Over 1,000,000 Downloads in Her First Year! Not Your Average Podcast Growth Advice with Melissa Monte

from Profits Through Podcasting: Podcast Marketing for Health & Wellness Lead Generation · host East Coast Studio | Podcast Marketing & Production

Are you following all the advice from podcast gurus but still not seeing the growth you really want? How come some podcasts hit millions of downloads and others are doomed to obscurity forever? Growing a health and wellness podcast to over 5,000,000 downloads doesn't typically have jail time as a springboard for getting started. But that's exactly what makes Melissa Monte's journey so unique. Through sheer determination and a commitment to authenticity, Melissa channels her experiences into creating the Mind Love podcast, which centers on mental health and the power of the mind. Melissa’s amazingly creative strategies grew her podcast so quickly that she was speaking on stage about podcast growth mere months after launching! The best part? You can apply her techniques to your podcast immediately. We’re sharing the how. All you need to do is listen to this episode and then get to work! Today’s episode includes: How Melissa's commitment to mental well-being resonated with millions. Creative strategies Melissa used for podcast growth, including guerrilla marketing. How much does “magic” factor into a podcast’s success? Do some podcasters simply have it and some don’t? The importance of personalized outreach and relationship-building in successful guest pitching. Why the intimacy of podcasting is highly effective for audience engagement. Why fundamentals are important, but not alone sufficient, for podcast success.   Are you pouring your heart into your podcast but still not seeing the growth you deserve? Download our free guide to unlock your podcast’s full potential and expand your impact: https://eastcoaststudio.com/5mistakes   Mind Love website: https://www.mindlove.com/podcast Mind Love on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-love-modern-mindfulness-to-think-feel-and-live-well/id1318485592 Mind Love on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OVK5npjxhDawRy5AUhoTr?si=102eea70f93b460b Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindlovemelissa Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eastcoaststudio Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecpodcaststudio

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Are you following all the advice from podcast gurus but still not seeing the growth you really want? How come some podcasts hit millions of downloads and others are doomed to obscurity forever? Growing a health and wellness podcast to over 5,000,000 downloads doesn't typically have jail time as a springboard for getting started. But that's exactly what makes Melissa Monte's journey so unique. Through sheer determination and a commitment to authenticity, Melissa channels her experiences into creating the Mind Love podcast, which centers on mental health and the power of the mind. Melissa’s amazingly creative strategies grew her podcast so quickly that she was speaking on stage about podcast growth mere months after launching! The best part? You can apply her techniques to your podcast immediately. We’re sharing the how. All you need to do is listen to this episode and then get to work! Today’s episode includes: How Melissa's commitment to mental well-being resonated with millions. Creative strategies Melissa used for podcast growth, including guerrilla marketing. How much does “magic” factor into a podcast’s success? Do some podcasters simply have it and some don’t? The importance of personalized outreach and relationship-building in successful guest pitching. Why the intimacy of podcasting is highly effective for audience engagement. Why fundamentals are important, but not alone sufficient, for podcast success. Are you pouring your heart into your podcast but still not seeing the growth you deserve? Download our free guide to unlock your podcast’s full potential and expand your impact: https://eastcoaststudio.com/5mistakes Mind Love website: https://www.mindlove.com/podcast Mind Love on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-love-modern-mindfulness-to-think-feel-and-live-well/id1318485592 Mind Love on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OVK5npjxhDawRy5AUhoTr?si=102eea70f93b460b Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindlovemelissa Our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eastcoaststudio Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecpodcaststudio

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