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In this episode of Podnovation, I share a liberating truth for every creator: your audience isn’t judging you—they’re not even thinking about you yet.

We often imagine an invisible jury watching and waiting for us to fail, but the reality is, most people are too busy living their own lives to scrutinize our every word. That’s actually great news—it means you have the freedom to show up messy, practice, and grow without the pressure of perfection.

Learn why no one is keeping track of your mistakes, how to embrace the shadows to improve, and why you should start creating today—even if nobody’s watching.

If you’re ready to stop hiding and start shining, hit play now.

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Struggling to find guests for your show? In this video, I reveal how I booked over 300 podcast guests in just a few months—without ever sending a single cold email. Say goodbye to guessing games, ghosted outreach, and wasted time in your inbox!

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What You’ll Learn:
00:00 – Why cold emailing is a dead end
00:26 – The psychology of getting an actual response
01:12 – How Pod Match connects you with “warm” guests
02:11 – Setting up your host & guest profiles
03:23 – Using the Tinder‑style match queue
04:46 – Real results: 185 interviews in 2–3 months
05:33 – Managing bookings, reviews & episode releases
06:32 – Centralizing your workflow for seamless scheduling

Why Pod Match?

• Warm leads: All guests have opted in to be on podcasts.

• One‑page profiles: Showcase your show’s stats, social links & ratings upfront.

• Automated matching: Swipe, message, and lock in interviews in minutes.

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Have questions or want a deeper walkthrough? Drop a comment below or DM me on social, and I’ll gladly do a detailed breakdown of the platform!

Try PodMatch and book your first guest today: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/wisdomIn this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on exactly how I hit 3,055 total downloads across all platforms in just four months—despite posting zero promotional content on social media. You’ll see:My Spotify & overall analytics breakdownThe simple two-step guest outreach process that drives 94% of my listensHow getting guests to preview & share your show becomes your #1 growth hackBonus tip: why asking for reviews on Apple Podcasts and Spotify mattersWhether you’re just starting a podcast or looking for fresh strategies to scale, these actionable insights will help you build real, human-driven momentum.What You’ll Learn:00:00 Intro & dashboard walkthrough01:48 Why I don’t use social media (and what I do instead)02:19 The one platform I pay $6/month to get booked guests03:47 How guest listenership converts into loyal subscribers07:00 Demographics & device breakdown: who’s actually tuning in10:09 My secret to getting 54 countries listening🔥 Ready to book more high-quality guests?Sign up for PodMatch in the first link above and start growing your audience through meaningful interviews. https://www.joinpodmatch.com/wisdomEnjoyed this breakdown?👍 Like this video🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell to follow my podcast journey📝 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—it really helps!Let me know in the comments what growth strategy you want me to dive into next. Happy podcasting!

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In today’s episode of Podnovation, I’m sharing how hitting record—when I had zero listeners—changed everything for me as a podcaster. I talk about overcoming self-doubt, why rejection isn’t your job, and how showing up (even when you’re not perfect) is the key to growth. I’ll also reveal how reaching out for guests wasn’t nearly as scary as I thought, plus the real secret to building confidence on the mic. If you’ve ever doubted yourself or wanted to start something new, this episode is for you! Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to check the show notes for the tools that helped me along the way.

Chapters

00:00:00 — Starting with Zero Listeners

00:01:28 — Learning to Ask and Handle Rejection

00:04:58 — Getting Comfortable Reaching Out

00:05:48 — The Value of Showing Up

00:08:14 — Confidence Through Evidence

00:11:32 — Closing Thoughts & Guesting Platform

In this episode, I dive into why starting a podcast is still worth it — even if no one is listening at first. If you've been waiting for the “right time” or a big audience to begin, this episode is your sign to just start.

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Welcome to Podnovation – the podcast where host Wisdom Okonkwo documents his chaotic journey into podcasting while secretly Googling "how to podcast" between episodes. Expect mic-check existential dread, accidental mute recordings (yes, it really happened), and unfiltered experiments at the edge of what podcasting can be. No experts, no polish – just real-time learning with equal parts curiosity and panic.

Why Listen?

• Raw & relatable: Follow the messy process of creating a show from scratch (including all the "oh wow, oh damn" edits).

• Experimental edge: Pushing podcasting beyond business-as-usual into drama, documentaries, and "testosterone-fueled nonsense" (Wisdom’s words).

• Permission to suck: If this slightly unhinged host can hit "record," so can you.

Key Moments:

• The confession: "I’m not sure if I can do this… but we’ll find out together."

• The warning: Subscribe now before Wisdom figures out what he’s doing.

• The promise: Chaos with occasional accidental wisdom.

Subscribe Now to witness the train wreck (or triumph?) in real time. First full episode drops soon… unless the mute button strikes again.

Welcome to Podnovation – the podcast where host Wisdom Okonkwo documents his chaotic journey into podcasting while secretly Googling "how to podcast" between episodes. Expect mic-check existential dread, accidental mute recordings (yes, it really happened), and unfiltered experiments at the edge of what podcasting can be. No experts, no polish – just real-time learning with equal parts curiosity and panic.

Why Listen?

• Raw & relatable: Follow the messy process of creating a show from scratch (including all the "oh wow, oh damn" edits).

• Experimental edge: Pushing podcasting beyond business-as-usual into drama, documentaries, and "testosterone-fueled nonsense" (Wisdom’s words).

• Permission to suck: If this slightly unhinged host can hit "record," so can you.

Key Moments:

• The confession: "I’m not sure if I can do this… but we’ll find out together."

• The warning: Subscribe now before Wisdom figures out what he’s doing.

• The promise: Chaos with occasional accidental wisdom.

Subscribe Now to witness the train wreck (or triumph?) in real time. First full episode drops soon… unless the mute button strikes again.