{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F9e3ce95b-ae49-4e8f-9d82-de51045d3754","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"80. Podcast Growth Hacks: How I Actually Grew My Podcast in 2025\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/9e3ce95b-ae49-4e8f-9d82-de51045d3754\"></iframe>","title":"80. Podcast Growth Hacks: How I Actually Grew My Podcast in 2025","description":"In this episode, I\u2019m pulling back the curtain on what podcast growth really looks like in 2025. From reworking my SEO titles (yes, I\u2019m still tackling them one by one) to doubling down on the social platforms I actually enjoy, I\u2019ll share the strategies that feel both sustainable and effective for long-term podcast growth. I also talk about my \u201cmini podcast tour\u201d this past summer, why I\u2019m circling back to YouTube Shorts, and how AI supports my workflow without ever replacing the soul of my brand. Plus, I\u2019ve got thoughts on the latest industry report from PodMatch\u2014and what it means for indie podcasters like us who are focused on real, steady growth. Somewhere in there, I\u2019ll also share an old stat that reminded me why small beginnings matter more than you think.<br /><br />//Links I shared on this episode:<br /><ul><li>Episode 79- <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/79-lets-talk-about-your-podcast-voice/id1657879891?i=1000729132826\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/79-lets-talk-about-your-podcast-voice/id1657879891?i=1000729132826</a></li><li>Episode 70- <a href=\"https://soulpodcasting.com/julie-marty-pearson/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://soulpodcasting.com/julie-marty-pearson/</a></li><li>Guest Interviews I Appeared on- <a href=\"https://soulpodcasting.com/media/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://soulpodcasting.com/media/</a></li><li>Leadership and Success Podcast with Bob Zinga- <a href=\"https://www.leadershipandsuccesspodcast.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.leadershipandsuccesspodcast.com/</a></li><li>My speakpipe (pink tab on right side of the screen)- <a href=\"http://www.soulpodcasting.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http://www.soulpodcasting.com</a></li><li>Launch confidently podcasting checklist- <a href=\"https://soulpodcasting.com/resources/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://soulpodcasting.com/resources/</a></li></ul><br /><br /><br /><br /><ul><li>\u2615 Ready to take your podcast from idea to impact?<br />Book a Coffee Chat with me! Let\u2019s get clear on your vision and make your voice heard.<br />\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https://faithmedia.hbportal.co/public/68826fcd0100910026312c89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule your session now!</a></li><li>\ud83c\udf81 Download the Launch Confidently Podcasting Checklist here:\u00a0<a href=\"https://soulpodcasting.com/resources/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://soulpodcasting.com/resources/</a></li><li>Contact us for your <a href=\"https://soulpodcasting.com/services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Podcast Coaching</a></li><li>Book your podcast audit-\u00a0<a href=\"https://websuccesscoach.systeme.io/podcast-audit-sales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://websuccesscoach.systeme.io/podcast-audit-sales</a></li></ul>Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound:<br /><a href=\"https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/unGUrKA8DC/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/unGUrKA8DC/</a>","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/aaa017a5-cf57-4c8b-9d17-dcc6398b43a0/185e268a6e3895908240c0ad33c85a9e.jpg"}