes together at midnight the night before they air.
So if youâre *over* staying up late and showing up tired in the name of staying consistent, hit play and letâs dive in.
1:12 â Why âFinding Time to Recordâ Keeps You Editing at Midnight and Praying the Wi-Fi Holds
3:18 â What Your Listeners Can Hear When You Show Up With Last-Minute Energy
5:05 â How I Stay a Month Ahead on Content and Still Follow Inspiration When it Hits
7:30 â Why Letting Guests Control Your Calendar Sabotages Your Authority
9:48 â The System That Turns Shower Thoughts Into Fully Formed Episodes
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Steal This Episode Planning Framework to Cut Your Prep Time in Half8 Ways to Fill a Content Gap Without Sounding Unpreparedâ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U
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Youâve probably Googled it. Youâve definitely heard five different answers from five different podcast âexperts.â But how long should your episodes be? That depends entirely on your listenerâand in this episode, Iâm showing you how to figure out your perfect episode length using real data from your show.
Youâll learn the two metrics that matter most (and exactly where to find them), how to run a simple 10-episode audit to calculate your ideal episode length, and why nailing this is the fastest way to increase listener retentionâand conversions.
Because every time a listener drops off before your CTA, youâre losing the chance to grow your audience (and your income)âso if you want to fix it, hit play and letâs dive in.1:05 â Why Copying Other Shows (Even Unintentionally) Lowers Listener Retention
2:58 â How to Stop the Silent Listener Drop-Off Thatâs Killing Your Conversions
8:16 â Run This 2-Metric Audit to Calculate Your Perfect Episode Length
14:20 â Where to Place Your CTA So More Listeners Actually Hear It
17:36 â Why Higher Listener Retention Drives More Plays (and Conversions)Other Episodes Youâll Enjoy:
How Do You Make Listeners Stay Longer? (and Why It Matters)
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Most podcasters want more revenue from their podcastâbut few have a plan for getting there.
In this episode, Danielle Hayden (reformed corporate CFO and founder of Kickstart Accounting) is back to break down the numbers side of podcast growth. If youâve ever wondered how to track conversions from your podcast, how to budget for your show, or how to confidently decide where to invest, this episode gives you the strategy most podcasters struggle to figure out alone.
So if youâre ready to learn how high-earning podcasters think about spendingâand how to run your podcast like a business even when itâs not making money yetâhit play and letâs dive in.
1:05 â Why Knowing Your Profit Margin Matters More Than Podcast ROI
3:26 â The Marketing Budget Benchmarks Most Podcasters Donât Know About
5:51 â What to Track (and How) to Measure Real ROI From Your Show
10:14 â How to Build a Spending Plan That Supports Your Podcast Growth
14:00 â Where to Invest First to Get the Biggest Return From Your Podcast
Episode Links:
Grab Danielleâs free budgeting templateCheck out Danielleâs podcast: Business By the BooksRead my go-to book on buying back your time: Buy Back Your Time by Dan MartellOther Episodes Youâll Enjoy:
This One Belief Is Costing You Podcast Revenueâ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U
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Your podcast isnât making money yet, so you think twice before investing in it. But without investing in the help you need to grow your show, it keeps struggling to bring in revenue. Ready to break out of the cycle?
Meet Danielle Haydenâreformed corporate CFO, founder of Kickstart Accounting and host of Business by the Books. She joins me to break down why most podcasters never reach profitability, what your podcast spending habits reveal about you, and what needs to change if you want your podcast to drive actual revenue, not just downloads. Because publishing consistent content is one thingâbuilding a podcast that pays you back is another.
So if you're done publishing episodes for free and you think itâd be really great to finally get paid for doing work you love, hit play and let's dive in.
