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Aug 2, 2025 1 hr 24 min

What Am I Missing, Why Isn't My Show Growing?

from Ask the Podcast Coach Hosted by Dave Jackson, Jim Collison

Send us feedback/questions via Text Welcome to our show, where we dive deep into the secrets of growth and why your favorite shows might not be hitting the big time. Are lackluster plots or poor marketing to blame? We'll analyze the common pitfalls and obstacles that keep shows from expanding their viewership. Hear from Dave, Jim and the chat room as we share behind-the-scenes knowledge on what it really takes to make a show succeed and what the common missteps are. Is there a lost connection with the audience? We discuss how audience engagement and feedback play a crucial role in a show's growth. We'll look at case studies of shows that failed to grow versus those that soared, understanding the key differences between them. Stay tuned for practical tips on how you can help your favorite shows grow or avoid common growth pitfalls if you're a content creator yourself. Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Video Version Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks https://www.homegadgegeeks.com This podcast uses chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:51 Sponsorship Shoutouts 02:49 Listener Questions: Growing a Faith-Based Podcast 04:48 The Importance of Content Quality 08:29 Personality and Podcast Success 13:00 Listener Questions: Podcast Frequency and Engagement 27:16 Listener Questions: Podcast Awards and Contests 43:40 The Value of Credibility and Exposure 45:24 Challenges of Managing a High-Volume Podcast 45:56 The Importance of Backend Systems 47:10 Automating Guest Management 49:22 Debating the Worth of Podcast Awards 50:24 Engaging with the Audience and Community 56:32 Effective Podcast Coaching and Consistency 01:14:23 Finding and Managing Podcast Guests 01:21:23 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans Featured Supporter Join lifelong art lover Karen Jackson for the slow looking experience. A long Look podcast is a better way to experience art. Check it out at alonglookpodcast.com Leave Your Question Go to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show. Support the show BE AWESOME! Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome want a one time donation? Buy Dave a Coffee.

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Send us feedback/questions via Text Welcome to our show, where we dive deep into the secrets of growth and why your favorite shows might not be hitting the big time. Are lackluster plots or poor marketing to blame? We'll analyze the common pitfalls and obstacles that keep shows from expanding their viewership. Hear from Dave, Jim and the chat room as we share behind-the-scenes knowledge on what it really takes to make a show succeed and what the common missteps are. Is there a lost connec...

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Chapters

  1. 0:00 Introduction and Welcome
  2. 1:12 Podcast Branding .co
  3. 2:24 Based On a True Story Podcast
  4. 3:10 What Am I Missing? Why Isn't My Show Growing?
  5. 8:39 The Power of Personality in Podcasting
  6. 8:57 Success Stories: Dave Ramsey and John Lee Dumas
  7. 10:06 The Pressure of Stardom
  8. 10:46 Balancing Content and Personality
  9. 12:03 The Importance of Consistency
  10. 12:25 Niche vs. General Finance
  11. 13:13 Creating Compelling Content
  12. 15:29 Evaluating Podcast Success
  13. 16:58 Listener Questions and Podcasting Insights
  14. 17:35 Fun with Podcast Math
  15. 24:05 Listener Questions and Technical Advice
  16. 25:20 Live Remote Interviews and Quality Concerns
  17. 27:37 Discussing Podcast Awards
  18. 27:50 Contests and Awards Ethics
  19. 46:17 Managing Guests and Website Challenges
  20. 51:31 Effective Podcast Endings
  21. 1:04:18 The Role of Coaches in Podcasting
  22. 1:14:44 Finding and Utilizing Guests
  23. 1:21:44 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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