{"podcast":{"title":"Podcasting Secrets","slug":"podcasting-secrets-6721294","podcast_index_feed_id":6721294,"rss_url":"https://podcastingsecrets.com/rss","website_url":"https://podcastingsecrets.com/","image_url":"https://storageapi.podup.com/production/821/files/files/podcasting-secrets-logo-2-1.png","author":"Nathan Gwilliam","episode_count":119,"summary":"The podcasting industry is projected to grow 500% to $130 billion by 2030 providing great opportunity for entrepreneurs and businesses. But breaking into such a booming industry can be overwhelming, leaving many potential podcasters questioning, what is the secret formula for growing and monetizing a successful show? The Podcasting Secrets show aims to reveal the best stories and strategies from successful podcasters and experts. Join us as we dive deep into the world of podcasting, featuring insider strategies you can use to: Choose the perfect niche, Get invited to speak on other shows, Build relationships with influencers and potential customers, Master high-quality audio recording, Build a platform that you own, Boost discoverability on podcast platforms, Turn your passion into profits, Build your credibility, authority, and thought leadership, And so much more! Each week PodUp CEO Nathan Gwilliam interviews successful podcasters and experts and shares their secrets to create, grow, and monetize a next- level podcast with audio, video, blogs, live streams, social media posts, email newsletters, and more. 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Mischa Zvegintzov, host of the Table Rush Talk Show, took the opposite approach. He focused on service by asking how he could be of service and what he could bring to the table, building confidence to speak anywhere despite discouraging metrics. In this episode of Podcasting Secrets with host Nathan Gwilliam, Mischa explains why one person getting value from 100 episodes matters more than download numbers, how podcasting built the confidence to speak to more than 200 people with only two weeks’ notice, and an overlooked growth tactic of telling everyone you meet about your podcast and guiding them to follow immediately. With 39 years of sobriety and service in the recovery community, Mischa shows that consistency and service matter more than numbers or viral attention. Want to grow your podcast without relying on paid ads? Stop chasing vanity metrics and start showing up consistently for one listener at a time. Share this mindset with podcasters refreshing analytics dashboards without clarity. Subscribe and follow Podcasting Secrets on Apple, Spotify and YouTube for weekly insights from creators building sustainable shows through consistency over numbers. Podcasting Secrets: Website: https://podcastingsecrets.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podcasting-secrets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastingsecrets/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/poduppodcasting/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasting-secrets/id1726056241 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0edA45tyPxFRfiUmDxYSUj Nathan Gwilliam: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathangwilliam/ Mischa Zvegintzov: Website: https://tablerush.simplecas…","meta_description":"Most podcasters quit after three episodes when download numbers disappoint, chasing vanity metrics instead of serving an audience. 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