Jason Fitzgerald traded elite running competitions for a digital media career while raising three kids under 12. His surprising discovery? Famous Olympians on his show delivered zero audience growth. Instead, Jason reveals his hidden SEO hack that landed New York Times backlinks without spending marketing dollars. His counterintuitive YouTube strategy and 20% download boost technique work while other running podcasts flatline. This episode exposes why traditional podcast growth tactics fail and delivers Jason's tested blueprint for building authority in your niche without sacrificing family life or authenticity.