1:05 â Why Most Podcasters Hesitate to Invest in Their Showsâand Stay Unprofitable Because of It
2:27 â How Ego, Fear, and Old Money Stories Shape Your Podcast Decisions
7:56 â How High-Earning Podcasters Decide Where to Spend First
10:18 â Why ROI Isnât the Only Way Your Podcast Pays You Back
11:49 â How to Run Your Podcast Like a Business When Itâs Not Making Money Yet
Episode Links:
Check out Danielle Haydenâs podcast: Business By the BooksConnect with Danielle: KickstartAccountingInc.comMy go-to book on buying back your time: Buy Back Your Time by Dan MartellOther Episodes Youâll Enjoy:
The Spending Strategy Behind Podcasts That Make Moneyâ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U
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Most podcasters think the problem is low downloads. But do you know what actually causes low downloads? When people canât tellâwithin secondsâwhy your show is for them.
Fellow podcaster Desiree Petrich shares the messy, emotional (and ultimately empowering) process of rebranding her showâfrom trying to be everything for everyone to creating a bingeworthy podcast that speaks directly to first-time managers. Youâll hear what happened when she finally narrowed her focus, brought more of her real voice to the mic, and stopped being afraid to ask for help.
What youâre about to hear isnât a story about overnight success. Itâs about choosing to keep podcasting when you love it too much to quit. So if you want to create a podcast youâre proud ofâand one your listeners canât wait to learn fromâhit play and letâs dive in.
1:04 â The Moment Desiree Realized Her Podcast Wasnât Helping Her Business (or Her Audience)
8:38 â How Rebranding Gave Her Permission to Finally Say What She Meant
11:15 â The Naming Strategy That Helped Her Stand Out in a Saturated Category
16:13 â What Listener Feedback Sounds Like When Your Message Finally Hits
20:14 â The Gut-Check Question to Ask Yourself at the End of Every Episodeâand Why It Changes Everything
Episode Links:
Check out Desiree Petrichâs Podcast: Youâre The Boss. Now What?Other Episodes Youâll Love:
How to Make Your Podcast Worth Every Second You Spend on ItQ + A | Canât Break 200 Downloads? Letâs Fix Thatâ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U
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Youâre second-guessing your content. Overthinking your numbers. Wondering if podcasting is even worth it. And itâs not because youâre doing it wrongâitâs because youâre doing it alone.
In this episode, Iâm joined by longtime podcaster and founder of the New England Podcasters Group, Andy Lyons, to expose the hidden costs of podcasting in isolationâand why plugging into a room of serious podcasters could be the thing that finally gets your show the numbers it deserves.
So if youâve been white-knuckling your way through this podcasting thing, hoping that if you just stay consistent itâll all click soon, this episode will show you why that hasnât workedâand what to do instead. Hit play and let's dive in.Episode Links:
Check out Ande Lyonâs podcast: Donât Be Caged By Your AgeOther Episodes Youâll Enjoy:
The One Thing Podcasters Should Track Instead of DownloadsStarting a Podcast That Builds Your Business (and Your Self Belief)â This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U
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If youâre still airing interviews you wouldnât listen to yourselfâjust because you feel obligated toward your guestsâyouâre not building trust with your listeners. Youâre breaking it. And once your audience feels like their time isnât valued? They wonât complain. Theyâll just stop listening.
If you want a podcast that builds authority and drives loyalty, you need to lead interviews that earn attention. In this episode, youâll learn how to ask questions your guest hasnât answered a dozen times, pull out insights your audience can *actually* use, and create one-of-a-kind conversations that make your show worth returning to, following, and sharing.
So if youâre done settling for polite interviews that donât convert (and ready to lead ones that earn trust and ultimately grow your show) hit play and letâs dive in.
đ My Go-To Books on Leading Better Interviews:
Talk to Me by Dean NelsonStop Asking Questions by Andrew WarnerWant to save time on your podcast production workflows? Reach out to Joe Casabona and mention you heard about him here!Other Episodes Youâll Enjoy:
The 3 Biggest Reasons Your Listeners Tune Out During Your Guest EpisodesSteal This Episode Planning Framework to Cut Your Prep Time in Halfâ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U
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If your guest couldâve given the same answers on five other podcasts, you didnât lead the interviewâyou hosted a rerun. And when every guest episode sounds the same? Listeners donât blame the guest. They stop trusting you.
In this episode, youâll learn the three host mistakes that quietly erode your authority, why âjust letting the convo flowâ leads to copy-paste content your audience has already heard, and how to stay in control of the conversation without sounding stiff or losing rapport.
