Your podcast looks solid from the outside with consistent episodes, decent audio, and helpful content. But your downloads are stuck, and your leads are nonexistent. So what gives? 

If your podcast growth strategy isn't working, you're probably fixing problems you haven't investigated yet. Most podcasters tweak titles and add platforms based on guesses, but what you actually need is evidence. In this episode, I'm showing you the three patterns blocking every stuck podcast and how to use your podcast listener data to find what's really broken. You'll learn how to investigate what's blocking your growth, how to turn podcast listeners into clients without more effort, and how one client went from zero leads to consistent momentum by clarifying just three things.

02:53 – The SEAMless Podcast Framework: Why Strategy Comes Before Attraction

04:11 – The Three Patterns I See in Every Stuck Podcast

04:53 – Pattern #1: Your Podcast Positioning Is Invisible

06:22 – How to Actually Investigate What's Blocking Growth

08:15 – What a Podcast Growth Audit Reveals (And What You Can Stop Doing) 

Check out the full show notes and resources at

https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/why-your-podcast-strategy-isnt-working

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This podcast is produced by Leah Bryant Co, where stories meet strategy.

Your podcast is getting great feedback, people love your content...but you're not booking calls or getting lead inquiries. So what's missing?

If your podcast isn't converting listeners into leads, the problem isn't your call to action but everything that came before it. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to turn listeners into clients without awkward pitching. You'll learn where your call to action actually belongs, the belief shift that makes your offer the obvious next step, and how one client went from zero leads to booking calls in two weeks by changing just three things.

02:27 – How to Plan a Podcast Episode That Converts

05:28 – The Belief Shift That Makes Your Offer the Obvious Next Step

08:04 – Where Your Podcast Call to Action Actually Belongs

09:19 – Client Example: How to Get Leads From Your Podcast in Two Weeks

10:41 – What Makes a Podcast Successful at Converting Listeners

Check out the full show notes and resources at

https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/convert-podcast-listeners-into-leads

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This podcast is produced by Leah Bryant Co, where stories meet strategy.

If your podcast downloads feel stuck, your episode description might be the reason...even if your content is solid.

Here's what most podcasters miss: your episode description isn't just a recap. It's how podcast apps and search engines understand what your episode is about and who it's for. When your description is weak, your podcast is whispering into the crowded internet streets while better-optimized shows get all the clicks.

In this episode, I'm sharing one doable fix for your podcast episode description that boosts discoverability without recording a new episode or changing your entire podcast workflow. I'm also walking you through a real client example where rewriting just 10 descriptions led to a spike in downloads for older episodes with no new recordings, no extra promotion.

Ready to make your podcast easier to find? Let's fix those descriptions.

00:00 – When Did You Last Read Your Episode Description?

01:32 – Your Episode Description Is NOT Just a Recap

03:10 – The One Description Fix That Boosts Podcast Downloads

04:12 – Write Episode Descriptions for Humans First, SEO Second

05:19 – Real Example: How Better Descriptions Increased Downloads

07:29 – Why This Lives in the Attraction Phase (Podcast Discoverability)

08:18 – Your Action Step: Fix One Episode Description Today

Check out the full show notes and other resources at

 https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/podcast-episode-description-fix/

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This podcast is produced by Leah Bryant Co, where stories meet strategy.

Ever hear the word "podcast audit" and immediately think of a 40-page PDF you'll never read? 

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what actually happens during my podcast audits, and spoiler, it's not about listing everything you're doing wrong. I'll walk you through my exact framework for auditing podcasts, what I'm really looking for, and the questions you can ask yourself right now to see your show more clearly.

If you're ready to stop guessing why your podcast isn't growing and start seeing what's actually blocking you, this one's for you.

00:00 – What Most Podcast Audits Get Wrong

02:10 – Why Effort Isn't Your Problem (It's Misalignment)

02:56 – Phase One: Strategic Positioning

04:35 – Phase Two: Streamlined Execution (AKA Your Podcast Workflow)

05:58 – Phase Three: Optimized Attraction

09:31 – Phase Four: Sustainable Momentum

12:12 – Real Example: How Better Positioning Increased Downloads

13:23 – 4 Questions to Audit Your Podcast Right Now 

Check out the full show notes and resources at

https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/what-happens-during-a-podcast-audit

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This podcast is produced by Leah Bryant Co, where stories meet strategy.

