What 147 deleted episodes taught me about podcasting

Hey , I stared at the delete button, my cursor hovering over 147 episodes that would never see the light of day. Six months of work. Hundreds of hours of recording. All of it destined for the digital trash bin. The worst part? I knew episode 148 would probably join them. See, I'd fallen into the same trap that derails most aspiring podcasters... I was trying to be Joe Rogan instead of being myself. Every episode felt forced, over-produced, and painfully inauthentic. Then I heard something that changed everything. I was listening to a small business podcast while stuck in traffic. The host had a slight stutter, zero production value, and broke every "rule" of professional podcasting. He also had 120k devoted listeners and a waiting list of sponsors. That night, I scrapped everything I thought I knew about podcasting. Instead of chasing perfection, I built a simple 4-step system that focused on one thing: authentic connection. The results? - First episode: 158 listeners - 30 days later: 10,000 subscribers - 90 days later: First sponsor call - Today: Over 60 million potential listeners "I almost quit podcasting after my first three episodes got zero engagement. Found Ted's system, stripped everything back to basics, and followed his exact framework. Six weeks later, I have 3,400 subscribers and just booked my first sponsor. The best part? I record everything from my kitchen table." - Nathan Chen, Urban Farming Podcast "As a former radio host, I thought I knew everything about audio content. Ted's system humbled me - and then transformed my business. Using his guest outreach templates alone, I've booked interviews with three bestselling authors who previously ignored my requests." - Maria Rodriguez, Business Evolution Show Last month alone, 43 complete beginners launched their first successful podcasts using this framework. One was recording from her car during lunch breaks - she just hit 5,000 subscribers. Here's what you'll get today: The 4-Step Podcast Launch System includes: ✓ Perfect Topic Selection Framework ✓ Professional Structure Templates ✓ Guest Booking Email Scripts ✓ Marketing Launch Strategy Plus these exclusive bonuses: ✓ 10K FB Fans Training (Grow your audience for pennies) ✓ Story Selling Framework (Connect, don't just tell) ✓ 1-Hour Private Coaching Session (Personalized guidance) "I put off starting a podcast for two years because of the technical overwhelm. Ted's system eliminated all the confusion. Launched my first episode about senior fitness - a topic I thought was 'too niche.' Now at 2,300 subscribers and just declined my third sponsorship offer because it wasn't the right fit for my audience." - Robert James, Active Aging Podcast Here's the truth... The podcasting landscape needs more authentic voices. With 60 million homes tuning in regularly, there's plenty of room for everyone - if you know how to stand out. Now it's time to get instant access to the complete system and start building your audience immediately Click below to begin your podcasting journey! [The Secret From-Home Podcast Launch System!]( To your success, Ted McGrath Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Ted McGrath Brands, Ted McGrath Brands, LLC 690 Main Street #1109 Safety Harbor, Florida 34695 United States (323) 577-4712, Safety Harbor, Florida 34695, United States