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

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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

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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

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Your podcast content is solid, but your downloads aren't moving and new listeners aren't finding you. You've stayed consistent, created quality episodes, and you're wondering why discovery still isn't kicking in. If you can't figure out why your good content isn't getting found, this episode shows you exactly what's blocking your podcast growth.

I'm breaking down how podcast algorithms actually work, what signals platforms are scanning for, and why clever episode titles and vague descriptions kill discoverability. You'll learn how to translate your show so it actually appears in search results without gaming the system.

Confusion kills podcast discoverability every time. Your show needs to clearly answer one question for the algorithm: "Who is this for?"

If you've been creating great content but can't figure out why it's not showing up anywhere, this is what you're missing.

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00:54 – The Visibility Problem Most Podcasters Miss

01:43 – Why Podcast Platforms Don't Reward Quality

02:13 – What Podcast Algorithms Actually Scan For

02:41 – The One Question That Kills Podcast Discoverability

03:13 – Where Most Podcasts Confuse the Algorithm

06:42 – The Attraction Phase of Podcast Growth

07:24 – What Happens When You Get Found

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Your episodes sound fine, but people keep dropping off and your podcast growth has stalled. You've tried better hooks, tighter editing, different formats, but your podcast retention is still dropping. If you can't figure out why your podcast isn't working even though your content is solid, this episode shows you the missing piece.

I'm breaking down how energy levels and recording create structural problems that kill episode retention before you even finish editing. You'll learn exactly what happens when you record tired, rushed, or distracted, and how it affects through your intro, authority, best content, transitions, and call to action in ways you can't hear yourself.

If you've been trying to improve podcast quality with tactics but it's still not landing, this is what you're missing.

Check out the full show notes and resources at

https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/podcast-growth-problem

00:57 – Energy as a Strategic Input, Not Woo Woo

02:35 – The Five Places Energy Issues Show Up

05:13 – Why You Can't Hear This in Your Own Episodes

05:56 – The Late-Night Batching Problem (Real Client Story)

07:32 – How to Structure Episodes That Actually Convert

10:26 – Why This Is Always Connected to Something Else

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Staring at your download numbers wondering if you should just quit? Scrolling through other podcasters' success thinking they have something you don't? If you're stuck in a podcast plateau questioning whether any of this is worth it, this episode will help you find your way forward.

This is part two of my conversation with Rafer Owens Jr., certified mindset coach, about building podcast resilience that actually lasts. You'll hear Rafer's raw story about almost giving up during a nine-mile run and the breakthrough that changed how he approaches everything, including his podcast.

We're talking about how to keep podcasting when you want to quit, why your why matters more than your download numbers, and how to detach from the metrics and focus on impact. If you're in the messy middle right now, this conversation is your reminder: you can't fail if you're already showing up.

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https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/how-to-keep-podcasting-when-you-want-to-quit

00:46 – Resilience Is About How You Reset

02:04 – Running 1,000 Miles: The Long Game Lesson

08:23 – The Mile Four Breakdown That Changed Everything

12:42 – Your Why Matters More Than Downloads

15:34 – The Why That Makes You Cry Is the Real One

17:36 – Celebrate Small Wins or Burn Out

Mentioned Links & Connect with Rafer Owens Jr

Listen to Shifts & Giggles: https://pod.link/1811055783

Follow Rafer on Instagram: https://instagram.com/raferowensjr

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Ever started recording an episode with that voice in your head saying nobody's listening anyway? If you've questioned whether you should quit or caught yourself comparing your downloads to everyone else's highlight reel, this episode is for you.

Your biggest obstacle isn't your content strategy or technical skills. It's your podcast mindset and the patience required to keep showing up when you can't see results yet. I'm sitting down with Rafer Owens Jr., certified mindset coach, to talk about the real work of podcasting, the stuff that happens between episodes when you're questioning everything.

You'll hear why doing hard things is what actually builds patience, how to batch record when you have energy (not when you're exhausted), and what podcast growth looks like when it's not showing up in your dashboard. This is about building momentum that's sustainable, not just chasing vanity metrics.

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https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/podcast-mindset-that-builds-patience

00:00 – The Long Game Nobody Warns You About

02:54 – Shrinking Obstacles Into Hurdles You Can Step Over

04:39 – You Already Have What You Need

06:02 – The Instant Gratification Problem

09:22 – The Comparison Trap That Kills Momentum

16:11 – Legacy Thinking vs. Instant Results

17:35 – Catching Self-Defeating Thoughts Before They Spiral

21:04 – Growth Doesn't Always Look Like Numbers Trending Up

Connect with Rafer Owens Jr

Listen to Shifts & Giggles: https://pod.link/1811055783

Follow Rafer on Instagram: https://instagram.com/raferowensjr

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Staring at your podcast dashboard wondering why those numbers aren't turning into clients? This episode reveals the one metric that shows whether your podcast is converting so you can stop guessing and start booking.

You'll hear how one client had solid downloads but zero conversions. We clarified one action and made it unmistakable. Within weeks, she landed her first podcast-sourced client.

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00:00 – Are Your Podcast Downloads Converting to Clients?

01:06 – Why Podcast Downloads Can Be Wildly Misleading

02:19 – The One Metric That Shows Podcast Conversion: Listener Action Rate

03:57 – How to Track Listener Actions (Even Starting From Zero)

04:55 – Real Example: Good Downloads, Zero Conversions

06:45 – Why This Lives in the Momentum Phase (Podcast Metrics That Matter)

07:24 – Stop Measuring Applause, Start Measuring Behavior

07:53 – Your Action Step: Build Podcast Momentum Today

Check out the full show notes and resources at

https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/convert-podcast-listeners-without-downloads

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