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Podcast Growth and SEO Strategies for Entrepreneurs | Podcasting Problem Solver

Podcast Growth and SEO Strategies for Entrepreneurs | Podcasting Problem Solver

By: Leah Bryant | Podcast Growth Strategist and Coach
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Your podcast isn't growing because you're solving the wrong problem.


If you want podcast growth strategies, podcast marketing tips, and podcast SEO that grow your podcast audience and generate leads, not just vanity metrics, you need to stop following generic advice and start investigating what's really missing.


I'm Leah Bryant, former fraud investigator, trained in pattern recognition, and the podcast growth coach and strategist who's going to figure out why your podcast isn't working for your business.


After producing over 2,000 episodes and helping entrepreneurs launch and grow podcasts, I've seen the same patterns repeat: podcasters following generic "post consistently!" advice while their podcast download numbers plateau. They're chasing false leads instead of investigating the real issue.


This show is different.


I approach podcast growth the way I approached fraud cases, by identifying the patterns everyone else misses. Most podcast coaches will tell you to show up more, be more consistent, post more clips. I'm going to show you why your podcast isn't searchable, why your podcast content isn't converting, and how to turn your show into an actual lead-generation asset that grows your business.


I'll answer questions like...


Why "consistency" advice is keeping your podcast stuck (and what drives podcast audience growth)


What is podcast SEO and how does it help grow your podcast


Podcast SEO optimization and search strategies that get you found by ideal clients


How to grow a podcast audience without burning out on content creation


How to measure podcast growth with the right analytics


The strategic gaps between publishing episodes and generating business results


How to monetize a podcast and turn podcast listeners into leads


Podcast marketing and repurposing strategies that turn shows into lead-gen tools


How to get more podcast downloads without posting more content


I created the SEAMless Podcast Framework™ because I got tired of watching smart entrepreneurs burn out on bad podcast advice. If you're ready to stop guessing and start solving the actual problem with your podcast strategy, you're in the right place.


🔍 Follow Podcasting Problem Solver™ and let’s crack your growth case.


💌 Behind the Mic → leahbryantco.com/newsletter

📱 Let's be social → @leahbryant_co

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Episodes
  • 66: Why Your Podcast Isn't Growing - 4 Attraction Gaps Quietly Blocking Your Discoverability

    66: Why Your Podcast Isn't Growing - 4 Attraction Gaps Quietly Blocking Your Discoverability
    Feb 18 2026

    You're publishing consistently, your content is solid, and you still can't figure out why new listeners aren't finding you. This episode is for the podcaster who's doing all the right things but hitting a discoverability ceiling they can't see. If that's you, the problem probably isn't your content but your attraction signals.

    I'm walking you through the 4 quiet gaps that block podcast discoverability even when your strategy is strong. Your episode titles that confuse search instead of clarifying it, episode descriptions that exist but don't work, category and tag choices that limit your reach, and why consistency alone will never fix any of it. You'll learn why clever titles hurt you with cold listeners, what your episode description's first two sentences need to do, and how one client's organic downloads started climbing within 6 weeks, including episodes she'd already published, just by fixing these four things.

    Your attraction layer is either working for you or quietly working against you. This episode shows you how to tell the difference.

    00:00 – Why Your Podcast Isn't Growing (Even When You're Doing Everything Right)

    01:14 – What Attraction Gaps Are and Why They're Blocking Your Discoverability

    02:05 – The Real Problem: Misalignment, Not Absence

    02:38 – The 4 Attraction Gaps That Quietly Kill Podcast Growth

    10:54 – The 4-Part Fix That Started Growing Her Downloads in 6 Weeks

    11:28 – How Fixing Attraction Signals Makes Your Back Catalog Work for You

    12:05 – What the Attraction Phase of the SEAMless Podcast Framework Actually Does

    12:38 – A Quick Discoverability Gut Check You Can Do Right Now

    Check out the full show notes and resources at

    https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/podcast-discoverability-attraction-gaps

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    📲 Have a question or win to share? Text me! You could hear it on the podcast.

    Ready to grow your podcast strategically?

