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May 30, 2023 12 mins

How many downloads is considered “good” for a podcast? How many downloads should you get when you are first starting out? How many downloads is my competition getting?


These questions are as old as podcasting itself. But the answer is not the same for each person or for each show. It is incredibly subjectives but lets try to at least get you a point of reference for your show.


In this episode, we will talk about:

+How many downloads is considered good?

+How many downloads do I need to get for a podcast to be worth my time?

+How long do I need to keep going till I know if Ill be successful?


Articles I sited: https://blog.podcast.co/reach/podcast-download-numbers


Buzzsprout Metrics: https://www.buzzsprout.com/global_stats?date=2023-04-01


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​“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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