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

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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. 3D AGO

    #345 | Why Interviewing Guests On Your Podcast Is Killing Sales For Your Business

    Have you ever been told that interviewing high-profile guests is the way to grow your podcast and build authority? What if that exact strategy is the reason your sales are flatlining? In this episode, Taig O'Shea and Anthony Nwaneri expose the uncomfortable truth about how the guest-interview format can quietly sabotage your ability to convert listeners into paying clients. You’ll learn why giving your guests the spotlight makes it harder for your audience to see you as the expert—and how a small shift in strategy can completely change your results. Tune in to discover: The real reason interviewing guests is killing sales for most business podcasts.The psychological disconnect that stops listeners from buying your offers after guest-heavy episodes.The simple solo format shift that helped one client earn $16,000 in just seven days with under 2,000 downloads a month. Ready to turn your podcast from a passive brand tool into a client-generating machine? Listen now to learn how to stop interviewing guests and start selling through 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.

    15 min

  2. 6D AGO

    #344 | Dangerous Words 99% Of Podcasters Say (These Keep You Stuck With Slow Growth & No ROI)

    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 unknowingly sabotaging your own podcast growth with just a few dangerous words? If your show has great content but you’re still stuck with slow growth and no ROI, this episode exposes the exact phrases and excuses that are keeping most podcasters from building a thriving, profitable audience. Anthony and Taig share the mindset shifts that separate stagnant hosts from those earning $5K–$40K a month from their shows. What You’ll Learn: The #1 “dangerous phrase” that kills your marketing momentum (and how to replace it).How to shift from “I don’t have time” to taking control of your podcast growth plan.Why “I’m just using it for relationships” is costing you real money—and what to focus on instead. If you’re ready to stop staying stuck in slow growth and no ROI, listen now to discover how to ditch these dangerous words and finally grow the podcast—and income—you deserve. 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

  3. NOV 6

    #343 | 5 Reasons Your Show Isn’t Growing As Fast As You’d Like (Hidden In Plain Sight)

    Are you tired of promoting your podcast everywhere online but still not seeing real growth? What if the biggest reasons your show isn’t taking off are actually hiding in plain sight? In this episode, Anthony Nwaneri and Taig O’Shea reveal five obvious reasons your podcast isn’t growing as fast as you’d like — and the one simple change that can help you gain podcast growth without relying on endless online promotion. If you’ve ever felt like you’re self-sabotaging your show’s success without realizing it, this one’s for you. You’ll discover: Why your podcast name may be turning away your ideal listeners before they even click.How to build a focused content strategy that attracts binge-worthy listeners.The subtle title mistake that kills podcast growth (and how to fix it fast). Listen now to learn the small but powerful change that helps your podcast gain traction and grow — without having to promote it online. How to know your target listeners: Listen to #341 | Take This 30 Second Test To Know If Your Podcast Targeting Is Clear Enough To Grow Past 5000 Monthly Downloads 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.

    24 min

  4. NOV 3

    #342 | Do Guests Tell You The Show Is Amazing, But Your Growth Says Otherwise?

    Want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads and monetize podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests? Click here.. Have guests ever told you your podcast is amazing, yet your download numbers don’t reflect it? In this episode, Taig O'Shea and Anthony Nwaneri break down why so many podcasters get stuck with an amazing show but audience otherwise. They reveal the hidden mindset traps and missed visibility strategies that keep incredible creators invisible—no matter how good the content is. You’ll discover: The real reason great content doesn’t automatically equal growth (and what to do instead).How to make your show discoverable without relying on social media or big-name guests.The simple clarity shift that helps you attract the right listeners—fast. If you’re ready to finally turn your amazing show but audience otherwise into a podcast that grows week after week, hit play now and learn the shift that changes everything. 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.

