#184 - The #1 Reason You Should Be Doing YouTube In 2026

Growth gets easier when the system works with you. In today’s episode, I share a clear truth about podcast growth as we head into 2026. After thousands of episodes and years of coaching podcasters, I have seen what creates momentum and what quietly holds shows back. This episode is for podcasters who are consistent but stuck, putting in the work without seeing real traction. I explain why some platforms naturally support growth while others rely heavily on outside effort, and why predictability matters more than working harder.

If you want more reach, better visibility, and results you can actually measure, this episode will challenge where you place your time and energy. Listen with intention, test with purpose, and build where growth already exists.

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Show notes:
(2:09) Why podcasts struggle to grow
(4:26) Same episode, different results
(5:29) YouTube as built-in audience
(8:20) Why YouTube is more predictable
(12:49) Metrics that actually matter
(14:01) Risk of being left behind
(19:24) Outro

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