Are you unknowingly sabotaging your podcast during December—the single most misunderstood month for growth?

Most creators slow down, post randomly, or disappear entirely during the holidays… and then wonder why January feels like pushing a broken car uphill. This episode breaks down the three biggest mistakes podcasters do in December that destroy momentum, shrink your listener base, and delay your monetization goals.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to avoid the traps that cost podcasters listeners every single year and discover why Christmas is secretly one of the easiest times to grow your show.

You’ll walk away knowing:

1. How to keep listeners loyal while everyone else ghosts their audience
2. How to use your 2025 data strategically so 2026 becomes your fastest growth year
3. How to create timely, irresistible content that pulls in new listeners during the holidays

If you want momentum—not regret—hit play and learn exactly how to avoid the biggest mistakes podcasters do in December.

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This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.

You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.

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