The Entrepreneurial Therapist Podcast

EP 171: How I Hit 100,000 Podcast Downloads + Lessons Learned Along the Way


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In this milestone episode, I’m reflecting on what it took to reach 100K downloads of The Entrepreneurial Therapist podcast. I dive into the mindset, systems, and strategies that have powered this show for three years without missing a single week. I’m also sharing personal behind-the-scenes stories, how I monetize the podcast, and what’s working right now with long-form content. If you're a therapist, creator, or entrepreneur dreaming of launching your own show (or scaling one), this episode is packed with inspiration and tactical gems to move you forward.

 

Topics Covered in this Episode:

  • 01:42 - The power of consistency and how I’ve never missed a Wednesday release in 3 years

  • 04:36 - Is it worth starting a podcast today? My honest take + how I landed my first sponsor

  • 07:05 - What podcast sponsorships have actually paid for—and how I make them work for my business

  • 08:48 - The surprising trick to sounding more engaging on the mic (even when you feel tired)

  • 11:06 - Why podcasting is a key part of my sales funnel—and how it builds trust faster than social media

  • 13:45 - The role of long-form content in 2025+ and why it’s where attention and depth are shifting

  • 15:00 - My go-to strategy for never running out of podcast or newsletter content ideas

  • 16:22 - The simple spreadsheet system I use to stay organized and streamline production

  • 18:56 - A raw reflection on starting this podcast during my divorce—and how it helped me heal and dream again

Download my free guide on how I use ChatGPT to market my private practice—you’ll get strategies you can start applying today. Get it here

Want to streamline your private practice and let someone else handle credentialing and admin? Check out Alma—they help you get credentialed, matched with the right clients, and take the backend work off your plate.

 

Resources Mentioned:

Download my free guide on how I use ChatGPT to market my practice: https://www.theentrepreneurialtherapist.com/guide

Find out more about Alma here: helloalma.com/danielle

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