This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Today’s guest is Lauren Passell. Lauren is the founder of Tink Media, a podcast growth company. She's also the editor of Podcast The Newsletter and Podcast Marketing Magic, is a co-host of Feed the Q, and writes about podcasts for Lifehacker and Descript.She has spoken about podcast marketing for Radio Bootcamp, South by Southwest, Podcast Movement, PodFest, London Podcast Festival, and more. She's even a judge for the Signal Awards and the Webbys.Get ready for a masterclass in podcast growth strategy!Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation:00:00 - Introduction15:15 - Podcast Cross Promotion: How To Find Your Podcast Friends29:43 - Want More Podcast Ratings and Reviews? Watch This!31:02 - Are Podcast Ratings and Reviews Overrated?35:23 - A 5-Question Survey Every Podcaster Needs To Try37:17 - How To Get Featured On Apple PodcastsShow Notes? Watch this episode on YouTubePodcast Audience Graph: https://rephonic.com/graphEveryone’s Talkin’ Money Podcast: https://everyonestalkinmoney.com/ Share A Podcast: https://pod.link/ Grow My Show / Lauren Passell Episode: https://www.growmypodcastshow.com/guests/lauren-passell/Pod News: https://podnews.net/Inside Podcasting Newsletter: https://inside.com/podcastingTo Connect with Lauren Passell:Tink Media: https://tinkmedia.co/  Podcast The Newsletter: https://t.co/RSy3bumwG5 Podcast Marketing Magic: https://t.co/kOvB9yrr3X  Podcast Database: https://t.co/gl3sCT3Ipp Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenpassellTink Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/tinkmediaco Tink Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinkmedia/ To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat