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My Biggest Podcasting Mistakes (and Lessons) from 5 Years and 300 Episodes

Episode 300 Published 1 year, 4 months ago
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After 300 podcast episodes and 5 years behind the mic, I can confirm with confidence that the industry’s favorite podcasting advice won't grow your show. 

I'm sharing the biggest lessons I’ve learned about what keeps listeners coming back, the one thing your podcast needs if you want it to stand out, and the podcasting mistakes that make your show easier to ignore no matter how “consistent” you are. After more than 15,000 collective hours studying podcast listener behavior, I’ve found what actually makes people follow, binge, and buy.

If you’re serious about building a podcast listeners can’t stop coming back to, hit play and let’s dive in.

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1:14 – The Lie Podcasting “Experts” Sell About Growing a Podcast

4:12 – The Industry's Favorite Podcasting Advice That Keeps Your Show Invisible

9:15 – The Podcast Messaging Mistake That Makes Great Shows Plateau

10:35 – How to Niche Your Podcast Without Losing New Listeners

14:33 – The Hard Truth About Podcasting No One Wants to Say Out Loud

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