# How We Grew a Podcast With AI, SEO & Sponsors

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Podcast: [Podcast Twins](https://stenobird.com/podcast/podcast-twins-7040337)
Published: 2026-06-23T18:09:48+00:00
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## Resource

Podcast Twins sit down with Ray Bryant from Think Big Websites and Think Big Online to talk about how a YouTube podcast grows beyond views and turns into a real media asset. This episode breaks down podcast growth, YouTube SEO, AI marketing, sponsor strategy, Facebook promotion, YouTube Lives, cross-promotion, and how creators can turn attention into business results. Ray explains how AI is changing search, why businesses are trying to show up inside AI search engines, and how creators can use AI for topic research, demographics, lead generation, follow-up, analytics, and smarter content planning. Drew, Vince, and Ray also talk about growing past 6,000 subscribers, pushing toward 10,000, improving watch hours, using Facebook to drive YouTube traffic, building playlists, creating better chapters, running sponsor giveaways, and using stronger calls-to-action without losing the trust of the audience. They also cover YouTube ads, podcast collaborations, live stream promotion, AI-generated content, metadata, website transcripts, and why authentic conversations still matter in a world filled with automated content. If you are building a podcast, growing a YouTube channel, using AI for business, or trying to create stronger sponsor value, this episode gives a real look at the strategy behind Podcast Twins’ growth. Subscribe to Podcast Twins for more real conversations on business, health, financial growth, marketing, sports, and life! #podcastgrowth #aimarketing #aiforbusiness #podcastmarketing #youtubeseo #youtubepodcast #podcastmonetization #contentstrategy #businessgrowth #digitalmarketing #creatorstrategy #podcasttwins #podcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/podcast-twins--6330018/support .

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