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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 18 MIN

269 | 4 Metrics Every Podcaster Needs to Check in YouTube Studio

from Grow The Show · host Kev Michael

👉 Get the Diagnostic Cheat Sheet Work with me (done-for-you growth): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to the Grow The Show Accelerator⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you looking at the right metrics? Downloads, completion rate — these tell you almost nothing. But there are four numbers in your YouTube Studio that tell you exactly why your show isn't growing. This episode breaks down what these four metrics mean for your podcast and how to fix each one. You'll learn how episode topics impact reach, what you need to do in the first five minutes to keep people watching, and why chasing views is actually holding your show back. Topics Discussed: Introduction (00:00) Inputs vs. outputs: the data that matters (01:34) Metric #1 (03:44) Metric #2 (06:41) Metric #3 (09:42) Metric #4 (13:28) How to diagnose your show (15:54) MORE FROM KEVIN: Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 12 days of podcast growth lessons in your inbox! Watch the FREE Grow The Show Masterclass to learn Kevin's four steps to growing a thriving podcast business! Connect with Kevin on Instagram or LinkedIn Subscribe to Grow The Show on Youtube This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique ⁠⁠https://www.podcastboutique.com

👉 Get the Diagnostic Cheat Sheet Work with me (done-for-you growth): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to the Grow The Show Accelerator⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you looking at the right metrics? Downloads, completion rate — these tell you almost nothing. But there are four numbers in your YouTube Studio that tell you exactly why your show isn't growing. This episode breaks down what these four metrics mean for your podcast and how to fix each one. You'll learn how episode topics impact reach, what you need to do in the first five minutes to keep people watching, and why chasing views is actually holding your show back. Topics Discussed: Introduction (00:00) Inputs vs. outputs: the data that matters (01:34) Metric #1 (03:44) Metric #2 (06:41) Metric #3 (09:42) Metric #4 (13:28) How to diagnose your show (15:54) MORE FROM KEVIN: Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 12 days of podcast growth lessons in your inbox! Watch the FREE Grow The Show Masterclass to learn Kevin's four steps to growing a thriving podcast business! Connect with Kevin on Instagram or LinkedIn Subscribe to Grow The Show on Youtube This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique ⁠⁠https://www.podcastboutique.com

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