Why Your Podcast Isn't Growing: Principles On Content Marketing, Building an Audience & Online Coaching Sales
Are you finding it hard to grow fast even though you've been working long and consistently on your show? ‘Why Your Podcast Isn’t Growing’ helps topic-focused podcasters (coaches, business owners & experts) gain clarity on why your show isn't growing as fast as you'd like. Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday hosts Anthony & Taig, founders of GetMoreListeners.com, share growth-murdering mistakes podcasters often make that lead to slow and steady growth, and then share the changes you can make today to fast-track your growth. If you’re looking to gain 1000s of listeners who not only follow your show religiously but take the next...
#380 | #1 Way Online Coaches With Podcasts Ruin Their Growth and Progress
7 Podcast SEO Sins Keeping Your Invisible To New Listeners & How To Fix Them
Are you sabotaging your own podcast growth before your strategy has time to work?
Most online coaches assume their podcast strategy isn’t working when downloads don’t immediately spike. But the real issue usually isn’t your content—it’s that your Podcast SEO and Apple and Spotify rankings are improving behind the scenes, long before your downloads explode.
In this episode, you’ll discover why so many podcasters unknowingly reset months of progress and how to recognize the hidden signa...
#379 | 3 Podcast Growth Myths You’re Following That Keep You Stuck Under 1000 Listeners Per Episode
7 Podcast SEO Sins Keeping Your Invisible To New Listeners & How To Fix Them
Are you posting on social media, booking big guests, and still stuck under 1,000 downloads per episode?
Many podcasters believe growth comes from promoting clips on social media, inviting high-profile guests, or switching platforms like YouTube. But these strategies often fail because they ignore how podcast discovery actually works—especially on platforms like Apple Podcasts where most new listeners search for shows.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The biggest podcast growth myth about social media promotion and why it rare...#378 | This Unfair Marketing Principle Is The #1 Reason Why 99% of Podcasts Fail | Podcast Growth and Monetization for Online Coaches
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 unknowingly sabotaging your podcast before you even record the first episode?
Most podcasters follow generic “how to start a podcast” advice that sets them up for failure. The cracks in your show’s foundation may not be obvious at first—but months or years later, you’re left wondering why your audience isn’t growing or m...
#377 | 3 Simple Data Points You Should Be Tracking To Grow Your Business With Your Podcast
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Are you secretly wondering whether your podcast is actually helping you grow your business — or if it’s just an expensive hobby?
If you’re putting in hours recording, editing, and promoting your show but struggling to justify the time and investment, the problem likely isn’t your effort. It’s the podcast metrics you’re tracking. Most business owners obsess over vanity numbers while ignoring the three data points that directly impact revenue, growth, and listener ret...
#376 | Are You Working 24/7 On Your Business & Podcast… But The Money Still Doesn’t Match Your Effort?
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Are you working nonstop on your business and still wondering why your podcast growth hasn’t translated into real revenue?
If you’re pouring hours into content creation, publishing consistently, and staying “busy” — but struggling to monetize your podcast — the issue probably isn’t effort. It’s strategy. Without a clear podcast strategy connecting visibility to conversion, your show becomes another weekly task instead of a growth engine.
In this episode, yo...
#375 | A Dummy’s Guide To Monetizing Your Podcast
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Are you still waiting for podcast monetization to magically happen from ads & sponsors?
If you’ve been podcasting for months — or even years — without making real money, the problem likely isn’t your effort. It’s that you haven’t clearly decided whether to sell your own stuff or rely on podcast ads & sponsors. And trying to play both halfway is exactly what keeps most podcasters stuck.
In this episode, you...
#374 | 3 Ridiculous Actions You’re Avoiding That Guarantee Your Podcast Never Grows
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Still waiting for your podcast to “just take off”?
If you’ve been consistently publishing episodes but your podcast growth is flat, your monetization is inconsistent, and your show barely shows up in search results — this episode is going to hit home.
Most podcasters believe that consistency alone will eventually lead to visibility, authority, and income. But without a clear strategy for podcast growth, proper podcast SEO, and intentional monetiza...
#373 | The #1 Growth Tactic You Can Use Today To Make Listeners Binge Your Podcast
Why isn’t your podcast growing, even though you’ve been having amazing conversations for years?
