How can you cultivate 1,000 true fans and take your podcast to the next level?

In this episode of Podcast Growth Club, I'm revealing a strategic blueprint to help podcasters grow their audience and reach that coveted 1,000 downloads per episode milestone. I'll break down the three essential KPIs (key performance indicators) that every podcaster needs to track, and why building an email list and leveraging social media (whether you love it or not) is crucial to your success. With eye-opening industry stats—only 20% of podcasters hit 1,000 downloads in 30 days—I'll share my best actionable tips to help you stand out and grow your podcast while boosting your business.

Other episodes you might like:
Ep. 05 - Accelerate Podcast Growth Through Podcast Guesting
Ep. 07 - 4 Ways to Win the Attention of New Podcast Listeners
Ep. 16 - How to Leverage FB Ads for Podcast Growth
Ep. 18 - Leveraging LinkedIn for Podcast Growth (coming soon)

Master Organic Podcast Growth with my 3-day Organic Growth Mini-Course

Be 1 of 3 lucky podcasters to join my BETA group for a 30-day podcast mentorship where we will dive into strategies to grow your podcast and start converting listeners to excited clients. As a bonus, I will feature you on You Betcha She Did!
To sign up, send me an email at rayna@ladiesfirstdigitalmedia.com with the headline - Read to Boost My Business and Podcast with the 30-Day Mentorship. We will connect virtually to make sure we are a good fit and then start in October.

Tired of seeing little to no growth in your podcast?
Sign up for a Free Podcast Growth Potential Discovery Call with Podcast Growth Coach Rayna Rokicki and come away with strategies you can start using today to grow and monetize your podcast. Sign up here!

In this podcast audit episode, I dive deep into the importance of staying aligned with your core purpose—or your "why"—when growing your podcast. While building a loyal following is crucial, it’s not just about growing an audience for the sake of numbers. I explore why focusing on the right kind of growth—the kind that leads to clients and business opportunities—can ultimately be more impactful. Learn how letting your "why" inform your content and marketing strategies will not only build a loyal following but also turn listeners into clients, helping you scale your business sustainably through podcasting.

Be 1 of 3 lucky podcasters to join my BETA group for a 30-day podcast mentorship where we will dive into strategies to grow your podcast and start converting listeners to excited clients. As a bonus, I will feature you on You Betcha She Did!
To sign up, send me an email at rayna@ladiesfirstdigitalmedia.com with the headline - Read to Boost My Business and Podcast with the 30-Day Mentorship. We will connect virtually to make sure we are a good fit and then start in October.

Tired of seeing little to no growth in your podcast?
Sign up for a Free Podcast Growth Potential Discovery Call with Podcast Growth Coach Rayna Rokicki and come away with strategies you can start using today to grow and monetize your podcast. Sign up here!

Can Facebook ads skyrocket your podcast growth and boost revenue? Absolutely! Especially when done right.

In this episode of Podcast Growth Club, Rayna dives into the world of podcast marketing with FB Ads expert Megan Shields of Chimehouse Media. Megan shares her top strategies for attracting new listeners and monetizing your content, revealing the secrets to making your podcast an essential part of your overall marketing strategy. She explains how audio content builds trust and deep connections with your audience and offers actionable tips that will help you boost your reach, engage your audience, and enjoy the process along the way. If you've ever been curious about using FB Ads to grow your podcast, you're going to want to check out this episode.

Connect with Megan and Chimehouse Media:
Website = https://www.chimehousemedia.com/

Join my Free 3-day Organic Podcast Growth Challenge to get my best strategies for connecting your podcast with your ideal listeners. Click on OrganicPodcastGrowth to get access to this challenge.

Tired of seeing little to no growth in your podcast?
Sign up for a Free Podcast Growth Potential Discovery Call with Podcast Growth Coach Rayna Rokicki and come away with strategies you can start using today to grow and monetize your podcast. Sign up here!

Clear goals to grow your business start with clear goals when designing and building your podcast. Tune in as Rayna sits down with Heather Zeitzwolfe, a YouTuber from the Savvy Frugal Vegan channel looking to venture into podcasting. Heather shares her past podcasting experiences and her desire to do it right this time. They discuss Heather's goals for her podcast, including guidance on defining her podcast's direction, whether as a business coach or personal lifestyle coach. Tune in for valuable insights on transitioning from YouTube to podcasting and setting clear podcasting goals.

