292. Why 90% of Podcasts Fail in the First Year (And How to Make Sure Yours Doesn't)
Episode 292 •
3rd March 2026 • Evergreen Marketing Era for Women Entrepreneurs - Podcast Launch & Podcast Monetization for Coaches, Service Providers, and Consultants • Andria Singletary | Podcast Strategist & Producer
With the podcast industry constantly growing, it’s shocking to know that 90% of podcasts fail in the first year. Why is that? How do some podcasts make it to 100 plus episodes while others stop after episode 3? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down five reasons why podcasts fail in the first year and how to make sure your podcast isn’t part of that statistic. This episode is for you if you want to start a podcast for your business or if you already have one.
In this episode, I'm giving you all the tea on:
The difference between podcasts that continue for years and those that stop after 3 episodes
5 reasons why podcasts fail in the first year
Things you can do to ensure your podcast doesn’t fail