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Community with Kristina Bartold is a podcast for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and content creators eager to grow their businesses, expand their networks, and master community building; both online (through social media and podcasting) and in person (via live events and networking). If you’re looking to increase your sales on social media, grow your podcast audience, or build stronger connections, this show is for you.

Every week, Kristina Bartold shares expert insights on community building, social media growth, organic social media strategies, and podcast management. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, Kristina provides actionable advice to help you stay ahead of the game and grow your business and community in today’s digital landscape.

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With Kristina’s personal experience scaling a 7-figure marketing agency, The Social Snippet, and running 200-person events with High Vibe Women, you’ll get a mix of tactical solo episodes and authentic interviews with industry leaders. Tune in to learn the best strategies for growing your business, podcast, and digital community.

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How to Double Your Podcast Downloads in 2026: Strategies for Coaches, Creators, and Service Providers

December 08, 2025 • Kristina Bartold • Episode 315

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Kristina and Ben are reflecting on a great year of the Community podcast and breaking down exactly what they did to double their download numbers in 2025.

If you’re feeling stuck with your podcast numbers or are questioning if you’re really making the impact that you hoped for when you first launched. This episode is meant to recalibrate your vision and prove to you that you are making an impact and that there is still so much more for your show!

Kristina and Ben are pulling back the curtain on:

How doubling down on consistency grew the Community podcast.
Why batching episodes and building in flexibility is crucial to long term growth.
Real talk about podcast SEO and why it matters.
What kinds of guests actually move the needle.
How repurposing your episodes better can boost your entire content strategy.
Creative ways to monetize your podcast RIGHT NOW.
Why perfection is the enemy of podcast growth.
Are podcast Ads worth it?

Whether you’re in the messy middle or dreaming up your first episode, Kristina and Ben are here to remind you: You don’t need a huge audience to create a high-impact show, you just need the right strategy.

So here’s our take on what it actually takes to grow your podcast sustainably.

Tune in and let us know what part of the episode resonates with you most! We LOVE hearing from you.

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