So you got a one-star review. Now what?! In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to handle that sucker punch to your podcasting pride. From the emotional sting of watching your perfect five-star rating drop to the counterintuitive (and totally ethical) strategies to bring it back up, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of what to do when it happens. 

Plus, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes story of how I handled my own one-star saga—and the psychology-backed steps I used to turn it around. So if you’re ready to stop obsessing over that one-star review and turn it into a five-star comeback, hit play and let’s dive in.

0:02 - The Five-Minute Rule for Handling a Bad Review

1:32 - Turning a Bad Review Into Better Ratings and More Listeners

3:35 - How One Bad Rating Can Lead to More Positive Ones

7:04 - How to Protect Your Podcast from Trolls & Keep Your Ratings High

9:50 - The Right Way to Ask for Reviews (Without Sounding Desperate)

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• 3 Easy and Ethical Ways to Get More Podcast Reviews

 
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