Tired of asking for reviews in every episode and hearing nothing but crickets?
I mean, it’s obvious from your analytics dashboard that people are listening to your show. People even tell you “omg I love your podcast” or “that episode was exactly what I needed to hear!”
But STILL they won’t take 30 seconds and leave a review. #rude
That’s because there’s two types of reviews (and two types of behavior that drives them), and in this episode I’ll unpack what they are and how to leverage them to your advantage so you can start getting the social proof on your show you deserve.
Ready to see those five stars start rolling in so that you (and others!) know your show is worth the listen? Hit play and let’s make your business bingeworthy.
0:54 - Why It Can Feel Like Pulling Teeth to Get Podcast Reviews
2:35 - Why Podcast Reviews Matter More Than You Think
6:05 - Two Powerful Reasons People Are Compelled to Leave Reviews
10:08 - The Biggest Mistake Hosts Make When Asking for Podcast Reviews
13:15 - How to Avoid Negative Podcast Reviews
17:46 - 3 Proven, Ethical Strategies to Get More Podcast Reviews
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