Starting a podcast is easier than ever. But growing one? That’s a whole different ballgame.

In this episode, I sat down with my friend Jeremy Enns to unpack why shows with “decent content” often stall at 28 downloads an episode and what it really takes to create a podcast people can’t stop talking about.

From crafting a standout premise to leveraging Spotify’s new analytics and using competitor research to uncover what sets your show apart, we’re breaking down the real work behind making your podcast impossible to overlook.

If you’re ready to turn your podcast into one listeners can’t help but recommend to their friends, hit play and let’s dive in.

0:02 - Why Simply Releasing Content Won’t Lead to Rapid Podcast Growth

1:39 - The Real Reason Most Podcasts Stall at 28 Downloads

5:12 - Your Show is Being Seen, So Why Aren’t People Clicking Play?

9:07 - How to Take Your Show Concept from Basic to Brilliant

13:36 - The Kind of Feedback Your Podcast Needs to Succeed

Episode Links:

• Want to dive deeper into the insights Jeremy shared? 
  • Check out his detailed video on how to use Spotify’s new analytics 
  • Subscribe to Jeremy’s Scrappy Daily Podcasting Newsletter

 
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