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Podcast Growth and SEO Strategies for Entrepreneurs: Podcasting Problem Solver

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

You're posting consistently, sharing clips, showing up everywhere — and your downloads are still stuck. Your show isn't generating leads because you're chasing bad advice instead of investigating the real issue blocking your podcast's growth.

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Podcast Growth and SEO Strategies for Entrepreneurs: Podcasting Problem Solver

79: Your Podcast Isn't Failing, Your Expectations Are

May 08, 2026 • Leah Bryant, Podcast Coach and Growth Strategist

0:00 | 10:40

Your downloads aren't where you thought they'd be, and you're quietly wondering if your podcast is working. This episode is for business owners who are done measuring the wrong things and are ready to find out what podcast success looks like for a show built to grow a business.

Spoiler: it's not your download numbers.

In this episode, we're getting into why the benchmarks you've been measuring yourself against were never built for you, what three metrics matter for a business podcast, and how coaches and consultants are landing clients from shows with audiences smaller than you'd expect.

If you've ever felt embarrassed by your numbers or come close to quitting, this one's going to reframe all of it.

01:02 – The Wrong Benchmark Podcasters Are Using

02:20 – The Real Math Behind a Business Podcast

03:32 – The Three Podcast Metrics That Matter

05:19 – Sarah's Story: 80 Downloads and Two New Clients

06:56 – What to Focus on Instead of Downloads

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