If you’re tired of pouring energy into your podcast only to get crickets, this episode will change the game. Discover the real reason listeners aren't clicking play—and how a single shift in your approach can make your show truly binge-worthy.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to uncover the most urgent problems your audience is desperate to solve (and build content around them).Why your episode titles are killing your growth—and how to make them irresis...#372 | How To Stay Stuck At Your 9-5 With A ‘Hobby’ Podcast That Can’t Monetize
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Are you secretly treating your podcast like a hobby… while expecting it to fund your freedom?
If you say you want to monetize your podcast and quit your 9–5, but your actions don’t reflect that commitment, your podcast growth will always hit a ceiling. The market doesn’t respond to intentions — it responds to execution.
In this episode, we break down the uncomfortable truth behind why so many podcasters stay stuck...
#371 | The #1 Podcast SEO Mistake You’re Making That’s Keeping You Buried on Page 8 of Apple and Spotify
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Why are you still stuck on page eight of Apple and Spotify — even though you’ve “done SEO”?
If you’ve been adding keywords to your episode titles, following random SEO tips, and waiting for growth that never comes… this episode will explain exactly why nothing is happening. Most podcasters think SEO is a keyword trick — but that misunderstanding is what keeps them permanently invisible.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The biggest mi...#370 | Why Smart Experts with Podcasts Work Harder Every Year and Still Can’t Leave Their Jobs
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Are you working harder on your podcast every year — yet still stuck in the same job you want to escape?
You’re publishing consistently, booking great guests, and promoting everywhere… yet your podcast growth has stalled and podcast monetization feels completely out of reach. Instead of building momentum, the show is quietly becoming an expensive side hobby that drains your time without moving you closer to replacing your income.
In thi...
#369 | The Exact Exposure System We Used to Make $20,000 From A 25 Minute Podcast Guest Appearance and How You Can Too
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Have you ever wondered why spending hours booking guests still isn’t growing your podcast—or your income?
If you’re a podcaster or business owner trying to grow faster, the traditional “invite guests and hope they promote” strategy is broken. In this episode, Anthony and Taig reveal why podcast guesting flips the script—putting you in front of established audiences with a system that removes guesswork and turns interviews into real revenue.
By list...
#368 | Why Chasing More Reach Is Quietly Killing Your Podcast Growth (And The Real Bottleneck You’re Ignoring)
Click Here To Discover 7 Highly Effective & PROVEN Tactics Want to Keep Your Podcast Listeners Hooked & Coming Back for More
Is it possible that more reach is actually the reason your podcast growth has been stuck for years?
You’ve followed the advice.
You’ve chased bigger guests, posted more clips, and pushed harder on promotion — yet your podcast growth hasn’t moved. If that sounds familiar, this episode exposes the uncomfortable truth most podcasters avoid: the real bottleneck isn’t more reach… it’s podcast retention.
In this episode, we break down the exact...
#367 | The Growth Principle Top 1% of Podcasters Focus On Mastering (That Most Experienced Podcasters Overlook)
Click Here To Discover 7 Highly Effective & PROVEN Tactics Want to Keep Your Podcast Listeners Hooked & Coming Back for More
Is your podcast growth stuck—even though you’re posting consistently, booking guests, and sharing clips everywhere?
Most podcasters assume their problem is visibility. In reality, the issue is much deeper: your podcast marketing isn’t persuading anyone to press play. Instead of selling the outcome of your show, you’re simply describing it—and the market is quietly rejecting it.
In this episode, Taig and Anthony reveal the single growth principle the top 1% of podcast...
#366 | The Secret Tactic The Top 1% of Podcasters Use That Makes Growing An Audience Effortless & How You Can Do The Same
Click Here To Discover 7 Podcast SEO SIN To Avoid So You Rank and Become Visible On Apple And Spotify.
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right, yet your podcast still isn’t growing?
Most podcasters are stuck trying to generate attention—posting endlessly on social media and hoping guests promote their episodes—only to feel busy, frustrated, and invisible. In this episode, we break down why that approach keeps you stuck and how shifting to Podcast SEO allows you to capture demand that already exists so you can finally grow a podcast in a predicta...
#365 | How Jake Grew His Podcast To 300k Monthly Downloads In 9 Months Without Social Media Or Guests
Ever wonder why your podcast isn’t growing—even though you’re posting great content consistently?
If you’ve been stuck with slow podcast growth, declining momentum, or flat monthly downloads, this episode reveals the hidden reason most podcasters never see. The truth is, content alone doesn’t drive discovery—and believing it does may be quietly burying your show. In this episode, Anthony and Taig break down the exact Podcast SEO shift that helped podcasters go from invisible to discoverable on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How Podcast SEO helps you...#364 | The Belief You Must Shatter Today To Finally Start Generating Income From Your Podcast
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Ever wonder why your podcast gets listens but not clients, sales, or real income?
If you’ve been putting in years of effort, publishing solid episodes, and still feel invisible, this episode explains exactly why podcast growth and podcast monetization feel so random — and why they’re not supposed to be. Most podcasters unknowingly design their shows in a way that makes growth accidental and income unpredictable.
In this episod...
#363 | Avoid These 3 Mistakes At All Costs If You Want To Grow and Generate More Sales With Your Podcast in 2026!
Click Here To Discover 7 Highly Effective & PROVEN Tactics Want to Keep Your Podcast Listeners Hooked & Coming Back for More
Is your podcast still not growing or generating sales—even though you’re publishing consistently?
If you’re putting time, energy, and creativity into your show but podcast growth feels painfully slow, this episode breaks down why. Most podcasters don’t fail because of bad content—they fail because they skip the fundamentals that actually drive podcast positioning, retention, and podcast monetization in 2026.
In this episode, Taig and Anthony unpack the three biggest growth-killing mistakes p...
#362 | The Ugly Truth Behind Why 99% of Podcasts Never Go Full-Time
Are you telling yourself things are “fine” while your podcast stays stuck, unprofitable, and going nowhere?
If you want real podcast growth, true podcast monetization, and the freedom of a full-time podcast, this episode forces an uncomfortable but necessary conversation. Many podcasters believe they’re doing everything right — staying consistent, enjoying the process, keeping things “safe.” But beneath the surface, denial, comfort, and rationalization are quietly killing momentum, urgency, and income.
In this episode, Anthony and Taig unpack the hidden psychology that keeps podcasters trapped in limbo — working jobs they’re misaligned with while their podcast never be...
#361 | 2 Simple Growth Systems The Top 1% Of Podcasters Obsess Over That You’re Probably Sleeping On
Click Here To Discover 7 Highly Effective & PROVEN Tactics Want to Keep Your Podcast Listeners Hooked & Coming Back for More
Ever wonder why you can post consistently for a year and still make zero dollars from your podcast?
If you’re putting in hours every week, showing up consistently, and still watching your podcast plateau, you’re not alone. In fact, 85% of business owners and experts never make a single penny from their show. Not because podcasting doesn’t work—but because they’re focused on the wrong things. In this episode, we break down why fluffy con...
#360 | Invisible Problems Silently Killing Your Podcast’s Growth (That No One's Talking About)
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What 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 invisi...
#359 | Steal This 6 Point Checklist To Write The Perfect Podcast Show Description and Explode Your Growth In 2026
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Are you overlooking the one part of your podcast that most new listeners check before ever pressing play?
If your podcast isn’t converting strangers into listeners, your show description might be the real problem — not your content, guests, or consistency. Most podcasters set it once and forget it, even though it plays a critical role in podcast marketing and long-term podcast growth.
In this episode, you’ll learn exactly how to structure a high-converting show description using a simp...
#358 | What’s Possible For Your Podcast In 2026? Shocking Listening & Revenue Stats Revealed
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What if everything you’ve been told about podcast growth, video, and monetization heading into 2026 is only half true?
Right now, podcasters are overwhelmed by pressure to add video, fear that audio is dying, and uncertainty around whether podcasting is even worth the effort anymore. In this episode, Taig O'Shea and Anthony Nwaneri break down real-world data and firsthand client results to cut through the noise and show you what’s actually happening in podcasting — and where the real opportunity lies.<...
#357 | Merry Christmas | Special Gift Inside
Ever wonder why small moments sometimes leave the biggest impact on your audience—especially during the holidays?
This episode is a heartfelt pause from the usual strategy talk, reminding you that connection matters just as much as content. Anthony and Taig share a genuine Merry Christmas message to thank you for listening, supporting, and growing alongside the show—proving that sometimes the simplest gesture is the most meaningful special gift you can give your audience.
