Why Your Podcast Feels Like No One’s Listening
Episode 346 | Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast | Courtney Elmer
You’re showing up, you’re publishing every week... why does it still feel like no one’s listening?
Conrad was asking this same question 80 episodes in because he had no new reviews, no shares, and not enough listener engagement to know if his podcast was actually helping anyone. In this Fix My Pod coaching session, we dig into why this happens and how to turn passive listeners into people who happily leave reviews and share your show without being asked.
If your show feels more like a weekly chat with the four walls in your studio rather than a two-way conversation with real listeners, you're about to learn how to fix it. Hit play and let's dive in.
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4:56 – 80 Episodes In and Still No Listener Engagement? Here’s What’s Missing
6:45 – The #1 Thing That Stops Listeners From Leaving Reviews
13:02 – The Surprising Link Between Listener Engagement and Your Podcast Positioning
17:48 – What Listeners Need to Hear Before They’ll Ever Follow, Share, or Rate Your Show
20:10 – What Actually Gets Listeners to Reach Out and Say, “I Needed This”
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