In episode #1756, we talk about how to succeed in podcasting in 2021. Neil and Eric have been in the podcasting game for a long time and have learned a lot since this podcast sounded like it was recorded in a bathroom! Tune in and learn how to assess the success of your show, how to  improve it based on the data, and a whole lot more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Succeed in Podcasting in 2021. [00:28] How long we have been doing podcasting for. [01:18] Aim for a daily podcast and be sure to repurpose it. [01:53] How to push the marketing of your podcast hard at first. [03:01] Play around with your calls to action. [03:10] Show as many episodes as possible on the hosting page. [03:35] Working out how to keep retention rates up. [04:03] Why Neil and Eric upgraded their mics. [05:05] Be sure to watch your analytics and optimize based on your insights. [06:48] Advertising your podcast by doing collaborations. [07:14] Why lots of downloads aren’t an indicator of success. [07:45] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Chartable Heil PR40 RØDEcaster Pro Libsyn   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu