Podcasting Morning Show | Real Podcast Advice by Real Podcasters

Marc Ronick | Podcasting Coach and Consultant
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The only daily morning show for creators, by creators! Join 20+ year podcast pro, Marc Ronick and an incredible team of podcasters as they dive into everything from starting a podcast, to audience growth, monetization, booking guests, using the latest AI tools and more. It's a 'morning show meets mastermind' for content creators! Tune in live weekdays at 8 AM EST on Clubhouse (yes, Clubhouse!) or catch up anytime right here or any podcast platform. The Podcasting Morning Show - Connect. Grow. Create.

  1. 510. Stop Telling People to Check Out Your Podcast

    5H AGO

    510. Stop Telling People to Check Out Your Podcast

    Most podcasters assume discovery is the hard part, but the PMS cast and crew get into what really happens after someone clicks on your show. We talk through that moment when a listener is deciding where to start, and why telling people to “Check Out Your Podcast” without direction usually leads to them leaving instead. From trailers and websites to hand-picked episodes and social clips, this conversation keeps circling one idea you’ve probably felt before, you know the one where you open a show and have no clue what to play. If you don’t guide that moment, someone else will get their attention instead, and they may never hear the episode that would have made them stay. Episode Highlights: [02:13] Spotlight Clip Invite [03:31] New Listener Entry Point [04:46] What Do You Click Next? [07:20] Recommend a Best Episode [09:25] Website as a Home Base [11:10] Sell the Benefit First [13:07] How Listeners Choose Episodes [15:25] Designing Your Front Door [16:47] Pros vs. Casual Listeners [19:28] Define Your Show’s Front Door [19:53] Examples: Trailer, Website, CTA [24:58] Website Front Door Setup [25:46] Favorites, Trailer, Landing Page [28:42] Welcome Video Debate [30:02] Autoplay and Video Hosting [31:43] Guided Journeys and Categories [35:10] Platform-Specific Welcome Videos [37:42] Sacred Cows and Feedback Plug [41:14] Pick a Starter Episode [46:29] Premium Content: First Impressions [49:33] Latest Episode Pressure [52:07] Make Entry Points Obvious Links & Resources: Sid Meadows', "The Trend Report": https://www.sidmeadows.com/podcast Yvonne's, Late Bloomer Living podcast: https://www.latebloomerliving.com/  BC Babbles, "Casual Babbles" Podcast: bcbabbles.substack.com TrueFans: https://truefans.fm/ Feature Your Podcast on the Podcasting Morning Show: https://PodcastingMorningShow.com/spotlight The Podcasting Morning Show: ⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningshow.com⁠⁠ Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/joinus/ Meet the PMS Cast and Crew: ⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/people⁠⁠ Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠⁠⁠ Book A Free Call With Marc: https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycall Application To Submit Your Show For Evaluation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/eval⁠⁠ Join us every other Monday at 8 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠ http://podcastingmorningshow.com/owp/⁠⁠ Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 8 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/clubhouse⁠⁠ EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakers Powered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠ Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠ Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Show? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b

