

Podcast Growth Hacks with Mics to Millions: Discover How to Build, Grow, and Monetize Your Dream Health & Wellness Podcast
Mics to Millions
Worried your show is drowning in the sea of health and wellness podcasts? Still not getting the downloads you desire? Unsure how to promote your podcast effectively? Or struggling to monetize your work?
It’s time to make these problems a thing of the past!
Mics to Millions will help you unlock the secrets to:
– Growing your podcast
– Getting more podcast listeners
– Reaching a niche audience
– Promoting your podcast
– Increasing podcast downloads
– Monetizing your podcast
– Using podcast SEO to boost discoverability
– Understanding and analyzing podcast metrics
– Leveraging guest appearances for podcast growth
Host Sam Brake Guia, Co-founder of PodWritten, brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with top-tier podcasters in the health and wellness industry, interviews with podcasting experts, and informative solo episodes. Each episode is full of actionable tips and advice on how to start, grow, and monetize your dream podcast.
Get ready for podcasting success!
Got questions or just want to say hi? Drop us an email at sam@podwritten.com with the subject line “M2M: Podcast Growth – The Name of Your Show.”
For additional tips, visit our blog at podwritten.com/blog/ and follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/podwritten/
It’s time to make these problems a thing of the past!
Mics to Millions will help you unlock the secrets to:
– Growing your podcast
– Getting more podcast listeners
– Reaching a niche audience
– Promoting your podcast
– Increasing podcast downloads
– Monetizing your podcast
– Using podcast SEO to boost discoverability
– Understanding and analyzing podcast metrics
– Leveraging guest appearances for podcast growth
Host Sam Brake Guia, Co-founder of PodWritten, brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with top-tier podcasters in the health and wellness industry, interviews with podcasting experts, and informative solo episodes. Each episode is full of actionable tips and advice on how to start, grow, and monetize your dream podcast.
Get ready for podcasting success!
Got questions or just want to say hi? Drop us an email at sam@podwritten.com with the subject line “M2M: Podcast Growth – The Name of Your Show.”
For additional tips, visit our blog at podwritten.com/blog/ and follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/podwritten/
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Oct 16, 2024 • 21min
Social media burnout? 14 alternative ways to promote your podcast | Ep 42
Constant algorithm changes, limited organic reach, and platform dependency are just a handful of reasons to skip social media when it comes to promoting your podcast.
But what are the alternatives?
In this episode, we’ll guide you through 14 ways to promote your podcast without using social media.
Got a minute? We’d love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Visit Apple Podcasts and Spotify to leave us a review and make our day 😍
Get your free guide to get yourself booked as a guest in 4 weeks here:
podwritten.com/podcastguesting
✅Interested in podcast guesting to boost online visibility and grow your business? Discover how PodWritten can help:
https://podwritten.com/services/
https://podwritten.com/
Get your free guide to get yourself booked as a guest in 4 weeks here:
https://podwritten.com/podcastguesting/
💡 For additional tips:
Check out our blog: https://podwritten.com/blog/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwritten/
❤️If you have questions or just want to say hi, drop us an email at info@podwritten.com
Links to past episodes and resources referenced:
Using QR codes for podcast promotion with Lisa Smith
https://shorturl.at/ZCD1r
Achieving 20 million podcast downloads with Kelly Smith:
shorturl.at/AWSow
Ditching the self-centered narrative is key to growing your audience organically with Danielle Collins:
https://shorturl.at/GZMOq
Stop trying to please everyone and refine your niche with Philip Pape:
https://shorturl.at/5XK1T
Growing your show and revenue using live events with Colleen Rosenblum & Bridgett Garratt:
https://shorturl.at/JyK5v
Driving new listeners to your podcast using paid ads with Megan Shields:
https://shorturl.at/1XwIh
Using giveaways to expand and engage your podcast audience with Dr. Mariza Snyder
https://shorturl.at/LCBFC
Connectively:
https://www.connectively.us/#/
Podnews Events:
https://podnews.net/events
Gumball:
https://gumball.fm/podcasters
Apple Podcasts for Creators
https://shorturl.at/tfi5A
Authority Magazine: Top 5 Strategies for Growing Your Podcast Audience
https://shorturl.at/tchQZ

Oct 9, 2024 • 52min
Using email to convert podcast listeners into sales with Jeremy Enns | Ep 41
A newsletter is one of the best strategies for turning casual listeners into loyal followers who buy from you.
If you’re not convinced, I’m confident you will be by the end of this episode.
Discover how you can boost sales by combine an email strategy with your podcast, in this interview with Jeremy Enns. He’s the founder of Podcast Marketing Academy and the man behind the Scrappy Podcasting Newsletter, a newsletter that offers unconventional marketing ideas on how to punch above your weight and beat the long odds of podcasting success.
From our conversations, you’ll discover:
15:57 - Why he believes a big part of his success is focusing on writing about what excites him, and why you’re setting yourself up for failure if writing feels like a chore
31:02 - Advice on avoiding ebooks as a lead magnet and what he recommends instead
36:04 - Why your newsletter needs to provide minimal viable value, alongside what that means and why it is important
38:21 - The correlation between sending more emails and making more money, and what you need to consider if you plan on sending more emails
Got a minute? We’d love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Visit Apple Podcasts and Spotify to leave us a review and make our day 😍
✅Interested in podcast guesting to boost online visibility and grow your business? Discover how PodWritten can help:
https://podwritten.com/services/
https://podwritten.com/
Get your free guide to get yourself booked as a guest in 4 weeks here:
https://podwritten.com/podcastguesting/
💡 For additional tips:
Check out our blog: https://podwritten.com/blog/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwritten/
👉 Connect with Jeremy:
https://podcastmarketingacademy.com/
If you enjoyed this, you might also like our previous episode:
14 money-making strategies used by top podcasters | Ep 36
https://shorturl.at/K2pAw
❤️If you have questions or just want to say hi, drop us an email at sam@podwritten.com

Oct 2, 2024 • 45min
Creating relatable & authentic podcast content with EJ and Tarah Kerwin | Ep 40
Creating authentic and engaging content can help you attract sponsors, establish trust for your business, and turn listeners into clients.
Our guests today are two very authentic hosts who are prime examples of how to build connections and create impact through podcasting.
EJ and Tarah Kerwin and the hosts of Relationship Renovation, a podcast exploring the joys and challenges of navigating intimate relationships.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
11:54 - Why they decided to manage their social media after spending thousands of dollars on specialists
17:32 - The importance of not making the same mistake twice
29:26 - How they use their podcast as the primary tool to promote their program
Got a minute? We’d love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Visit Apple Podcasts and Spotify to leave us a review and make our day 😍
✅Interested in podcast guesting to boost online visibility and grow your business? Discover how PodWritten can help:
https://podwritten.com/services/
https://podwritten.com/
Get your free guide to get yourself booked as a guest in 4 weeks here:
https://podwritten.com/podcastguesting/
💡 For additional tips:
Check out our blog: https://podwritten.com/blog/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwritten/
👉 Connect with EJ and Tarah:
info@relationshiprenovation.com
https://relationshiprenovation.com/
https://www.instagram.com/relationship_renovation/
If you enjoyed this, you might also like our previous episode:
Thriving as a podcaster with ADHD with Tracy Otsuka:
https://shorturl.at/F5mU7
❤️If you have questions or just want to say hi, drop us an email at info@podwritten.com

Sep 25, 2024 • 25min
How to create a valuable podcast you can sell someday with Heather Osgood | Ep 39
Building a valuable podcast you can sell isn’t about gaining listeners!
To discover what it really takes to create a valuable podcast you can sell we are joined by Heath Osgood, Founder of The Podcast Broker, a service that facilitates the buying and selling of podcasts.
From this interview, you’ll learn:
-The factors that increase or decrease the price that a podcast can be sold for
-What the process of buying or selling a podcast looks like from start to finish
-How you can set your podcast up for success, should you choose to sell it.
Got a minute? We’d love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Visit Apple Podcasts and Spotify to leave us a review and make our day 😍
✅Interested in podcast guesting to boost online visibility and grow your business? Discover how PodWritten can help:
https://podwritten.com/services/
https://podwritten.com/
Get your free guide to get yourself booked as a guest in 4 weeks here:
https://podwritten.com/podcastguesting/
💡 For additional tips:
Check out our blog: https://podwritten.com/blog/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwritten/
👉 Connect with Heather:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastadvertising/
https://www.thepodcastbroker.com/
https://truenativemedia.com/
If you enjoyed this, you might also like our previous episode:
14 money-making strategies used by top podcasters | Ep 36
https://shorturl.at/lza9I
❤️If you have questions or just want to say hi, drop us an email at info@podwritten.com

