Do This One Thing to Attract More Listeners | Alex Sanfilippo

Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Psychology for Business Growth

It’s tempting to think that the more you can do to help your podcast grow, the faster you’ll see results — but the opposite is true. But when it comes to growing a podcast, it’s not about doing everything. It’s about focusing on a few strategies and executing them exceptionally well.

In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo, founder of PodMatch, reveals why focusing on what really matters is the secret to skyrocketing your podcast growth.

We also unpack why trying to replicate what other successful hosts are doing might be causing listeners to overlook your show, and how mastering a handful of key tactics can speed up your podcast’s success. Plus, Alex shares his powerful four-question approach to understanding your audience on a deeper level.

Ready to streamline your efforts and unlock the strategies that will truly accelerate your podcast growth? Hit play and let’s make your business bingeworthy.

0:01 - Why Doing More Doesn't Equal Faster Podcast Growth

0:57 - The Counterintuitive Way to Hook Listeners and Keep Them Coming Back

4:11 - Why Your Current Podcast Growth Strategy Might Be Working Against You

7:22 - The Bold Move Most Podcasters Are Too Scared to Make

14:10 - The Surprising Way to Turn Listeners Into Loyal Fans

Episode Links:

• Podmatch - Alex’s platform for connecting podcasters with guests
• Check out Alex's podcast: Podcasting Made Simple
• Connect with Alex: Podcast | LinkedIn

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• How to Tell if Your Podcast Needs a Rebrand
• The Real Reason Your Podcast Isn’t Converting

→ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U

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