We all know downloads aren’t the best metric for growing a podcast. And yet we still log into our hosting platform, check our downloads, and use that number to decide if our show is working (or worth continuing).That’s one of the biggest podcasting mistakes you can make, and the only way to fix it is to start tracking the 4 metrics that show if you’re actually reaching new listeners, keeping them listening, and turning them into leads. (I guarantee you’re not tracking these, and #4 will make you wonder why you didn’t look at this sooner).If you’re ready to finally know which numbers matter in growing a podcast (and which ones don’t), hit play and let’s dive in.…1:02 – Why Downloads Are Lying to You About Your Podcast Growth5:20 – The 4 Metrics That (Really) Tell You If Your Podcast Is Growing9:40 – How to Track New Listeners (and Know If You’re Reaching Fresh People)13:10 – The Engagement Benchmark That Tells You If Listeners Are Actually Staying16:45 – The One Metric Most Podcasters Aren’t Tracking (and How It Ties to Revenue)19:05 – What Happens When You Track the Right Metrics for 90 Days…Episode Links:Get your editing off your plate so you can focus on growing your podcast: Book a call with Resonate RecordingsSee where your podcast ranks in search with Ausha’s SEO tool (free trial) Find your unique listener count with PodAnalyst…Other Episodes You’ll Love: The Truth About Podcast Episode Length (and Why Most Get It Wrong)…Got Podcasting Questions? Send them to me here.Love this show? Leave a review to say thanks in true podcasting style, or share it with your podcasting friends.Podcast Health Score™ See exactly where your show is losing listeners.Podcast SEO Mastery Optimize your show so it can get found 24/7.Apply for a spot on the show to get live podcasting help from me.Want more podcasting advice? See what I’m testing on SubstackGet reviews for your show with PodLottery...Special thanks to Resonate Recordings, our implementation partner for PodLaunch® Accelerator. If your podcasting efforts aren't bringing you the listeners or sales you expected, book a strategy call for help to fix it.Follow for more podcasting insights:  LinkedIn | PodLaunchHQ.com©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.