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3 Types of Podcasting Advice You Can Totally Ignore

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Oct 23, 2024

This discussion sheds light on three persistent myths that may be hindering your podcasting journey. It challenges the idea that consistency alone guarantees growth and reveals why blending in can be detrimental. Great content isn’t sufficient anymore; engagement with listeners is crucial. The conversation emphasizes the importance of unique strategies to truly attract and convert your audience, ensuring your podcast stands out in a crowded space.

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Debunking Common Podcasting Myths for Growth

00:00 • 20min

Unfortunately, there’s a lot of terrible advice floating around about how to start and grow a podcast. Some of it’s outdated, and some of it was never even true to begin with. Yet, it keeps getting repeated like gospel, leading too many hosts down the wrong path — and causing many of them to quit by episode six.

In this episode, we’re calling out three common pieces of podcasting advice that aren’t actually helping you. From the myth that consistency alone will grow your show to why great content isn’t enough anymore, we’ll unpack what you really need to know to launch and grow a top podcast that turns listeners into clients.

So if you’ve been following all the “rules” but still aren’t seeing the growth you hoped for, it’s time to switch up your strategy. Want to know what really works to create a show that attracts and converts new listeners every day? Hit play and let's make your business bingeworthy.

1:09 - Why Consistency Alone Won’t Grow Your Podcast

4:38 - Is Your Podcast Blending In? Here’s How to Tell

9:49 - How Consistency Shapes Listener Habits

12:33 - Why Great Content Isn’t Enough

18:12 - What Really Drives Your Podcast’s Revenue

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