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Are you finding it hard to grow fast even though you've been working long and consistently on your show? ‘Why Your Podcast Isn’t Growing’ helps topic-focused podcasters (coaches, business owners & experts) gain clarity on why your show isn't growing as fast as you'd like. Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday hosts Anthony & Taig, founders of GetMoreListeners.com, share growth-murdering mistakes podcasters often make that lead to slow and steady growth, and then share the changes you can make today to fast-track your growth. If you’re looking to gain 1000s of listeners who not only follow your show religiously but take the next step, whether that’s becoming a client, subscriber or just supporting the show… You need to know what steps are worth taking and which to ignore. Step 1: listen to #2: 7 Reasons Why Most Podcasts Struggle To Grow That No One Is Talking About

  1. 2D AGO

    #372 | How To Stay Stuck At Your 9-5 With A ‘Hobby’ Podcast That Can’t Monetize

    Want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads and monetize podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests? Click here. Are you secretly treating your podcast like a hobby… while expecting it to fund your freedom? If you say you want to monetize your podcast and quit your 9–5, but your actions don’t reflect that commitment, your podcast growth will always hit a ceiling. The market doesn’t respond to intentions — it responds to execution. In this episode, we break down the uncomfortable truth behind why so many podcasters stay stuck for years without traction, income, or momentum — and what separates hobby-level effort from business-level results. Inside this episode, you’ll discover: The single biggest decision that determines whether your podcast growth ever takes offWhy “great content” isn’t enough to monetize your podcastThe execution shift required if you actually want to quit your 9–5 If you’re tired of plateauing and ready to turn your podcast into a real business, this episode will challenge you to raise your standards and take action. More From Get More Listeners: Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit. Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/book  View client results & case studies Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free here Email admin@getmorelisteners.com 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.

    14 min

  2. 6D AGO

    #371 | The #1 Podcast SEO Mistake You’re Making That’s Keeping You Buried on Page 8 of Apple and Spotify

    Click Here To Discover the 7 Podcast SEO Sins & How To Fix Them To Rank Page 1 Apple & Spotify OR visit getmorelisteners.com/seosins Why are you still stuck on page eight of Apple and Spotify — even though you’ve “done SEO”? If you’ve been adding keywords to your episode titles, following random SEO tips, and waiting for growth that never comes… this episode will explain exactly why nothing is happening. Most podcasters think SEO is a keyword trick — but that misunderstanding is what keeps them permanently invisible. In this episode, you’ll discover: The biggest misconception about podcast SEO that stops shows from rankingHow Apple & Spotify actually decide which podcasts appear on page oneThe system that helped one client grow from 4,000 to 40,000 downloads and generate $100,000 in revenue If you’re serious about fixing your Podcast SEO Mistakes and finally turning your show into a discoverable, revenue-generating asset, this episode will show you what’s really going on behind the scenes — and what to do next. More From Get More Listeners: Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit. Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/book  View client results & case studies Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free here Email admin@getmorelisteners.com 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.

    11 min

  3. FEB 9

    #370 | Why Smart Experts with Podcasts Work Harder Every Year and Still Can’t Leave Their Jobs

    Want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads and monetize podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests? Click here.. Are you working harder on your podcast every year — yet still stuck in the same job you want to escape? You’re publishing consistently, booking great guests, and promoting everywhere… yet your podcast growth has stalled and podcast monetization feels completely out of reach. Instead of building momentum, the show is quietly becoming an expensive side hobby that drains your time without moving you closer to replacing your income. In this episode, we break down the real reason smart professionals stay stuck for years — not because they lack effort, but because they’re missing the one thing that actually drives sustainable podcast growth and predictable podcast monetization. By listening, you’ll discover: Why consistency and “trying everything” keeps your podcast invisible instead of growingHow to stop wasting years on tactics that feel productive but never lead to incomeThe unavoidable shift required to turn your podcast into a business that can replace your 9–5 If you’re serious about building podcast growth that leads to real podcast monetization — not someday, but intentionally — this episode will show you exactly what needs to change. More From Get More Listeners: Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit. Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/book  View client results & case studies Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free here Email admin@getmorelisteners.com 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.

    11 min

  4. FEB 5

    #369 | The Exact Exposure System We Used to Make $20,000 From A 25 Minute Podcast Guest Appearance and How You Can Too

    Click Here To Discover the 7 Podcast SEO Sins & How To Fix Them To Rank Page 1 Apple & Spotify OR visit getmorelisteners.com/seosins Have you ever wondered why spending hours booking guests still isn’t growing your podcast—or your income? If you’re a podcaster or business owner trying to grow faster, the traditional “invite guests and hope they promote” strategy is broken. In this episode, Anthony and Taig reveal why podcast guesting flips the script—putting you in front of established audiences with a system that removes guesswork and turns interviews into real revenue. By listening, you’ll learn: How to use podcast guesting to generate sales without relying on luck or big-name guestsThe four principles that separate amateur appearances from top 1% podcast guesting resultsHow to convert new listeners into followers, clients, and long-term authority—without sounding salesy If you want to stop hoping interviews work and start using podcast guesting as a predictable growth and monetization engine, this episode will show you exactly how. More From Get More Listeners: Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit. Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/book  View client results & case studies Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free here Email admin@getmorelisteners.com 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.

