Episode Summary:

In Episode 5 of The Podcaster’s Journey, we dive into one of the most essential steps for any podcaster: finding your niche. Whether you’re a brand new podcaster or you’ve been in the game for a while, identifying your ideal niche is crucial for building a sustainable and impactful podcast. In this episode, I share actionable strategies to help you refine your niche, attract the right audience, and grow your podcast with purpose. We’ll explore how narrowing your focus can open doors and create space for the right listeners to find your show.

Key Points & Highlights:

• Why niching down is essential for podcast growth.

• How defining your niche allows you to attract the right listeners.

• Actionable steps to identify and refine your podcast niche.

• The balance between narrowing your focus and staying broad enough to grow.

Notable Quotes:

“Finding your niche isn’t about closing doors; it’s about opening them for the right audience.”

“Your podcast needs a clear focus, and niching down will help you find that clarity.”

“If your podcast is for everyone, it’s really for no one.”

Episode Timestamps:

0:00 – Welcome & Intro

02:15 – Why niching down matters

06:30 – My personal story of niching down in my piano education business

10:45 – Questions to ask yourself to identify your podcast niche

15:00 – Common pitfalls when finding your niche

18:30 – How to refine your niche over time based on feedback

23:00 – Final challenge: Find and refine your niche

26:00 – Wrap Up & Call to Action

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