Your podcast needs community

Send us Fan MailBuilding a community around your podcast is more important than ever.Year after year, it seems like something new is squeezing the podcasting industry. Even as podcasts become more popular, creators continue to face a growing number of external challenges. The human connection that makes this medium so compelling is now being threatened by AI and other forces outside the traditional podcasting world.Connect with more people. Build genuine relationships. It’s the only path to sustainable growth that I see moving forward.00:00 Show Intro and Where to Listen00:21 Why Community Matters Now01:04 Beyond Downloads and Analytics03:09 Tools Are Not Community04:35 Keeping the Campfire Burning05:10 Content Fatigue and Real Connection08:12 Small Curated Community Funnel10:43 Start Simple and Build Momentum13:10 Podcast Ownership and Community Scale15:40 Community Platform Options18:08 Slack Tactics and Engagement Ideas19:36 Closing Thoughts and Call to ActionSoftware and platforms mentioned in the transcript:Apple PodcastsBuzzsproutCircleDiscordPatreonSlackTelegramWhatsAppThe WP Minute (The WP Minute)Support the show