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Podcasting Secrets

The podcasting industry is projected to grow 500% to $130 billion by 2030 providing great opportunity for entrepreneurs and businesses. But breaking into such a booming industry can be overwhelming, leaving many potential podcasters questioning, what is the secret formula for growing and monetizing a successful show? The Podcasting Secrets show aims to reveal the best stories and strategies from successful podcasters and experts. Join us as we dive deep into the world of podcasting, featuring

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University-Backed Podcaster's 18 Million Download...

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2025/05/27

John Biewen transformed from a small-town Minnesota basketball player to a documentary podcaster with 18 million downloads and two Peabody nominations. His counterintuitive approach? Tackle the biggest, most controversial topics other hosts avoid. When John launched his series on whiteness and racism, he expected to lose half his audience -instead, his downloads exploded 20-fold and changed his podcast's entire trajectory. He reveals why asking audacious questions about history's thorniest

How “Connection, Not Perfection” Grew All Ears...

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2025/05/20

Lindsay McMahon turned a DIY launch into a global English‑learning phenomenon - and she's sharing every twist in the journey. In this episode you'll hear how a humbling moment around a Colombian campfire inspired her trademark "connection, not perfection" approach and why a bright yellow cover and two‑host format cut through the noise in 2013. Lindsay gets real about the year her original co‑host quit, the contracts she wishes she'd had in place, and the legal lessons every podcaster needs up

Paranormal Portal: Building a 100K-Download Show with...

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2025/05/13

Meet Brent Thomas, the former corrections officer and self-described "late bloomer" who transformed his paranormal fascination into a podcast reaching 100,000 monthly downloads. Brent shares his journey from panic-reading three hours of material in twenty minutes during his first broadcast to developing the energetic presentation style that now defines his show. You'll discover why Bigfoot sightings from doctors and judges might deserve a second look, and how Brent structures his content

Elite Runner's Podcast Success Formula with Jason...

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2025/05/06

Jason Fitzgerald traded elite running competitions for a digital media career while raising three kids under 12. His surprising discovery? Famous Olympians on his show delivered zero audience growth. Instead, Jason reveals his hidden SEO hack that landed New York Times backlinks without spending marketing dollars. His counterintuitive YouTube strategy and 20% download boost technique work while other running podcasts flatline. This episode exposes why traditional podcast growth tactics fail and

Million Calls to Top 1.5%: A Telemarketer's...

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2025/04/29

Mischa Zvegintzov stunned his boss by abandoning his lucrative mortgage career to raise his sons full time. Now he hosts Table Rush Talk Show!, ranked in the top 1.5% worldwide. Mischa exposes the hidden metrics most podcasters miss and shares his three-sentence email that lands him interviews while others struggle. He reveals the moment he knew sacrificing career ambition for fatherhood changed everything. This episode unveils how true influence begins at home before conquering the

How a Travel Blogger Built a 40 Million Download...

Podcasting Secrets ·

2025/04/22

When COVID wiped out 95% of Gary Arndt's income overnight, he launched a podcast that now generates substantial five-figure monthly revenue and 1.5 million downloads per month. Discover how Gary ignored the "niche down" advice and instead created a show about literally everything, writing a 2000-word "term paper" daily while competitors produce fluff content. Gary shares his exact subscriber value calculation ($10-14 per listener annually) and reveals why he spends $1-3 to acquire each new

Blueprint for Building Trust Through Audio

Podcasting Secrets ·

2025/04/15

Lauren Davis's 15-year path from record store owner to marketing strategist reveals the untapped potential of authentic audience connections. She challenges the idea that giving away expertise hurts business, proving that sharing knowledge freely attracts ideal clients. Lauren breaks down podcast monetization myths, showing it's about building trust through consistent presence rather than aggressive sales tactics. Her three-point connection strategy exhibits how to convert listeners into clients,

Breaking the Content Creation Code: An Unconventional...

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2025/04/08

Imagine turning nervous mic trembles into 1,300 podcast episodes and landing in the top 1.5% of shows with The Proffitt Podcast. Krystal Proffitt transformed her corporate burnout and stay-at-home mom challenges into a powerful mission of helping creators amplify their voices. Peeling back the layers of her PREP'M method, Krystal uncovers the untold strategies of content creation that go far beyond simply pressing record. She exposes the core truth successful creators understand: meaningful

The Power of Private Podcasts with Deanna Seymour

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2025/04/01

Meet Deanna Seymour, who started with just 100 email subscribers and watched her list bloom when she launched her private podcast "Eff That." She flipped the script on traditional podcasting by creating a members-only audio experience that listeners actually lined up to join. Through her "Anti Hustle Holiday Countdown," she sits down with 21 fellow business owners each December, sparking real conversations that turn into lasting partnerships. Peek behind the scenes of her $9 all-access pass model