Ever publish a great episode that just... flopped? We've all been there!

In this episode, I'll show you how to write episode titles that actually increase downloads. I'm talking about one simple tweak that boosted a client's downloads by 20% without changing her content, posting more, or dancing for the algorithm. Same episodes, better titles, real results. 

If you're ready to stop guessing why your podcast isn't growing and start getting clicked, this one's for you.

00:41 – The Uncomfortable Truth About Low Podcast Downloads 

01:53 – Why Your Episode Gets Seen But Not Clicked 

02:34 – The Interaction Phase of the SEAMless Framework 

03:34 – How to Write Titles That Get Clicks 

04:46 – The Client Who Increased Downloads 20% with Better Titles 

06:42 – What Happens Inside a SEAMless Growth Audit 

07:22 – Why Episode Titles Are a Multiplier, Not a Magic Fix 

08:30 – The One Question to Ask Before You Publish

Check out the full show notes and resources at

https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/how-to-write-episode-titles-increase-downloads

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This podcast is produced by Leah Bryant Co, where stories meet strategy.

Ever open your podcast analytics and wonder why the downloads haven't moved, even though you're showing up every week?

I'm walking you through the five podcast growth strategy patterns I see blocking downloads again and again. These aren't effort problems. You're doing the work. But there are quiet patterns underneath that confuse your listeners and the algorithms.

Once you know what to look for, you'll spot them everywhere. And that's actually good news, because once you see it, you can fix it.

If your downloads have been stuck for months or you're tired of putting in effort that doesn't translate into results, this episode gives you the clarity you need. Your podcast growth strategy should feel manageable, not mysterious.

00:39 – It's About Patterns

02:26 – Pattern #1: Your Strategy is Vague or Missing

03:51 – Pattern #2: Interesting Episodes That Don't Go Anywhere

05:42 – Pattern #3: Trying to Serve Everyone

06:40 – Pattern #4: Episodes That Just Kind of End

07:54 – Pattern #5: Treating Your Podcast Like a Content Task

10:13 – The Core Issue Behind All Five Patterns

12:14 – You're Ready for a Strategic Lens

Check out the full show notes and resources at

https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/5-podcast-growth-strategy-patterns

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Ready to grow your podcast strategically?

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This podcast is produced by Leah Bryant Co, where stories meet strategy.

Ever hit record and find yourself wandering a few minutes in? This episode is about to make your whole podcast strategy feel a lot lighter.

I'm walking you through the one-question clarity filter I use with every client. It instantly tightens your structure, improves your pacing, and gives your episode a clear destination before you ever hit record. 

This simple shift changes everything. Messy, meandering episodes become clear and purposeful episodes that really support your podcast growth.

You'll learn how defining one listener action makes planning easier, editing faster, and your message way more effective.

If your episodes feel all over the place or you're tired of overthinking your outlines, this episode gives you the step-by-step clarity you need. Every recording becomes more strategic and easier to follow.

00:00 – Why Episodes Wander (and How to Fix It)

01:10 – The One-Question Podcast Clarity Filter

03:40 – Direction vs. Information

06:18 – How This Fits into the SEAMless Podcast Framework™

07:41 – When You're Ready for the Full Strategic Picture

Check out the full show notes and resources at

https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/podcast-strategy-one-question-filter

Book your SEAMless Podcast Growth Audit - A detailed breakdown of what needs to shift so your podcast stops disappearing after publish day and starts driving leads and visibility. 

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Ready to grow your podcast strategically?

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This podcast is produced by Leah Bryant Co, where stories meet strategy.

If you've been publishing consistently but can't quite tell what's really working, this episode will give you the clarity you've been missing.

I'm walking you through the exact strategic planning questions I use in every podcast audit... the ones that reveal what's aligned with your business goals, what's creating real traction, and where you're losing momentum without realizing it.

You'll hear how one simple shift in podcast alignment helped a client increase qualified leads by 35% in two months, plus the three questions that close the gap between effort and growth.

Perfect if you want a clearer podcast strategy, better ways to evaluate podcast performance, and a plan for sustainable podcast growth that actually supports your business.

Celebrating 50 episodes! Purchase your Podcast Growth Audit in December and use code SEAMLESS to save $100. Let's build your clear Q1 plan together.

