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✉️ The Great Podcast Slowdown   Hi Newsletter Subscribers,   Let's start with what's happening right now. This month, data from ListenNotes and Podnews showed something surprising: new podcast launches are down more than 30% year over year.   It's the biggest slowdown since 2020. But it's not bad news. It's a correction — and it's good for anyone who plans to stick around. Because when the wave of “start-a-show” enthusiasm fades, what's left are the people who actually build audiences.   That's where you win.   🎙️ Why the slowdown helps you   For the first time in years, attention isn't scattered. Listeners are returning to voices they already know. That means:   ✅ Less competition for guest spots. ✅ Easier time building listener trust. ✅ Hosts who are more open to recurring guests and collaborations.   But there's a catch — you have to stay consistent long enough to be remembered. And that's where this week's tool comes in.   💡 The Staying Power System   To turn that consistency into something visible (and motivating), we built a 12-week tracker that shows your real momentum — week by week, cycle by cycle.   🎯 It's not an app. It's a simple Google Sheet or Excel file. ✅ Tracks: how often you show up, what traction you get, and who responds. ✅ Calculates: average views, collaborations, and a simple “staying power” score. ✅ Shows: a graph across multiple 12-week cycles so you can literally see your progress. Download it here →   ➡️Staying Power System Podcast Collaborative 🧭 How it works   Each cycle represents twelve weeks of work — whether you're hosting, guesting, or both. Every week, you log your episode or appearance, mark its status (Done, In Progress, or Skipped), add your views once it's live, and answer a few quick Yes/No prompts:   Did any new collaborations or invitations come from it? Did I make something reusable (a clip, quote, checklist)? Did I stay visible between episodes — posting, replying, or tagging others?   Those small check-ins add up to what we call your 5-Point Staying Power Score.   Here's the logic behind it:   First, ask yourself if you actually showed up. Did you publish or appear at least eight times this cycle? That alone proves consistency — it's the biggest predictor of whether you'll still be active next quarter.   Next, look at your traction. Are your views or listens holding steady or creeping up? Don't worry about spikes; steadiness equals trust.   Then, check your connections. Did any host, listener, or peer reach out first — maybe inviting you back, replying, or starting a new conversation? That's real proof your presence is resonating.   After that, look at reuse. Did you create something from your work that lives beyond the episode — a clip, a quote, a checklist? Reusables create compounding visibility and help you grow even when you're not recording.   Finally, consider visibility. Did you stay active between episodes — commenting, posting, or showing up in your audience's world? Momentum lives in the space between releases, and that's what keeps you top-of-mind.   When you answer “yes” to most of those — three or more — it means you're on track. Five out of five means you're compounding; your consistency is now creating opportunities.   That's the heart of the Staying Power System. It makes those invisible wins measurable.   ⚙️ How to use the sheet   1️⃣ Open Cycle 1 — it already has a few example weeks filled in so you can see what a finished entry looks like. 2️⃣ Replace them with your own episodes, guest spots, or collaborations. 3️⃣ Fill it weekly — it takes about three minutes. 4️⃣ At week 12, check your five signals; the score updates automatically. 5️⃣ Duplicate the tab and start Cycle 2. The dashboard updates across cycles so you can compare progress.   The goal isn't perfection; it's rhythm. Keep showing up, see the data, and build from there.   📣 Try it, improve it, and share it   This is version 1. If you make a cleaner, smarter, or prettier version — show us! We'll share a few community-made edits in a future newsletter when you evolve this into something more.   The only rule: keep it useful.   📥 Copy and Download: Staying Power Podcast Collaborative Google Sheet   <!--[if mso | IE]> <![endif]--> Last, but not least, let's highlight this week's featured episodes: Episode Promotion – Find & Be a Guest! 🎙️ Looking for a great podcast opportunity? Check out these featured episodes where hosts and guests are looking to connect right now!   🎙️ Wellness without the Overwhelm 👤 Kristen Herlihy Herlihy 🔗 Apply Here 📢 Tags: #beaguest   🎙️How to Make Confident Decisions: 5 Journal Prompts To Stop Overthinking 👤 Samantha Hawley 🔗 Apply Here 📢 Tags: #beaguest, #collab, #findaguest, #podswap   💡 Want to be featured in an episode promotion? Start by creating your own episode listing inside the Podcast Collab Club!   <!--[if mso | IE]> <![endif]--> 🤝 It's All About CONNECT, COLLABORATE, and GROW! If you want to go deeper, our Podcast Collab Club gives you: Access to podcast and episode listings Contact info to reach out directly Friday Frequency emails with opportunities Monthly mixers to network with members Tools to grow visibility and get discovered on Google Ready to go from occasional poster to active collaborator?   🎟️ Join the Podcast Collab Club for $14.99/month Speaking of connecting—if you're not in our Facebook group yet, join the conversation: 👉 Podcast Guest Collaboration – Find a Guest, Be a Guest   💛 Thanks for being part of this growing creative movement. Keep learning, keep showing up, and keep your mic on.   With excitement, The Podcast Collaborative Team  P.S. This slowdown isn't a warning; it's a filter. The podcasters and guests who stay visible now will own the next wave when everyone else restarts in 2026. Ready to ride the wave of podcasting's biggest year yet? Come check out the  Podcast Collab Club and connect with creators who are making it happen! Ready to start taking the guesswork out of finding great guests and the legwork out of landing aligned interviews? Come check out the Podcast Collab Club! The Podcast Collaborative Mansfield, CT 06268, USA Unsubscribe