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Downloads are the most unreliable metric for measuring a podcast’s true success. The problem? Most podcasters still rely solely on them to decide if their show is “working.”
In this episode, find out why the podcasting metrics that matter most aren’t the ones at the top of your dashboard, and learn to decode what these five key data points say about your show's growth. If you’re ready to make sense of your numbers and finally build a show that grows (without guessing and without wasting time on tracking the wrong metrics) hit play and let’s dive in.
0:07 – Why Downloads Are the Most Misleading Metric for Your Show
1:14 – The 3 Hidden Data Points That Actually Reveal Podcast Growth
5:09 – How to Instantly Tell If Your Content Holds Attention
13:26 – What Your Listeners Are Silently Telling You (If You Know How to Listen)
16:10 – How to Know if Your Episodes Actually Matter to Your Audience
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→ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U
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Curious about PodLaunch®? Email us at [email protected] to find out if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit and get tailored podcasting advice to grow your show.
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©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.
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Downloads are the most unreliable metric for measuring a podcast’s true success. The problem? Most podcasters still rely solely on them to decide if their show is “working.”
In this episode, find out why the podcasting metrics that matter most aren’t the ones at the top of your dashboard, and learn to decode what these five key data points say about your show's growth. If you’re ready to make sense of your numbers and finally build a show that grows (without guessing and without wasting time on tracking the wrong metrics) hit play and let’s dive in.
0:07 – Why Downloads Are the Most Misleading Metric for Your Show
1:14 – The 3 Hidden Data Points That Actually Reveal Podcast Growth
5:09 – How to Instantly Tell If Your Content Holds Attention
13:26 – What Your Listeners Are Silently Telling You (If You Know How to Listen)
16:10 – How to Know if Your Episodes Actually Matter to Your Audience
Other Episodes You'll Love:
→ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U
Support the show
Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster!
Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review.
Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.
Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year
Curious about PodLaunch®? Email us at [email protected] to find out if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit and get tailored podcasting advice to grow your show.
Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ
©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

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