<h2>How do you measure the success of your podcast that is NOT downloads?</h2>You’ll hear from a wide range of podcasters in different niches—storytelling, history, prepping, finance, faith, recovery, TV rewatch shows, local podcasts, health, creativity, and more—sharing how they really gauge success. Their answers include:<ul><li>Direct listener feedback & real‑life impact (behavior change, decisions, staying sober, safer driving, adopting, spending time with Jesus, handling conversations differently)</li><li>Engagement & community (emails, voicemails, social comments, active groups, email lists, live events, guest offers, collaborations)</li><li>Actions taken (lead magnet signups, newsletter growth, memberships, classes, affiliate links, donations and financial support)</li><li>Enjoyment, fun, and personal growth (being excited about the next episode, getting better on the mic, becoming more confident and creative)</li><li>Alignment with purpose & service (sticking to your “why,” serving a niche community, “who many” vs. “how many,” “one life at a time”)</li><li>Legacy & memory (building an audio/video archive for family, preserving loved ones’ stories, creating a personal record you can revisit)</li></ul> Along the way, Dave adds commentary on why downloads alone are a poor North Star, how to re‑center on who you serve and why you podcast, and how podcasting can be a tool for service, community, and legacy—not just stats.<h2>Participants In This Episode</h2>Scott from <a href="https://whatwasthatlike.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What Was That Like?</a>Kate from <a href="https://www.DraftingThePast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Drafting in the Past</a>Mark from <a href="https://www.practicalprepping.info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Practical Prepping</a>Nancy from <a href="https://podcast.FamilyTreeFoodStories.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Family Food Stories</a>Buck from <a href="https://warroom.armywarcollege.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">War Room Army College</a>Ralph From <a href="https://www.askralph.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Content Creator's Accountant</a>Steve from <a href="https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcast Editor's Mastermind</a>Trip From <a href="https://www.homebrewedchristianty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Home Brewed Christianity Podcast </a>Spencer from <a href="https://therecoveryshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Recovery Show</a> Travis from <a href="https://www.bestieapproved.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bestie Approved</a>Ashriel from <a href="https://www.calledandcurious.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Called and Curious</a> PodcastDave <a href="https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/900" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Interviewed Jesus</a>Zo from <a href="https://www.backlookcinema.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Back Look Cinema</a>Jen from <a href="https://www.womeninpodcasting.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Women in Podcasting</a>Marc from <a href="https://www.solotalkmedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Solo Talk</a> and <a href="https://www.podcastbranding.co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcast Branding</a>Chris from <a href="https://www.coolcarswithchris.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cool Cars with Chris</a> Howard from <a href="https://recoveryinterviews.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AA Recovery Interviews</a> Ray from <a href="https://www.aroundthelayout.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Around the Layout</a>York from <a href="https://welcometoearthstories.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Welcome to Earth Stories</a>Rob from <a href="https://www.softballcentralpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Softball Central</a>Dan from <a href="https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Based on a True Story</a>Tim from <a href="https://www.createartpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Create Art</a> and <a href="https://mysolomsjourney.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My Solo MS Journey</a>Kim from the <a href="https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pharmacist's Voice</a> and the <a href="https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Perrysburg Podcast</a>Dave from <a href="https://www.fixmypodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fix My Podcast</a>Mentioned in this episode:The School of Podcasting Now Has a Free TierIf you’ve been thinking about starting or growing your podcast, now’s the perfect time to check out the School of Podcasting. There’s now a free tier, so you can explore the community, get helpful resources, and start improving your show without spending a dime. When you’re ready to go deeper, there are premium options—but the free plan is a great way to see what it’s all about.<a href="https://school-of-podcasting.captivate.fm/start">School of Podcasting</a>Build the Website You Want with PodpagePodpage is flexible. If you want to promote something you can put it in the sidebar, on the front page, or at the bottom of every episode (not to mention the navigation bar, the footer and more). Podpage is designed specifically for podcasts. Quit trying to squeeze your podcast into a website made for a yoga studio. Start your free trial at podpage.com/preview<a href="https://school-of-podcasting.captivate.fm/podpage">Podpage</a>Question of the MonthSo you find out someone is a podcaster, what book would you recommend that they read. 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