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What if the real reason your podcast isn't growing has nothing to do with your marketing?
That's right. No funnels, no hacks, no algorithms—just some real talk about why your show might not be taking off yet… and why that's totally okay.
In this episode of Podtastic Audio, I'm breaking down the 4 core things every podcaster needs to focus on before expecting real growth. From dialing in your audio quality, getting clear on your audience, showing up consistently, and—this is a big one—finding and using your real voice, this is the stuff that actually moves the needle.
Because great marketing can only take you so far. If your show isn't worth sharing, it's not going to grow. But the good news? You can fix that—and I'll show you how.
🚀 Let's stop chasing numbers and start making something people want to share.
💥 This episode might just change the way you think about podcasting forever.
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00:00 – Intro: What's Really Holding Back Your Podcast Growth
01:04 – Riverside.fm Sponsorship & Tools for Easy Editing
02:50 – Why Great Marketing Can't Fix a Bad Show
04:09 – Your Show Might Not Be Ready to Grow (Yet)
05:41 – The Creator Evolution: Keep Learning, Keep Going
06:32 – Growth Isn't the Goal—Getting Better Is
07:22 – Think About the Listener Experience
08:18 – Podfade: The Cost of Premature Growth
09:04 – 4 Core Fixes You *Need* Before Growth
09:18 – Core #1: Audio Quality That Doesn't Need Apologizing
13:10 – Core #2: Know Exactly Who You're Talking To
14:26 – Core #3: Consistency Builds Trust
18:05 – Core #4: Be Real. Stop Copying. Use Your Own Voice
21:27 – Real Growth Comes from Real Connection
24:08 – Listener Shares vs. Download Counts
26:00 – The Steak Analogy: Listeners Don't Care About Hosts
27:18 – Final Thoughts: Forget Funnels, Connect With People
28:25 – Wrap-Up: Make Something Worth Listening To
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