Podcasting Insights: podcast growth advice for indie creators

The power of PLOT for great podcast intros


Listen Later

I’ve lost count of the number of podcasters who approach me – sometimes in a panic, occasionally in despair – to say that their listener numbers are flatlining.

Every week when they check their analytics (and let’s be honest, we all do that even when we say we don’t care about the stats, right?), the needle hasn’t really budged.

That’s when they ask for a magic bullet.

In almost all cases, it comes down to one thing they haven’t given anywhere near enough attention: their podcast intro.

Now, before you tap out thinking, “Oh, my intro’s fine, mate. I even paid someone on Fiverr to do it for a tenner,” let me assure you – it probably isn’t 'fine'.

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes on why that all-important first impression matters so much more than most podcasters think.

The mentioned study... https://time.com/3858309/attention-spans-goldfish/

Timestamped Summary

  • [00:00:01] – Why you need to give more thought to your intro.
  • [00:00:28] – Why long or waffly intros kill shows.
  • [00:01:13] – Real-life case study: Catherine Eardley’s weak intro.
  • [00:03:13] – Catherine’s new, much sharper intro.
  • [00:03:37] – Research: Microsoft’s attention span report.
  • [00:06:44] – The practical method for fixing intros: a plain English breakdown of my “PLOT” system, and why “Preview” and “Launch” are most essential.
  • [00:07:20] – Before and after demo of a “standard” dull intro versus a reworked, punchy, listener-centred one.

Free Intros Blueprint

https://podmastery.co/intros

Links referenced in this episode:

  • podmastery.co/lite

Mentioned in this episode:

Free Intros Blueprint

Download your free blueprint here

Free Intros Blueprint

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Podcasting Insights: podcast growth advice for indie creatorsBy The Podmaster (Neal Veglio)

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

2 ratings


More shows like Podcasting Insights: podcast growth advice for indie creators

View all
The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast by Pat Flynn

The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast

3,452 Listeners

Creative Pep Talk by Andy J. Pizza

Creative Pep Talk

2,010 Listeners

Earn Your Happy by Lori Harder | YAP Media

Earn Your Happy

2,798 Listeners

Build Your Tribe | Grow Your Business with Social Media by Brock Johnson

Build Your Tribe | Grow Your Business with Social Media

2,618 Listeners

Social Media Marketing Podcast by Michael Stelzner, Social Media Examiner

Social Media Marketing Podcast

1,452 Listeners

The Amy Porterfield Show by Amy Porterfield

The Amy Porterfield Show

4,599 Listeners

The School of Greatness by Lewis Howes

The School of Greatness

21,266 Listeners

The Goal Digger Podcast | Top Business and Marketing Podcast for Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and Women in Business by Jenna Kutcher

The Goal Digger Podcast | Top Business and Marketing Podcast for Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and Women in Business

12,092 Listeners

Bedros Keuilian Podcast Show by Bedros Keuilian

Bedros Keuilian Podcast Show

2,300 Listeners

Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing) by Hala Taha | Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing | YAP Media Network

Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

1,344 Listeners

The Dr. Hyman Show by Dr. Mark Hyman

The Dr. Hyman Show

9,291 Listeners

Habits and Hustle by Jen Cohen

Habits and Hustle

830 Listeners

B2B Podcasting Insights - From Listeners To Leads by Podknows Podcasting

B2B Podcasting Insights - From Listeners To Leads

1 Listeners

Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leaders by Wendy Harris

Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leaders

8 Listeners

Life in Barbados: A Year On A Paradise Island (Otherworld Travel) by Yvonne Campbell - Barbados Expert

Life in Barbados: A Year On A Paradise Island (Otherworld Travel)

1 Listeners

In Your Mirror: extraordinary people you should know share their inspirational stories of overcoming life's obstacles by Neal Veglio

In Your Mirror: extraordinary people you should know share their inspirational stories of overcoming life's obstacles

0 Listeners

Techcess: embracing technology and IT support for success in your business by Mark Riddell (m3 Networks)

Techcess: embracing technology and IT support for success in your business

0 Listeners

The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins

The Mel Robbins Podcast

21,008 Listeners

Financial Coaching for Women: How To Budget, Manage Money, Pay Off Debt, Save Money, Paycheck Plans by Vanessa and Shana | Budget Besties | Bougie On A Budget | Dave Ramsey Fans

Financial Coaching for Women: How To Budget, Manage Money, Pay Off Debt, Save Money, Paycheck Plans

302 Listeners

Websites Made Simple: How to have a successful website design business by Holly Christie (Website Design Business Mentor)

Websites Made Simple: How to have a successful website design business

0 Listeners