<description>&lt;p&gt;So, your podcast isn’t growing, huh? Yeah, it’s like throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping it sticks, but all you get is a messy wall. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When I was married I bought my wife flowers once a week. You won't believe what she said to me!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spoiler alert: if you’re not giving them what they want, they’re gonna ghost you faster than a bad date. So, grab your headphones, and let’s get to the bottom of this podcasting conundrum together!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Takeaways:&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Sometimes, taking a break from your podcast can slow your momentum, so be careful. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; If you're putting in a ton of effort but still seeing low numbers, maybe it's time for a change. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Understanding your audience's wants is key; otherwise, you're just talking to a wall. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Your podcast can be fun even when the numbers aren't great; focus on that joy instead! &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Don't get too attached to your ideas; switch things up a bit if they're not resonating. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Feedback is crucial; if you're not getting it, you might miss the point altogether. No feedback IS feedback. &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://askthepodcastcoach.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;askthepodcastcoach.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;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mentioned in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;UNLIMITED One-On-One Coaching&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are you struggling to grow your podcast or turn your ideas into a show that stands out? With over 20 years of experience, Hall of Fame podcaster Dave Jackson offers one-on-one coaching designed to fast-track your success. Whether you're launching, refining, or scaling your podcast, Dave cuts through the noise with expert insights, proven strategies, and personalized guidance. Avoid costly mistakes, master your message, and build an engaged audience—without being overwhelmed. Ready to make your podcast impossible to ignore? Let’s make it happen&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://your-podcast-consultant.captivate.fm/sop"&gt;School of Podcasting&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 Tops To Avoid Podcasting Mistakes

Dave Jackson

Podcaster Blues: When Your Show Just Won't Take Off

FEB 14, 202510 MIN
Your Podcast Consultant: Podcast Tops To Avoid Podcasting Mistakes

Podcaster Blues: When Your Show Just Won't Take Off

FEB 14, 202510 MIN

Description

So, your podcast isn’t growing, huh? Yeah, it’s like throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping it sticks, but all you get is a messy wall.

When I was married I bought my wife flowers once a week. You won't believe what she said to me!

Spoiler alert: if you’re not giving them what they want, they’re gonna ghost you faster than a bad date. So, grab your headphones, and let’s get to the bottom of this podcasting conundrum together!

Takeaways:

  • Sometimes, taking a break from your podcast can slow your momentum, so be careful.
  • If you're putting in a ton of effort but still seeing low numbers, maybe it's time for a change.
  • Understanding your audience's wants is key; otherwise, you're just talking to a wall.
  • Your podcast can be fun even when the numbers aren't great; focus on that joy instead!
  • Don't get too attached to your ideas; switch things up a bit if they're not resonating.
  • Feedback is crucial; if you're not getting it, you might miss the point altogether. No feedback IS feedback.

Links referenced in this episode:


Mentioned in this episode:

UNLIMITED One-On-One Coaching

Are you struggling to grow your podcast or turn your ideas into a show that stands out? With over 20 years of experience, Hall of Fame podcaster Dave Jackson offers one-on-one coaching designed to fast-track your success. Whether you're launching, refining, or scaling your podcast, Dave cuts through the noise with expert insights, proven strategies, and personalized guidance. Avoid costly mistakes, master your message, and build an engaged audience—without being overwhelmed. Ready to make your podcast impossible to ignore? Let’s make it happen

School of Podcasting



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

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy