Send us feedback/questions via TextWelcome to our show, where we dive deep into the secrets of growth and why your favorite shows might not be hitting the big time.Are lackluster plots or poor marketing to blame? We'll analyze the common pitfalls and obstacles that keep shows from expanding their viewership.Hear from Dave, Jim and the chat room as we share behind-the-scenes knowledge on what it really takes to make a show succeed and what the common missteps are.Is there a lost connection with the audience? We discuss how audience engagement and feedback play a crucial role in a show's growth.We'll look at case studies of shows that failed to grow versus those that soared, understanding the key differences between them.Stay tuned for practical tips on how you can help your favorite shows grow or avoid common growth pitfalls if you're a content creator yourself.Sponsors:PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear youBasedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History?Video VersionMentioned In This EpisodeSchool of Podcastinghttps://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/joinPodpagehttp://www.trypodpage.comHome Gadget Geekshttps://www.homegadgegeeks.comThis podcast uses chapters:00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:51 Sponsorship Shoutouts02:49 Listener Questions: Growing a Faith-Based Podcast04:48 The Importance of Content Quality08:29 Personality and Podcast Success13:00 Listener Questions: Podcast Frequency and Engagement27:16 Listener Questions: Podcast Awards and Contests43:40 The Value of Credibility and Exposure45:24 Challenges of Managing a High-Volume Podcast45:56 The Importance of Backend Systems47:10 Automating Guest Management49:22 Debating the Worth of Podcast Awards50:24 Engaging with the Audience and Community56:32 Effective Podcast Coaching and Consistency01:14:23 Finding and Managing Podcast Guests01:21:23 Concluding Thoughts and Future PlansFeatured Supporter: Shane from SpybraryWe interview spy authors, espionage historians and fans of spy books, spy movies and spy TV series! Check it out at https://spybrary.com/ Podcast Hot Seat Black Friday DealNot happy with your downloads? Get some honest, constructive, feedback to get your show going in the right direction AND get a free month at the School of Podcasting (now through the end of the year). Take advantage of this black friday deal and get your podcast going in the right direction. Go to podcasthotseat.com Leave Your QuestionGo to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show.Support the showBE AWESOME!Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome