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The 7-Day Fix for Slow Podcast Growth | Dr. Annie Campanile

Oct 22, 2025

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What happens when the podcast you’ve worked so hard to build isn’t holding people’s attention? After her “perfect” launch — charting, downloads, glowing feedback — Dr. Annie Campanile quickly realized her show wasn’t nearly as shareable as she thought. So she made one gutsy change in her positioning, and nearly doubled her downloads in just 7 days.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Annie uncovered the disconnect that made her podcast hard to recommend, and why ignoring it could leave your show stuck under 200 downloads forever.

Ready to see how the words you choose can either cost you listeners or keep them coming back? Hit play and let’s dive in.

0:42 – Why a Perfect Launch Doesn’t Guarantee Growth

2:10 – The Early Warning Signs Your Podcast Isn’t Shareable

5:08 – How to Know When It’s Time to Rebrand

7:45 – The Positioning Shift That Can Double Your Downloads in a Week

14:12 – How to Trust Your Gut and Evolve Your Show Without Starting Over

Episode Links:

Meet Dr. Annie: AnnieCampanile.com | LinkedIn
Listen to Dr. Annie’s Podcast | Drama Free Teams

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