00:00 – What Actually Worked for Your Podcast This Year

02:12 – Strategic Planning Questions Every Podcaster Needs

03:20 – Identifying Episodes That Created Real Traction

05:18 – How Strategic Alignment Increased Leads by 35%

08:04 – What a Podcast Audit Actually Reveals

Check out the full show notes and resources at

https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/podcast-growth-planning-2026

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Ready to grow your podcast strategically?

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This podcast is produced by Leah Bryant Co, where stories meet strategy.

If your podcast feels like it’s working against you instead of growing with you, this episode is going to land.

In this live coaching session, I walk Jennifer Dent Brown (host of Stop Dieting Forever) through the exact shifts that make a show more discoverable and easier to run. We refine her positioning, strengthen her podcast SEO, update her keywords, and simplify her podcast workflow, so her content becomes easier for the right listeners to find.

You'll hear the small strategy tweaks Jennifer made in real time... the same changes that can unlock growth for your own show without adding more to your plate.

Perfect if you want clearer messaging, stronger podcast SEO, and a podcast workflow that supports your business instead of draining your energy.

**SEO Note: I mention ChatGPT can pull keyword ideas in this episode, but don't rely on AI for SEO data. AI can brainstorm, but it cannot validate. Always test keywords in tools like Keysearch.co, Ubersuggest, or Semrush before using them.

 Book your own podcast growth audit!

00:00 – Why Your Podcast Might Not Be Growing (Yet)

02:41 – Strengthening Your Positioning & Subtitle for Discoverability

06:27 – What Your Cover Art Isn’t Saying (and How to Fix It)

12:19 – Updating Your Description for SEO + Conversions

17:22 – Shorter Intros, Better Trailers, Stronger Hooks

26:01 – Using Keywords Strategically in Every Episode

33:55 – Promoting Your Podcast in the First 72 Hours

44:31 – How to Weave CTAs Naturally Into Your Episodes

Check out the full show notes and resources at

https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/podcast-seo-fixes-for-discoverability-jennifer-dent-brown

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Ready to grow your podcast strategically?

Find out what's blocking your growth. Book a Podcast Growth Audit and get a custom roadmap for your show—what's working, what's slipping, and what to tackle first.

Want weekly podcast strategy in your inbox? Join my newsletter for growth tips, client stories, and behind-the-scenes insights you won't find anywhere else.

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Looking for community? Join The Strategic Podcasters Lab, my free space for podcasters who are serious about growth.

This podcast is produced by Leah Bryant Co, where stories meet strategy.

Ever hit publish on an episode and think… "okay, now what?" Yeah, me too. And if that sounds familiar, this episode is going to save you so much frustration.

I'm walking you through the one workflow step most podcasters skip, and how skipping it is quietly capping your growth every single week.

We're talking about what happens after you publish. Things like SEO-driven show notes, repurposing your content, and using that critical three-day window to actually get your episode in front of people. These are the steps that make your episodes easier to find, easier to share, and way more effective at bringing in the right listeners.

If your podcast feels stuck, or like all your hard work isn't actually translating into growth, this episode will show you exactly what to tweak so your workflow starts working for you.

Book your SEAMless Podcast Growth Strategy Session - DM me or email "SEAMless Workflow" for your deal!

00:01 – Why Your Podcast Growth Stalls After Publish Day

02:08 – Optimize and Repurpose Every Episode

03:42 – The 3-Day Strategy Window for Podcast Growth

05:15 – Case Study: A 45% Download Increase from One Podcast Workflow Fix

06:47 – Creating a Repeatable, Strategic Podcast Workflow

Check out the full show notes and resources at

https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/fix-your-podcast-workflow-for-growth

📲 Have a question or win to share? Text me! You could hear it on the podcast.

Ready to grow your podcast strategically?

Find out what's blocking your growth. Book a Podcast Growth Audit and get a custom roadmap for your show—what's working, what's slipping, and what to tackle first.

Want weekly podcast strategy in your inbox? Join my newsletter for growth tips, client stories, and behind-the-scenes insights you won't find anywhere else.

Let's connect. I share quick wins and podcast strategy over on Threads...come hang out.

Looking for community? Join The Strategic Podcasters Lab, my free space for podcasters who are serious about growth.

This podcast is produced by Leah Bryant Co, where stories meet strategy.