Episode Details

Most podcasters wait for listener feedback to tell them if their podcast is good. But new listeners decide whether to click play in seconds, before they’ve heard a single word. Jay Nachlis, VP at Coleman Insights, reveals the common podcasting mistakes that make new listeners tune out in the first 7 seconds, and how to get reliable input from real podcast listeners who don’t know you so you can see exactly what first impression your show is making (and what to fix so your show hooks new listeners right from the start). 

If you’ve ever logged into your podcast dashboard and wondered why your downloads still aren’t growing, this episode will give you answers you won’t find in your analytics. Hit play and let’s dive in.

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0:32 – Why Friends’ Feedback Won’t Grow Your Podcast

1:39 – What Loyal Listeners Won’t Tell You (But New Listeners Will)

4:25 – The A/B Test That Shows Why People Hit Play

9:36 – The Surprising Feedback That Unlocked 100K+ Views on YouTube

15:15 – How to Find Out What Listeners Actually Want From Your Show

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Episode Links:

• Meet Jay Nachlis: LinkedIn | Website
• See the first impression your podcast makes with PodPredictor

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