    19 min

  5. FEB 2

    #368 | Why Chasing More Reach Is Quietly Killing Your Podcast Growth (And The Real Bottleneck You’re Ignoring)

    Click Here To Discover 7 Highly Effective & PROVEN Tactics Want to Keep Your Podcast Listeners Hooked & Coming Back for More Is it possible that more reach is actually the reason your podcast growth has been stuck for years? You’ve followed the advice. You’ve chased bigger guests, posted more clips, and pushed harder on promotion — yet your podcast growth hasn’t moved. If that sounds familiar, this episode exposes the uncomfortable truth most podcasters avoid: the real bottleneck isn’t more reach… it’s podcast retention. In this episode, we break down the exact blind spot that keeps business owners and experts trapped in “busy but stuck” mode, why doing everything “right” can still lead to flatlined numbers, and how living in podcasting La-La Land quietly kills momentum. By listening, you’ll discover: Why podcast growth stalls even when you’re getting more reach — and how retention leaks sabotage resultsThe 3 critical questions that reveal whether your podcast retention is broken before you waste more time promotingHow to turn strangers into loyal listeners who binge your content instead of bouncing If your podcast has been stuck for months (or years), this episode will help you identify the real problem — and finally fix what’s holding your podcast growth back. 🎧 Listen now and stop chasing more reach at the expense of podcast retention. More From Get More Listeners: Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit. Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/book  View client results & case studies Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free here Email admin@getmorelisteners.com 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.

    17 min

  6. JAN 29

    #367 | The Growth Principle Top 1% of Podcasters Focus On Mastering (That Most Experienced Podcasters Overlook)

    Click Here To Discover 7 Highly Effective & PROVEN Tactics Want to Keep Your Podcast Listeners Hooked & Coming Back for More Is your podcast growth stuck—even though you’re posting consistently, booking guests, and sharing clips everywhere? Most podcasters assume their problem is visibility. In reality, the issue is much deeper: your podcast marketing isn’t persuading anyone to press play. Instead of selling the outcome of your show, you’re simply describing it—and the market is quietly rejecting it. In this episode, Taig and Anthony reveal the single growth principle the top 1% of podcasters obsess over, and why podcast titles, covers, descriptions, and show notes aren’t informational assets—they’re sales assets. You’ll discover: Why podcast growth stalls when your podcast titles and branding inform instead of persuadeHow to position your podcast so the right listeners feel like not listening costs them somethingThe exact mindset shift that turns your podcast marketing into a system that attracts and retains listeners If you want podcast growth that compounds month after month—without posting more or chasing bigger guests—this episode will completely change how you view your show. 🎧 More From Get More Listeners: Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit. Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/book  View client results & case studies Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free here Email admin@getmorelisteners.com 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.

    13 min

  7. JAN 26

    #366 | The Secret Tactic The Top 1% of Podcasters Use That Makes Growing An Audience Effortless & How You Can Do The Same

    Click Here To Discover 7 Podcast SEO SIN To Avoid So You Rank and Become Visible On Apple And Spotify. Ever feel like you’re doing everything right, yet your podcast still isn’t growing? Most podcasters are stuck trying to generate attention—posting endlessly on social media and hoping guests promote their episodes—only to feel busy, frustrated, and invisible. In this episode, we break down why that approach keeps you stuck and how shifting to Podcast SEO allows you to capture demand that already exists so you can finally grow a podcast in a predictable way. By listening, you’ll discover: Why generating attention drains your time and energy, while capturing demand makes growth feel effortlessHow Podcast SEO helps you show up exactly when listeners are searching, not scrollingThe simple positioning shifts that help you grow a podcast consistently without relying on social media If you’re ready to stop shouting into the void and start attracting listeners who are already looking for you, listen to this episode now and learn how to capture demand the smart way. 🎧 More From Get More Listeners: Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit. Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/book  View client results & case studies Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free here Email admin@getmorelisteners.com 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.

    15 min

  8. JAN 22

    #365 | How Jake Grew His Podcast To 300k Monthly Downloads In 9 Months Without Social Media Or Guests

    Ever wonder why your podcast isn’t growing—even though you’re posting great content consistently? If you’ve been stuck with slow podcast growth, declining momentum, or flat monthly downloads, this episode reveals the hidden reason most podcasters never see. The truth is, content alone doesn’t drive discovery—and believing it does may be quietly burying your show. In this episode, Anthony and Taig break down the exact Podcast SEO shift that helped podcasters go from invisible to discoverable on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. In this episode, you’ll discover: How Podcast SEO helps you rank on Apple & Spotify so new listeners find you every monthWhy podcast growth stalls even with great content—and how to fix it fastThe simple system that increases monthly downloads without social media or big-name guests If you want predictable podcast growth, higher monthly downloads, and a system that works while you sleep, this episode will completely change how you think about growing a podcast. More From Get More Listeners: Click here and grab your free copy of our best selling book Podcast Marketing + A mini podcast audit. Or visit: https://getmorelisteners.com/book  View client results & case studies Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free here Email admin@getmorelisteners.com 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.

    20 min
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Are you finding it hard to grow fast even though you've been working long and consistently on your show? ‘Why Your Podcast Isn’t Growing’ helps topic-focused podcasters (coaches, business owners & experts) gain clarity on why your show isn't growing as fast as you'd like. Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday hosts Anthony & Taig, founders of GetMoreListeners.com, share growth-murdering mistakes podcasters often make that lead to slow and steady growth, and then share the changes you can make today to fast-track your growth. If you’re looking to gain 1000s of listeners who not only follow your show religiously but take the next step, whether that’s becoming a client, subscriber or just supporting the show… You need to know what steps are worth taking and which to ignore. Step 1: listen to #2: 7 Reasons Why Most Podcasts Struggle To Grow That No One Is Talking About

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