Episode 52: My Podcasting Story: What 10 Years, 110+ Clients, and Millions of Downloads Have Taught Me

There isn’t really one place where I’ve ever shared my full story — how podcasting found me, shaped my career, and ultimately led me to build Podcast Growth Tools and support over 100 podcasters.So this episode felt like the right moment to do that.In this episode of Podcast Growth Tools, I’m sharing my journey — from recording my very first podcast as a holistic health coach, to managing and growing Amy Porterfield’s podcast, to eventually stepping into entrepreneurship, motherhood, and building a podcast-first business of my own.This is the story behind why I care so deeply about podcast impact over downloads, why I believe podcasts should be treated like products, and why I help podcasters build marketing systems that are sustainable, human, and deeply aligned.If you’ve ever felt discouraged by download numbers, unsure if your podcast is “working,” or like your show deserves more intention — this episode is for you.In this episode, I share:How my first podcast taught me the power of connection and conversationWhat sparked my love for podcasting and long-form contentHow I took over Amy Porterfield’s podcast during a season of stagnationWhy I built a six-phase podcast growth plan — and what changed as a resultThe iOS update that reshaped how we think about podcast downloadsWhy podcast impact matters more than vanity metricsHow podcasting led me to build my own business and support 100+ podcastersWhat I’ve learned about consistency, patience, and long-term growthWhy smaller audiences can create deeper impact than massive onesMy mission for podcasters moving forward — and how I hope you’ll carry it tooTimestamps:02:30 - Starting my first podcast, Love Rising05:15 - Transition to working with Amy Porterfield08:45 - Taking over podcast management responsibilities12:00 - Developing a six-phase growth plan15:30 - Challenges with download metrics obsession18:00 - Shifting focus to podcast impact20:45 - Launching a podcast-centric quiz22:30 - Reflections on podcasting journey and growth24:00 - Upcoming events and opportunities for podcastersThis episode is an invitation to slow down, zoom out, and reconnect with why you started podcasting in the first place.🔗 Explore more: https://www.podcastmarketinghub.com