About this episode
Most podcasters rely on feedback from listeners and fans to figure out whether their podcast is good—and it’s costing them hundreds (even thousands) of potential new listeners who decide within seconds if your show is worth their time.In this episode, Jay Nachlis, VP at Coleman Insights, joins me to reveal why this kind of surface-level feedback gives you a false sense of success, the blind spots that make new listeners tune out in the first 7 seconds, and how to get reliable input from real podcast listeners who don’t know you (and don’t already trust you)—so you can see exactly what first impression your show is making and what to refine so your show hooks new listeners right from the start.So if you’ve ever logged into your podcast dashboard and wondered why your downloads still aren’t moving, this episode will give you answers you won’t find in your analytics. Hit play and let’s dive in.0:32 – Why Friends’ Feedback Won’t Grow Your Podcast1:39 – What Loyal Listeners Won’t Tell You (But New Listeners Will)4:25 – The A/B Test That Shows Why People Hit Play9:36 – The Surprising Feedback That Unlocked 100K+ Views on YouTube15:15 – How to Find Out What Listeners Actually Want From Your Show Episode Links:Connect with Jay: LinkedIn | WebsiteWant to know what first impression your podcast is really making? Test it with PodPredictor Other Episodes You’ll Love:3 Tests Every Podcaster Should Run Before Their Next Episode ? This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U__________________________________________Liked this episode? Share it with your podcasting friends! Love this show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review. Podcast Health Score™: See exactly where your show is losing listeners and get a custom plan to fix it. On-Air Podcast Coaching: Join the waitlist for a chance to get coached by Courtney on air in real time. Podcast SEO Mastery: Learn how to optimize your show so the right listeners find you in search. Done-For-You Podcast SEO: Let our team build your Podcast SEO Strategy so your show gets found 24/7. PodLaunch® Accelerator: Book a free podcasting strategy ca
