Why Your Podcast Isn't Growing: A Get More Listeners Podcast For Podcasters

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Are you finding it hard to grow fast even though you've been working long and consistently on your show? Over the last 3 years, Anthony & Taig, the founders of GetMoreListeners.com, have interviewed & coached 250+ podcasters and written multiple podcasting bestsellers (under the pen name Daniel Larson). ‘Why Your Podcast Isn’t Growing’ is their show focused on helping topic-focused podcasters gain clarity on why their shows aren’t growing as fast as they’d like. Every Monday, a successful podcaster with tens of thousands of listeners and a fully monetized show will leave you a 5-10 minute voice note sharing their stories, strategies, failures & the mindset needed to grow a successful show. Every Wednesday, Anthony shares growth-murdering mistakes podcasters often make causing slow and steady growth, and breaks down the changes needed to fast-track growth. If you’re looking to gain 1000s of listeners who not only follow your show religiously but take the next step, whether that’s becoming a patron, client or just supporting the show… You need to know what steps are worth taking and which to ignore. Step 1: listen to #2: 7 Reasons Why Most Podcasts Struggle To Grow That No One Is Talking About read less
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#50 | Should You Hire A Social Media Manager As a Podcaster? (How To Grow With Podcasting)
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#50 | Should You Hire A Social Media Manager As a Podcaster? (How To Grow With Podcasting)
Are you frustrated with the lack of traction your podcast is getting? Ever considered hiring professionals to handle tasks like show notes and social media promotion, but your growth remains stagnant?Most believe it’s what they need to grow faster. 'It’ll give me more time, more focus, and an extra hand will surely help the show grow.'But it rarely does.You see, outsourcing tasks like show notes, and social media won't fix the underlying issues affecting your podcast's growth.It’s not about the fancy tactics, a social media expert might make you short-form clips and sexy promotional Canva graphics…But doesn’t help you gain more traction.So enough of the surface-level approach to growing your podcast.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why Hiring a Social Media Expert/Manager Won't Solve Your Podcast Growth ChallengesWhat you should focus on instead for faster growthWhat happens when you hire a social media manager without a proper podcast growth strategyIf you’re ready to face the truth, scroll up and click play.More From Get More Listeners:Grab your FREE personalized audit + a copy of our bestseller Podcast Marketing.Or Visit https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView Client Results & Case Studies Here.https://getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessOr Visit getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessGet More Listeners Recommendations:Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics?Try Captivate: Get a FREE 7-day Trial Here.
#47 | The 5 Foundational Pillars Every Podcast Needs To Build an Audience Fast
1w ago
#47 | The 5 Foundational Pillars Every Podcast Needs To Build an Audience Fast
IMPORTANT read carefully!The average client in the Get More Listeners Academy triples their monthly downloads in 90 days, without promoting on social media or relying on high-profile guests.We focus on the FOUNDATIONS for growth.Cool, but...why should you care?We've found that 95% of podcasters don't have these foundations for growth.And 100% of that 95% are totally unaware of how not having the foundations for growth could be the thing slowing them down!That's why you can promote all day long...Work long and hard, release amazing episodes, and still be stuck with slow and steady growth.When the FOUNDATIONS for growth aren't set, growing is harder.Once they are set, we've seen podcasters quickly gain 1000s of new listeners in 3-6 months.It's only ever 1 or 2 small tweaks you have to make...So that’s why In this episode, you’ll discover:Why most podcasters struggle to grow even though they work long, hard, and consistently. How most podcasters paper over the cracks when it comes to getting more listeners, which only slows them down.The 5 foundational factors every podcaster needs to gain traction fast. So if you're ready to discover a NEW WAY to grow and get more listeners, scroll up and click play.More From Get More Listeners:Grab your FREE personalized audit + a copy of our bestseller Podcast Marketing.Or Visit https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView Client Results & Case Studies Here.https://getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessOr Visit getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessGet More Listeners Recommendations:Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics?Try Captivate: Get a FREE 7-day Trial Here.
