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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 59 MIN

The Real Odds of Succeeding as a Podcaster (& How to Beat Them) | Podcast Strategy

from Podcast Marketing Trends Explained: Data-Driven Podcast Growth Strategies · host Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson | Podcast Growth, Marketing & Promotion Experts

One in ten music albums makes its money back. The same is true for startups and movies. But what about podcasts?Is it possible for any of us to create a successful show? Or are the odds always going to be stacked against us, with only a tiny fraction of shows breaking through to the mainstream? In this episode, we break down the odds behind creating both a successful show and a successful career as a creator, and explore exactly what you can do to stack the deck in your favour.📊 What did you think of this episode? Click to cast your vote: 🤩 Nailed It! 🙂 Solid 🥱 Meh 😒 Do betterTopics Covered00:00 The odds of success as a creator 04:59 The data behind exceptionally successful podcasts 13:21 Why you should quit more projects (and podcasts) 21:19 The traits of exceptional podcasts 31:56 Increasing your luck surface area 37:42 The traits of exceptional creators 47:47 Tapping into your unique personal genius⭐️ Get a free podcast marketing audit with personalized recommendations to help you grow: https://podcastmarketingacademy.com/audit ⭐️ResourcesBrandon Sanderson Lecture Series Nathan BarrySeth GodinShaan Puri Jason RobertsOzan Varol Awaken Your GeniusThe Tim Ferriss Show Acquired My First MillionPodcast Movement Conference Subscribe to Podcast Marketing Trends ExplainedCheck out the Podcast Marketing Trends 2024 ReportSubscribe to the Scrappy Podcasting NewsletterTry Transistor.fm for free for 14 days✍️ Leave your feedback for the show: **http://podcastmarketingtrends.com/feedback**

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