Podcasting for Solopreneurs | Podcasting Tips and Online Marketing Strategies for Business Growth
Are you a business owner looking for podcasting and online marketing tips to grow your show and convert listeners into sales? This podcast about how to podcast has you covered! You’ll get actionable strategies to increase your downloads, attract new listeners, and ultimately convert those listeners into sales for your online business. Your host, Julia Levine, also known as The Podcast Teacher™, is a fellow solopreneur as well as a certified podcast growth coach. She shares her podcasting expertise to help you leverage your podcast to build authority in your niche, expand your reach, and grow your client base. With over 10 years of experience as an educator, Julia combined her passion for teaching with her love for podcasting to create a show that delivers real results. This show has ranked in the top 25 on Apple Podcasts in 8 different countries, placing it in the top 1.5% of all podcasts worldwide. Now, she’s teaching you the proven podcasting growth strategies that helped her achieve that success so you can do the same with your podcast! In this podcast about podcasting, solopreneurs will learn podcasting tips to answer questions like: -How can I get more podcast listeners and grow my audience? -How do I use a podcast to grow my online business? -What are the best ways to promote my podcast as a solopreneur? -How do I get more podcast downloads? -What are podcasting growth strategies? -How can I convert podcast listeners into paying clients and customers for my online business? -What are the best podcast online marketing strategies? -What can I do to improve my podcast’s SEO and discoverability? New episodes are released every Tuesday and Friday. Be sure to hit that follow button so you never miss out on the podcasting strategies and online marketing tips to grow your show and your business! Next Steps: Check out the website: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com Email Julia: Julia@ThePodcastTeacher.com Uncover what's holding your podcast back and the strategy that you should be focusing on to grow it with the 60-second quiz: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/quiz No Podcast yet? Grab the free Podcast Roadmap: 10 Simple Steps to Launch Your Own Podcast (No Fancy Tech Required!): www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/roadmap
Episodes
Nothing turns a podcast listener away faster than a robotic, scripted delivery. However, scripting can be incredibly helpful for you as a host to organize your thoughts and stay on track. In fact, I script most of my episodes! Today, I’m sharing tips and tricks for reading from a script while still sounding natural and engaging, so you can strike the perfect balance between authenticity and structure.
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FAQ Friday answering the podcasting question of "Should I Put My Podcast Transcript on My Website?"
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This episode was produced by me, The Podcast Teacher! Contact me at Hello@ThePodcastTeacher.com.
Struggling to figure out what to say on your next episode? You're not alone, but you're probably overthinking it. In this episode, I’m sharing how to simplify your podcasting process by focusing on clarity over complexity, why repetition is actually a smart strategy, and how content pillars can take the pressure off your planning.
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- Podcast Gro...
FAQ Friday answering the podcasting question of "What’s Episode Artwork and Should I Use it?"
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This episode was produced by me, The Podcast Teacher! Contact me at Hello@ThePodcastTeacher.com.
Are you unknowingly sabotaging your podcast’s success with one overlooked setting? In this episode, I’m sharing why your podcasting category isn’t just a formality; it’s a powerful tool that can either boost or bury your show. You’ll learn how to strategically choose the right category, why subcategories give you a competitive edge, and the exact move that helped me hit #12 on the Apple Podcasts charts (with no paid ads and a small...
FAQ Friday answering the podcasting question of "How Should I Start My Episodes?"
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This episode was produced by me, The Podcast Teacher! Contact me at Hello@ThePodcastTeacher.com.
Do you ever feel awkward trying to sell your coaching or digital offers through podcasting? You’re not alone. Many solopreneurs struggle with how to guide listeners toward paid offers without sounding pushy or salesy. In this episode, you’ll learn 3 subtle selling strategies that feel natural, build trust with your audience, and turn listeners into paying clients. No sleazy tactics or awkward pitches...just simple podcasting shifts...
FAQ Friday answering the podcasting question of "Where Can I Find Background Music for My Podcast?"
This episode was produced by me, The Podcast Teacher! Contact me at Hello@ThePodcastTeacher.com.
Want your podcast to be seen, heard, and ranked? You might be surprised at what actually moves the needle. In this episode, I’m sharing what the Apple Podcast Charts actually measure, how to use them strategically in your podcasting game, and which free and paid tools will help you track your rankings across the globe.
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- Apple Podcasts Chart Info: https://podcasters.apple.com/support/3146-apple-podcasts-charts
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FAQ Friday answering the podcasting question of "What’s The Best Day to Release a Podcast Episode?"
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This episode was produced by me, The Podcast Teacher! Contact me at Hello@ThePodcastTeacher.com.
What do you really need to launch a podcast? Spoiler alert: It’s not a $700 mic or a soundproof studio. In this episode, I’m breaking down the essential tools, mindset shifts, and prep strategies you need to launch a podcast that feels aligned, intentional, and doable. If you’re stuck in research mode or drowning in tech reviews, this is the clarity you need to move forward with success!
FAQ Friday answering the podcasting question of "Should I Split a Long Interview Into Two Episodes?"
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This episode was produced by me, The Podcast Teacher! Contact me at Hello@ThePodcastTeacher.com.
You don’t need to be famous to use Taylor Swift’s smartest marketing move. In this episode, I’m unpacking why the world’s biggest pop star chose podcasting to announce her new album, what that decision reveals about how people actually want to consume content in 2025, and how you can use this same strategy to boost trust, visibility, and results in your online marketing.
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FAQ Friday answering the podcasting question of "How Can I Create My Episodes Faster?"
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- Podcast Startup Academy: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/academy
- Podcast Growth Collective: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/collective
- A free consultation: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/consult
This episode was produced by me, The Podcast Teacher! Contact me at Hello@ThePodcastTeacher.com.
You don’t need more hours in the day to grow your podcast; you just need smarter strategies. In this episode, I’m revealing three of the most effective ways to get your podcast in front of more people this month and why they work so well. You'll learn the surprising role SEO plays in podcasting success, where to focus your online marketing for maximum visibility, and what makes certain shows get recommended again and again. Pl...
FAQ Friday answering the podcasting question of "When Should My Podcast Be Marked Explicit?"
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- A free consultation: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com/consult
This episode was produced by me, The Podcast Teacher! Contact me at Hello@ThePodcastTeacher.com.
Tired of hustling week after week to promote your podcast... and still feeling stuck? In this episode, I’m sharing how I used two simple paid podcasting tactics to get my show in front of thousands of new listeners, without burning out. You’ll learn the strategy most podcasters completely overlook, how to make paid visibility work even on a small budget, and why this could be the shortcut your online marketing plan has been missing...
FAQ Friday answering the podcasting question of "Are There Too Many Podcasts Out There?"
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Thinking about starting a podcast, or wondering why yours isn’t growing? You might be making one of these super common podcasting mistakes. Don’t worry, they’re all fixable! In this episode, I'm sharing how to avoid the 7 podcasting mistakes that keep your show from gaining traction, what to focus on instead to build momentum, and how to get clarity around your strategy...whether you're just starting or trying to grow.
FAQ Friday answering the podcasting question of "Do I Need a Formal Intro and Outro?"
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This episode was produced by me, The Podcast Teacher! Contact me at Hello@ThePodcastTeacher.com.
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