Most podcasters are told to follow “best practices” that actually sabotage their growth. In this episode of *Podcast Support*, you break down five popular podcasting strategies that sound smart but quietly kill sustainability, authenticity, retention, and audience trust. Listeners will walk away with clear, practical guidance on what to stop doing immediately — and what to do instead to build a podcast that actually grows.

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Chapters

00:00 — Why Common Podcast Strategies Often Lead to Failure

03:20 — Mistake #1

05:03 — Mistake #2

10:48 — Mistake #3

14:23 — Mistake #4

18:58 — Mistake #5

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