What Running a Podcast for 6+ Years Has Taught Me About Consistency (and When to Quit Something) - Podcast Episode 342

What Running a Podcast for 6+ Years Has Taught Me About Consistency (and When to Quit Something) - Podcast Episode 342

Author: Jenn Donovan: Speaker, Author, Marketer and Social Media Expert April 30, 2025 Duration: 16:17

Episode 342 – What Running a Podcast for 6+ Years Has Taught Me About Consistency (and When to Quit Something)

After more than 6 years, 340+ episodes, and a truckload of cuppas... I've learned a thing or two about showing up. Especially when no one's clapping yet.

In this reflective, real-talk episode of the Small Business Made Simple Podcast, I'm sharing the truth about consistency—what it actually looks like, what it costs, and when it's okay to quit (or at least press pause).

Whether you're podcasting, posting on social, writing newsletters, or trying to stay visible in your business without burning out—this is the pep talk you didn't know you needed.

We're chatting: ✅ How consistency builds trust—and why that matters more than fancy funnels
✅ The sneaky difference between quitting and pivoting
✅ Why Episode 1 nearly didn't happen (and what made me hit publish anyway)
✅ Five lessons from six years behind the mic—warts, wins, and all
✅ When to reflect, when to rest, and when to just keep going

This episode is for the small business owner who's ever thought:
"Is anyone even watching?"
"Does this even matter?"
"Should I just quit?"

💡 Spoiler: Showing up is the strategy. Especially when it's hard. Especially when no one's clapping (yet).

🎧 Hit play now or read the full show notes at: www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/342


Running a small business often feels like a constant juggling act, where the big dreams meet daily grind. The Small Business Made Simple Podcast cuts through that noise with practical, actionable conversations. Host Jenn Donovan brings her background as a speaker, author, and marketer directly to your earbuds, but she’s not just theorizing. Having been deep in the trenches herself, she understands the unique mix of ambition and overwhelm that defines the entrepreneurial journey. This podcast focuses on real-world application, offering bite-sized social media and marketing strategies you can implement immediately, without needing a massive budget or a dedicated team. You’ll also hear from fellow small business owners who share their own stories-the successes, the stumbles, and the lessons learned along the way. It’s a blend of expert guidance from Jenn and peer-to-peer solidarity, all designed to provide both clarity and accountability. Think of each episode as a focused coaching session that helps break down larger goals into manageable steps, reinforcing the confidence that you can, indeed, build the business you envision. Tune in for honest talk that simplifies the complex, making growth feel less like a solitary struggle and more like a shared, achievable path forward.
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