#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 growthStop 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/bookView 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.

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/bookView 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.

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/bookView 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.

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 wonder why listeners don’t binge your podcast—even when your content is great?You’re not alone. Most podcasters struggle to keep listeners coming back week after week. This episode breaks down exactly what’s stopping your show from being binge-worthy and how to fix it—starting today.What You’ll Learn:The #1 reason guest interviews can silently kill your listener retention.How to craft pain point–focused titles that guarantee people hit play again and again.The real difference between being “unique” and being objectively different—and how that alone can skyrocket your binge rate.If you’re ready to guarantee listeners binge your podcast instead of your competitors’—press play now and apply these three strategies to your next episode.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/bookView 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 months or less and finally monetize your podcast? Click here and book a free strategy session with the Get More Listeners team. Or visit: getmorelisteners.com/growmypodcastWhat if all your hard work on your podcast is leading... nowhere?You've been showing up, staying consistent, promoting on social media, and pouring your heart into every episode—but the growth just isn’t happening. What if the core belief driving your efforts is actually sabotaging your podcast’s success? This episode uncovers the invisible mindset keeping talented podcasters stuck.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why “hard work + time = growth” is a dangerous myth for podcastersHow to replace passive hope with intentional strategy to finally grow your audienceA mindset shift that will reframe how you see your podcast’s true potential—and make it pay offHit play to challenge your assumptions, break the cycle of slow growth, and finally get your podcast in front of the people who need it most.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/bookView 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.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/bookView 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...

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 pouring hours into your podcast only to feel invisible — no new listeners, no income, and no clear way forward?In this episode, Anthony Nwaneri and Taig O'Shea reveal the ultimate guide to grow and monetize your podcast without social media, paid ads, or chasing high-profile guests. They’ve helped over 400 podcasters break through flatlined downloads and turn their shows into profitable, audience-driven businesses.What You’ll Learn (3 Transformational Takeaways):The 3 Core Fundamentals every host needs to transform their show from hobby to profit machine.How to build a unique podcast positioning that attracts your ideal listeners — without competing in an overcrowded niche.A proven 4-step system (unique show, demand-based content, podcast SEO, and guesting strategy) that gets you thousands of organic listeners fast — no social media required.If you’re ready to finally grow and monetize your podcast without social media, press play now and learn how to turn your show into a predictable, profitable growth machine.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/bookView 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 you addicted to learning… but still feel stuck with your podcast growth?You’re reading books, watching videos, maybe even bingeing podcast growth tips—but your downloads haven’t moved, your audience isn’t growing, and your message still isn’t reaching the people who need it most.This episode dives into the hidden addiction most podcasters face: knowledge consumption without implementation. It’s not a mindset issue—it’s a habit issue. And it could be the biggest reason you’re not growingHere’s what you’ll take away:Why passive consumption feels productive—but keeps you stuckThe difference between the aesthetic life vs the ethical life for creatorsHow to shift from learning to implementing—and finally get real podcast growth🎧 Listen now to break the loop of learning and start making real moves with your 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/bookView 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.

Click here to get a Free Mini Podcast SEO Audit and discover the blind spots that are keeping your show invisible on Apple & Spotify.Are you pouring time into your podcast but still feel like no one’s listening?Most podcasters stay stuck chasing high-profile guests or endlessly promoting on social media — but those strategies are usually the very reason your podcast remains invisible. If you’ve ever felt frustrated that your show isn’t being found by new listeners, this episode will change that.Inside, you’ll learn:The #1 overlooked reason most podcasts stay invisible on Apple & Spotify.Why traditional promotion tactics rarely translate into real listener growth.The data-driven podcast SEO approach that makes your show discoverable and clickable.If you’re ready to finally stop feeling invisible and start ranking where listeners are searching, this episode is for you. Press play now and discover how to transform your podcast’s growth strategy.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/bookView 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.

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 hidden belief systems keeping your podcast stuck under 5000 downloads?If you’ve been working hard, creating great content, and still not seeing traction, this episode will challenge the “obvious truths” you’ve been holding onto.Many podcasters unknowingly sabotage their growth because of limiting beliefs. In this episode, you’ll uncover the 4 most damaging belief systems that keep shows plateaued under 5000 downloads—and how to replace them with strategies that actually drive visibility, audience growth, and monetization.You’ll discover how to:Spot the hidden beliefs that are slowing your podcast’s momentum.Shift your identity from “content creator” to “strategic business owner.”Unlock faster growth by replacing outdated beliefs with proven systems.🎧 Listen now to break through the belief systems holding you back and grow beyond 5000 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/bookView 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.

Have you been told to chase big guests and popular niches to grow your podcast?What if that advice is actually the reason your show feels stuck?Most podcasters think going broad gives them the biggest chance to succeed — but in reality, it buries their show under thousands of competitors. In this episode, we break down why “mainstream advice” keeps you invisible and how you can explode your podcast growth by owning a niche of your own.By listening, you’ll discover:Why competing in crowded podcast niches makes you a commodity.How micro-niches give you authority, discovery, and faster growth.The 3-step strategy to explode your podcast and become #1 in your space within 12 months.🎧 Listen now and learn how to explode your podcast growth by finding the niche where winning becomes inevitable.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/bookView 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.