    Book a Get Found Audit https://leahbryantco.com/getfound

    Looking for coaching, production, or launch support?
    Let's chat: https://leahbryantco.com/contact

    Connect with me

    Threads: https://www.threads.com/@leahbryant_co

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahbryant_co/

    This podcast is produced by Leah Bryant Co, where stories meet strategy. - https://leahbryantco.com
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    16 mins
  • 65: Double Your Podcast Downloads Without Recording New Episodes (Using Strategic Podcast SEO)

    65: Double Your Podcast Downloads Without Recording New Episodes (Using Strategic Podcast SEO)
    Feb 11 2026

    You're publishing every week like clockwork, but your podcast downloads stay basically the same. You're stuck thinking you just need to keep cranking out more content, but what if the problem isn't what you're creating, it's that your episodes stop working after launch week? If you're a podcaster ready to stop starting from zero every single week and finally build sustainable podcast growth, this episode shows you how to make your back catalog work as hard as your newest episode.

    When you optimize podcast episodes for discoverability, they don't just spike and disappear. They keep getting found months later through search results and platform recommendations. That's compounding visibility, and it's how you increase podcast downloads without publishing more content. I'll walk you through exactly which old podcast episodes are worth optimizing, and how podcast SEO works like compound interest for your back catalog.

    00:00 – Why Your Podcast Downloads Stay the Same Every Week

    01:28 – Why Your Back Catalog Is Collecting Dust

    02:40 – How Podcast SEO Works Like Compound Interest

    03:39 – Should You Optimize Old Podcast Episodes or Focus on New Ones?

    04:19 – Which Episodes Are Worth Optimizing for Podcast Visibility

    05:59 – Download Spikes Don't Mean Sustainable Podcast Growth

    06:43 – How Backlog Visibility Creates Growth While You Sleep

    10:14 – My Highest Download Month Happened During an Unexpected Break

    12:27 – How to Identify Which Episodes Are Compounding vs Not

    13:22 – Finding Quick Wins and Gaps in Your Podcast Catalog

    Check out the full show notes and resources at

    https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/podcast-seo-double-downloads-back-catalog

    📲 Have a question or win to share? Text me! You could hear it on the podcast.

    Ready to grow your podcast strategically?

    Book a Get Found Audit https://leahbryantco.com/getfoundpodcast
    (Use code "PODCAST" for a special listener discount)

    Book a Podcast Strategy Audit https://leahbryantco.com/podcast-strategy

    Looking for coaching, production, or launch support?
    Let's chat: https://leahbryantco.com/contact

    Connect with me

    Email: support@leahbryantco.com

    Threads: https://www.threads.com/@leahbryant_co

    This podcast is produced by Leah Bryant Co, where stories meet strategy. - https://leahbryantco.com
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    15 mins
  • 64: How to Optimize Your Podcast for Search

    64: How to Optimize Your Podcast for Search
    Feb 4 2026

    Your audience loves your podcast, they're sending you DMs about how your episodes changed their lives, but only three new people found your show last week. If you're getting great feedback from existing listeners but your download numbers won't budge, this episode shows you exactly why the algorithm can't figure out who else needs to hear you.

    The podcast algorithm isn't listening to your episodes. It's scanning your show title, description, episode titles, and metadata for specific signals that tell it who to recommend your show to. When those signals are vague or missing, the algorithm moves on. I'm walking you through exactly how to translate your content into language the algorithm understands so new podcast listeners can find you.

    00:00 – Why Your Podcast Isn't Getting New Listeners

    02:51 – The Podcast Discoverability Problem Most Hosts Face

    05:38 – How to Write Searchable Podcast Descriptions

    06:57 – Case Study: 34% Discovery Increase from Better Episode Titles

    08:57 – Podcast SEO Signals: Title, Description, and Categories

    10:02 – Episode Description Examples That Work for Search

    14:05 – Shareable vs Searchable: Why You Need Both

    16:30 – How to Fix Your Podcast Visibility This Week

    Check out the full show notes and resources at

    https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/how-to-optimize-your-podcast-for-search

    📲 Have a question or win to share? Text me! You could hear it on the podcast.

    Ready to grow your podcast strategically?

    Book a Get Found Audit https://leahbryantco.com/getfoundpodcast
    (Use code "PODCAST" for a special listener discount)

    Book a Podcast Strategy Audit https://leahbryantco.com/podcast-strategy

    Looking for coaching, production, or launch support?
    Let's chat: https://leahbryantco.com/contact

    Connect with me

    Email: support@leahbryantco.com

    Threads: https://www.threads.com/@leahbryant_co

    This podcast is produced by Leah Bryant Co, where stories meet strategy. - https://leahbryantco.com
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    18 mins
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