{"podcast":{"title":"School of Podcasting: Expert Tips for Launching and Growing Your Podcast","slug":"school-of-podcasting-expert-tips-for-launching-and-growing-your-podcast-505901","podcast_index_feed_id":505901,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/school-of-podcasting/","website_url":"http://www.schoolofpodcasting.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b4a26191-38b9-47ba-86c1-73bf2cd30126/sopalbumart2020-white-20230402-emhtx68qui.jpg","author":"Dave Jackson","episode_count":1006,"summary":"You want to start a podcast, but you’re unsure where to start. You need advice on how to grow or monetize your show, and stop being so scared that it won’t work! I can help by showing you what mistakes NOT TO MAKE and much more. Subscribe to the show and soak in the 18+ years of podcasting experience from Podcaster Hall of Fame Inductee Dave Jackson.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T08:21:44.808087+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/school-of-podcasting-expert-tips-for-launching-and-growing-your-podcast-505901"},"episode":{"title":"How do you measure the success of your podcast that is NOT downloads","slug":"how-do-you-measure-the-success-of-your-podcast-that-is-not-downloads","published_at":"2026-06-29T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/school-of-podcasting-expert-tips-for-launching-and-growing-your-podcast-505901/how-do-you-measure-the-success-of-your-podcast-that-is-not-downloads","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/school-of-podcasting-expert-tips-for-launching-and-growing-your-podcast-505901","url":"https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/measuring-success","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/97452f82-b05d-4636-8b3f-904a321eaeb7.mp3","summary":"How do you measure the success of your podcast that is NOT downloads? You’ll hear from a wide range of podcasters in different niches—storytelling, history, prepping, finance, faith, recovery, TV rewatch shows, local podcasts, health, creativity, and more—sharing how they really gauge success. Their answers include: Direct listener feedback & real‑life impact (behavior change, decisions, staying sober, safer driving, adopting, spending time with Jesus, handling conversations differently) Engagement & community (emails, voicemails, social comments, active groups, email lists, live events, guest offers, collaborations) Actions taken (lead magnet signups, newsletter growth, memberships, classes, affiliate links, donations and financial support) Enjoyment, fun, and personal growth (being excited about the next episode, getting better on the mic, becoming more confident and creative) Alignment with purpose & service (sticking to your “why,” serving a niche community, “who many” vs. “how many,” “one life at a time”) Legacy & memory (building an audio/video archive for family, preserving loved ones’ stories, creating a personal record you can revisit) Along the way, Dave adds commentary on why downloads alone are a poor North Star, how to re‑center on who you serve and why you podcast, and how podcasting can be a tool for service, community, and legacy—not just stats. Participants In This Episode Scott from What Was That Like? Kate from Drafting in the Past Mark from Practical Prepping Nancy from Family Food Stories Buck Ralph From Content Creator's Accountant Steve from Podcast Editor's Mastermind Trip From Home Brewed Christianity Podcast Spencer from The Recovery Show Travis from Bestie Approved Ashriel from Called and Curious Podcast Dave Interviewed Jesus…","meta_description":"How do you measure the success of your podcast that is NOT downloads? You’ll hear from a wide range of podcasters in different niches—storytelling, histor…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4512,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/school-of-podcasting-expert-tips-for-launching-and-growing-your-podcast-505901/episodes/how-do-you-measure-the-success-of-your-podcast-that-is-not-downloads/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/school-of-podcasting-expert-tips-for-launching-and-growing-your-podcast-505901/how-do-you-measure-the-success-of-your-podcast-that-is-not-downloads.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}