Most podcast launch advice focuses on hitting publish. Almost none of it teaches you how to launch in a way that helps listeners actually find, follow, and hit play on your show. In this rapid-fire Q & A episode, I’m answering what to do when you’re launching a podcast with zero listeners or social proof, how to design a show that attracts the listeners you actually want, and why forcing yourself outside your comfort zone too early can make podcasting harder to stick with. If you want to hear the podcast launch strategy I recommend for getting more launch-day engagement and creating a show listeners come back to week after week, hit play and let’s dive in. … 2:10 – What to Launch With When You Have Zero Listeners (And No Social Proof) 6:30 – The #1 Launch Mistake Most Hosts Make 9:35 – Why I Never Put Episode Numbers in My Titles 14:29 – The Best Way to Help Listeners Find Older Episodes 16:19 – Podcasting Advice for Introverts, From an Introvert … Other Episodes You’ll Love: From 30 to 1000+ Podcast Downloads in One Day With This Simple Podcast Launch Strategy Why Episode Numbers Don’t Belong in Your Episode Titles (and What to Do Instead) … Special thanks to Frank Bravo of ProLegal Brief (launching soon), members of the Buzzsprout Podcasting Community, and the anonymous listener who submitted today’s questions. Send them to me here. Love this show? Leave a review to say thanks in true podcasting style, or share it with your podcasting friends. Podcast Health Score™ See exactly where your show is losing listeners. Podcast SEO Mastery Optimize your show so it can get found 24/7. Apply for a spot on the show to get live podcasting help from me. Want more podcasting advice? See what I’m testing on Substack Get reviews for your show with PodLottery... Special thanks to Resonate Recordings, our implementation partner for PodLaunch® Accelerator. If your podcasting efforts aren't bringing you the listeners or sales you expected, book a strategy call for help to fix it. All Rights Reserved.