Podcast Talent Coach

HOW TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL PODCAST THAT DOESN'T PODFADE Creating a successful podcast isn't difficult. You simply need to know where to look and the proper steps to take. There is a stat that bounces around the podcasting industry that says most podcasts fade away after 7 episodes. It's called podfading. I thought the number was exaggerated until I was on a coaching call one day. WHAT I DISCOVERED Mary Elaine and I were discussing ways to land interviews on other shows to grow her audience. One of the steps in the process is to ensure the podcast is still actively publishing new episodes. The last thing you want to do is ask for an interview on a show that hasn't published a new episode in two years. Mary Elaine helps people who are caregivers typically for their elderly parents. She has a great show called Caregiver Cast. To give her an example of the right shows to find, I opened Apple Podcasts and searched Caregiver. The top few had solid downloads and appeared to be successful podcasts. I did the search a