    54 min
  2. 509. The Lie Keeping Podcasters Broke

    1D AGO

    509. The Lie Keeping Podcasters Broke

    The belief that great content will eventually turn into money sounds right, but it’s often the very thing holding creators back. In this Money Monday conversation, Ralph Estep Jr., me and our cast and crew get honest about why so many podcasters stay stuck, showing up consistently, building attention, and still not seeing income follow. We talk through what actually changes that path, from having something clear to sell, to understanding what your audience truly needs, to getting comfortable promoting yourself and hearing no. Here’s the thing, you know that moment when your podcast feels like it’s working but your bank account says otherwise? That’s where this episode sits, calling out the mindset that ends up keeping podcasters broke and reminding you that content alone isn’t the business, it’s just the starting point. Episode Highlights: [02:32] Time Change Banter [03:49] Spotlight Submissions [06:10] Money Monday Kickoff [06:32] The Great Content Myth [09:23] Discovery vs. Revenue [13:16] Sell Something First [17:15] Offers and Audience Fit [24:03] Affiliate Trust Angle [24:58] Billy on Skills [28:12] Sales Calls: Reality Check [28:56] Creators Must Learn Selling [31:32] Audience-First Sponsorship Fit [34:00] Monetize from Day One [36:07] Fear of Rejection Barrier [39:53] Creator Partner Program Pitch [41:43] Debunking Download Myths [44:39] Podcast as a Business Arm [48:50] Value, Income, and Metrics [52:22] Memorable Brand and Wrap-Up Links & Resources: Feature Your Podcast on the Podcasting Morning Show: https://PodcastingMorningShow.com/spotlight The Podcasting Morning Show: ⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningshow.com⁠⁠ Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/joinus/ Meet our Cast and Crew: ⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/people⁠⁠ Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠⁠⁠ Book A Free Call With Marc: https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycall Application To Submit Your Show For Evaluation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/eval⁠⁠ Join us every other Monday at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠ http://podcastingmorningshow.com/owp/⁠⁠ Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/clubhouse⁠⁠ EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakers Powered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠ Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠ Want to be a guest on the Podcasting Morning Show? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b

    54 min
  3. 508. Why Going Viral Won’t Save Your Podcast

    4D AGO

    508. Why Going Viral Won’t Save Your Podcast

    In this episode, we talk about the viral moment so many creators secretly hope for, that one clip, one guest, or one algorithm push that suddenly changes everything. But the PMC cast and crew get honest about what actually happens when attention spikes, why it does not always bring the right audience, and how chasing views can pull you away from serving the people your show is really for. We also get into the quieter kind of growth, the slow drip of better episodes, clearer messaging, stronger systems, and listeners who come back because the work actually connects. Here’s the thing, a viral moment might open the door, but it will not build the room for you. Episode Highlights: [01:48] New Live Time and Links [04:13] The Viral Breakthrough Myth [05:07] Defining “Viral” in Podcasts [06:22] Money and Mindset [08:51] Guests and Unexpected Moments [12:00] Planned Virality and Teams [14:48] Creating Moments and Algorithms [16:46] Viral Spikes vs. Strategy [19:21] When Going Viral Helps Growth [23:34] Redefining “Viral” One by One [28:30] Consistency After Going Viral [28:57] Preparing for the Moment [30:10] Spotlight Clip Submissions [31:19] Virality as a Distraction [33:50] Money Over Metrics [35:37] Creating a Content Library [42:52] Money Monday Preview [43:31] Wins from the Week Links & Resources:  Get Your Podcast Featured on our Show: podcastingmorningshow.com/spotlight The Podcasting Morning Chat:  ⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningshow.com⁠⁠ Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/joinus/ Meet the PMC Cast and Crew: ⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/people⁠⁠ Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠⁠⁠ Book A Free Call With Marc:  https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycall Application To Submit Your Show For Evaluation:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/eval⁠⁠ Join us every other Monday at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠ http://podcastingmorningshow.com/owp/⁠⁠ Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 8 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/clubhouse⁠⁠ EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakers Powered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠ Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningshow.contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠ Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:  https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b

