128 | Boost Downloads and Sales: The Power of Solo Episodes

09.12.2023 - By Kevin Chemidlin Play

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In this episode of 'Grow the Show,' Kevin delves into the transformative potential of solo podcasting. Drawing from personal experiences and insights from industry leaders, he highlights the surprising advantages of solo episodes over guest interviews. While many podcasters default to guest-centric content, solo episodes have proven to be a potent tool for increasing listener retention, doubling downloads, and driving sales. Kevin shares a step-by-step framework to craft impactful solo episodes efficiently, ensuring they resonate with listeners and deliver tangible results for podcasters.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

The rise of solo podcasting and its advantages.

Personal experiences with solo vs. guest episodes.

Listener retention metrics and the surprising findings.

The impact of episode length on listener engagement.

Feedback from the podcasting community on solo episodes.

Insights from industry leaders like John Lee Dumas and Amy Porterfield.

The pitfalls of defaulting to guest-centric content.

The importance of developing interviewing skills.

A step-by-step framework for creating efficient and effective solo episodes.

The correlation between solo episodes and increased sales.

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