Hector Santiesteban

Podcasting Success Secrets

Get the systems, strategies, and support you need to grow a successful podcast and take your show to the next level! Podcasting Sucess Secrets is for anyone who wants to take advantage of the power of podcasting to spread their message, build their platform, or grow their business. We'll talk about all things podcasting: recording, editing, publishing, and promoting -- and share the stories of how other successful podcasts grew their podcast. Hit the subscribe button and leave a rating/review about your favorite episode!

Author

Hector Santiesteban

Category

Technology

Podcast website

amplafymedia.com

Latest episode

Jan 23, 2026

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Episodes

22.9 Million Downloads in a Single Year with Jack Rhysider 12.02.2022

Find out how Jack Rhysider grew the Darknet Diaries to almost 23 million downloads in 2021. Follow Jack on Twitter Learn More from Jack Follow Hector on Twitter

Podcast Growth Happy Hour with Arielle Nissenblatt, Evo Terra, Jeremy Ryan Slate, and James Bishop (Twitter Spaces Recording) 06.02.2022

Find out what’s working in the podcasting space and what creators need to be focusing on heading into 2022. Follow Hector on Twitter Follow Arielle on Twitter Follow Evo on Twitter Follow Jeremy on Twitter Follow James on Twitter Fill out a short survey to collaborate with other hosts!

Growing a narrative podcast with feed drops - interview with Kevin from ‘The Jury Room Podcast’ 29.01.2022

Hector and Kevin discuss how to market a narrative show and some creative ways you can leverage other shows to grow your audience! ‘The Jury Room Podcast’ Follow Kevin on Twitter Follow Hector on Twitter Click here to get my favorite podcast marketing resources.

Using Google Ads to Grow Your Podcast with Greg from Indie Drop-In 22.01.2022

Find out how Greg from Indie Drop-In connects independent podcasts with new listeners. We get into the culture of indie podcasting and also how he uses pay-per-click ads to grow his show. Follow Greg on Twitter Listen to Greg’s Shows Follow Hector on Twitter

3 Common Mistakes New Podcasters Are Making... And How You Can Avoid Them 14.01.2022

Have you hit a podcast plateau? Are your downloads not where you want them to be? Here are 3 common mistakes that new podcasters make that prevent their show from growing. Connect with Hector on Twitter

Free Ways to Grow Your Podcast on Twitter and LinkedIn with Jonaed Iqbal 07.01.2022

Learn how Jonaed grew the NoDegree Podcast and brand through LinkedIn and Twitter. Connect with Jonaed on LinkedIn Follow Jonaed on Twitter Connect with Hector on LinkedIn Follow Hector on Twitter

Our Best Podcast Advice for 2022 01.01.2022

Listen to this year's recap with highlights from episodes with Hala Taha, Evo Terra, Arielle Nissenblatt, and Chris Do! Don't forget to connect with Hector on Twitter!

Sustaining Your Podcast and Lessons from 100+ Episodes with Nate Palmer 27.12.2021

Find out how Nate has kept released over 140 episodes over the last several years -- and the things he learned along the way. Follow Nate on Instagram Follow Hector on Twitter

Foundations of a Great Podcast: What I Learned After Producing 6 Podcasts in 2021 23.12.2021

I've spent the last 6 months producing 6 different podcasts. Here's what I learned! Come find me on Twitter if you need any help!

2 Easy Ways to Get Podcast Reviews and More Paid Subscribers 28.10.2021

Want to get more podcast reviews? Here's a short toolbox episode with some easy ways to get more reviews and paid subscribers. For more help marketing your podcast , visit www.amplafymedia.com

Using Newsletters to Grow Your Podcast with Arielle Nissenblatt of EarBuds Podcast Collective 08.10.2021

Learn how you can use podcast newsletters to increase your downloads! Follow Arielle on Twitter Follow Hector on Twitter Connect with Hector on LinkedIn

Podcasting in a Van with Pat Flynn and Recording Podcasts at Live Events 18.09.2021

This episode features a segment from Pat Flynn's interview on the DigitalMarketer Podcast. For more help marketing your podcast , visit www. AmplafyMedia.com

5 Ways to Use Podcast Platforms like Apple and Spotify to Grow Your Show 06.09.2021

Here's 5 ways that you can leverage podcast platforms to grow your show. Let me know which ones are working for oyu! Submit your show to Apple Create a podcast playlist on Spotify Contact Podbean Advertise your podcast on Overcast Advertise on iHeartMedia

Branding Your Podcast: Beyond the Basics with Yvonne Ivanescu 21.08.2021

Branding your podcast is about more than just your cover art and logos. On this episode of the MYP Show, Hector chats with Yvonne Ivanescu, the host of 'The Branding Lab Podcast' about what's really necessary to create a brand that really resonates with your audience. Click here to learn more about Yvonne. Click here for help marketing your podcast.

