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How many downloads is considered “good” for a podcast? How many downloads should you get when you are first starting out? How many downloads is my competition getting?

These questions are as old as podcasting itself. But the answer is not the same for each person or for each show. It is incredibly subjectives but lets try to at least get you a point of reference for your show.

In this episode, we will talk about:

+How many downloads is considered good?

+How many downloads do I need to get for a podcast to be worth my time?

+How long do I need to keep going till I know if Ill be successful?

Articles I sited: https://blog.podcast.co/reach/podcast-download-numbers

Buzzsprout Metrics: https://www.buzzsprout.com/global_stats?date=2023-04-01

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​“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.

CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.

Is it too late to make a change about my show? What will the audience think? What if it doesnt work?

The last thing you ne
In this episode, we will talk about:

+How many active shows there are

+Why your show has a chance of rising through the ranks

+How consistency is key to winning in this industy

Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | [email protected]

​“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.

CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.

What is SEO and why does it matter? Why cant I find my podcast on apple but I can find it when I search on Google?

SEO in podcasting is messy to say the least. You can find content on google but when you search for it on apple or spotify, the results leave a lot to be desired. Why is that and does SEO ever matter?

In this episode, we will talk about:

+Why SEO is still important

+The Google search bar vs the Apple and Spotify search bar

+Tools for gettings started with SEO for your podcast

Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | [email protected]

​“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.

CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.

Why do so many podcasts fail?

How do I keep from becoming a statistic? 

Do I have a plan for my show?

Over 80% of podcasts have not published an episode in the last 365 days. Why? Well a lot of shows dont count the cost before they get started. They dont have a plan and things fall apart. So what can you do abou tit

In this episode, we will talk about:

+Having a plan for your show

+Benefits of mapping out your show 

+What I have see work in other shows

Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | [email protected]

​“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.

CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.

Should I start a video Podcast? Can I be Successful on youtube or is the market flooded? How is having a podcast on youtube different than on other platforms?

These are some of the questions that come up a LOT when people ask about video podcasting…Fortunately, I found a guest for today’s show that can answer them for us!

Meet Koko! Koko Mendez is the Co-Owner of Mendez Modern Media LLC, which is a media company that currently provides YouTube channel services for real estate professionals in the luxury industry. She is a tech-savvy millennial with an advertising background who is passionate about helping real estate professionals leverage the power of the latest in digital marketing. Koko believes in helping create inspiring visuals to share with potential buyers, as well as providing educational content and marketing insights to her clients. With a dedication to providing the highest quality media services, Koko and Team Mendez Modern Media have become the stealthy secret sauce in the real estate industry for YouTube Channel services.

In this episode, I ask Koko about:

+Competition on Youtube

+Understanding the Youtube Algorythm

+Best practices if you are just getting started

Connect with Koko using the links below:

TikTok @teammendezmodernmedia/ @marketinghoney /@theleomendez

IG: @marketinghoney / @theleomendez

email: [email protected]

Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | [email protected]

​“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.

CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.

How many downloads is considered “good”? How am I performing compared to the rest of the industry? How many downloads should I be getting if I want to be the best?

I get these questions a lot, and Id like to break down my answer for you in this episode. You might be surprised how few you need to get to stand out and how far apart the “lead podcasters” are from each other in download numbers. 

Just remember not to compare yourself to shows that are not in your niche

In this episode, I talk about:

+Industry data on downloads

+Where you are compared to your competition

+Who NOT to compare yourself to

Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | [email protected]

​“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.

CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.

Can everyone see your show in search? Can YOU see your show in search? When you open Spotify or apple, does your podcast even show up?

If there was one thing I could change about podcasting, it would be that they would do a better job with their search engine. One of the advantages of YouTube that we dont talk much about is that YouTube is treated as a data base. You can type in a question and get video results. Podcasting is nothing like that, I can ask a question or list a topic and get results that have nothing to do with what I say.

So how do we get around this?

In this episode, I talk about:

+Tips for getting more eyes on your show

+The problem with podcast searchability

+Why being on YouTube might be an advantage for your show

Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | [email protected]

​“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.

CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.

What if you could pick and choose the people you wanted to network with? What if you could prequalify a lead and have a 30-minute relationship-building conversation with them? Would that help your business?

Podcasting is an amazing place where you can pick and choose the people you talk with. If you need to meet other professionals who can help you, you can have them on. If you are needing to generate leads for your business, you can have on potential clients and potential partners for other opportunities.

The only catch is you need to have a podcast to make it happen.

So let me ask you, are you leaving business on the table by not having one?

In this episode, I ask Angie about:

+The business benefits of having a podcast

+How to network as a podcaster

+The business that can take place between a well-chosen podcast guest and show host.

Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | [email protected]

​“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.

CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.

How do I get to be a guest on another podcast? How do I get invited? How do I find shows that are in front of my target audience and will lead to audience growth?

This is a topic we have talked about some on the show but it is high time that we had an expert’s opinion, so today we will be talking to Angie Trueblood.

As the founder of The Podwize Group and host of the "Go Pitch Yourself" podcast, Angie Trueblood uses her entrepreneurial spirit, innovative thinking, and super-connector powers to deeply support business owners who are using podcasts as a core tenet of their business growth. Angie is the podcast guesting queen and teaches other podcasters and professionals not only how to connect with the right shows they need to guest on, but also how to reach out to get invited, and the proper practices of being a good guest. (it really is a skill set you need to have).

In this episode, I ask Angie about:

+How to find shows that would be a good fit for you

+The best way to reach out to them and get invited to come on

+The advantages of guesting when it comes to audience growth.

Connect with Angie using the links below:

Website: https://thepodwizegroup.com/

Podcast:https://thepodwizegroup.com/the-go-pitch-yourself-podcast/

Instagram: @thepodwizegroup 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angietrueblood

https://www.facebook.com/thepodwizegroup

Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | [email protected]

​“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.

CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.

There are so many audio editing software, which one should I use?

Do I have to pay money? Do I have to learn how to edit? Is there a way to automate it?

Simply put, there are a lot of good options for your show, but Ill recommend some in this episode.

In this episode, we will talk about:

+Different editing softwares

+Free and Paid options

+Some of the advantages and draw backs of each one

Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | [email protected]

​“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.

CHECK OUT all our inspiring podcasts at https://www.lifestough.com/.