#45 | Why Getting Big Names On Your Podcast Is Worthless Unless You Build a Content Strategy - Recap Rundown
17-11-2023
#45 | Why Getting Big Names On Your Podcast Is Worthless Unless You Build a Content Strategy - Recap Rundown
Why Getting Big Names On Your Podcast Is Worthless Unless You Build a Content Strategy.No. Seriously.This is a recap rundown episode for episode '#44 | Why Having High Profile Guest On Your Podcast Won't Help You Build An Audience & What To Do Instead'What we covered:Why relying solely on guest appearances may be holding your podcast back from reaching its true growth potentialHow to avoid the "one-hit wonder" syndrome with big guestsPractical techniques to ensure guest appearances consistently contribute to your podcast's growth - without failHow shifting the focus from guests to your own content can help you establish your podcast's unique value proposition and build a loyal listener base that keeps coming back for moreWe know how hard it can be to find time to revisit past episodes and refresh your memory. That's why we've created "Recap Rundown" - bite-sized 5 minutes episodes that break down the key differences between the old way and the new way of thinking regarding growing a podcast.If you're ready to discover the old way of growing vs the new way of growing when it comes to targeting high-profile guests, scroll up and click play.More From Get More Listeners:Grab your FREE personalized audit + a copy of our bestseller Podcast Marketing.Or Visit https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView Client Results & Case Studies Here.https://getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessOr Visit getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessGet More Listeners Recommendations:Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics?Try Captivate: Get a FREE 7-day Trial Here.
#44 | Why Having High Profile Guests On Your Podcast Won't Help You Build An Audience (What To Do Instead)
15-11-2023
#44 | Why Having High Profile Guests On Your Podcast Won't Help You Build An Audience (What To Do Instead)
Learn why relying solely on guests can lead to missed opportunities, disconnected audiences, and low listener retention. Discover how to create captivating content that keeps listeners coming back for more.High-profile guests are cool, but faster growth without having to land big names is cooler.Podcasters are led to believe you just need a bigger name to interview, and the show will grow.It’s not true, big names don’t mean big episodes.You don’t and shouldn’t rely on big names to grow your podcast because it’s not sustainable.Your content needs to be the thing that attracts new listeners and keeps them in.If not, you’ll suffer from "one-hit wonder" syndrome.Where the episode takes off, but the listeners don’t stick around.Which is probably even more frustrating than having a guest not share your podcast on their socials.So in this episode, we want to show you a different way of doing things…In this episode, we show you:Why relying solely on guest appearances may be holding your podcast back from reaching its true growth potentialHow to avoid the "one-hit wonder" syndrome with big guestsPractical techniques to ensure guest appearances consistently contribute to your podcast's growth - without failHow shifting the focus from guests to your own content can help you establish your podcast's unique value proposition and build a loyal listener base that keeps coming back for moreMore From Get More Listeners:Grab your FREE personalized audit + a copy of our bestseller Podcast Marketing.Or Visit https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView Client Results & Case Studies Here.https://getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessOr Visit getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessGet More Listeners Recommendations:Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics?Try Captivate: Get a FREE 7-day Trial Here.
#42 | How To Grow Your Podcast Audience With Analytics - Recap Rundown
10-11-2023
#42 | How To Grow Your Podcast Audience With Analytics - Recap Rundown
How To Grow Your Podcast Audience With AnalyticsThis is a recap rundown episode for episode '#41 | 5 Steps To Using Your Podcast Analytics & Metrics To Fast-Track Audience Growth - Deep Dive'Where we covered:How to read your analytics to gain a competitive edge through identifying trends, preferences, and engagement patternsHow analyzing listener data can guide you in refining your podcast's structure, content, and marketing strategies to help you attract and retain listenersThe simple steps you can start taking today to increase your show's retention time, recurring listenership, and growth rate based on your analyticsWe know how hard it can be to find time to revisit past episodes and refresh your memory. That's why we've created "Recap Rundown" - bite-sized 5-minute episodes that break down the key differences between the old way and the new way of thinking regarding growing a podcast.If you're ready to discover the old way of growing vs the new way of growing when it comes to podcast analytics, scroll up and click play.More From Get More Listeners:Grab your FREE personalized audit + a copy of our bestseller Podcast Marketing.Or Visit https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView Client Results & Case Studies Here.https://getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessOr Visit getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessGet More Listeners Recommendations:Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics?Try Captivate: Get a FREE 7-day Trial Here.
