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Your podcast isn't growing because you're solving the wrong problem.

As an entrepreneur, you're following all the podcast advice, posting consistently, sharing more clips, and showing up everywhere, but your downloads are stuck, and your show isn't generating leads. You're chasing bad advice instead of investigating the real issue blocking your podcast growth.

This show delivers actionable strategies to help you uncover what's blocking your podcast growth, then gives you the strategic SEO, workflows, and systems to fix it.

We'll cover questions like:

Why isn't my podcast growing even though I'm doing everything "right"?

How does podcast SEO actually work on Apple Podcasts and Spotify?

Which podcast categories should I choose to improve discoverability?

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How can I batch record and save 3-5 hours per episode?

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Should I use keywords or my brand name in my podcast title?

How do I know if my podcast strategy is actually working?

Can I grow my podcast without being all over social media?

What metrics should I track besides download numbers?

Former fraud investigator Leah Bryant applies pattern recognition to podcast strategy. After producing 2,000+ episodes and working with over 70 podcasters, she identified the patterns that separate growing podcasts from stagnant ones and built the SEAMless Podcast Framework™ to address them.

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Podcast Growth and SEO Strategies for Entrepreneurs | Podcasting Problem Solver

50: How to Plan Podcast Growth for 2026

December 05, 2025 • Leah Bryant | Podcast Growth Strategist and Coach

0:00 | 9:26

If you've been publishing consistently but can't quite tell what's really working, this episode will give you the clarity you've been missing.

I'm walking you through the exact strategic planning questions I use in every podcast audit... the ones that reveal what's aligned with your business goals, what's creating real traction, and where you're losing momentum without realizing it.

You'll hear how one simple shift in podcast alignment helped a client increase qualified leads by 35% in two months, plus the three questions that close the gap between effort and growth.

Perfect if you want a clearer podcast strategy, better ways to evaluate podcast performance, and a plan for sustainable podcast growth that actually supports your business.

00:00 – What Actually Worked for Your Podcast This Year

02:12 – Strategic Planning Questions Every Podcaster Needs

03:20 – Identifying Episodes That Created Real Traction

05:18 – How Strategic Alignment Increased Leads by 35%

08:04 – What a Podcast Audit Actually Reveals

Check out the full show notes and resources at

https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/podcast-growth-planning-2026

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