Grow The Show 167 | Pat Flynn: Secrets to Long-Term Podcast Growth & Success
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Summary
Podcasters can work so much on growing their show that they lose the excitement of their craft. Even Pat Flynn, whose adaptability has kept him at the forefront of the podcasting world for over a decade, has faced this challenge. So, how did he reignite his passion for podcasting and continue to grow his audience?
In this episode, Pat shares his journey of rediscovering joy in his work and keeping his creativity alive even during times of burnout. He delves into key strategies that have helped him grow his shows and create fresh content that stands out, including leveraging personal stories, engaging deeply with his audience, and various ways to incorporate video content.
Pat also gives invaluable advice on what every podcaster should be doing, from niching down for accelerated growth to utilizing relationships within their community. Tune in now for this insight-packed episode with Pat Flynn!
Topics Discussed
- Finding the fun in podcasting
- Reframing your beliefs about imposter syndrome
- Why every content creator needs a podcast
- The role of community in podcast growth
- Do podcasters need to be on YouTube?
- Following new trends in podcasting
- Growing an audience by niching down
- Managing creativity with Pat’s 20% itch rule
Learn more from Pat Flynn on his YouTube Channel!
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