Because great interviews donât just happen, and theyâre what separates podcasts that get skipped from the ones that get shared. So if you want to lead interviews that hook your listeners and keep them coming back (without sounding scripted or stiff), hit play and letâs dive in.
Talk to Me by Dean NelsonStop Asking Questions by Andrew Warner
đMy Go-To Books on Leading Better Interviews:
Other Episodes Youâll Enjoy:đ How to Lead Guest Interviews That Make Listeners Want to Binge Your ShowđExactly What to Say to Get Your Podcast Guests to Share Their Episodeâ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U
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Most podcasters know they need a website. But the wrong kind of site can bury your show in search and cost you the listeners, leads, and visibility you're working so hard to earn.
In this episode, Iâm breaking down everything you need to know about podcasting websitesâfrom what to include (and what to avoid), to where it should live, to the one mistake that could be sending all your search traffic (and Google authority) to someone elseâs site instead of yours.
So if youâve ever Googled âDoes my podcast need its own website?â or âShould I buy a domain for my podcast?ââand youâre podcasting to grow your brand and want your show to get found onlineâhit play and letâs dive in.
0:07 â Do You Really Need a Website for Podcasting?
2:15 â Can You Use the Free Website From Your Podcast Host?
3:50 â Whatâs the Best Way to Set Up a Website for Podcasting?
5:43 â Do You Need a Domain Name for Your Podcast?
8:12 â What Should You Include on Your Podcast Website?
12:45 â Should Your Podcast Live on a Separate Site or Your Main Brand Site?
14:08 â When Third-Party Podcasting Sites Like PodPage Make Sense (and When to Avoid Them)
Episode Links:
See our podcast blog in action: PodLaunchHQ.comIf you meet the criteria I shared in the episode for using PodPage, click here to choose a plan (and tell Brandon and Dave that Courtney @ PodLaunch sent you!)Other Episodes Youâll Enjoy:
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Krissy Bold launched a parenting podcast with a confusing name, hour-long episodes no one finished, and a message no one was clicking on.
Then she made a few key changes and hit #3 in Parentingâoutranking Big Bird, Blippi, and Frozen in under a weekâand sheâs been ranking on the top podcasting charts ever since.
What changed?
In this episode, weâre unpacking the key differences between a podcast people scroll past and one they binge, share, and rave about. Even better? You'll learn how to apply this to *your* show so you can stop refreshing your stats like itâs going to change something and start building a podcast listeners want to support and shout from the rooftops.
So if youâve been wondering what your podcast is missing, this episode has your answer. Hit play and letâs dive in.
0:07 â What to Look for When Your Podcast Isnât Working (and Youâre Doing Everything Right)
4:52 â Why Listeners Arenât Finishing Your Episodes (Even If the Content Is Good)
6:40 â The Messaging Fix That Finally Got Krissyâs Audience to Lean In
10:28 â The Relaunch Plan That Took Her to the Top Parenting Charts
19:30 â Why Most Podcasters Overlook the Easiest Way to Reach Their Audience
Episode Links:
Check out Krissy Bold Boldâs Podcast: Momâs Guide to Finding HerselfLearn More from Krissy: MomIdentityProject.comOther Episodes Youâll Enjoy:
How to Make Your Podcast the One Listeners Canât Ignore
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Still waiting to feel âreadyâ before you start pitching the guests or sponsors you really want?
In this episode, HuffPost contributor and media expert Alice Draper is back to show you the exact process she uses to turn rejection into a measurable growth strategy for your podcast. Youâll learn how to build your ârejection muscle,â set rejection goals that lead to more yeses, and use data from ignored or declined pitches to refine your messaging and land bigger and better opportunities.
So if youâve been overthinking your pitch or convincing yourself you need a bigger audience before you can pitch bigger guests or sponsorsâand youâre ready to be the kind of host people say yes to without hesitationâhit play and letâs dive in.
1:08 â The Surprising Growth That Can Happen When You Treat Rejection as a Strategy, Not a Setback
6:24 â How to Use Pitch Rejections to Improve Your Messaging
9:17 â A Simple Way to Make Your Pitches More Specific (and Stand Out)
12:24 â What it Really Means When No One Replies to Your Pitch (and How to Handle It)
14:15 â If Pitching Feels Intimidating Right Now, Hereâs How to Take the Pressure Off
Episode Links:
Steal Aliceâs pitch templatesâthe same ones that have helped her clients land interviews on 500+ top shows like WorkLife with Adam Grant.Check Out Alice Draperâs Podcast: My Rejection StoryLearn More from Alice: hustlingwriters.comOther Episodes Youâll Enjoy:
The Real Reason Youâre Still Sitting on That Guest or Sponsor Pitchâ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U
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You know that pitch you *almost* sent? Or that big guest or sponsor youâre telling yourself youâll reach out to âonce youâre readyâ? That idea you keep researching but havenât acted on yet? This episode is about that momentâwhen you're stuck between wanting more for your podcast and actually going after it.
HuffPost contributor and media expert Alice Draper has helped clients land guest spots on 500+ podcasts, including WorkLife with Adam Grant and UnF*ck Your Brain. She joins me to unpack the psychology behind rejection, why your brain sees ânoâ as a survival threat, and how this fear keeps you from the visibility, credibility, and growth you deserve.
So if youâre tired of watching other people land the guests, sponsors, and traction you wantâand you're ready to start pitching bigger names and getting your show into the rooms it deserves to be in (even if it scares you a little)âhit play and letâs dive in.
1:36 â The Real Fear Behind âMy Show Isnât Big Enough Yetâ
6:15 â How Visibility Triggers Imposter Syndrome (and What to Do About It)
9:09 â âTheyâll Probably Say No AnywayââAnd Other Lies We Tell Ourselves
15:46 â Why You Donât Need More Downloads to Pitch Big Guests or Sponsors
17:58 â The One Thing Youâre Not Doing That Could Actually Grow Your Show
Episode Links:
Steal Aliceâs pitch templatesâthe same ones that have helped her clients land interviews on 500+ top shows like WorkLife with Adam Grant.Check Out Alice Draperâs Podcast: My Rejection StoryLearn More from Alice: hustlingwriters.comOther Episodes Youâll Enjoy:
How to Train for Rejection and Use It to Grow Your Podcast Fasterâ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U
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Youâve heard âniche downâ is the key to podcast growth. But what if your niche is actually too narrow to scale? In this live coaching session, I walk Dennis through why his podcast wasnât attracting the audience he really wantedâand the simple repositioning moves we made to fix it.
We're breaking down how his show's branding was confusing listeners instead of converting them, and how these core podcast content gatekeepers will either earn the click or cost you the download. So if youâre tired of seeing single-digit downloads on episodes you spent hours producing (or youâve been publishing weekly but your numbers havenât budged in months) this episode will show you exactly what to change. Hit play and letâs dive in.
Want my expert eyes (and ears) on your show? Apply for on-air coaching here (spots are limited).
0:04 â When âNiche Downâ Backfires and Stops Your Podcast From Growing
1:12 â What You Think Your Podcast Is About vs. What Listeners Actually See
3:18 â Why Your Podcast Name Might Be Turning the Right Listeners Away
5:26 â Why Listeners Arenât Clicking (Even If You Know Your Content Is Valuable)
9:03 â The Fix: How to Reposition Without Losing the Heart of Your Message
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Youâve got the mic. Youâve got the mission. So why isnât anyone listening?
Thatâs the question Dennisâhigh school athletics coach turned podcasterâwas asking when he came to me for help. He knew who he wanted to serve, but a few months in, he was still struggling to get people to notice his show.
In this first-ever Fix My Pod on-air coaching session, weâre breaking down the gap between knowing your audience and actually getting them to click playâbecause nothing kills momentum faster than showing up every week and still getting ignored.
So if youâve launched (or youâre about to) and want to get more of the right listeners hitting play on the episodes youâre working hard to create, hit play and letâs dive in.
Want my expert eyes (and ears) on your show? Apply for on-air coaching here (spots are limited).
0:05 â Why Your Podcast Isnât Getting Clicked (Even If Your Content Is Great)
2:15 â Why Your Podcast Might Be Clear to You, but Confusing to Listeners
6:40 â How to Find Your Angle in a Crowded Podcast Niche
10:28 â How People Actually Decide If Your Podcast Is Worth Their Time
14:08 â 5 Things That Make or Break Your Podcastâs First Impression
14:46 â What Your Cover Art, Title, and Description Are Actually Saying to Your Listenersâ
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Youâve been told video podcasting the only way to grow your showâbut the ones shouting the loudest about it? Theyâre the ones profiting from your overwhelm.
In this episode, Buzzsproutâs Head of Marketing Alban Brooke is back to expose what no one is talking about: the hidden costs, the inflated promises, and the hard data that shows how video might actually be hurting your show more than helping it. He also shares what *really* happened behind the scenes when Buzzsprout went all-in on videoâand the exact moment he realized they got it wrong.
So if youâve been wondering why podcasting feels harder than it should (and you're ready to build a podcast you wonât secretly resent) hit play and letâs dive in.
2:01 - The Real Video Podcasting Backstory (and Whoâs Profiting From It)
4:34 - Why 84% of the Top 50 Podcasts Donât Upload Video to Spotify
6:43 - The Silent Burnout Epidemic Among Podcasters Trying to âDo It Allâ
8:17 - The Video Wake-Up Call Buzzsprout Didnât See Coming
10:23 - The Emotional Toll of Trying to Podcast Like a YouTuber
15:07 - The Real Question Every Podcaster Should Ask Before Adding Video
Get a $20 Buzzsprout credit when you sign up through this linkâcourtesy of Alban and the Buzzsprout team.
Episode Links:
Podcast Growth Myths Debunked by Buzzsproutâs Head of MarketingWhy Audio-Only Podcasting Still Dominates
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You could record another episode. You could double down on promotion. You could even guest on a hundred other podcasts. But if your show isnât built to attract the right listeners? None of it will work.
In this episode, Alban Brooke, Head of Marketing at Buzzsprout, rips apart the most common (and costly) podcast growth mythsâlike why simply âputting out great contentâ isnât enough and why most marketing tactics are a waste of time.
So if youâre ready to quit the endless cycle of more content, more promotion, more whateverâand finally get your podcast in front of the right listeners, hit play and let's dive in.
0:45 - Why âMore Listeners = More Growthâ Is a Lie
3:15 - Why Some Podcasts Explode Overnight (and Yours Hasnât Yet)
8:45 - The Podcast Marketing Advice Thatâs Wasting Your Time
14:30 - What Actually Makes Listeners Binge Your Podcast
21:10 - The Difference Between Podcasters Who Grow vs. Those Who Plateau
Get a $20 Buzzsprout credit when you sign up through this linkâcourtesy of Alban and the Buzzsprout team.
Episode Links:
The One Thing Podcasters Should Track Instead of DownloadsThe Dark Side of Video Podcasting (And Why Many Podcasters Regret It)
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Spending hours on your podcast but still waiting for it to pay off? PodLaunchÂź graduate Jen Edmonds was tooâbooking guests last minute, scrambling to release episodes, and promoting nonstop with nothing to show for it.
The fix? A streamlined podcast strategy that turned her show into an audience growth engine.
In this episode, weâre breaking down the exact shifts Jen made, what happens when you treat your podcast like an asset instead of an afterthought, and the podcast systems you need to actually drive results. So if you're tired of your podcast feeling like a full-time job with no paycheck, hit play and let's dive in.
0:02 â Why Podcasting Feels Like a Full-Time Job With No Payoff
1:35 â The Hidden Time Suck Thatâs Slowing Your Podcast Down
7:45 â The Shift That Turns Your Podcast Into a True Business Asset
11:50 â The Real Cost of Running Your Podcast Without a Strategy
15:31 â The Truth Behind Predictable Podcast Growth
Check out Jen Edmondâs podcast: Your Journey to Fertility
Episode Links:
Creating a Podcast That Attracts New Clients Every Month
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