howtogrowyourpodcast

Many people get stuck on the idea that their podcast launch has to be as big as a book launch or a product launch.

They get overwhelmed with the thought that if they don’t gain traction right away then they are in big trouble.

This couldn’t be further from the truth.

Most podcasts get started with a smaller audience and snowball growth over time.

You have to have the initial audience to start building the momentum for a show so that it can grow into something bigger.

However, if you don’t have that initial audience, then it can be hard for the show to start building its own momentum.

So, how do you get that initial audience?

Let’s take a look.

You can find show notes and resources here: http://bit.ly/3AXp2Ix 

In today’s episode, I’m giving you some tough love, friends. But I know you’re gonna thank me for it in the future! So here it is, straight atcha!

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How did you do? Are you passing or “failing” as a podcaster?

Even if you think you’re “failing”, I have good news. Everything you’re doing wrong, every item in that list above, is something you can fix! 

And if you need help doing so, check out my “Podcasting Runway” www.wrenrobbins.com/podcastrunway program that provides you with one-on-one custom coaching with me.  We’ll craft a custom content plan and strategy so that you “pass” every time! 

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Podcasting gives us the opportunity to create a huge impact and with the craziness of the world right now, it’s now more important than ever to create a positive impact.  Congratulations, you’ve started your podcast!  But have you...

Do you ever feel like the rest of the world knows a secret that you don't about growing an audience?

Like when you're in a Facebook Group and someone humble brags that they just started their podcast and already have 100,000,000 downloads (this statement is usually followed by the online equivalent of Bambi blinking his eyes all innocent-like and saying, "I don't know, is that good?")

And then you start to feel crummy. “What am I doing wrong?” 

 

You’re not doing anything wrong. It takes time to build your audience, but some podcasters start out with a larger following because they’ve built one up on their blog or social media or maybe they are a celebrity of some kind. 

 

Also, some podcast categories will always have a bigger audience than others. True crime and comedy will always have more downloads than an obscure hobby podcast.

 

Having said all that, we all want to grow our audience, and in this episode, I break down the three ways to do that. 

 

But let’s jump to the spoiler: The most effective way to grow your show is to guest on other people’s podcasts. 

 

The bad news? Lots of people are pitching pods. The good news? Most of these pitches aren’t good. 

 

Would you like to cut through the noise and learn how to get podcast hosts to say yes to featuring you?

 

Check out my new online course Podcast Pitch Perfection (I’ve got a special offer waiting for you).

 

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