#105 Stop Following Bad Podcast Advice

In this final episode of The Podcast Rethink, Sadaf Beynon explores why so much of the podcasting advice online doesn’t work — and what actually does when your goal is to build meaningful authority and long-term business growth.

Drawing from conversations with past guests and lessons learned behind the mic, Sadaf covers:

• Why chasing numbers can sabotage genuine success
• The truth about sponsorships and monetisation
• Why social media isn’t the growth engine you think it is
• The three principles that make a podcast truly work: Focus, Consistency, and Connection
• What to measure when you care about real ROI

Takeaway Challenge:

• 🎧 If you’re starting: record three honest solo episodes about something you care about.
• 🎙️ If you’re a few months in: review your last five episodes — did they serve your audience or just fill airtime?
• 📈 If you’re established: trace one client or collaboration back to your podcast. That’s your ROI.

Podcasting might not be the fastest route to success — but it might just be the most meaningful.

Mentioned Guests:

• Matt Edmundson (The eCommerce Podcast)
• Michelle Thames (Social Media Decoded)
• Norm Farrar (Lunch with Norm)
• Scott McInnes (The Inspiring Change Podcast)

Connect with Sadaf:

LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadafbeynon/

Website → https://www.podjunction.com