Every podcaster — no matter if you’re just starting out or you’ve been releasing episodes for a while — wants more listeners, right? Yeah, I see you.

First of all, remember that like other digital marketing platforms, quality is always, always, better than quantity.

However! Other than the very validating and very delightful ego boost you get when your listenership grows, there are other benefits too. Like the fact that a large audience will help you attract sponsors, approach podcast networks and ultimately attract more listeners by word of mouth. Seeing a podcast with a huge following tells people there is something worth their time at the other end of the follow, subscribe or push of the play button.

But how do you get there before you are — there? How do you build your podcast audience in an ongoing way? We'll discuss the answer in this episode.

Topics Covered:

• Engaged listeners can help your show through word of mouth
• Use the live feature on your favorite social media to connect with your audience
• Build a community that will allow for a two-way conversation between you and your listeners
• Don't leave your listeners on read when they reach out in the DMs
• Bonus: feature listeners on your episodes with shout outs

Resources Mentioned:

• Florence Given
• Circle
• Download our free growth guide.

Let's Connect:

• The Wave Website
• Instagram
• YouTube
• Digital Community

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Credits:

This podcast is produced by the wonderful women at The Wave Editing.

• Scripting by Lauren Deborah
• Mixing and Editing by Iva
• Cover Art by KAR Creative
• Theme Music by Isaac Joel