How to Double Your Downloads without (Necessarily) Needing to Do Twice the Amount of Work 14.08.2021

Here's 3 Simple Ways to Almost 2X Your Podcast's Downloads! Get more help marketing your podcast at www. AmplafyMedia.com

Monetizing Your Podcast with Erin MacPherson of the Scalable Media Network 07.08.2021

Learn the keys to monetizing your content with Erin MacPherson. ⭐ Learn how Nickelodeon started the influencer craze with new moms... ⭐ The mistake Elmer's Glue made when creating branded content ⭐ And the one thing you need to to before you can start getting sponsors for your show! And if you are interested in having joining the The Scalable Company 's Podcast Network to get sponsors for your...

Repurposing Your Podcast | 6 Steps to Getting the Most out of Your Show 31.07.2021

Are you getting the most out of your podcast? Here's 5 Ways to #Repurpose Your #Podcast to get more downloads for your show... or sales for your business!

Improving Your Podcast’s Sound Quality | Why Your Audio Equipment Matters with Ryan White of Rode Microphones 24.07.2021

Sound quality is so important for the success of your show. Learn why every podcaster should consider upgrading their equipment and learn the best type of equipment for your stage of the game. Learn more about Rode Microphones at https://rode.com/ For more help marketing your podcast , visit https://amplafymedia.com

Podcast SEO - The Truth About Discoverability 16.07.2021

"Podcast SEO is not a viable option." That's what Mark Steadman and James Cridland wrote in Podnews . Here's a few more takeaways and what you can still do to get your episode discovered.

15 Years of Podcasting with Evo Terra 10.07.2021

Evo Terra is a podcast industry superstar. He launched the 40th podcast EVER, and I love hum because he is outspoken, forward-thinking, and unafraid to give you an unpopular opinion about how to have a successful show. He was kind enough to come on the ‘Marketing Your Podcast’ show and talk about: His 20 year history in podcasting and his experience hosting a syndicated internet radio show. How he...

How to Know What Your Listeners Want to Hear 01.07.2021

One of the best ways to grow your podcast's downloads is by paying attention to what your audience is telling you. This episode of the 'Marketing Your Podcast' show covers 3 different ways that you can learn what your customers want -- and a bonus method that will give you even more info on how to best serve them. Don't forget to FOLLOW and LEAVE A RATING! For help marketing your podcast, visit ht...

Successfully Rebranding Your Podcast with Jackie Brubaker 25.06.2021

Jackie Brubaker started a podcast to promote her book only to realize that what she was creating wasn’t resonating with her audience. But after making a few pivots, Jackie created a dramatic shift in her show and also her results. Within six months she was able to have her show listened to over 50,000 times. Hear what she did differently the second time around! You can connect with Jackie on her w...

Getting More Out of Your Podcasts with Transcripts 19.06.2021

Want to get more out of your podcast WITHOUT having to record more episodes? Then you're going to want to get your episodes transcribed. I used to think transcribing your podcast was a waste of money-- especially because it was so costly to get it done with any amount of accuracy. But there's a ton of inexpensive (and accurate) tools that seem to be popping up all over the place. I've recently sta...

Creating Your Dream with Tonia Tyler 11.06.2021

On this episode, Hector is interviewed by Tonia Tyler on the Confident Strides podcast. They talk about how personal growth and your willingness to explore your options can help turn your dreams into a reality. Hector shares how knowing your why can help you find your niche and your sweet spot.

Should You Join a Podcast Network? (Toolbox Episode) 06.06.2021

Podcasters typically have the question, "Should I join a podcast network?" If they answered yes, then their next question is usually "How do I join one?" or maybe even "How does a podcast network work?"  This episode tries to answer some of those questions.  On this toolbox edition of the 'Marketing Your Podcast Show' we cover: 🤷‍ Why you might want to join a #podcast network.. and why...

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