Why 75% of Podcasts Fail and How You Can Avoid it

So, you want to start a podcast…

Did you know that over 75% of all podcasters discontinue their show within 12 months of starting?

I know, shocking right? The truth is, many beginners have unrealistic expectations when it comes to the kind of success they should expect from podcasting.

Many come in with the idea that they will launch their show and have thousands of listeners eagerly tuning in with no extra work. Some believe you have to be tech-savvy in order to make it in podcasting. Others think podcasting is an easy way to get money.

There are endless unforeseen hurdles from the moment you pick up the mic to the week to week of releasing episodes and keeping your audience engaged, it’s easy to see why so many beginners start but soon podfade. To podcast well involves a lot of moving parts! Not to mention the endless conflicting opinions online on the best way of starting a podcast and building an audience (and maybe an income) around it that do nothing but cause confusion.

It pains me to see podcasters who were once filled with passion and highly motivated to spread their message eventually succumb to their show joining the endless pile in the graveyards of Apple and Google Podcasts.

This Daniel Larson project is essentially a community collaboration aiming to equip complete beginners with all the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in podcasting, giving them a head start.

It’s a collection of advice from 70+ experienced podcasters of all shapes and sizes, providing their insights on what they wish they knew when starting, and the biggest ‘hack’ they’ve learned over time. This includes the mistakes they made, the challenges they faced and how they overcame each one. We believe this is the perfect way to help you avoid any pot holes on your own podcasting journey, making it a fun, sustainable and smooth sailing journey to success!

If you are a complete beginner serious about podcasting, you can not afford to go without the wealth of experience and knowledge shared in this playbook!

Ignore this opportunity to learn from countless others who have walked the same path, and risk investing the next 6 months of your time, energy and money for the project to come to a halt and end in the podcast graveyard.

Those who have taken action and absorbed this playbook have not only started their podcast off to a bang but feel confident as they are well prepared for all the hurdles that will come their way, truly knowing what to expect and how to take it in their podcasting stride.

In you’ll discover, through the experiences of many seasoned podcasters:

The do’s and don’ts of premium audio
Why making a show for everyone will actually hinder how many people listen
How to leverage your show to attract countless opportunities even outside of podcasting
How to set a podcasting schedule you can actually stick to
How to prepare for emergencies (such as guest cancellations)
A bad habit 99% of podcasters develop that prevents you from creating a parasocial relationship with listeners on the mic
How to maximize your podcasting hours to get the most done
The mentality needed to make podcasting work for you
Ways to take advantage of your social media
Potholes to avoid when trying to promote your content using social media
Hack on how to leverage old podcast content
Ways to deal with bad reviews and the “haters”
How to mitigate the tasks you don’t enjoy doing or don’t have time for (editing)