Own your digital future: Why your podcast needs a home that isn’t rented
You’ve built an audience for your podcast, but do you actually own it? From sudden account suspensions to algorithm reach collapse, creators are learning the hard way that social media platforms can pull the rug out overnight. With average Instagram reach hovering around 3.5%, demonetization happening overnight and some platforms disappearing entirely—creators are increasingly exposed to risks they don’t control.
If you’re serious about podcasting long term, this talk will change how you think about your digital strategy.
Key Takeaways
The ways platforms pull the rug out from under creators
Why 96.5% of your followers may never see your content
The rise of open protocols and user ownership
The power of email and direct audience relationships
How to build an “Owned Stack” that protects your podcast long-term