Even the smartest, most consistent podcast hosts still struggle to grow when listeners don’t immediately understand why their show is worth choosing, sharing, or coming back to.
PodLaunch Accelerator grad Lauren Penna learned this the hard way, sharing what went wrong with her first podcast, the positioning shift that helped her relaunch into the Top 100 in four countries (including #4 in the U.S.), and how to make your own show something listeners actively seek out and share.
If you’re done spending hours recording and editing just to hear “great show” and nothing else, hit play and let’s dive in.
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2:03 – The Difference Between a Podcast People Like vs. One They Share
2:10 – What Listeners Do When They Can’t Tell Who Your Show Is For
6:47 – Why Overthinking Your Podcast Makes It Harder to Grow
8:58 – The Outreach Strategy Behind a 1,000-Download Relaunch
11:56 – What Changes When Your Podcast Becomes a Weekly Non-Negotiable
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