Aug. 2, 2025

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