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Want More Engaged Listeners? Get Them Talking Back | Pat Cheung

Dec 26, 2024

Join Pat Cheung, creator of the innovative app FanList, as he reveals secrets to turning passive listeners into active participants. Discover why most audiences stay silent and learn quick fixes to boost engagement. Pat shares effective strategies, like fostering community and utilizing personal touch in call-to-actions. He dives into the importance of listener feedback and building loyalty, emphasizing that real connection can transform your podcast into a thriving, interactive space. Tune in to energize your audience!

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Building Community in Podcasting

02:50 • 4min

Activating Listener Engagement for Podcast Growth

06:45 • 3min

Fostering Deeper Listener Engagement Through Validation

10:01 • 3min

Understanding the Payoff in Listener Engagement

12:33 • 3min

Tired of asking your listeners to follow your show or leave reviews, only to feel like you’re talking to a wall? In this episode, I sit down with Pat Cheung, creator of FanList, to break down how to turn one-sided podcasting into a two-way conversation.

We're unpacking the real reason most listeners stay silent, why listener engagement is key (especially for small shows), and what to start saying inside your episodes to get your listeners talking back and taking action.

So if you're ready to increase listener engagement and turn your audience into a community of raving fans who actually take the time to write positive reviews, share your show on social media, and tell you how grateful they are for the work that you do, hit play and let's make your business bingeworthy.

0:01 - Why Your Audience Isn’t Engaging (and How to Fix It Fast)

3:25 - Two Ways to Increase Listener Engagement (Especially if You Have a Small Show)

7:16 - What to Start Saying Inside Episodes to Get Listeners Talking Back

10:15 - Why Most Call-to-Actions Don’t Work (and How to Fix Yours)

14:18 - The Secret to Building Listener Loyalty That Lasts

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