    56 min
  4. 507. AI Editing and the Future of Podcasting

    5D AGO

    507. AI Editing and the Future of Podcasting

    AI is starting to touch your editing workflow whether you’re ready for it or not, and in this episode, we sit with that tension you’re probably feeling right now, part curiosity, part hesitation, part “do I really need to learn this too?” We talk through what AI editing actually looks like today, from tools that can add captions and visuals to the idea of handing off entire workflows, and where that still falls short when it comes to shaping a real listening experience. The PMC cast and crew get honest about what happens when you rely too much on automation, how easy it is to start sounding like everyone else, and why your judgment still matters more than any tool you plug in. Here’s the thing, you know that moment when you wonder if skipping the effort might cost you something you can’t quite name, that’s what we keep coming back to. By the end, you might not feel settled about where this is all going, but you’ll have a clearer sense of what’s yours to hold onto as everything around it starts to change. Episode Highlights: [01:58] Show Updates and Evaluations [04:22] AI Editing Teaser [05:47] Claude as Orchestrator [09:09] Tool Limits vs. Claude Code [11:35] Imagination and Creativity [12:21] What Is a Preset [14:56] Audience Tips and Presets [19:31] Best AI Editing Tasks [24:10] Spotlight Clip Promo [25:54] Community Spotlight Pitch [26:29] Will Editors Disappear? [27:51] AI Makes Us Dumber? [31:08] Cookie-Cutter Podcasting [34:12] Cognitive Offloading Explained [38:13] Education and Reading Decline [40:22] Human Connection Still Matters [42:47] Bots Taking Over Content [44:06] Nuance Over Doomerism [46:51] AI Editing: Key Takeaways Links & Resources:  The Loud Quiet Podcast: podcastingmorningchat.com/loudquiet Get a Podcast Evaluation from the Podcasting Morning Chat: https://podcastingmorningchat.com/eval Get Your Podcast Featured on our Show: podcastingmorningchat.com/spotlight "How I Fully Automated My Video Editing (Claude Code)": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0EH0xdy2-E The Podcasting Morning Chat:  ⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningchat.com⁠⁠ Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com/joinus/ Meet the PMC Cast and Crew: ⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/people⁠⁠ Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠⁠⁠ Book A Free Call With Marc:  https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycall Join us every other Monday at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠ http://podcastingmorningchat.com/owp/⁠⁠ Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/clubhouse⁠⁠ EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakers Powered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠ Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningchat.contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠ Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:  https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b

    50 min
  5. 506. The Podcast Discovery Shift Creators Can’t Ignore | Podcast News

    6D AGO

    506. The Podcast Discovery Shift Creators Can’t Ignore | Podcast News

    Podcast discovery is changing fast, and if you’re still relying on the same old growth habits, this episode is your wake-up call. In this podcasting news episode, we talk through Spotify’s latest discovery advice, why clarity may matter more than cleverness, and how episode titles, cover art, transcripts, chapters, and even video can affect whether your show gets surfaced. We also get into YouTube’s new Shorts limits, Amazon’s bigger plan for Wondery, podcast ads, creator ecosystems, and why podcasters need to build stronger direct relationships instead of depending on one platform to do the heavy lifting. Here’s the thing: the platforms are shifting, but your connection with listeners still matters most.  Episode Highlights: [01:55] Podcast Spotlight Submissions [04:42] Active Podcast Stats [06:35] Spotify Top Podcasts Game [10:38] Indie vs. DIY Debate [14:22] Events and Announcements [18:38] Avoiding Radio Ad Overload [24:27] Ad Placement: Listener Reactions [29:31] Tomorrow Editing Tease [30:56] Unwell Network Drama [32:04] Amazon Rebuilds Wondery [34:35] Think Like an Ecosystem [36:24] Video Editing Tools Update [39:08] Podscribe Data Chatbot [41:49] Spotify Discovery Signals [48:45] YouTube Shorts Limits [51:59] Shorts Strategy Debate [01:01:40] Wrap-Up and Support Links & Resources:  Get Your Podcast Featured on our Show: podcastingmorningchat.com/spotlight "How I Fully Automated My Video Editing (Claude Code)": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0EH0xdy2-E Podcast spotlight submission: podcastingmorningchat.com/spotlight The Podcasting Morning Chat:  ⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningchat.com⁠⁠ Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com/joinus/ Meet the PMC Cast and Crew: ⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/people⁠⁠ Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠⁠⁠ Book A Free Call With Marc:  https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycall Application To Submit Your Show For Evaluation:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/eval⁠⁠ Join us every other Monday at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠ http://podcastingmorningchat.com/owp/⁠⁠ Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/clubhouse⁠⁠ EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakers Powered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠ Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningchat.contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠ Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:  https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b

