In this episode, I dive into the world of podcasting statistics, shedding light on the potential inaccuracies and unreliability of common metrics. Don't solely judge your podcast's success based on numbers like episode count or downloads. Success is more than reaching arbitrary thresholds – it's about creating meaningful content that resonates with your audience!

Remember, podcast ranking metrics can be misleading and vary across platforms. Look beyond the numbers to truly understand your podcast's performance and impact. Keep creating authentic content, and don't get discouraged by the stats!

Highlights:

• Discussing the misleading and unreliable nature of podcasting statistics and rankings.
• Exploring different measurements used to determine a podcast's ranking.
• Challenging the significance of being in the top percentage of podcasts for success.
• Highlighting the flaws in commonly used podcasting metrics.
• Questioning the validity of defining podcast success based on episode count or download numbers.
• The variability of podcast ranking metrics across platforms and criteria.

Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 Intro
• 00:00:35 Why Podcasting Statistics are Absolute BS
• 00:05:09 Exploring Podcasting Statistics and Rankings
• 00:10:43 Understanding Podcast Ranking Metrics and Statistics

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It's episode 100 of The Lazy Girl's Guide to Podcasting!! And in this episode I discuss the importance of taking a break from podcasting when needed. This summer, I reduced my activity to prioritise self-care. It's crucial to prioritise health and well-being over maintaining a strict episode schedule.

Managing all aspects of the podcast on my own can be challenging, but I value the support from you guys, my awesome listeners!

Highlights:

• Importance of taking a break from podcasting
• Challenges of managing all aspects of the podcast alone
• Self-care to sustain creative energy
• Avoiding burnout in podcasting
• Balancing podcasting with self-care

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:48 Taking a Break from Podcasting

00:06:22 The Importance of Self-Care in Podcasting

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We are diving back into The Vault for episode 99 and will be looking back at episode episode 41 to answer the age old question of should you be paying your podcast guests?

In this episode, we delve into the debated question of whether podcast hosts should pay their guests.

Are you a podcaster wondering about guest compensation? We answer this common question and present a compelling case for why paying guests might not be necessary or the norm. Discover alternative strategies to compensate guests, such as exposure and promotional opportunities, that can benefit both parties involved.

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