It's time to talk about something important - building a community! As podcasters, we love inviting new people to be part of our journey. But what about the people already supporting us? It's easy to neglect current listeners in the pursuit of new listeners, but doing this can actually slow growth. The most successful podcasters show genuine care and curiosity for their existing audiences. How do you interact and stay in touch with listeners? Having a system in place for communication, whether it's a dedicated email or a unified inbox for multiple social media platforms, can make a big difference. More on that in this episode ... Bottom line ... If you want more listeners for your podast, you need to start with the listeners you already have. Topics Covered in this Episode: The Importance of Building a Community Communication with Listeners Retaining Listener Attention Owned Distribution Challenges in Managing Communication with Podcast Listeners Interacting with Podcast Listeners Mentioned in this Episode: Jay Clouse Want More? Subscribe to Build a Big Podcast here.