#262 | How To Brainwash Your Listeners To Buy Your Stuff (Simple Process For Faster Podcast Monetization)

Ever wonder why your best guest episode gets tons of praise—but your next one barely gets finished?If you're relying heavily on interviews to grow your show, you might be sabotaging your listener experience without realizing it. In this episode, you'll learn why inconsistent quality from guest-led episodes can quietly kill your podcast growth—and what the "bad haircut effect" can teach you about keeping listeners around.In this episode you will discover:Discover the hidden risk behind guest episodes that even your most engaging interviews can't overcome.Learn why solo episodes give you full control—and how that drives binge-worthy trust and faster growth.Uncover the subtle signs your audience is losing interest, and how to fix it before they ghost your show.Tap play now to find out how to build a podcast your audience can rely on—every single episode.Click here to get a FREE copy of Our Best Selling Book Podcast Marketing + a Free Podcast Mini AuditOr Visit www.getmorelisteners.com/bookMore From Get More Listeners:Want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads in 6 month or less and have a full monetize podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests? Click here and book a free strategy session with the Get More Listeners team. This is only for coach & experts who are ready and willing to invest taking their podcasts to the next level ASAP!View client results & case studiesLooking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free hereEmail [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.

Are your podcast episodes struggling to engage listeners and convert them into action-takersWhat if you could create an irresistible sense of urgency that drives growth and monetization right now?For podcasters who find their audiences passive or hesitant to take action, this episode delivers a clear solution. By injecting urgency into your content, you can keep listeners engaged, drive meaningful actions, and unlock new opportunities for growth—all without resorting to manipulative tactics.Here’s what you’ll gain in this episode:Learn how to craft podcast intros that immediately hook your audience and encourage them to stay tuned.Discover simple yet powerful title hacks that make your episodes unmissable.Master the art of urgency-driven calls-to-action (CTAs) to boost listener engagement and monetization efforts.Don’t let your podcast’s potential slip away—tune in now to discover how urgency can transform your listener experience and skyrocket your podcast’s growth today!New episodes every Monday, Wednesday & Friday morning.Want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads in 6 month or less and have a full monetize podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests? Click here and book a free strategy session with the Get More Listeners team. This is only for coach & experts who are ready and willing to invest taking their podcasts to the next level ASAP!View client results & case studiesLooking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free hereEmail [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.

Want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads in 6 month or less and have a full monetize podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests? Click here and book a free strategy session with the Get More Listeners team. This is only for coach & experts who are ready and willing to invest taking their podcasts to the next level ASAP!Are downloads really the best way to measure your podcast’s success—or are they secretly holding you back?In today’s episode, Anthony and Tyg expose why chasing download numbers can quietly destroy your chances of actually growing your business with your podcast. If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start driving real ROI from your show, this episode will change how you track your growth forever.Forget the vanity metrics. We're handing you the simple, revenue-driven numbers you actually need to watch if you want your solo podcast to fuel real business growth.Here’s what you’ll walk away with:How to track revenue, booked calls, and lead generation directly from your podcastWhy retention time is a hidden goldmine for understanding listener behavior (and fixing low conversions)The secret “listener lifetime value” metric that reveals if your audience is ready to buy from youIf you’re ready to move beyond downloads and start making real sales online with your solo podcast, don’t miss this one. Press play now.More From Get More Listeners:Want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads in 6 month or less and have a full monetize podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests? Click here and book a free strategy session with the Get More Listeners team. This is only for coach & experts who are ready and willing to invest taking their podcasts to the next level ASAP!View client results & case studiesLooking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free hereEmail [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.

What if just one simple tweak could increase your podcast downloads by 20% in a single weekWould you try it?Many podcasters struggle with slow growth, constantly wondering how to attract new listeners and keep them coming back. In this episode, we reveal a highly effective but often overlooked strategy that helped a client grow her audience by 20%—in just 7 days. The best part? It’s easy to replicate for your own podcast.In this episode, you will:1) Learn how one podcaster used "newsjacking" to instantly tap into a larger audience.2) Discover why retaining new listeners is just as crucial as attracting them—and how to do it.3) Get a simple, repeatable formula to turn timely content into long-term podcast growth.Don’t let your podcast stay stagnant—hit play now and discover the growth strategy that could take your show to the next level! New episodes every Monday, Wednesday & Friday morning.More From Get More Listeners:Want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads in 6 month or less and have a full monetize podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests? Click here and book a free strategy session with the Get More Listeners team. This is only for coach & experts who are ready and willing to invest taking their podcasts to the next level ASAP!View client results & case studiesLooking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free hereEmail [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.

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:Why real podcast growth looks messy—not like a straight upward lineHow downloads and revenue often have zero correlation (and what to measure instead)Why being too busy "in" your podcast is quietly killing your ability to grow and monetizeIf you want your solo podcast to actually drive growth and sales online, these insights are game-changers. Listen now.More From Get More Listeners:Want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads in 6 month or less and have a full monetize podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests? Click here and book a free strategy session with the Get More Listeners team. This is only for coach & experts who are ready and willing to invest taking their podcasts to the next level ASAP!View client results & case studiesLooking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free hereEmail [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.

