Let's be honest about podcasting. Doing a podcast can be an amazing experience, but when it's not going well, it can also be a huge drag. The majority of podcasts get fewer than 200 downloads per episode. If you have a podcast, I don't want you to fall into the trap so many podcasts do -- I want you to succeed, have fun with your podcast, and reach people. In this episode, I share a story that I hope inspired you to keep moving forward with your podcast, even if it's not currently where you'd like it to be. In This Episode: The worst part of podcasting? What bartenders, black jack dealers, and (some) podcasters have in common Why podcasters lose touch with their audiences When podcasting becomes a drag... The real reason people listen to podcasts Meeting your idols Developing a connection with podcast listeners, blog readers, and others who consume your content Links To Things I Talk About: Interview Connections Womensplaining Big Podcast Big Podcast Daily (Apple Podcasts / Google Play) Episode Sponsor: This episode of RED Podcast is brought to you by Ripl, the best way to stand out on social media. Create eye-catching animated videos and share them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with one tap. Try it out now. Get The RED Podcast App – It’s FREE! RED Podcast – Android App RED Podcast – iPhone App Help Your Entrepreneur Friends Reach More People... If you like RED Podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (maybe even two). And if you really like RED, a review on Apple Podcasts would be great too.