How do you grow a podcast beyond chasing charts?

Neal Veglio, founder of Podknows Podcasting, explains why niche ranking matters more than overall charts and how thoughtful planning keeps listeners engaged from start to finish.

This conversation breaks down smarter ways to measure podcast success, focusing on real audience connection, retention, and long-term impact rather than raw download numbers.

Originally published on May 22, 2023.

Discover essential strategies for podcast monetisation and sponsorships, even for smaller shows. Eric Montgomery shares how to target niche audiences, align with fitting brands, and use tools like Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee for revenue.

Learn the power of collaboration through networking, guest invitations, and community events to grow your podcast.

For African podcasters, he advises building local and global connections, embracing DIY methods, and becoming niche experts.

Originally published on June 26, 2023.

Discover Nigeria's hidden historical treasures with Nochi, host of Nigerian History: Now You Know. Learn how exploring multiple perspectives of the past shapes understanding, identity, and national progress. Nochi shares his research process, childhood inspiration, and the importance of starting small when pursuing knowledge. He also highlights misconceptions in Nigerian history and the value of connecting cultural narratives across Africa. Originally published on July 3, 2023.

Learn how to grow your podcast with Adrian Daniels, founder of A to Z Podcasting. He shares actionable insights on audience targeting, strong branding, and overcoming resource challenges. Discover how African podcasters can leverage collaboration, showcase culture, and build communities for visibility and success. Adrian also highlights monetisation strategies, emerging trends, and the importance of taking action to create momentum in podcasting. Originally published on July 10, 2023.

Alex Hobby, creator of Time for Your Hobby, shares how pursuing diverse hobbies builds character, creativity, and balance. Learn his approach to finding unique guests, producing engaging episodes with accessible tools, and staying true to passion over trends. He also offers insights for African podcasters on promoting local culture, taking creative risks, and connecting with audiences authentically. Originally published on July 24, 2023.

Favour Yusuf shares how expanding her comfort zone sparked personal and professional growth. She explores the influence of podcasts on creativity, tech writing, and design, and offers insights on starting a podcast with purpose over equipment. Learn how meaningful conversations with experts and thought leaders can inspire action and ignite ideas in others. Originally published on July 31, 2023.

Danny Brown shares insights on growing a podcast, from marketing and promotion to building audience awareness. He discusses his journey in podcasting, lessons from Arsenal fandom, and strategies for community engagement. Danny also highlights the potential of African podcasters and how accessible technology can accelerate growth. Originally published on August 7, 2023.

Rita Anwiri shares how she empowers creatives and entrepreneurs through podcasting. Learn how her legal expertise informs content on IP law, business impact, and practical guidance. She reveals her research approach, content curation methods, and key lessons for creators navigating intellectual property challenges. Originally published on August 7, 2023.

Bidemi Adedire, founder of the Associaiton of African Podcasters & Voice Artists (APVA), shares how the APVA Awards 2023 celebrate African audio creatives and boost visibility, partnerships, and industry growth. She explains award categories, the selection process, and APVA’s initiatives to support long-term development for podcasters, voice artists, and spoken word creators. Learn how African audio storytelling is expanding globally and what opportunities exist for creators. Originally published on September 18, 2023.

Fikemi Aderoju shares how her faith shapes her podcasting journey, guiding content, topics, and personal growth lessons. She discusses the evolution of her show, the impact on listeners, and tips for aspiring podcasters in personal growth and self-discovery. Learn how authenticity, consistency, and vulnerability can connect deeply with an audience. Originally published on September 25, 2023.

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What makes a personal growth podcast truly relatable? Fikemi Aderoju, host of the Fikemi Aderoju Podcast, joins Tony Doe on Into the Podverse to talk about authenticity, vulnerability, faith, personal growth and building a genuine podcast community.

Fikemi shares how she started podcasting at 18, why she changed her podcast name, how personal experiences and everyday conversations inspire her episodes, and why storytelling can connect with listeners more deeply than simply giving advice.

She also discusses balancing podcasting with work and life, building trust with listeners, learning from old episodes, and her ambition for the podcast to become a lasting record of her life and perspective.

A conversation about podcast storytelling, personal growth, authentic content, audience connection, faith-based podcasting and finding your own voice.

Read The Full Transcript here.