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  • #325 | Why You Need An Email List To Monetize Your Podcast Way Faster

    Click here to book a free strategy session if you want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads in 6 months or less and have a fully monetized podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests.

    Are you pitching your offer on your podcast and wondering why no one’s buying?

    Most podcasters put in hours of work, only to find that their listeners never convert into clients. The truth is, your podcast isn’t failing—it’s your missing email list strategy that’s holding you back from monetizing.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:

    1. The biggest mistakes that stop podcasters from growing their email list.
    2. Why pitching directly on your podcast leads to slow or zero conversions.
    3. A simple micro-commitment strategy that turns listeners into subscribers—and subscribers into paying clients.

    If you want to stop leaving money on the table and finally monetize your podcast, this episode will show you the path forward. Press play now to learn how to use your email list as the key to podcast profits.


    More From Get More Listeners:


    Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit.

    Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/book

    

    View client results & case studies


    Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free here


    Email [email protected] to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.


    This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.


    You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.


    If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.

    21 min
  • #324 | The Psychology Behind Why Podcast Listeners Leave (and How to Keep Them Hooked)

    Are you unknowingly driving away your audience every time you release a new episode?

    Most podcasters assume more exposure means more growth — but the psychology of why podcast listeners leave tells a very different story. If your episodes aren’t turning casual listeners into loyal fans, chances are you’ve fallen into the “exposure trap.”

    In this episode, Anthony Nwaneri and Taig O’Shea reveal the surprising psychology behind podcast listener behavior — and how focusing on the wrong strategies causes slow growth, low retention, and an audience that never buys.

    You’ll discover:

    1. The psychological trigger that makes listeners leave your podcast (and how to flip it).
    2. Why more exposure without focus can actually kill your growth instead of fueling it.
    3. A simple mindset shift that’s helped over 200 podcasters build high-retention, profitable shows.

    👉 If you’re tired of pumping out valuable episodes that still don’t grow your podcast, this conversation will give you the clarity and strategy you need to finally keep listeners hooked.

    21 min
  • #323 | Rebecca Went From 5000 to 61,000 Monthly Downloads In 8 Months Without Social Media or Guests (Here’s How)

    Click here to book a free strategy session if you want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads in 6 months or less and have a fully monetized podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests.

    Are you pouring your heart into podcasting but not seeing your downloads grow?

    You’re not alone. Like many hosts, Rebecca had high-quality episodes, loyal listeners, and years of hard work behind her — but her growth was stuck at 5,000 monthly downloads. The missing ingredient? SEO.

    In this episode, Anthony and Taig break down how Rebecca used podcast SEO to skyrocket from 5K to over 61K downloads in just eight months. You’ll discover the exact shifts she made that most podcasters overlook and how you can apply them to your own show.

    Here’s what you’ll take away:

    1. The simple but powerful mindset shift that turns your podcast into a discovery machine.
    2. How to use SEO-driven episode titles that attract the right new listeners.
    3. The focused content strategy that transforms stagnant downloads into real growth.


    🎧 If you’re ready to finally see consistent podcast growth using SEO, hit play on this episode and learn the strategies that actually work.


    More From Get More Listeners:


    Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit.

    Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/book

    

    View client results & case studies


    Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free here


    Email [email protected] to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.


    This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.


    You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.


    If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.

    10 min
  • #322 | What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About Video Podcasting & YouTube | Podcast Strategy

    Click here to book a free strategy session if you want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads in 6 months or less and have a fully monetized podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests.

    Thinking of adding video podcasting and YouTube to boost your show’s growth?

    Most podcasters assume video will solve their problems, but the truth is video podcasting and YouTube are some of the most misunderstood strategies in the podcasting space.

    In this episode, Taig and Anthony break down the hidden pitfalls of chasing YouTube growth, why repurposing audio into video rarely works, and when video actually does make sense for your show. They reveal why exposure alone won’t save a podcast and what you should focus on instead to build a loyal, monetizable audience.

    By listening, you’ll learn:

    1. Why video podcasting and YouTube are misunderstood as “easy growth hacks.”
    2. How spreading your focus across both platforms dilutes quality and results.
    3. The fundamentals you must master first before video becomes a smart move.

    👉 Listen now to discover the misunderstood truths about video podcasting and YouTube—and what really drives long-term podcast growth.

    More From Get More Listeners:


    Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit.

    Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/book

    

    View client results & case studies


    Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free here


    Email [email protected] to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.


    This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.


    You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.


    If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.

    38 min
  • #321 | How To Generate Consistent Sales From Your Podcast Using a Simple 3 Part Process

    Click here to get a Free Mini Podcast SEO Audit and discover the blind spots that are keeping your show invisible on Apple & Spotify.

    Are you tired of pouring hours into your podcast without seeing real sales growth?

    You’re not alone—most podcasters unknowingly make three hidden mistakes that keep their show stuck at “just content” instead of turning it into a consistent sales engine.

    In this episode, you’ll discover the exact 3-phase podcast sales funnel that helps podcasters generate $10,000+ per month—even with a small audience.

    Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

    1. The three invisible mistakes blocking your podcast from sales growth (and how to fix them).
    2. A simple framework to attract, nurture, and convert your listeners into paying clients.
    3. How to shift from treating your podcast like a hobby to turning it into a reliable growth system.

    👉 If you’re ready to transform your podcast into a predictable sales growth machine, don’t miss this episode!

    More From Get More Listeners:


    Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit.

    Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/book

    

    View client results & case studies


    Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free here


    Email [email protected] to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.


