The Biggest Podcast Growth Mistake You're Probably Making

The podcast industry has convinced you that podcast growth comes from choosing the right marketing tactic. Yet every day, thousands of podcasters are spending time on strategies they can't tell are helping, hurting, or doing nothing at all.In this rapid-fire Q&A, I'm answering how to move your podcast to #1 in search results, the two factors that matter more than any single growth tactic, and the simplest way to determine which marketing strategies deserve your attention (and which ones don't). If you're serious about growing your podcast and want a better way to evaluate what's working, hit play and let's dive in.…2:03 – How to Move Your Podcast From #2 to #1 in Search Results5:41 – The 3 Most Important Places to Optimize for Podcast SEO9:08 – How to Choose the Right Podcast Marketing Strategy13:41 – The 2 Factors That Matter More Than Any Single Growth Tactic22:01 – The Hidden Skills Behind Every High-Performing Podcast…Episode LinksThink you've cracked today's mystery word? Go to PodLaunchHQ.com/mysteryword and enter your guess. Get it right, and you'll unlock a mystery prize hand-picked to help you improve your podcast's growth and performance.…Other Episodes You’ll Love: Why Podcast SEO Makes It Easier Than Ever for Niche Shows to Get Discovered3 Podcast SEO Strategies That Increased My Downloads 41%3 Signs Your Podcast SEO Strategy Is Working…Special thanks to Eve Hall, Host of Please Me, and to the anonymous listener who submitted today’s questions.…Got Podcasting Questions? Send them to me here.Love this show? Leave a review to say thanks in true podcasting style, or share it with your podcasting friends.Podcast Health Score™ See exactly where your show is losing listeners.Podcast SEO Mastery Optimize your show so it can get found 24/7.Apply for a spot on the show to get live podcasting help from me.Want more podcasting advice? See what I’m testing on SubstackGet reviews for your show with PodLottery...Special thanks to Resonate Recordings, our implementation partner for PodLaunch® Accelerator. If your podcasting efforts aren't bringing you the listeners or sales you expected, book a strategy call for help to fix it.Follow for more podcasting insights:  LinkedIn | PodLaunchHQ.com©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.