Oct. 20, 2025

241 | He Got 50,000 New Podcast Listeners With One Tiny Tweak

Show Notes

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Stuck at the same download number week after week? Most podcasters hit that wall and try all the wrong things to grow — more guests, more ads, more work. But sometimes all it takes is one small, strategic change to 5X your downloads.

In this episode, Nate Palmer shares what he did to keep his listeners hooked, boost retention to 82%, and attract bigger guests and more clients. His tips will help you write stronger intros, build a backlist of clickable titles, and spend less time on production each week!

Topics Discussed:

Introduction (00:00)

How hitting a million downloads changed Nate’s show (01:08)

Why his podcast growth plateaued (02:24)

Analyzing Nate’s original podcast intro (04:06)

The one change that 5X’d his growth (07:39)

Analyzing Nate’s new podcast intro (09:01)

The intro framework behind every episode (10:12)

How to introduce podcast guests (11:23)

What makes a great podcast title (13:27)

Tips to land podcast guest spots and build your network (18:33)

Nate’s efficient process for recording intros (23:02)