Stop guessing and start GROWING! At 7.7M+ podcast downloads (at an average of 500k/month), Les Alfred of Balanced Black Girl knows a thing or two about audience retention and growth... and she's here to spill all of her secrets! Contrary to the popular growth strategies widely shared by the gurus, Les attributes much of her success to one simple yet fundamental concept that we don't talk about enough: content strategy! …and of course: CONSISTENCY! Tune in to hear all about Les's experience in growing a loyal audience, including: the exact content strategy to which she attributes much of her success (and how you can implement the same); her best advice for retaining and further growing a thriving podcast audience; the reality of podcast monetization and sponsor revenue at 500k downloads/month (and why she chooses to keep working a 9-5 corporate job); and so much more! Launched in 2018 with a dedication to "helping you feel your best," the Balanced Black Girl podcast highlights Black and brown women experts in health and wellness and creates a comfortable place for accessible wellness conversations and connection. Tune in for the approachable health, self-care, personal development, and well-being advice you need to find your balance. CONNECT FURTHER WITH ANGIE: PODCAST: https://podfluencersociety.com SOCIAL MEDIA: https://beacons.ai/theactualangie/socialmedia MORE RESOURCES: https://podfluencerbrands.com CONTACT: https://www.podfluencersociety.com/contact ADVERTISE ON THE SHOW: [email protected] SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podfluencer/membership SHOW LINKS MENTIONED: https://beacons.ai/theactualangie/podcastlinks PRESENTING SPONSOR: This episode of Podfluencer Society is presented by Beacons, the all-in-one link in bio and creator business platform used by 2M+ creators. Get two months FREE of Link-In-Bio Pro: https://beacons.ai/signup?c=theactualangie EPISODE CREDITS: Podcast Logo: Abby Murdock Podcast Cover Photography: April Bowers Creative Intro Music: "Trap Club" by Paul Velchev DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in each episode are those of the individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host and team or the owner of this Intellectual Property. This podcast is not an authority of legal advice, and listeners are encouraged to seek professional counsel with regard to their brand, business, and otherwise. We all hope you enjoy and find value in each episode. Many of the product and service promotions in each episode are under the negotiated terms of affiliate or sponsorship agreements. If a link is clicked and a purchase is made, an affiliate commission may be received. However, we recommend products or services that we personally endorse and believe may be beneficial to others. This information is disclosed in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."