So you want to start a podcast? Good luck.
Most new podcasters have no idea what they’re getting into. The truth is, it takes way more work than you think, and if you’re expecting instant views, you’re in for a rude awakening.
In this episode, we break down:
✅ Why most podcasts fail before hitting 20 episodes
✅ The harsh reality of podcast growth (and why it’s so slow at first)
✅ The exact strategies that took us from 0 to thousands of subscribers
✅ How to use the “Trifecta” – Thumbnail, Title, Hook – to get more views
This isn’t sugar-coated. If you’re serious about actually growing your podcast, you need to hear this.
🚀 Want to skip ahead? Timestamps below! 👇
⏳ Timestamps:
00:00 – The Podcast Dream vs. Reality
00:01 – “I Want to Start a Podcast” – Why Most People Fail
00:05 – The Hard Work Behind a Podcast (What Nobody Tells You)
00:12 – The Biggest Mistake New Podcasters Make
00:13 – You’re Not Going to See Results Instantly – Here’s Why
00:23 – The Harsh Truth: Podcast Growth is SLOW
00:26 – How Do You Actually Get Views? (What We Learned)
00:31 – Could We Start a Brand-New Podcast & Succeed Instantly?
00:34 – The Secret to Podcast Visibility & Engagement
00:36 – The Content Strategy That Works (The Right Way to Think About It)
00:43 – Why Some Podcasts Get No Views for YEARS
00:50 – The “Trifecta” That Makes or Breaks Your Podcast
00:57 – Why The First Few Seconds of Your Podcast Matter So Much
01:18 – The Thumbnail, Title, & Hook Formula for Podcast Growth
01:22 – The Harsh Truth About YouTube & Podcasting (Final Thoughts)
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