How to Grow Your Podcast: 7 Lessons from 13 Years of Podcasting

Why do so many podcasts struggle to grow even after years of consistent publishing? Maybe your call to action isn’t clear. Maybe you rely too much on streaming platforms. Or maybe you’re not building a direct relationship with your audience. In this video, podcast coach, educator and RSS.com ambassador Joe Cassabona shares 7 lessons from 13 years of podcasting. You get Joe's hard-earned insights that can help you simplify your strategy and create real, lasting growth for your show. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Create a single, clear call to action that converts ✅ Build and own your email list (your most valuable audience asset) ✅ Use transcripts to boost website traffic and SEO ✅ Know when it’s time to hire an editor ✅ Encourage guests to promote your show ✅ Experiment with new formats for better engagement ✅ Redefine success by focusing on engagement over downloads 🎙️ Ready to start a podcast? Start your show for free at https://rss.com ➡️ Already hosting elsewhere? Switch to RSS.com and get 6 full months on us: https://rss.com/switch *Timestamps* 00:00 Intro: Podcasting Lessons Learned Over 13 Years 01:18 The Importance of a Single, Clear Call to Action 02:39 The Undervalued Asset: Building Your Email List 03:53 Boosting Website Traffic with Transcripts 05:25 Why You Should Hire an Editor 06:28 Leveraging Guests to Share Your Podcast 07:51 Experimenting with Podcast Formats for Engagement 09:05 Redefining Success: Engagement Over Downloads #podcastgrowth #podcasting #podcaster