Is social media actually worth it for growing your podcast—or just a waste of time?In this episode, we reveal how one of our clients went from zero to 5,400 monthly downloads in just 90 days—without paid ads, big-name guests, or fancy reels. Instead, he built a simple community content flywheel using Facebook groups that quietly exploded his show’s reach and listenership.This strategy goes way beyond "just post your episode." It’s a replicable system that builds real engagement and converts lurkers into loyal fans—on autopilot.Here’s what you’ll learn:The exact content flywheel that turned one podcast into a growth machineHow to use Facebook groups without sounding spammy or salesyWhy listener feedback loops matter more than followers—and how to build oneIf you’re ready to grow your solo podcast and generate sales online, this episode is your blueprint. Tune in now.More From Get More Listeners:Want to grow to 5-10k monthly downloads in 6 month or less and have a full monetize podcast without replying on social media, paid promotions or high profile guests? Click here and book a free strategy session with the Get More Listeners team. This is only for coach & experts who are ready and willing to invest taking their podcasts to the next level ASAP!View client results & case studiesLooking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics? Try Captivate for free hereEmail [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.

What if your podcast content is great—but listeners still aren’t sticking around?This episode unpacks the silent killer of podcast growth: poor listener experience. Using a surprising movie theater analogy, Anthony and Tyg reveal why even the most well-marketed shows fail to grow or generate sales online.If you're only focusing on getting new listeners without optimizing how they experience your show, you’re leaving money—and momentum—on the table.Here’s what you’ll take away:The overlooked elements ruining your binge-ability (and how to fix them fast)How content, titles, episode flow, and consistency all impact your growthTiny, high-impact tweaks to turn casual listeners into loyal superfansIf you're serious about solo podcast growth and sales, this episode will change the way you produce forever. Listen now.More From Get More Listeners:Grab your FREE personalized audit + a copy of our bestseller Podcast Marketing.Or Visit https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView Client Results & Case Studies Click Here.Or Visit getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessGet More Listeners Recommendations:Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics?Try Captivate: Get a FREE 7-day Trial Here.

Sick of posting content on social media that gets zero traction for your podcast?You’re not alone. While most podcasters are stuck in the loop of posting audiograms, asking for likes, and hoping for shares, today’s episode reveals three unconventional strategies that actually move the needle for growth—and generate real, trackable results.These are not the tactics you’ve heard a hundred times. We're breaking down three unique methods that help you grow your podcast audience without begging for attention or burning out online.Here’s what you’ll walk away with.A “community-first” method to get guaranteed new listeners one DM at a timeHow to sponsor Facebook groups (without sounding desperate) to tap into ready-made audiencesA genius way to turn big-name podcast guests into listener magnets using their own fanbaseIf you're ready to grow your solo podcast and generate more sales online, this episode will change how you use social media—forever. Tune in now.

Are you pouring energy into podcasting but still not seeing consistent sales?You’re not alone and there’s a surprising reason your podcast might be underperforming. In this episode, we break down exactly why interview-based podcasts rarely drive revenue and reveal how solo podcasts can massively boost your online sales even if your audience is small.Discover how most podcasters fall into the “value trap” by giving away too much content and failing to move listeners to action. We show you how to flip that with a proven framework that gets results.Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:The “pain amplification” method that gets listeners desperate for your offer without sounding salesyHow to structure episodes using the 80/20 rule to increase conversionsThe call-to-action strategy that turns listeners into buyers even with under 2K downloads/monthReady to grow your podcast and actually generate sales online? Scroll up and press play and steal this framework.More From Get More Listeners:Grab your FREE personalized audit + a copy of our bestseller Podcast Marketing.Or Visit https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView Client Results & Case Studies Click Here.Or Visit getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessGet More Listeners Recommendations:Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics?Try Captivate: Get a FREE 7-day Trial Here.

Want to grow and monetize your podcast way faster in the next 90 days with personalized guidance and following a proven growth and monetization system? Click here.Or visit https://getmorelisteners.com/growmypodcastAre you pouring hours into your podcast but seeing little to no return?If you’re DIY-ing your podcast growth and wondering why your show isn’t getting traction, this episode uncovers the real cost — not in dollars, but in time, energy, and missed monetization opportunities.Most podcasters think the secret to success is just showing up and grinding harder. But that mindset may be the very thing slowing you down. In this episode, we unpack the silent time leaks that are holding your podcast back and share what it really takes to turn your episodes into ROI.In this episode you'll discover:How to calculate the actual hours you’re spending — and losing — on your podcastThe invisible ways DIY growth sabotages your visibility, leads, and incomeA proven strategy that helped one podcaster generate $30K in 60 daysIf you're ready to stop guessing and start growing your podcast with a system that works, this episode is your wake-up call.Scroll up, press play, and finally monetize your podcast the smart way.More From Get More Listeners:View Client Results & Case Studies Click Here.Or Visit getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessGet More Listeners Recommendations:Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics?Try Captivate: Get a FREE 7-day Trial Here.