Sep 18, 2024 • 44min
15+ years of online audience building insights in 40mins with Jason Fitzgerald | Ep 38
You’re about to experience a crash course on building an online audience!
In this episode, Jason Fitzgerald, host of the top 0.5% ranked The Strength Running Podcast, shares insights and advice that he’s collected over the past 15 years of content creation experience.
This knowledge has allowed him to create a top podcast that receives roughly 150,000 monthly downloads, a YouTube channel with just under 100,000 subscribers, and a wildly popular blog with over 1,000 published articles.
You’ll discover:
-One of the best investments he made with his time to create better podcast titles.
-Why he advocates for podcast collaborations over social media collaborations,
-A common mistake podcast hosts make when trying to grow their audience and what they should be doing instead.
Got a minute? We’d love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Visit Apple Podcasts and Spotify to leave us a review and make our day 😍
✅Interested in podcast guesting to boost online visibility and grow your business? Discover how PodWritten can help:
https://podwritten.com/services/
https://podwritten.com/
Get your free guide to get yourself booked as a guest in 4 weeks here:
https://podwritten.com/podcastguesting/
💡 For additional tips:
Check out our blog: https://podwritten.com/blog/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwritten/
👉 Connect with Jason:
https://strengthrunning.com
https://www.youtube.com/user/StrengthRunning
https://www.instagram.com/jasonfitz1
If you enjoyed this, you might also like our previous episode:
Pitching yourself to secure podcast guest interviews with Michelle Grosser:
https://shorturl.at/uHPZ6
❤️If you have questions or just want to say hi, drop us an email at info@podwritten.com

Sep 11, 2024 • 59min
Are you bored of your podcast? Try this before you quit with Brian Keane | Ep 37
Are you tired of recycling the same episode topics? Want to spice up your podcast?
In this episode, you’ll hear how Brian Keana, host of the top 0.5% podcast The Brian Keane Podcast, sparked fresh life and interest in his show after publishing hundreds of episodes, and how it unexpectedly helped him level up his thriving fitness business.
You’ll also discover:
-What happened we he took the $4,000 a month he made from sponsors and pumped it into ads to promote his show.
-Why he stopped accepting sponsorships and now only self-sponsors the show
-The steps he takes to deliver high-quality content to his audience
Got a minute? We’d love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Visit Apple Podcasts and Spotify to leave us a review and make our day 😍
✅Interested in podcast guesting to boost online visibility and grow your business? Discover how PodWritten can help:
https://podwritten.com/services/
https://podwritten.com/
Get your free guide to get yourself booked as a guest in 4 weeks here:
https://podwritten.com/podcastguesting/
💡 For additional tips:
Check out our blog: https://podwritten.com/blog/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwritten/
👉 Connect with Brian:
https://www.instagram.com/brian_keane_fitness
https://briankeanefitness.com/
If you enjoyed this, you might also like our previous episode:
Rebranding your podcast with Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster:
https://shorturl.at/MNuYA
❤️If you have questions or just want to say hi, drop us an email at info@podwritten.com

Sep 4, 2024 • 33min
14 money-making strategies used by top podcasters | Ep 36
Do your bank account a favor and press play!
In this solo episode, host Sam Brake Guia walks you through 14 money-making strategies top podcasters use so you can take your podcast and bank account to the next level.
Whether you’re new to podcasting, a veteran, or somewhere in between, you’re bound to find a technique that suits you for where you’re at.
Get your free copy of our ebook “A Podcaster’s Guide to Growth”:
https://podwritten.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-growing-your-podcast/
Got a minute? We’d love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Visit Apple Podcasts and Spotify to leave us a review and make our day 😍
✅Interested in podcast guesting to boost online visibility and grow your business? Discover how PodWritten can help:
https://podwritten.com/services/
https://podwritten.com/
💡 For additional tips:
Check out our blog: https://podwritten.com/blog/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwritten/
Links to past episodes referenced:
Getting more podcast listeners from social media with Wendy Valentine:
https://shorturl.at/1nqKr
Stepping into public speaking through podcasting with Megan Lyons
https://shorturl.at/zjOal
Avoiding these mistakes can grow your podcast faster with Dr. Anthony Balduzzi:
https://shorturl.at/P4F3Z
Ditching the self-centered narrative is key to growing your audience organically with Danielle Collins:
https://shorturl.at/GZMOq
Thriving as a podcaster with ADHD with Tracy Otsuka:
https://shorturl.at/F5mU7
Treating your podcast as a business with Deanna Marie Radulescu
https://shorturl.at/k1Cuf
Using SEO for fast podcast growth with Michele Riechman
https://shorturl.at/h1OHS
Monetizing your podcast through affiliate marketing with Omar Cumberbatch
https://shorturl.at/vqIaE
Converting listeners into clients using the 3P method with Joe Sanok
https://shorturl.at/nnWqL
Hiring a podcast booking agency to reach new audiences with Ali Shapiro
https://shorturl.at/WBKZ6
Using QR codes for podcast promotion with Lisa Smith
https://shorturl.at/ZCD1r
Attracting customers to your retail store using podcasting with Sheena Mannina
https://shorturl.at/JuTvO
Unveiling the pros and cons of podcasting for new hosts with Katie Fogarty
https://shorturl.at/xfL4r