Check out Heather's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SavvyFrugalVegan

Join my Free 3-day Organic Podcast Growth Challenge to get my best strategies for connecting your podcast with your ideal listeners. Click on OrganicPodcastGrowth to get access to this challenge.

Tired of seeing little to no growth in your podcast?
Sign up for a Free Podcast Growth Potential Discovery Call with Podcast Growth Coach Rayna Rokicki and come away with strategies you can start using today to grow and monetize your podcast. Sign up here!

Do you have a Podcasting Hobby or do you have a Podcasting Business? If you want to grow your business with a podcast, you are in the right place.

The first step to doing this is to treat your podcast like a business and invest in it with the right mindset. In this episode, I am digging into the top mindset mistakes I see podcasters make and how to turn those around to help you WIN in podcasting and business.

This is the last episode in my 4-part Podcast Obstacle Series. Check out episodes # 11-13 for the other 3 big obstacles that cause podcasters to quit and strategies to overcome them.

Join my Free 3-day Organic Podcast Growth Challenge to get my best strategies for connecting your podcast with your ideal listeners. Click on OrganicPodcastGrowth to get access to this challenge.

Tired of seeing little to no growth in your podcast?
Sign up for a Free Podcast Growth Potential Discovery Call with Podcast Growth Coach Rayna Rokicki and come away with strategies you can start using today to grow and monetize your podcast. Sign up here!

Podcast Monetization with sponsors is possible but not likely for most podcasters. That being said, you can make meaningful income with your podcast, especially if you are using your podcast to grow your business.
Tune in this week as Rayna tackles the 3rd biggest obstacle Podcasters face that cause them to quit and strategies to not only overcome it, but actually start making money with your podcast.
If you liked this episode, check out Ep. 6: A Simple Plan to Earn Your First $1000 with Your Podcast.

Join my Free 3-day Organic Podcast Growth Challenge to get my best strategies for connecting your podcast with your ideal listeners. Click on OrganicPodcastGrowth to get access to this challenge.

Tired of seeing little to no growth in your podcast?
Sign up for a Free Podcast Growth Potential Discovery Call with Podcast Growth Coach Rayna Rokicki and come away with strategies you can start using today to grow and monetize your podcast. Sign up here!

Only 10% of the 4 million published podcasts out there are active. What caused the other 90% of podcasts to quit. In this Podcast Obstacle Series, I am focusing on the 4 main obstacles that cause Podcasters to quit and instead giving you strategies and tips to keep podcasting. As you know, podcasting is a long game and you have to stay in it to win it, including growth and monetization.

Last week, I touched on how to solve the problem of low audience engagement. This week I am tackling tips and strategies to solve podcast download issues including how to boost your podcast download numbers and my favorite ways to analyze podcast statistics.

Be 1 of 3 lucky podcasters to join my BETA group for a 30-day podcast mentorship where we will dive into strategies to grow your podcast and start converting listeners to excited clients. As a bonus, I will feature you on You Betcha She Did!
To sign up, send me an email at rayna@ladiesfirstdigitalmedia.com with the headline - Read to Boost My Business and Podcast with the 30-Day Mentorship. We will connect virtually to make sure we are a good fit and then start in October.

Tired of seeing little to no growth in your podcast?
Sign up for a Free Podcast Growth Potential Discovery Call with Podcast Growth Coach Rayna Rokicki and come away with strategies you can start using today to grow and monetize your podcast. Sign up here!

Did you know only 10% (approx. 400,000) of the 4 million podcasts out there have published a new episode in the last month? That begs the question: What caused the other 90% of podcasters to quit?

In this 4 episode series, I am diving into the top 4 reasons podcasters quit and how you can overcome these obstacles. Podcasting is a long game and you have to play it to win it including podcast growth and podcast monetization. Tune in as I share some valuable podcasting business tips on how to stay in the game and grow your business with a podcast.

Be 1 of 3 lucky podcasters to join my BETA group for a 30-day podcast mentorship where we will dive into strategies to grow your podcast and start converting listeners to excited clients. As a bonus, I will feature you on You Betcha She Did!
To sign up, send me an email at rayna@ladiesfirstdigitalmedia.com with the headline - Read to Boost My Business and Podcast with the 30-Day Mentorship. We will connect virtually to make sure we are a good fit and then start in October.

Tired of seeing little to no growth in your podcast?
Sign up for a Free Podcast Growth Potential Discovery Call with Podcast Growth Coach Rayna Rokicki and come away with strategies you can start using today to grow and monetize your podcast. Sign up here!