The Hidden Challenges of Podcasting with Trent Anderson Podcasting Success Secrets

We welcome Trent Anderson who is the head of growth and strategy at Podchaser. He discusses his journey into the podcasting industry, sharing valuable lessons from his experiences with branded shows and his time at Podchaser. Trent talks about the challenges of podcast discovery, the importance of claiming your podcast profile, and how Podchaser Pro can benefit podcasters, particularly those with niche audiences. He also touches on the value of audience engagement, community building, and innovative ways to monetize podcasts beyond traditional advertising methods. This episode is packed with practical advice for all you podcasters out there, no matter what stage of the podcasting journey you’re in.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Welcome to Podcasting Success Secrets!00:00:19 - Introducing Our Special Guest: Trent Anderson from Podchaser00:00:48 - Trent's Humble Beginnings in Podcasting00:01:30 - Lessons Learned from Early Podcasting Failures00:03:07 - The Story Behind Podchaser's Creation00:05:40 - Amazing Features and Benefits of Podchaser00:07:30 - How Podchaser Became the Ultimate Discovery Engine00:11:49 - Unlocking Monetization for Niche Podcasts00:17:08 - Strategies to Boost Engagement and Growth00:21:13 - Claim Your Podchaser Profile: Why It Matters00:25:30 - Final Thoughts and Goodbyes
Links And Resources:
Trent on LinkedInPodchaserPodchaser ProHector Santiesteban LinkedInHector Santiesteban Twitter
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