#284 | We've Audited 300+ Podcasts: Here Are 3 Surprising Things We've Learned About Growing & Monetizing

Why Your Podcast Isn't Growing: Principles On Content Marketing, Building an Audience & Online Coaching Sales

Is your podcast stuck even though you’re doing everything "right"?

After auditing over 300 podcasts (from struggling solo shows to seven-figure success stories), we discovered three uncomfortable truths that completely flip the usual podcast growth advice on its head.

If you've been frustrated with slow progress or inconsistent revenue from your podcast, this episode will change how you approach growth, monetization, and long-term success.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Why real podcast growth looks messy—not like a straight upward line
2. How downloads and revenue often have zero correlation (and what to measure instead)
3. Why being too busy "in" your podcast is quietly killing your ability to grow and monetize

If you want your solo podcast to actually drive growth and sales online, these insights are game-changers. Listen now.

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Email [email protected] to get in contact with Taig & Anthony.

This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.

You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.