Downloads are the most unreliable metric for measuring a podcast’s true success. The problem? Most podcasters are still relying on them to decide if their show is “working.” 

Find out why the podcasting numbers that matter the most aren’t the ones at the top of your dashboard, and learn to decode what these five key data points say about your show's growth. If you’re ready to make sense of your numbers and finally build a show that grows (without guessing or wasting time on tracking the wrong metrics) hit play and let’s dive in.

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0:07 – Why Downloads Are the Most Misleading Metric for Your Show

1:14 – The 3 Hidden Data Points That Actually Reveal Podcast Growth

5:09 – How to Instantly Tell If Your Content Holds Attention

13:26 – What Listeners Won't Tell You About Your Show (That You Need to Hear)

16:10 – How to Know if Your Episodes Actually Matter to Your Audience

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