    10 min

  5. OCT 30

    #341 | Take This 30 Second Test To Know If Your Podcast Targeting Is Clear Enough To Grow Past 5000 Monthly Downloads

    Have you ever wondered if your podcast targeting is clear enough to actually grow your audience? If you’ve been stuck under 5,000 monthly downloads or your show’s growth feels painfully slow, this episode gives you a simple 30-second test to find out exactly why. Most podcasters think they’re being specific—but in reality, they’re speaking to everyone and converting no one. In this episode, hosts Anthony Nwaneri and Taig O'Shea uncover where most creators go wrong, the two-step process for identifying your “who” and “what,” and why going deeper with your audience’s problem is the fastest path to monetization. Here’s what you’ll discover: The 30-second clarity test that instantly reveals if your targeting is too vague to grow.The exact framework to define your “who” and “what” so every episode speaks directly to your ideal listener.How narrowing your focus actually expands your reach, retention, and revenue. 🎧 Listen now to master your 30 second test and finally make your podcast targeting crystal clear.

    24 min

  6. OCT 27

    #340 | What You REALLY Need To Grow Your Podcast Audience (You’ve Always Known This)

    Click here to book a free strategy session if you want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads in 6 months or less and have a fully monetized podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests. Are you putting in hours creating episodes but still struggling to grow your podcast audience — even though you’re “doing everything right”? Most podcasters are unknowingly building their show without a blueprint — just like constructing a house without plans. You’ve got the tools, motivation, and content, but no real strategy. The result? Slow growth, burnout, and what hosts Anthony Nwaneri and Taig O'Shea call “ignorance debt” — the hidden cost of not knowing what actually moves the needle. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why showing up as a strategist (not just a creator) transforms how you grow your podcast audienceThe “Matrix moment” that reveals how mentorship unlocks clarity, monetization, and faster resultsThe two paths to stop paying ignorance debt — and which one actually accelerates your growth Stop guessing and start building your show with a real plan. Tune in now to learn how to finally grow your podcast audience with purpose, strategy, and results. 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.

    12 min

  7. OCT 23

    #339 | He Grew From 1000 To 7500 Dl/Mo In 8 Months & Now Earns 5-Figures From His Podcast

    Click here to book a free strategy session if you want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads in 6 months or less and have a fully monetized podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests. Ever feel like you’re pouring hours into your podcast and getting almost nothing back? What if the secret to explosive podcast growth and real monetization had nothing to do with social media or chasing big-name guests? In this episode, Taig and Anthony break down how David — a leadership podcaster stuck at 1,000 downloads a month after 250 episodes — grew his show 7x and started earning five figures by shifting his strategy through the Get More Listeners Academy. If you’ve ever wondered why your show isn’t growing despite great content, this story will open your eyes. You’ll discover: The simple but overlooked shift that helped David attract thousands of new listeners — even after stopping all social media promotion.How podcast SEO completely changed his visibility and monetization opportunities.Why focusing on clarity, targeting, and positioning can turn your podcast into a lead-generating, income-producing asset. If you’re ready to turn your stalled podcast into a growth engine that drives real monetization, tune in now to learn how the Get More Listeners Academy system can help you do the same. 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.

    24 min

  8. OCT 20

    #338 | Aren’t You Bored of Reaching the Exact Same Podcast Listeners? (How To Fix That)

    Click here to book a free strategy session if you want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads in 6 months or less and have a fully monetized podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests. Are you bored of reaching the same listeners every single week? You’re not alone — thousands of podcasters are stuck in the same loop: consistent publishing, solid content, yet zero new growth. This episode dives into why “showing up” alone isn’t enough anymore. If your podcast used to excite you but now feels draining, this episode will help you see the invisible trap that’s been holding your show back — and the mindset shift top 1% podcasters make to stay visible and expand their audience. Here’s what you’ll learn: The hidden cost of staying bored and stuck with the same listeners.Why consistency without visibility leads to stagnation — not success.The specific mindset and strategy shifts that help you attract new listeners weekly. Ready to stop feeling bored talking to the same listeners and finally grow your audience? 👉 Tune in now to discover how to make your podcast visible, scalable, and exciting again. 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.

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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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