Before the Podcast

Before the Podcast By Junaid Ahmed Nobody starts from zero. That’s the thing I keep learning every time I go back and trace the thread. You think you started something — a podcast, a business, a creative practice — and then you follow the line backward and...

I Had the Idea First (And What That Actually Taught Me)

I Had the Idea First (And What That Actually Taught Me) By Junaid Ahmed I want to tell you about two ideas I had before they existed. Not to make myself sound like a visionary. I’m telling you because the lesson I learned from those two stories is one of the...

What Podcasting Taught Me About Community

What Podcasting Taught Me About Community By Junaid Ahmed I started this podcast completely alone. In my car. Talking to myself. On a headset connected to an iPad. The Anchor FM app. Nobody could tell I was in a car because the microphone was that good. For the first...

Podcast Growth: Avoid Burnout & Explode Your Audience

Just like the Chinese bamboo tree, a successful podcast needs time to establish deep roots before it experiences explosive growth. This article explores how to nourish your podcast in years four and five, transforming it from a passion project into a thriving...

Podcast Growth: Metrics That Matter Years 4 & 5

Just like the Chinese bamboo tree, your podcast needs years of nurturing before it explodes into significant growth. You’ve put in the work, planned your content, and diligently published episodes. Now, as you approach years four and five, it’s time to...

Podcast Monetization: Smart Growth Years 3-5

You’ve nurtured your podcast like a Chinese Bamboo tree. The first two years might have felt like relentless watering with little to show. But now, in years 3-5, the sprouts are finally appearing. The audience is growing, engagement is high, and the potential...