Topics covered in this episode:​ The importance of getting listeners to take a specific action after listening to a podcast.     Creating effective call-to-action statements and building an email list for communication with the audience.   Lead magnet ideas to maintain listener engagement.   Engaging and growing the audience with interactive content like quizzes, surveys, and assignments.   Offering downloadable printables, templates, and tools related to podcast themes.   Tips for testing microphones, maintaining podcast equipment, and using AI-based tools for transcription and organization. Episode Timestamps:​ 00:00 Visit newsletter.bigpodcast.com to see my dog. 05:39 Engage subscribers with immediate content. 09:28 Bookstagram buzz 12:38 Email engagement is crucial for immediate content consumption. 13:14 Attract subscribers with exclusive content and bonuses. 17:33 Engage audience with fun quizzes and tools. 21:45 Be a compassionate host for better interviews. 24:30 Keep guests at ease – one way to do it. 27:02 "Grow, engage, and monetize your podcast now." The Newsletter for Podcasters Big Podcast Insider - Weekly Podcasting Newsletter ​ This episode of Build a Big Podcast is brought to you by Riverside ...​ Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.​​ About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:​ This is the audio companion to Issue 158 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.   ​ Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.​ Want more help growing your podcast audience? Big Podcast Daily - Daily Podcasting Tips Big Podcast AMP (Audio Monetization Program)