Why Podcasts Fade Away and How Coaching Can Help

On this special episode of the Podcast Review Show, my co-host Erik K Johnson and I take a step back from our regular podcast reviews to delve into an intriguing topic—why so many podcasts fail to make it past the 7-episode mark. We discuss the very real phenomenon of podcast burnout and explore the reasons behind it. From the misconceptions around the amount of work involved in podcasting to the challenges of growing an audience and generating revenue, Erik and I share our own experiences and insights.By sharing practical tips and shedding light on common pitfalls, we hope to provide valuable perspectives for podcasters who may be grappling with similar challenges. So if you’re a podcaster looking for advice on understanding the dynamics of podcasting, avoiding burnout, and growing your show, this episode is for you. Tune in as we uncover the reasons why many podcasts fade away and how to overcome these hurdles to keep your show thriving.Get a Review of Your ShowYou select an episode to listen to, and Dave and Erik listen to it and go over it with a fine tooth comb along with your website, branding, audio quality, flow, and much more.Podcast Review Show Meet Your HostsDave Jackson from the School of PodcastingErik K. Johnson the Podcast Talent CoachChapters00:00 Why Podcasts Fade Away and How Coaching Can Help00:44 No Line No Waiting01:16 What We Do Here01:53 Why Most Podcasts Fade Away02:06 7 Episode Hurdle04:46 1. Harder Than You Thought05:30 Our Episode Process09:14 2. It Grows Too Slow10:37 18 Million Downloads14:14 It Doesn't Generate Income Quickly16:53 How Many Downloads Do I Need?18:19 Meausring Success19:10 What Is Your Purpose20:14 An Outside Viewpoint Will Spot Things You MissMentioned in this episode:Is Your Show GrowingI took my twenty years of podcasting experience and put them into a PDF for you. Check out 10 Strategies for growing your podcast can help you. Check it out.10 Tips