#41 | 5 Steps To Using Your Podcast Analytics & Metrics To Grow An Audience - Deep Dive
08-11-2023
#41 | 5 Steps To Using Your Podcast Analytics & Metrics To Grow An Audience - Deep Dive
The biggest tech companies, world leaders, and entire countries are obsessed with this one thing that can help podcasters fast-track their growth. Sadly most podcasters are clueless about it.DATA!Yes, data.Now, you might be thinking, "How does this apply to me as a podcaster?" Well, just like governments and big companies, your podcast's success hinges on understanding your audience, making informed decisions, and staying ahead of the curve. Master data analytics. Gain insights that allow you to fast-track your growth.Master data analytics. Eliminate guesswork for your podcast content strategy and marketing efforts. Master data analytics. Keep the attention of the listeners who discover the show.The problem is most podcasts have a major case of one-eyetis for the wrong metrics.Their per-episode downloads or their monthly downloads.I see you ;) yes, you!And this doesn’t help you grow.Having major one-eyetis for the wrong metrics only leads to:Missed engagement & growth opportunitiesIneffective tracking of content & marketing strategiesLimited understanding of audience preferences & behaviorsDifficulty identifying areas for improvement & optimizationSo that’s why in this episode you’ll discover:How to read your analytics to gain a competitive edge through identifying trends, preferences, and engagement patternsHow analyzing listener data can guide you in refining your podcast's structure, content, and marketing strategies to help you attract and retain listenersThe simple steps you can start taking today to increase your show's retention time, recurring listenership, and growth rate based on your analyticsTo discover how to use your podcast analytics to fast-track growth scroll up & click play!More From Get More Listeners:Grab your FREE personalized audit + a copy of our bestseller Podcast Marketing.Or Visit https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView Client Results & Case Studies Here.https://getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessOr Visit getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessGet More Listeners Recommendations:Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics?Try Captivate: Get a FREE 7-day Trial Here.
#38 | How To Use Social Media To Grow Your Podcast Audience Without Self-Promoting
01-11-2023
#38 | How To Use Social Media To Grow Your Podcast Audience Without Self-Promoting
Social media is a terrible way to grow a podcast!Want proof?What’s your experience been like with it over the last few months?You’ve been working long, hard and consistently. Creating, hosting and publishing amazing interviews.I also suspect you’ve been promoting your podcast on social media.Maybe you've started sharing promotional clips or are flirting with that as an idea.The question I have for you is this…Do you feel like what you have been doing when it comes to social media has been helping you gain new listeners?Podcasters are told you need to promote constantly to grow. That is a lie!You don’t. In fact, relying on promoting alone is the reason why most podcasters struggle to grow. Because they do the same things on social media over and over. But never pick up traction. It’s a hamster wheel that only leads to frustration and more stress as you feel you’re screaming into an empty void or aren’t reaching the right people!It pains me. And if that's you, I have exciting news.There’s a better way to grow using social media.Without having to constantly promote.Without having to create audiograms.Without having to pay a video editor to clip up your show.There’s a little-known way of consistently turning strangers online into listeners of your show. While most podcasters are stuck with the OLD way of growing…promoting.We’re focused on the NEW WAY of anti-promotion!And in this episode, you’ll discover:Why promoting your podcast on social media doesn’t help you get more listenersWhere most podcasters go wrong when it comes to social media promotionsHow to reliably turn total strangers online into active listeners of your podcast without ever having to self-promoteSo if you're ready to gain clarity around how to use social media to grow the right way, scroll up and click play.More From Get More Listeners:Grab your FREE personalized audit + a copy of our bestseller Podcast Marketing.Or Visit https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView Client Results & Case Studies Here.https://getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessOr Visit getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessGet More Listeners Recommendations:Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics?Try Captivate: Get a FREE 7-day Trial Here.
#36 | How To Build Your Podcast's Authority To Grow Fast With Podcast SEO - Recap Rundown
27-10-2023
#36 | How To Build Your Podcast's Authority To Grow Fast With Podcast SEO - Recap Rundown
How To Build Your Podcast's Authority To Grow Fast With Podcast SEOThis is a recap rundown episode for episode '#35 | How To Establish Your Expertise, Increase Relevancy & Build Your Podcast's Authority (Podcast SEO Part 5)'Where we covered:What building high relevancy means in terms of podcast SEOWhy you need to have a laser focus on a topic if you want to gain traction fastHow to build your authority in the next 90 days with little effortSimple tricks you can start doing today to build up search relevancy on Apple and Spotify as well as in your nicheWe know how hard it can be to find time to revisit past episodes and refresh your memory. That's why we've created "Recap Rundown" - bite-sized 5-minute episodes that break down the key differences between the old way and the new way of thinking regarding growing a podcast.If you're ready to discover the old way of growing vs the new way of growing when it comes to building your authority through search, scroll up and click play.More From Get More Listeners:Grab your FREE personalized audit + a copy of our bestseller Podcast Marketing.Or Visit https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView Client Results & Case Studies Here.https://getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessOr Visit getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessGet More Listeners Recommendations:Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics?Try Captivate: Get a FREE 7-day Trial Here.
