Why you need podcast segments, what happens when you DM every fan, the power of 30-day challenges, smarter ad reads, and the secret to building deeper listener relationships in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ...
Why You Should Listen
How to harness the power of podcast segments to multiply your audience and keep them hooked—no matter your experience level
The "lazy podcaster's curse"—are you guilty of killing your own growth with long, rambling episodes?
The irresistible secret to creating podcast episodes people devour—without burning out
Why the Tim Ferriss "4-hour podcast" approach might be making your listeners secretly hate you
The absolute shortest episode length proven to trigger instant downloads (and why size really does matter)
The simple 30-day challenge that will have your listeners begging for more—and evangelizing your podcast everywhere
When to say "NO!" in podcasting—and why mastering this tiny word can skyrocket your reputation and income
How to turn a fleeting social media "like" into a hardcore fan, loyal friend, and raving evangelist
The DM experiment: what REALLY happens when you personally message every fan—and how it can unleash a tidal wave of attention
The "DIY Dumb Phone" trick—how to hack your productivity, outwork your competition, and get your life back (while everyone else is still doomscrolling)
Why most podcast interviews are disasters—and how to never bore, frustrate, or lose your audience again
The bulletproof method for attracting sponsors who beg to give you money (and keep coming back for more)
How to make advertisers crave your podcast—even if you don't have a giant audience
The three insider rules that keep top sponsors obsessed with your show (and your bank account overflowing)
The ugly truth about feedback: why taking advice from the wrong people will destroy your podcast (and how to protect yourself with one simple question)
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Episode Timestamps
[04:37] Why most podcasters' interviews are "just thrown up conversations"—and how this could be killing your growth
[06:53] 30-day podcast challenges: The trick that builds listener loyalty, compelling stories, and community—with examples for every niche
[09:58] What really happens when you DM every single person who likes your social media post (this guy actually tried it—and made money)
[12:39] The "drive-by comment" method: How a simple follow-up turns your social media lurkers into lifelong podcast listeners
[14:56] The "DIY dumb phone" challenge: What happens when you give your smartphone a lobotomy—and why your listeners might thank you for it
[16:05] The American Idol problem: Why taking podcast feedback from the wrong people will derail your show (and the hilarious test you should use instead)
[18:59] No more boring sponsor reads: How to turn ads into must-hear content—and the three secrets that keep those sponsorship dollars flowing
Big Ideas in This Episode
Shorter episodes steal more listeners, guaranteed
Four-hour podcasts: Tim Ferriss's secret regret
Tempt your audience with irresistible 30-day challenges
DM everyone who likes your posts—get rich?
Your "dumb phone" controls you—flip the power
Feedback is gold… unless it's fool's gold
Why generic ads kill your sponsor money dreams
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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:
This is the audio companion to Issue 234 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.
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