Your podcast isn’t broken — it’s just aimed at the wrong person. In this solo episode, DaniMarie Perkins breaks down why most shows stall, how creator DNA derails growth, and how a listener-first podcast plan creates clarity, consistency, and momentum. If you want your podcast to grow with purpose, this mindset shift connects directly to planning, focus, and long-term impact — Plan to Podcast https://plantopodcast.com

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00:00 — Welcome + the question every podcaster avoids

00:29 — Why most podcasts start centered on the host

00:50 — The real reason podcasts struggle to grow

01:22 — How unpredictability loses listeners

01:56 — What listener-first podcasts feel like

02:20 — Defining who your podcast is actually for

02:58 — When you stop talking and start guiding

03:05 — Why every podcast needs a real plan

03:59 — The one-listener challenge for your next episode

04:32 — Direction, intention, and why everything changes

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Winging it might feel fun, but planning is what separates hobby podcasts from podcasts that actually grow. In this episode, podcast mentor DaniMarie Perkins breaks down why intentional planning, the Five Ps framework, and clarity are essential as podcasting evolves with AI and streaming heading into 2026. If you want your podcast to survive industry shifts, grow with confidence, and avoid overwhelm, this episode gives you the blueprint.

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00:00 — Planning vs going with the flow in life and podcasting

01:19 — Why surprises in podcasting can stall growth

02:32 — How planning helps you handle industry changes

03:21 — Why podcasters should start planning now for 2026

04:02 — What new podcasters get wrong when asking questions

05:01 — The danger of generalized advice in podcast communities

06:03 — The Five Ps framework every podcaster needs

07:14 — Clarifying your niche before asking for feedback

08:17 — Using planning tools before entering podcast communities

09:01 — AI, streaming, and what podcasters should expect in 2026

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This episode reveals why posting every week didn’t save most podcasts and why strategy matters more than ever. If you want your show to survive the next season, start here.

Btw, if you need help planning for 2026, this is the one thing you need: my Podcast Planning Roadmap — it walks you step-by-step so you’re not guessing anymore.

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