Receive this Merry Christmas special gift as a reminder that connection, gratitude, and presence are what truly grow a podcast. 🎄🎙️
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#356 | Top 5 Growth & Monetization Mindset Shifts We’ve Learned In 2025
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Are you unknowingly thinking about your podcast in a way that’s keeping it stuck below its potential?
Most podcasters focus on tactics—posting more, promoting harder, chasing guests—yet still struggle with slow growth and zero monetization. In this episode, Taig and Anthony break down the five growth & monetization mindset shifts that consistently separate podcasters who “grow a little” from those who scale past 10,000 downloads a month and turn their show into...
#355 | Top 5 Tactical Growth & Monetization Lessons We’ve Learned In 2025 That You Can’t Afford To Ignore In 2026
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Are you focusing on the wrong things—and accidentally slowing down your podcast’s growth heading into 2026?
If you’ve been publishing consistently but still feel stuck, this episode breaks down the exact tactical growth and monetization lessons learned in 2025 that actually moved the needle for real podcasters. Not theories. Not trends. Proven shifts that led to faster growth, stronger retention, and listeners who chase you instead of the other way around...
#354 | Why You Should Let Go Of The Need To Do More In 2026 If You Want Faster Growth & Monetization
Are you unknowingly sabotaging your podcast growth by doing too much?
As a podcaster, it’s tempting to tackle every growth and monetization strategy all at once.
But spreading yourself too thin can leave you overwhelmed and stuck in a cycle of minimal progress.
This episode shows you how to eliminate inefficiencies and focus on what truly moves the needle for your podcast.
In this episode, you will:
Learn how to break free from the “New Year’s delusion” and focus on what really matters for podcast growth.Discover the three es...#353 | 3 Not So Obvious Holes The Top 1% Of Podcasters Plug Every December To Stop Losing Listeners
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Are you unknowingly losing listeners every December without even realizing it?
Most podcasters assume growth comes from publishing the next episode — but as this conversation reveals, the real leaks happen in places you rarely check. If you’ve been watching your download numbers stall or drop off, the issue might be buried in your back catalog, your neglected show notes, or outdated promotions.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
How...#352 | MUST-LISTEN If Your Podcast Didn’t Grow Or Monetize In 2025…
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Are you unknowingly clinging to a version of your podcast that's actually holding you back?
Most podcasters assume their show will grow if they stay consistent — but in 2025 we saw more creators pod-fade than ever before, not because they weren’t talented… but because they didn’t realize they were attached to a strategy that no longer worked. This episode breaks down the hidden psychology behind stalled downloads, why sunk-cost thinking quietly...
#351 | The 3 Mistakes Podcasters Always Make in December (And Regret All of January)
Are you unknowingly sabotaging your podcast during December—the single most misunderstood month for growth?
Most creators slow down, post randomly, or disappear entirely during the holidays… and then wonder why January feels like pushing a broken car uphill. This episode breaks down the three biggest mistakes podcasters do in December that destroy momentum, shrink your listener base, and delay your monetization goals.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to avoid the traps that cost podcasters listeners every single year and discover why Christmas is secretly one of the easiest times to grow your show.<...
#350 | The Not-So-Obvious Holiday Strategy That Saves Podcasters From the December Slump
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What if the real reason your December downloads drop has nothing to do with your content—and everything to do with timing?
Most podcasters hit a wall in December, not because their show gets worse, but because their holiday strategy doesn’t match the mood of their listeners. In this episode, Taig and Anthony reveal the simple remix approach that turns your existing episodes into timely, relevant, binge-worthy content that drives podc...
#349 | Ignoring The Psychology Behind Irresistible Episode Titles Is Losing You Hundreds Of New Listeners Every Week
Are your podcast titles secretly costing you hundreds of new listeners every single week?
In this episode, we break down the overlooked psychology behind irresistible podcast title writing—and why even great content gets ignored when the title repels listeners in the first two seconds.
By listening, you’ll discover:
How urgency transforms your titles from “maybe later” to “I need this right now.”How tapping into pain points triggers instant attention and clicks.How using one simple word—you—dramatically boosts engagement and relevance.Tap play now to learn how to upgrade every ti...
#348 | What The Top 1% Of Podcasters Do DIFFERENTLY AT Christmas To Blow Up Their Show
What if the real reason your downloads drop in December has nothing to do with listeners disappearing—and everything to do with the content you publish?
Most podcasters assume Christmas kills their momentum, but top podcasters on Christmas quietly gain more visibility, build deeper listener loyalty, and position themselves for a massive January surge. The difference? They understand how listener psychology shifts in December and they create content that meets listeners in the moment.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How holiday routines change listener behavior—and how top podcasters on Christmas adapt to itWhy...#347 | The 3 Not-So-Obvious Mindset Shifts You Need To Break Past 5000 Monthly Downloads In The Next 6 Months
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Are you stuck under 5,000 monthly downloads no matter how much content you create or how often you promote your show?
Most podcasters think the solution is more exposure, more posts, or bigger guests — but in this episode, you’ll discover why those approaches often cause slow growth and the simple mindset shifts that unlock real momentum.
Inside this conversation, we break down the three not-so-obvious mindset shifts for more downloads that helped us and our clients finally break through stagnation and start growing cons...
#346 | What Does A Podcast Growth & Monetization Strategy That WORKS Look Like?
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What if the real reason your podcast isn’t growing has nothing to do with your content—and everything to do with the strategy you think you have?
If you’ve been publishing episodes, staying consistent, and still not seeing traction, this episode breaks down exactly why your podcast growth strategy actually work may be missing the parts that move the needle. We walk you through why most hosts stay stuck, how to...
#345 | Why Interviewing Guests On Your Podcast Is Killing Sales For Your Business
Have you ever been told that interviewing high-profile guests is the way to grow your podcast and build authority? What if that exact strategy is the reason your sales are flatlining?
In this episode, Taig O'Shea and Anthony Nwaneri expose the uncomfortable truth about how the guest-interview format can quietly sabotage your ability to convert listeners into paying clients. You’ll learn why giving your guests the spotlight makes it harder for your audience to see you as the expert—and how a small shift in strategy can completely change your results.
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#344 | Dangerous Words 99% Of Podcasters Say (These Keep You Stuck With Slow Growth & No ROI)
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Are you unknowingly sabotaging your own podcast growth with just a few dangerous words?
If your show has great content but you’re still stuck with slow growth and no ROI, this episode exposes the exact phrases and excuses that are keeping most podcasters from building a thriving, profitable audience. Anthony and Taig share the mindset shifts that separate stagnant hosts from those earning $5K–$40K a month from their shows.
#343 | 5 Reasons Your Show Isn’t Growing As Fast As You’d Like (Hidden In Plain Sight)
Are you tired of promoting your podcast everywhere online but still not seeing real growth? What if the biggest reasons your show isn’t taking off are actually hiding in plain sight?
In this episode, Anthony Nwaneri and Taig O’Shea reveal five obvious reasons your podcast isn’t growing as fast as you’d like — and the one simple change that can help you gain podcast growth without relying on endless online promotion. If you’ve ever felt like you’re self-sabotaging your show’s success without realizing it, this one’s for you.
You’ll discover:<...
#342 | Do Guests Tell You The Show Is Amazing, But Your Growth Says Otherwise?
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Have guests ever told you your podcast is amazing, yet your download numbers don’t reflect it?
In this episode, Taig O'Shea and Anthony Nwaneri break down why so many podcasters get stuck with an amazing show but audience otherwise. They reveal the hidden mindset traps and missed visibility strategies that keep incredible creators invisible—no matter how good the content is.
You’ll discover:
The real reason great...#341 | Take This 30 Second Test To Know If Your Podcast Targeting Is Clear Enough To Grow Past 5000 Monthly Downloads
Have you ever wondered if your podcast targeting is clear enough to actually grow your audience?
If you’ve been stuck under 5,000 monthly downloads or your show’s growth feels painfully slow, this episode gives you a simple 30-second test to find out exactly why.
Most podcasters think they’re being specific—but in reality, they’re speaking to everyone and converting no one. In this episode, hosts Anthony Nwaneri and Taig O'Shea uncover where most creators go wrong, the two-step process for identifying your “who” and “what,” and why going deeper with your audience’s problem is the fas...