Lewis Howes' Producer: You're Copying Big Podcasts Wrong - Chris Jordan

Most podcasters fail because they copy the wrong strategies.Learn why your podcasting mistakes are holding you back and how to fix them. Chris Jordan, former key member of the Lewis Howes Podcast team, joins me to break down the most common podcasting mistakes. Many creators spend their time trying to replicate the exact blueprint of top-performing shows, only to find that it does not work for their specific situation. This conversation centers on why you need to stop chasing trends and start focusing on your unique podcast audience. We look at the gap between what works for massive shows and what actually moves the needle when you are building a podcast from the ground up. If you feel like your show is stuck despite following all the standard podcast growth strategies, this perspective might be the reset you need, together with actionable insights on how to get the most out of yours. Most podcasters fail because they copy the wrong strategies. Learn why your podcasting mistakes are holding you back.Chris Jordan, a key member of the Lewis Howes Podcast team, joins us to break down the most common podcasting mistakes. Many creators spend their time trying to replicate the exact blueprint of top-performing shows, only to find that it does not work for their specific situation. This conversation centers on why you need to stop chasing trends and start focusing on your unique podcast audience. We look at the gap between what works for massive shows and what actually moves the needle when you are building a podcast from the ground up. If you feel like your show is stuck despite following all the standard podcast growth strategies, this perspective might be the reset you need. 🟪 Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:14 The Biggest Mistake Podcasters Make 09:57 Turning a podcast into a media company 17:58 Where podcast growth actually happens 23:04 What makes people click an episode 28:53 Do title formulas wear out 34:00 How closely you can copy a title 40:29 The first 30 seconds problem 46:24 Growing when nobody knows you 52:46 The old episode that came back 🟪 About the Guest Chris Jordan is a top podcast & content strategist, who has worked behind many top personal brands and thought leaders like Lewis Howes, Daymond John, Dr. Benjamin Hardy, Sinead Bovell and more. 🟪 Connect with Chris Jordan LinkedIn:   / imchrisjordan   🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca Website: https://www.gabemarusca.com YouTube:    / @gabemarusca   LinkedIn:   / gabemarusca   Instagram:   / gabemarusca   X/Twitter: https://x.com/gabemarusca Facebook:   / gabemarusca   TikTok:   / gabemarusca