#35 | How To Establish Your Expertise, Increase Relevancy & Build Your Podcast's Authority (SEO Part 5)
25-10-2023
#35 | How To Establish Your Expertise, Increase Relevancy & Build Your Podcast's Authority (SEO Part 5)
When you think of tequila, you think of The Rock.When you think of personal development, you think of Tony Robbins.When you think of social media and motivation, you think of Gary V.The extent to which people associate you with a specific topic shows your level of authority within that space. You can be an expert and not have authority in that space. And you can have authority without expertise. The level of recognition you have for that topic/subject = authority.Yes, it’s not fair. But don’t hate the player or the game, just learn to play. If you have both expertise and authority, you're winning. But what does any of this have to do with growing your podcast? EVERYTHING.There are 11 million daily podcast listeners in America alone. Over 50% of them go to Apple and Spotify to discover new podcasts to listen to.They go to Apple or Spotify and type in what they’re looking for. Your ability to rank for the main topics and have your podcast become highly relevant for a topic shows the authority you have. And dictates how fast you can grow and how quickly you become a recognized player in the game.But how do you build high relevancy on Apple and Spotify?How can you make it so that when anyone searches for the type of content you create, they instantly associate you with that topic?How can you establish your expertise and position yourself as an authority in the space?That’s what part 5 of the podcast SEO series is all about.And in this episode, we’re focusing on:What building high relevancy means in terms of podcast SEOWhy you need to have a laser focus on a topic if you want to gain traction fastHow to build your authority in the next 90 days with little effortSimple tricks you can start doing today to build up search relevancy on Apple and Spotify as well as in your nicheSo if you're ready to start dominating search and becoming the go-to show in your niche, scroll up and click play.More From Get More Listeners:Grab your FREE personalized audit + a copy of our bestseller Podcast Marketing.Or Visit https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView Client Results & Case Studies Here.https://getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessOr Visit getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessGet More Listeners Recommendations:Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics?Try Captivate: Get a FREE 7-day Trial Here.
#32 | 5 Common Mistakes That Could Be Hurting Your Podcast Engagement (Podcast SEO Part 4)
18-10-2023
#32 | 5 Common Mistakes That Could Be Hurting Your Podcast Engagement (Podcast SEO Part 4)
A logical reason why Apple and Spotify suppress a podcast's reach...It has nothing to do with being controversial or explicit.And everything to do with your listening time. This is also seen as your retention time. This is the main user engagement metric Apple and Spotify use to determine whether you have a good or bad show. Good show = high retention time.Bad show = low retention time.If listeners don’t listen through till the end of your podcast, it sends a bad signal to Apple and Spotify. Whose goal is to keep users on their platforms.The goal for you is to increase your retention time, get recommended to more listeners, and increase the number of listeners coming back to your podcast for more.And that’s why in this episode, you’ll discover:What user engagement is and why your podcast won't grow if yours is badThe 5 mistakes most podcasters make that repel listeners from listening to their entire podcastSimple tricks you can start implementing today to increase the listening time of your showSo if you're ready to discover the 5 common mistakes that could be hurting your podcast engagement and simple changes you can make today for faster growth, scroll up and click play.More From Get More Listeners:Grab your FREE personalized audit + a copy of our bestseller Podcast Marketing.Or Visit https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView Client Results & Case Studies Here.https://getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessOr Visit getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessGet More Listeners Recommendations:Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics?Try Captivate: Get a FREE 7-day Trial Here.
#31 | How Martin Grew His Show Past 7 Million Downloads In 3 Years & Was Able To Quit His Corporate Job
16-10-2023
#31 | How Martin Grew His Show Past 7 Million Downloads In 3 Years & Was Able To Quit His Corporate Job
In this episode, Martin shares the mindset he adopted to grow his show past 7 million downloads in 3 years and was able to quit his corporate job. And surprisingly, how he kept pushing forward even after his listenership dropped by over 60%!Host Name: Martin HewlettShow Name: Calming Anxiety Current audience size at the point of publishing: 100,000Niche/Focus of show: Anxiety/Personal DevelopmentYou can find Martin here.Every Monday, a successful podcaster with tens of thousands of listeners and a fully monetized show will leave you a 5-10 minute voice note sharing their stories, strategies, failures & the mindset needed to grow a successful show.And this is one of those episodes.So if you want to gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to build a successful podcast, scroll up and click play!More From Get More Listeners:If you have an education-based show (coach, experts, business owner or podcasters with a topic focused shows), you don’t miss the Wednesday episodes, where Anthony, co-owner of Getmorelisteners.com and host of ‘Why Your Podcast Isn’t Growing’ breakdown in painful detail why your podcast isn’t growing as fast as you'd like and simple changes you can make to fast-track slow and steady growth to gain 1000s of new highly engaged listeners.Grab your FREE personalized audit + a copy of our bestseller Podcast Marketing.Or Visit https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView Client Results & Case Studies Here.https://getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessOr Visit getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessGet More Listeners Recommendations:Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics?Try Captivate: Get a FREE 7-day Trial Here.