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June 3, 2025 23 mins

It can be frustrating when you're working hard to grow your podcast, but the downloads stall, or worse, they never take off in the first place. Thankfully, there's something you can do about this, and it's already right in front of you! In this episode, Chase Neely explains how to audit your content by analyzing what's resonating with your listeners and what's falling flat. Learn to track patterns in your best and worst episodes to improve your content. Get ready to make data-driven decisions and to start growing your podcast faster than ever!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Podcast Auditing
02:54 The Importance of Audience Engagement
05:46 Steps to Conducting a Podcast Audit
09:08 Learning from Past Episodes

Takeaways

Auditing your podcast is essential for growth.
Focus on audience actions, not just their words.
Identify commonalities in popular episodes.
Analyze least popular episodes to avoid mistakes.
Use data to inform your content strategy.
Regular audits can lead to compounding improvements.
Engagement metrics are key to understanding your audience.
Create a content calendar based on past successes.
Look back at past episodes to inform future content.
Continuous improvement is vital for podcast success.

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