Aug 28, 2024 • 42min
Mastering the art of securing sponsorships for your podcast with Jonathan Levitt | Ep 35
Want to know what it takes to land a sponsorship deal with a global brand like Puma?
You’ll find out how Jonathan Levitt, host of the top 0.5% ranked podcast For The Long Run, did exactly that in today’s episode.
You’ll also discover:
-How he assesses a sponsors’ needs to deliver the value and results that matter most to them
-How he helped a solar energy company turn a $21,000 sponsorship deal for his podcast into $350,000 in revenue
-How he tracks the return on ad spend for his sponsors and utilizes this data to attract more sponsors
Got a minute? We’d love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Visit Apple Podcasts and Spotify to leave us a review and make our day 😍
✅Interested in podcast guesting to boost online visibility and grow your business? Discover how PodWritten can help:
https://podwritten.com/services/
https://podwritten.com/
Get your free guide to get yourself booked as a guest in 4 weeks here:
https://podwritten.com/podcastguesting/
💡 For additional tips:
Check out our blog: https://podwritten.com/blog/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwritten/
If you enjoyed this, you might also like our previous episode:
Unveiling the pros and cons of podcasting for new hosts with Katie Fogarty
https://shorturl.at/mrfTy
👉 Connect with Jonathan:
https://www.instagram.com/jwlevitt/?hl=en
❤️If you have questions or just want to say hi, drop us an email at info@podwritten.com

Aug 21, 2024 • 35min
You DON'T need a big audience to benefit from podcasting with Billy Hofacker | Ep 34
You can reap the benefits of podcasting even with just 1,000 monthly listeners!
Billy Hofacker, host of Your Fitness Money Coach Podcast, is evidence of this and shares his journey in podcasting that proves you can build a dedicated audience and attract clients, without a huge listenership.
In this episode, you’ll find out:
-How a bad experience with a guest taught him that social media numbers shouldn’t always be a priority when assessing guests
-How to use podcast guesting as a tool to establish credibility and trust
-How he found success focusing on a niche within a niche
Got a minute? We’d love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Visit Apple Podcasts and Spotify to leave us a review and make our day 😍
✅Interested in podcast guesting to boost online visibility and grow your business? Discover how PodWritten can help:
https://podwritten.com/services/
https://podwritten.com/
Get your free guide to get yourself booked as a guest in 4 weeks here:
https://podwritten.com/podcastguesting/
💡 For additional tips:
Check out our blog: https://podwritten.com/blog/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwritten/
👉 Connect with Billy:
https://www.lifitnessbootcamp.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-hofacker-1641aa14/
https://yourfitnessmoneycoach.com/
❤️If you have questions or just want to say hi, drop us an email at info@podwritten.com

Aug 14, 2024 • 49min
Becoming a bulldog with consistency and content with Debra Atkinson | Ep 33
Your content quality and consistency are the foundation of your show’s success.
Debra Atkinson, host of the top 0.5% ranked podcast The Flipping 50 Show and She Means Fitness Business, shares lessons on how to create and deliver great content, based on over a decade of podcasting experience.
In this episode, you’ll find out:
-How she uses her audio content for more than just interviews and solo episodes
-How curating top content lists of best-performing episodes has helped her grow her audience
-Why she doesn’t promote sponsors on her shows
Got a minute? We’d love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Visit Apple Podcasts and Spotify to leave us a review and make our day 😍
✅Interested in podcast guesting to boost online visibility and grow your business? Discover how PodWritten can help:
https://podwritten.com/services/
https://podwritten.com/
💡 For additional tips:
Check out our blog: https://podwritten.com/blog/
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwritten/
👉 Connect with Debra:
https://www.flippingfifty.com/
❤️If you have questions or just want to say hi, drop us an email at info@podwritten.com