    1h 3m
  6. 505. Your Episode Title Decides If Anyone Listens

    APR 28

    505. Your Episode Title Decides If Anyone Listens

    If your episode isn’t getting clicks, there’s a good chance it starts with the title, and in today’s episode, we meet you right in that moment where you’re putting in the work but still wondering why people scroll past, and the PMC cast and crew walk through what actually makes someone stop, from how we all scan titles like headlines to the quiet habits shaping what gets played and what gets ignored , you know the one where you scroll your own feed and skip half the episodes without thinking, and here’s the thing, we don’t just talk about what works, we wrestle with real choices like using names versus value, short versus detailed titles, even whether numbers belong at all, and by the end you’re left sitting with a simple question that sticks, if your title is the first impression, what is it really saying before anyone hears your voice. Episode Highlights: [02:19] Show Time and Name Change [03:37] Back Catalog and Episode Numbers [04:47] AI Theme Song Debut [06:40] Do Titles Drive Clicks? [10:48] Numbers and Listicle Fatigue [15:04] Guest Names vs. Value Hook [25:25] Searchability and Q&A SEO [27:04] Titles Drive Clicks [27:38] SEO Real Estate Tips [28:20] AI Q&A for Discovery [29:42] SEO vs. Listener Ease [33:31] Tools for Better Titles [37:02] Negative Hooks Debate [38:34] How Listeners Search [41:21] Podcast vs. YouTube Titles [45:04] Testing Question Searches [48:12] Short, Scannable Titles [49:51] No Clickbait Promise [50:40] Wrap-Up and Next Shows Links & Resources:  Marc's Podcast Title Generator: podcastingmorningchat.com/titlegen BC Fell Asleep During the Show: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXpM_V5jmUf/ The Podcasting Morning Chat:  ⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningchat.com⁠⁠ Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com/joinus/ Meet the PMC Cast and Crew: ⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/people⁠⁠ Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠⁠⁠ Book A Free Call With Marc:  https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycall Application To Submit Your Show For Evaluation:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/eval⁠⁠ Join us every other Monday at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠ http://podcastingmorningchat.com/owp/⁠⁠ Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/clubhouse⁠⁠ EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakers Powered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠ Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningchat.contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠ Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:  https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b

