Have&nbsp;you&nbsp;ever&nbsp;wondered&nbsp;if&nbsp;the&nbsp;reason&nbsp;your&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;hasn’t&nbsp;“exploded”&nbsp;is&nbsp;actually&nbsp;the&nbsp;very&nbsp;thing&nbsp;that&nbsp;could&nbsp;help&nbsp;it&nbsp;last—and&nbsp;make&nbsp;it&nbsp;more&nbsp;rewarding?&nbsp;This&nbsp;week,&nbsp;I&nbsp;look&nbsp;into&nbsp;why&nbsp;having&nbsp;a&nbsp;smaller,&nbsp;passionate,&nbsp;and&nbsp;loyal&nbsp;audience&nbsp;often&nbsp;leads&nbsp;to&nbsp;more&nbsp;meaningful&nbsp;wins&nbsp;(personally&nbsp;and&nbsp;professionally)&nbsp;than&nbsp;simply&nbsp;racking&nbsp;up&nbsp;big&nbsp;download&nbsp;numbers.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&nbsp;want&nbsp;to&nbsp;learn&nbsp;how&nbsp;to&nbsp;create&nbsp;enduring&nbsp;engagement,&nbsp;avoid&nbsp;common&nbsp;pitfalls,&nbsp;and&nbsp;connect&nbsp;with&nbsp;listeners&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;way&nbsp;that&nbsp;actually&nbsp;matters,&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode&nbsp;is&nbsp;for&nbsp;you.Here’s&nbsp;what&nbsp;I&nbsp;cover&nbsp;in&nbsp;this&nbsp;week’s&nbsp;“Podcast&nbsp;Stew”&nbsp;styled&nbsp;episode&nbsp;(which&nbsp;includes&nbsp;chapters).<h2>1000&nbsp;True&nbsp;Fans</h2><ul><li>Why&nbsp;a&nbsp;“thousand&nbsp;true&nbsp;fans”&nbsp;might&nbsp;just&nbsp;be&nbsp;your&nbsp;biggest&nbsp;business&nbsp;advantage&nbsp;(and&nbsp;how&nbsp;focusing&nbsp;on&nbsp;your&nbsp;core&nbsp;audience&nbsp;beats&nbsp;chasing&nbsp;the&nbsp;casual&nbsp;crowd).</li><li>Lessons&nbsp;from&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;experts&nbsp;(Rocks&nbsp;Codes,&nbsp;Stephen&nbsp;Bartlett,&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;Beast,&nbsp;Marques&nbsp;Brownlee)&nbsp;on&nbsp;where&nbsp;to&nbsp;put&nbsp;your&nbsp;energy&nbsp;if&nbsp;you&nbsp;want&nbsp;to&nbsp;succeed,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;role&nbsp;thumbnails,&nbsp;titles,&nbsp;and&nbsp;discovery&nbsp;play&nbsp;in&nbsp;growth&nbsp;</li><li>My&nbsp;thoughts&nbsp;on&nbsp;competing&nbsp;with&nbsp;“the&nbsp;big&nbsp;guys”&nbsp;-&nbsp;what&nbsp;you&nbsp;should&nbsp;(and&nbsp;shouldn’t)&nbsp;compare&nbsp;against,&nbsp;and&nbsp;why&nbsp;joy&nbsp;matters&nbsp;</li><li>Independent&nbsp;vs.&nbsp;networked&nbsp;podcasting:&nbsp;Candid&nbsp;stories&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;Young&nbsp;and&nbsp;Profiting&nbsp;team,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Midas&nbsp;Touch&nbsp;podcast,&nbsp;and&nbsp;why&nbsp;control&nbsp;is&nbsp;crucial&nbsp;</li><li>The&nbsp;truth&nbsp;about&nbsp;monetization—when&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;right&nbsp;time&nbsp;(and&nbsp;why&nbsp;“3%&nbsp;conversion”&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;real&nbsp;number&nbsp;to&nbsp;expect)&nbsp;</li><li>Behind&nbsp;the&nbsp;curtain&nbsp;of&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;business&nbsp;stats:&nbsp;Lessons&nbsp;from&nbsp;Goal&nbsp;Hanger,&nbsp;ad&nbsp;revenue,&nbsp;and&nbsp;memberships&nbsp;</li><li>Platform&nbsp;realities:&nbsp;Spotify’s&nbsp;“walled&nbsp;garden,”&nbsp;why&nbsp;I&nbsp;recommend&nbsp;“anybody&nbsp;but&nbsp;Spotify”&nbsp;for&nbsp;hosting,&nbsp;and&nbsp;insights&nbsp;from&nbsp;James&nbsp;Cridland&nbsp;at&nbsp;Podnews&nbsp;</li><li>The&nbsp;importance&nbsp;of&nbsp;fun&nbsp;and&nbsp;fulfillment:&nbsp;advice&nbsp;from&nbsp;LeBron&nbsp;James&nbsp;and&nbsp;Charlie&nbsp;Puth&nbsp;on&nbsp;why&nbsp;loving&nbsp;the&nbsp;work&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;true&nbsp;engine&nbsp;for&nbsp;longevity&nbsp;</li><li>How&nbsp;to&nbsp;effectively&nbsp;use&nbsp;calls-to-action:&nbsp;Taking&nbsp;lessons&nbsp;from&nbsp;an&nbsp;Audible&nbsp;ad&nbsp;in&nbsp;“Project&nbsp;Hail&nbsp;Mary”&nbsp;and&nbsp;why&nbsp;going&nbsp;“deeper”&nbsp;with&nbsp;your&nbsp;fans&nbsp;matters&nbsp;</li></ul> <h2>Links&nbsp;mentioned&nbsp;this&nbsp;week:</h2><a href="https://community.schoolofpodcasting.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">School&nbsp;of&nbsp;Podcasting</a><a href="http://www.podpage.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podpage</a><a href="https://podnews.net/report-card" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podnews&nbsp;Report&nbsp;Card</a><a href="https://www.pitchapodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How&nbsp;to&nbsp;Pitch&nbsp;a&nbsp;Podcast&nbsp;Show</a>&nbsp;(Coming&nbsp;Soon!).<a href="https://creators.spotify.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Creators&nbsp;Hub&nbsp;in&nbsp;Spotify</a><a href="https://podcastsconnect.apple.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple&nbsp;Podcasts&nbsp;Hub</a>Whether&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;launching,&nbsp;growing,&nbsp;or&nbsp;just&nbsp;rethinking&nbsp;your&nbsp;show’s&nbsp;direction,&nbsp;this&nbsp;episode&nbsp;is&nbsp;packed&nbsp;with&nbsp;honest&nbsp;stories&nbsp;and&nbsp;actionable&nbsp;advice,&nbsp;plus&nbsp;a&nbsp;dash&nbsp;of&nbsp;inspiration&nbsp;to&nbsp;help&nbsp;you&nbsp;stay&nbsp;true&nbsp;to&nbsp;your&nbsp;voice&nbsp;and&nbsp;audience.&nbsp;As&nbsp;always,&nbsp;if&nbsp;you&nbsp;want&nbsp;to&nbsp;go&nbsp;deeper,&nbsp;join&nbsp;the&nbsp;free&nbsp;<a href="https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">School&nbsp;of&nbsp;Podcasting</a>Thanks&nbsp;for&nbsp;listening!&nbsp;Don’t&nbsp;forget&nbsp;to&nbsp;share&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;friend&nbsp;who&nbsp;needs&nbsp;a&nbsp;reminder&nbsp;that&nbsp;influence&nbsp;starts&nbsp;with&nbsp;true&nbsp;connection.<h2>Mentioned&nbsp;in&nbsp;This&nbsp;Show</h2><a href="https://oxfordroad.com/thought-leadership/without-a-net-hala-taha-and-the-meiselas-brothers-share-the-real-costs-and-rewards-of-independence/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oxford&nbsp;Road&nbsp;The&nbsp;Media&nbsp;Roundtable&nbsp;Episode</a><a href="https://www.soundoffpodcast.com/doug-downs-storytelling-brands" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sound&nbsp;Off&nbsp;Podcast&nbsp;&nbsp;(Matt&nbsp;Cundill&nbsp;interviews&nbsp;Doug&nbsp;Downs)</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df10asLzwlY&t=5041s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Why&nbsp;MKBHD&nbsp;Told&nbsp;Netflix:&nbsp;"Don't&nbsp;Bother&nbsp;on&nbsp;Jon&nbsp;Youshaei&nbsp;channel</a><a