Progress comes from alignment, not accumulation. In this episode, I explain why doing more often slows podcast growth instead of speeding it up. Following every rule can scatter your focus, limit audience growth, and delay monetization. I walk through how to simplify your workflow, protect your time, and focus on the few actions that actually move downloads, engagement, and revenue. This episode is about building repeatable systems and a long-term podcast strategy you can stick with, not piling on tasks that lead to burnout.If you...
Progress comes from alignment, not accumulation. In this episode, I explain why doing more often slows podcast growth instead of speeding it up. Following every rule can scatter your focus, limit audience growth, and delay monetization. I walk through how to simplify your workflow, protect your time, and focus on the few actions that actually move downloads, engagement, and revenue. This episode is about building repeatable systems and a long-term podcast strategy you can stick with, not piling on tasks that lead to burnout.
If you want steady growth without chasing every new tactic, this episode will help you reset your priorities and move forward with confidence. Build the foundation first. Let everything else earn its place.
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Show notes:
(1:25) Cutting tasks that block growth
(3:33) Why “supposed to” hurts results
(5:18) Time limits most podcasters face
(7:05) One task turning into fifteen
(9:19) What can wait and what cannot
(11:48) Why beginners need fewer tools
(14:26) Make the first domino strong
(16:31) Podcast is the non-negotiable
(20:06) Pausing work to grow faster
(22:55) Outro
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