<description>&lt;p&gt;The struggle is real when you're launching a podcast aimed at answering listener questions, but you can't even get your mom to tune in. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I tackle this conundrum with a blend of sarcasm and genuine advice, emphasizing that while it might feel like you're shouting into the void, there are ways to build that listener base. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I suggest simple strategies like inviting friends and family to send in questions or creating fake ones to maintain the illusion of engagement. I also touch on the importance of persistence and creativity in building a connection with potential listeners. It's a lighthearted yet insightful look at the early days of podcasting, reminding us that every popular show started somewhere, often with a few awkward moments along the way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Takeaways:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Launching a podcast with no listeners means you gotta get creative with listener questions. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; It's totally fine to pretend you have questions from imaginary friends to fill the void. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Use your website to encourage questions and make it sound like you're super popular. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Engage your cousin or friends to send in questions, because why not? &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Links referenced in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://podcastconsultant.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;podcastconsultant.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://schoolofpodcasting.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;schoolofpodcasting.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.podcastconsultant.com/voicemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Leave a Voicemail!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mentioned in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get Your Show Growing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I once had a typo in the name of my show. I didn't see it. I'm too close. Your show may have some things that need polish. Get an objective overview at www.podcasthostseat.com AND get a free month at the School of Podcasting&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://your-podcast-consultant.captivate.fm/hotseat"&gt;Podcas Hot Seat&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy</description>

Your Podcast Consultant: Podcast Tips To Avoid Podcasting Mistakes

Dave Jackson

How to Source Listener Questions Before You Have an Audience

NOV 14, 20257 MIN
Your Podcast Consultant: Podcast Tips To Avoid Podcasting Mistakes

How to Source Listener Questions Before You Have an Audience

NOV 14, 20257 MIN

Description

The struggle is real when you're launching a podcast aimed at answering listener questions, but you can't even get your mom to tune in.

I tackle this conundrum with a blend of sarcasm and genuine advice, emphasizing that while it might feel like you're shouting into the void, there are ways to build that listener base.

I suggest simple strategies like inviting friends and family to send in questions or creating fake ones to maintain the illusion of engagement. I also touch on the importance of persistence and creativity in building a connection with potential listeners. It's a lighthearted yet insightful look at the early days of podcasting, reminding us that every popular show started somewhere, often with a few awkward moments along the way.

Takeaways:

  • Launching a podcast with no listeners means you gotta get creative with listener questions.
  • It's totally fine to pretend you have questions from imaginary friends to fill the void.
  • Use your website to encourage questions and make it sound like you're super popular.
  • Engage your cousin or friends to send in questions, because why not?

Links referenced in this episode:


Mentioned in this episode:

Get Your Show Growing

I once had a typo in the name of my show. I didn't see it. I'm too close. Your show may have some things that need polish. Get an objective overview at www.podcasthostseat.com AND get a free month at the School of Podcasting

Podcas Hot Seat



This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy