#801 With data showing there are over four million podcasts out there, does it still make sense to start your own show? Well, it also turns out there are only about four hundred thousand podcasts regularly publishing new episodes. If you niche down, there might be no one talking about the topic you'd like to cover! So how do you launch a show around your interests and attract an audience of engaged listeners? Today's guest, Alban Brooke, is here to uncover the data and reveal the best strategies for modern podcasters. We discuss the easiest way to use video to promote your show, tapping into communities to reach fully-formed audiences, and why typical interview podcasts are in trouble. Alban is the Head of Marketing at Buzzsprout, one of the top podcast hosting companies. We can learn a lot from the information he has access to, so listen in! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session801.

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