Your podcast doesn’t grow just because you want it to. Here’s what actually moves the needle according to one of the industry’s most trusted voices.

Arielle Nissenblatt is a podcast industry leader, storyteller, and community strategist whose work spans nearly every corner of the audio world. She runs Earbuds Podcast Collective, leads community and content at Pinwheel by Orderly, hosts multiple shows, sits on the Podcast Academy’s Board of Governors, and brings more than a decade of experience helping creators build shows people genuinely want to listen to.

In this episode, Arielle breaks down why so many podcasters struggle with growth, what creators should really focus on before worrying about marketing, and how to build a year-round strategy that turns every episode into its own event.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why most podcasters don’t actually have a marketing problem
• What a 12-month growth roadmap looks like for a brand-new show and lessons you can apply for your existing show.
• How to make your episodes feel like events through novelty and creativity
• The sponsorship and pricing strategies that work even for small shows

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Connect with Arielle

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielle-nissenblatt/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariellethisandthat/?hl=en

🎧 Past episodes mentioned in this episode:

-The game-changing podcast marketing hacks NOBODY is talking about with Lauren Passell | Ep 50: https://shorturl.at/7Lecx

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Find out how to choose the right podcast editor to skyrocket your show’s success.

Matthew Bliss is a podcast engineer, producer, and educator from Australia now living in Ireland. As the founder of mbpod.com and host of Rethinking Podcasting, he brings both philosophical and practical insight into what makes a podcast truly work. He has spent years helping creators refine their systems, elevate production quality, and build long-term partnerships with editors who actually understand their goals.

In this episode, Matthew explains how podcasters can hire the right editor, what red flags to avoid, and how to build a working relationship that gets better with every single episode.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What to look for when hiring an editor so you choose someone aligned with your vision
• Where experienced editors are actually hiding and why referrals outperform marketplaces
• How to set up workflows, communication, and feedback loops that save time
• What ethical trial edits look like and why the onboarding period matters for long-term success

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Connect with Matthew Website: https://mbpod.com Portfolio: https://mbpod.com/portfolio Podcast: https://rethinkingpodcasting.com/ Email: business@mbpod.com

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Want to discover how health and wellness podcasters can secure lucrative sponsorship deals and build long-term brand partnerships that actually pay?

Bev Hampson is the founder and CEO of Category Three Media Group, a sponsorship and monetization agency specializing in health and wellness creators. With over a decade of experience in podcasting and eight years focused specifically on women’s health, Bev helps podcasters build sustainable income through ethical partnerships, strategic campaigns, and smart pricing.

In this episode, Bev breaks down how podcasters can start working with brands, build strong affiliate foundations, and structure sponsorship deals that grow both revenue and trust.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to approach brands even if you don’t have a big network
• Why affiliates are the best place to start if you’re a smaller podcaster
• What to include in a winning media deck and pitch
• How to structure multi-touchpoint campaigns for higher conversions

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Connect with Bev

Website: https://categorythree.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/category3media

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