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17. Seven Podcast Metrics That Actually Drive Growth (It’s Not Just Downloads)
Episode 1722nd October 2025 • Podcast First Marketing | Podcasting Growth Strategies for Online Business Owners • Allison Nitsch | Podcast Strategist
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Are you tracking the right podcast metrics or just refreshing your downloads and hoping for the best?

In this episode, I break down the 7 most important metrics that actually matter when it comes to growing your podcast and turning listeners into clients. Spoiler: it's not just about downloads.

This episode pairs perfectly with the Podcast Metrics Checklist, so you can follow along, find your numbers, and finally understand what they tell you.

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