How to Maintain a Sustainable Podcast with Over 1,300 Episodes with Mister Productivity, Mark Struczewski

Whether you have 10 or 1,000 podcast episodes, there is magic in knowing that your podcast is meant to evolve alongside you and your listeners. With over 1,300 episodes under his belt, Mark Struczewski, the host of the Mister Productivity podcast, knows this to be true. He joins me this week to share the ups and downs of his 7.5-year podcasting journey, from his ambitious attempt to release an episode every day, to the strategic cadence he has settled on today and the big lessons he learned along the way. This week, episode 179 of Listeners to Leads is about how to maintain a sustainable podcast with over 1,300 episodes!

Mark Struczewski, also known as Mister Productivity, is a Houston-based productivity coach and host of The Mister Productivity™ Podcast. He brings over 1,300 episodes of experience to help leaders conquer overwhelm. Drawing from his daily running routine and commitment to continuous learning, he offers practical strategies to overcome distractions and achieve clarity.

In this episode of Listeners to Leads, Mark Struczewski shares how he has honed in on his niche, reigned in his guest selection process, and strategically plans and records his episodes- all while keeping an eye on his bottom line.  

Mark and I also chat about the following: 

• There is no one right way to have a podcast; the cadence should be what works best for you and your audience. 
• Scheduling and batching episodes are key to consistently providing your audience with valuable content and guests. 
• Evaluate if your podcasting efforts are moving the needle forward in your business; if not, you may need to take a step back. 
• Routinely audit your subscriptions and expenses, cutting out the things you don’t use or can’t afford. 

Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above. 

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Chapters

• 0:00 How to Maintain a Sustainable Podcast with Over 1,300 Episodes with Mister Productivity, Mark Struczewski
• 2:13 Mark discusses the intimacy and accessibility of podcasting compared to other media formats.
• 5:47 The importance of audience engagement and encourages listeners to reach out to podcasters.
• 6:14 Diving into the concept that niching matters but the niche does not.
• 9:04 Mark recounts his decision to ditch his goal of releasing one episode a day for a much more sustainable cadence.
• 20:04 Balancing your podcast with your business goals.
• 21:39 Like building a business, podcasting is a long game and you cannot expect overnight success.
• 22:51 You should always be focusing on your bottom line, cutting out the services and tools that you do not use or cannot afford.
• 28:59 Mark provides his website as a resource for listeners to connect with him.