38: How Long Should My Podcast Episodes Be? (You’re Asking The Wrong Question) Podcast SEO And Growth For Entrepreneurs

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38: How Long Should My Podcast Episodes Be? (You’re Asking the Wrong Question)

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Your podcast episode length matters less than you think. In this Thursday Quick Win, I’m sharing why there’s no “perfect” runtime and how strategy, not minutes, determines your success.

You’ll learn how to find your ideal podcast episode length using my 3-part checklist, why consistency drives growth more than timing, and how one client boosted downloads by 10% without adding a single extra minute.

If you’ve ever wondered how long your podcast episodes should be, this episode will help you stop guessing and start podcasting with purpose.

00:00 – Why Episode Length Isn’t the Real Problem

00:40 – The 3-Part Checklist for Finding Your Ideal Length

01:55 – Balancing Strategy and Sustainability

03:10 – Client Example: Shorter Episodes, Bigger Results

04:45 – The SEAMless Podcast Framework™ in Action

05:45 – Final Takeaway: Strategy Over Seconds

Check out the full show notes and resources at

https://leahbryantco.com/podcast/how-long-should-my-podcast-episodes-be

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Chapters

1. Why Episode Length Isn’t the Real Problem (00:00:00)

2. The 3-Part Checklist for Finding Your Ideal Length (00:00:40)

3. Balancing Strategy and Sustainability (00:01:55)

4. Client Example: Shorter Episodes, Bigger Results (00:03:10)

5. The SEAMless Podcast Framework™ in Action (00:04:45)

6. Final Takeaway: Strategy Over Seconds (00:05:45)

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