href="https://shows.acast.com/podbiz/episodes/flightcast-rox-codes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What&nbsp;Podcasting&nbsp;Can&nbsp;Learn&nbsp;From&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;Growth&nbsp;with&nbsp;Rox&nbsp;Codes&nbsp;(Podbiz&nbsp;with&nbsp;Norma&nbsp;Jean&nbsp;Belenky)</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gy7TqoxBuQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lisa&nbsp;Kudrow&nbsp;on&nbsp;Vanity&nbsp;Fair&nbsp;Channel</a><a href="https://soundsprofitable.com/the-download/goalhanger-launches-fund/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sounds&nbsp;Profitable&nbsp;The&nbsp;Download</a><a href="https://weekly.podnews.net/1538779/episodes/18956220-free-transcripts-plus-beehiiv-gets-podcast-hosting-and-brkthru-s-measurement-of-podcast-ads" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">James&nbsp;Cridland&nbsp;on&nbsp;Spotify's&nbsp;Features&nbsp;"Coming&nbsp;Soon."</a><a href="https://newmediashow.com/what-actually-grows-a-podcast-or-show-now-jordan-harbinger-649/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jordan&nbsp;Harbinger&nbsp;Talks&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;on&nbsp;New&nbsp;Media&nbsp;Show&nbsp;with&nbsp;Rob&nbsp;Greenlee</a><a href="https://youtu.be/M1ynEx-xiN0?si=h-kMiz9b7GVHfYHS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Charlie&nbsp;Puth&nbsp;on&nbsp;Rick&nbsp;Beato&nbsp;Channel</a><a href="https://youtu.be/m08TxIsFTRI?si=RSfKx_CNjP0mafxo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Project&nbsp;Hail&nbsp;Mary&nbsp;Trailer</a><a href="https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/big-lash-energy-one-million-downloads-fueled-by-coffee-and-compliments/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Big&nbsp;Lash&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Interview</a><a href="https://www.audibletrial.com/zam5dO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Audible</a>&nbsp;(aff&nbsp;link)Mentioned in this episode:See Your Show On PodpageIf you host a podcast, your website should work as hard as your episodes do.

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Don't forget to tell us about your show and where we can find it. <a href="https://school-of-podcasting.captivate.fm/qotm">Question of the Month</a>Live AppearancesI will be at the Empower Podcasting Conference (Year 3!) in Charlotte North Carolina. This is my favorite type of conference with a cap at 250 people, it's a great crowd without being overwhelming. Great speakers, great networking, and a great location.<a href="https://school-of-podcasting.captivate.fm/where">Where Will I Be?</a>Join the School of Podcasting Today - Your Future Self Will Thank YouStepping out of your comfort zone isn't easy, but at the School of Podcasting, we're here to make it feel like second nature. With our expertly crafted courses and an incredible community, you're never alone in your journey. From planning and launching to growing your podcast, I’ll be right by your side every step of the way. Remember, every podcast episode builds connections and opens doors to future opportunities. Take action today, and let your future self reap the rewards.<a href="https://school-of-podcasting.captivate.fm/start">School of Podcasting</a>

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