    This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.


    You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.


    If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.

    23 min
  • #320 | Why Social Media Is The WORST Way To Grow Your Podcast In 2025

    Click here to get a Free Mini Podcast SEO Audit and discover the blind spots that are keeping your show invisible on Apple & Spotify.

    Are you pouring hours into social media posts and still not seeing podcast growth?

    You’re not alone — we interviewed 100 podcasters and discovered why social media is one of the least effective ways to grow in 2025.

    Most podcasters are stuck promoting to the wrong people, at the wrong time, with the wrong strategy. But there’s good news: you don’t have to rely on doom scroll feeds for listeners anymore.


    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    1. Why social media fails to deliver real podcast growth (even when you’re consistent).
    2. The two strategies our clients use to scale their shows without social media.
    3. How podcast SEO puts your show in front of listeners who are actively searching for content like yours.


    🎧 If you’re ready to stop wasting time on social media and finally grow your audience, hit play and learn how to make SEO work for your podcast today.


    More From Get More Listeners:


    Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit.

    Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/book

    

    View client results & case studies


    Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free here


    Email [email protected] to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.


    This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.


    You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.


    If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.

    15 min
  • #319 | The Weird Downside of Being Positive About Your Podcast Growth That Affects 99% of Podcasters

    Click here to book a free strategy session if you want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads in 6 months or less and have a fully monetized podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests.

    Are you unknowingly sabotaging your own podcast growth by staying too positive for too long?

    In this episode, we break down why “just keep publishing” and trusting that growth will come is one of the biggest traps in podcasting. You’ll learn how toxic optimism blinds podcasters to reality, and how adopting strategic pessimism can finally help you make data-driven decisions that get results.

    By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:

    1. How to spot toxic optimism before it kills your show’s momentum.
    2. The exact 3-step process to use strategic pessimism to protect and grow your podcast.
    3. How to turn fear of failure into focused, bold action that drives real audience growth.

    Listen now to break free from the “hope and wait” cycle and finally take control of your podcast growth strategy.

    More From Get More Listeners:


    Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit.

    Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/book

    

    View client results & case studies


    Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free here


    Email [email protected] to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.


    This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.


    You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.


    If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.

    31 min
  • #318 | Why You Look Like a Successful Podcaster (But Still Aren’t Growing)

    Click here to book a free strategy session if you want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads in 6 months or less and have a fully monetized podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests.

    Are you tired of being seen as a “successful” podcaster while your numbers tell a different story?

    It’s one of the most frustrating and lonely places to be in podcasting—everyone assumes you’re crushing it, but deep down you know your audience growth has stalled. This episode uncovers why that happens and how to break free from the illusion of success so you can start seeing real results.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:

    1. The hidden psychological trap that keeps podcasters stuck in slow growth.
    2. How the “halo effect” and credibility debt quietly sabotage your audience building.
    3. A proven strategy to shift your podcaster mindset and create real momentum in podcast growth.

    If you want your show to not only look successful but actually grow and bring in real listeners, press play now.

    More From Get More Listeners:


    Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit.

    Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/book

    

    View client results & case studies


    Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free here


    Email [email protected] to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.


    This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.


    You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.


    If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.

    22 min
  • #317 | The Top 1% Of Podcasters Use This Growth Tactic To Explode Their Growth

    Click Here To Reach More Listeners By Creating More Mini Viral Moments Using The FREE "The Newsbridge Method." Cheat Sheet.

    Are you unknowingly sabotaging your podcast’s growth by playing it too safe?

    Many podcasters cling to evergreen content thinking it’s the only path to authority—but it’s actually one of the biggest reasons your growth has plateaued.

    In this episode, Anthony Nwaneri and Taig O'Shea reveal a podcasting growth tactic the top 1% are using: strategic newsjacking. You'll discover how blending timely, relevant content with your evergreen strategy can rapidly expand your reach without compromising your depth or credibility.

    Here’s what you’ll learn:

    1. Why relying only on evergreen episodes creates missed growth opportunities
    2. How to use current events to pull in new listeners without chasing trends
    3. A proven system for turning trending topics into loyal, binge-ready subscribers

    Ready to stop getting overlooked and start capturing attention fast?


    Listen now to learn how to apply the News Bridge Method and unlock explosive, sustainable podcast growth.


    More From Get More Listeners:


    Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit.

    Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/book

    

    View client results & case studies


    Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free here


    Email [email protected] to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.


    This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.


    You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.


    If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.

    19 min
  • #316 | Why Doing Too Much Is Killing Your Podcast

    Click here to book a free strategy session if you want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads in 6 months or less and have a fully monetized podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests.

    Do you secretly fear going all-in on your podcast… and end up going nowhere instead?

    If your show is stuck, your download growth has flatlined, and your energy feels split between too many projects, this episode breaks down exactly why that’s happening—and how to fix it.

    You’ll see how fear of failure masquerades as “smart multitasking,” and why spinning multiple plates is actually the fastest path to long-term mediocrity.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:

    1. Why multitasking is sabotaging your visibility, income, and podcast momentum
    2. The hidden fear that keeps you juggling instead of committing to what matters
    3. The real reason most podcasts flatline—and what to do if you want to break through the noise

    Listen now to learn how to stop fragmenting your focus and finally unlock real podcast growth.


    More From Get More Listeners:


    Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit.

    Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/book

    

    View client results & case studies


    Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free here


    Email [email protected] to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.


    This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.


    You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.


    If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.

    22 min

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