    54 min
  7. 504. 5 Storytelling Tricks That Make 'The Daily' So Addictive

    APR 27

    504. 5 Storytelling Tricks That Make 'The Daily' So Addictive

    What if the real reason The Daily pulls you in has nothing to do with the topic and everything to do with how the story is told? In this Obsession Worthy episode, we sit with that question together, because you’ve probably been there, hitting play while your mind is half somewhere else, and then suddenly you’re locked in. The PMC cast and crew walk through how a simple, specific opening gives you something to grab onto right away, how the story keeps widening just enough to keep you curious, and how real people and real consequences make even something like AI in Hollywood feel personal . We stay with how the episode keeps adding layers without losing you, how it lets the tension breathe instead of rushing to an answer, and how it ends without tying everything up just to feel neat. Here’s the thing, it all feels effortless when you’re listening, but once you hear it broken down, you start to notice it everywhere, and you can’t really go back to hearing your own episodes the same way again. Episode Highlights: [00:51] Hosts and Housekeeping [02:08] On Camera Awkwardness [02:43] Allergies and Pollen [03:19] New Start Time Update [04:19] Gemini Music Generator [07:15] AI Jingles and Rebrand [10:07] Obsession Worthy Setup [11:15] Daily Intro Breakdown [13:09] Tilly Norwood Clip [14:24] Why the Hook Works [23:24] Does AI Acting Matter [26:02] Real Jobs at Risk [29:39] Tech Change Debate [31:38] AI Replacing Actors [32:02] Pivoting Past Automation [32:53] AI Backgrounds And Indie Films [35:28] Job Disruption Parallels [36:28] Humor Sarcasm Limits [38:25] Voice Cloning In Editing [40:36] Clip Three Performance Transparency [43:58] Disney IP And Guardrails [46:45] Editing For Audience Value [50:17] Clip Five No Tidy Ending [52:39] Podcast Takeaways And Clarity [54:46] Human Connection Vs Entertainment [57:52] Wrap Up And Next Episodes Links & Resources:  Listen to “Hollywood’s A.I. Moment by The Daily: https://pod.link/thedaily/episode/Y2E1NDk5ODItMTFmYi00NjZkLWEwZDEtNDJlNTIxNjA4Yzg5 The Podcasting Morning Chat:  ⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningchat.com⁠⁠ Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com/joinus/ Meet the PMC Cast and Crew: ⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/people⁠⁠ Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠⁠⁠ Book A Free Call With Marc:  https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycall Application To Submit Your Show For Evaluation:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/eval⁠⁠ Join us every other Monday at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠ http://podcastingmorningchat.com/owp/⁠⁠ Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/clubhouse⁠⁠ EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakers Powered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠ Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningchat.contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠ Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:  https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b

    58 min
  8. 503. Why Most Podcasters Quit Right Before It Works

    APR 24

    503. Why Most Podcasters Quit Right Before It Works

    Most podcasters don't fail. They stop, often right when something's starting to click. We talk about that moment in this episode, you know the one, where growth feels slow, nobody's commenting, and doubt wins. But here's the thing: progress is already happening. You just can't see it yet. The PMC cast and crew broke down what kills momentum before it even registers. Unclear expectations. Chasing downloads when you should be watching who keeps coming back. Getting buried in the workload. There's invisible growth happening too. Your skills are sharper than they were last month. Listeners are returning. Relationships are forming quietly behind the scenes. We also covered the practical moves. Focus on small wins. Track impact instead of vanity metrics. Adjust instead of quitting. Maybe this is the part most people never push through. Episode Highlights: [00:51] Show Intro and Co Hosts [02:21] Monday's OWP Pick [03:53] Why Podcasters Quit [07:51] BC Pivot Overwhelm [09:48] Define Success Early [13:09] Set Your Own Rules [16:54] Long Game Foundations [20:12] Overwhelm and Getting Help [22:45] Signs It's Working [28:01] New Start Time Update [29:19] Pivot Before You Quit [32:48] Listener Validation Wins [36:47] Metrics That Motivate [40:21] Seed Mindset Patience [43:22] Networking Shirt Ideas [44:27] Wins Segment Kickoff [48:49] Community Wins Roundup [58:25] Wrap Up Support Plug Links & Resources:  PMC Support Page https://podcastingmorningchat.com/support The Podcasting Morning Chat:  ⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningchat.com⁠⁠ Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com/joinus/ Meet the PMC Cast and Crew: ⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/people⁠⁠ Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠⁠⁠ Book A Free Call With Marc:  https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycall Application To Submit Your Show For Evaluation:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/eval⁠⁠ Join us every other Monday at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠ http://podcastingmorningchat.com/owp/⁠⁠ Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/clubhouse⁠⁠ EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakers Powered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠ Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningchat.contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠ Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:  https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b

    59 min
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The only daily morning show for creators, by creators! Join 20+ year podcast pro, Marc Ronick and an incredible team of podcasters as they dive into everything from starting a podcast, to audience growth, monetization, booking guests, using the latest AI tools and more. It's a 'morning show meets mastermind' for content creators! Tune in live weekdays at 8 AM EST on Clubhouse (yes, Clubhouse!) or catch up anytime right here or any podcast platform. The Podcasting Morning Show - Connect. Grow. Create.

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