What Am I Missing, Why Isn't My Show Growing?
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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.
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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
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00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
01:08 - Podcast Branding .co
02:20 - Based On a True Story Podcast
03:06 - What Am I Missing? Why Isn't My Show Growing?
08:35 - The Power of Personality in Podcasting
08:53 - Success Stories: Dave Ramsey and John Lee Dumas
10:02 - The Pressure of Stardom
10:42 - Balancing Content and Personality
11:59 - The Importance of Consistency
12:21 - Niche vs. General Finance
13:09 - Creating Compelling Content
15:25 - Evaluating Podcast Success
16:54 - Listener Questions and Podcasting Insights
17:31 - Fun with Podcast Math
24:01 - Listener Questions and Technical Advice
25:16 - Live Remote Interviews and Quality Concerns
27:33 - Discussing Podcast Awards
27:46 - Contests and Awards Ethics
46:13 - Managing Guests and Website Challenges
51:27 - Effective Podcast Endings
01:04:14 - The Role of Coaches in Podcasting
01:14:40 - Finding and Utilizing Guests
01:21:40 - Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts