Tired of asking your listeners to follow your show or leave reviews, only to feel like you’re talking to a wall? In this episode, I sit down with Pat Cheung, creator of FanList, to break down how to turn one-sided podcasting into a two-way conversation.
We're unpacking the real reason most listeners stay silent, why listener engagement is key (especially for small shows), and what to start saying inside your episodes to get your listeners talking back and taking action.
So if you're ready to increase listener engagement and turn your audience into a community of raving fans who actually take the time to write positive reviews, share your show on social media, and tell you how grateful they are for the work that you do, hit play and let's make your business bingeworthy.
0:01 - Why Your Audience Isn’t Engaging (and How to Fix It Fast)
3:25 - Two Ways to Increase Listener Engagement (Especially if You Have a Small Show)
7:16 - What to Start Saying Inside Episodes to Get Listeners Talking Back
10:15 - Why Most Call-to-Actions Don’t Work (and How to Fix Yours)
14:18 - The Secret to Building Listener Loyalty That Lasts
Episode Links:
- Create a free Fan Page for your podcast fans with Fanlist
→ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U
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