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Fix My Pod | 3 Low-Lift Ways to Get New Listeners Without Living on Social Media

Nov 5, 2025

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What happens when you’re doing everything “right” (publishing weekly, emailing your list, sharing your episodes) but your podcast still isn’t growing? After a year of following the industry’s “just stay consistent” advice, Anne Rajoo was still trapped in 100-download jail no matter how many posts or promos she put out. With limited time and zero desire to live on social media, she needed a smarter path to podcast growth.

In this Fix My Pod session, you'll learn how to test whether your podcast can actually pull in strangers who don’t already know you, plus 3 high-leverage marketing moves you can start using today to get in front of fresh audiences already searching for your message.

Ready for your podcast to finally grow beyond the same handful of followers before you waste another year creating episodes no one new ever hears? Hit play and let’s dive in.

2:41 – Why Consistency Alone Keeps Podcasters Stuck in 100-Download Jail

7:55 – A Simple Test to See If Your Show Can Attract Strangers

12:03 – The Biggest Mistake Podcasters Make With Promotion (and What to Do Instead)

14:18 – 3 Smarter Growth Plays That Don’t Require Social Media

27:31 – The Overlooked Collaboration Strategy That Gets You in Front of New Listeners

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