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Podcast SEO and Strategy for Entrepreneurs Ready to Book Clients: Podcasting Problem Solver

You've shown up every week, shared every episode, and done everything the podcasting playbooks told you to do. Your downloads are fine. The right listeners can't find you, and the ones who do aren't converting.

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Podcast SEO and Strategy for Entrepreneurs Ready to Book Clients: Podcasting Problem Solver

61: How to Keep Podcasting When You Want to Quit w/ Rafer Owens Jr

January 24, 2026 • Leah Bryant | Podcast Growth Strategist and Coach

0:00 | 20:57

Staring at your download numbers wondering if you should just quit? Scrolling through other podcasters' success thinking they have something you don't? If you're stuck in a podcast plateau questioning whether any of this is worth it, this episode will help you find your way forward.

This is part two of my conversation with Rafer Owens Jr., certified mindset coach, about building podcast resilience that actually lasts. You'll hear Rafer's raw story about almost giving up during a nine-mile run and the breakthrough that changed how he approaches everything, including his podcast.

We're talking about how to keep podcasting when you want to quit, why your why matters more than your download numbers, and how to detach from the metrics and focus on impact. If you're in the messy middle right now, this conversation is your reminder: you can't fail if you're already showing up.

Check out the full show notes and resources at

https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/how-to-keep-podcasting-when-you-want-to-quit

00:46 – Resilience Is About How You Reset

02:04 – Running 1,000 Miles: The Long Game Lesson

08:23 – The Mile Four Breakdown That Changed Everything

12:42 – Your Why Matters More Than Downloads

15:34 – The Why That Makes You Cry Is the Real One

17:36 – Celebrate Small Wins or Burn Out

Mentioned Links & Connect with Rafer Owens Jr

Listen to Shifts & Giggles: https://pod.link/1811055783

Follow Rafer on Instagram: https://instagram.com/raferowensjr

📲 Have a question or win to share? Text me! You could hear it on the podcast.