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April 25, 2023 10 mins

How many downloads is considered “good”? How am I performing compared to the rest of the industry? How many downloads should I be getting if I want to be the best?


I get these questions a lot, and Id like to break down my answer for you in this episode. You might be surprised how few you need to get to stand out and how far apart the “lead podcasters” are from each other in download numbers. 


Just remember not to compare yourself to shows that are not in your niche


In this episode, I talk about:


+Industry data on downloads

+Where you are compared to your competition

+Who NOT to compare yourself to


Got Questions? Isaac would love to hear from you! | Linkedin | sir.isaac.smith@gmail.com


​“Sir” Isaac Smith has been working in audio production for over eight years, guiding new podcasters through the process of creating, launching, and maintaining their shows. Whether you are contemplating how to get your podcast off the ground or you’re interested in taking your production game to the next level, subscribe to The Full Time Podcast Producer as your go-to resource for pure podcast education.


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