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What do the top 20 shows tell us about the prefect podcast intro? πŸ€”

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Hi Reader,

I'm sure we're all agreed that first impressions matter in podcasting.

There’s a lot of pressure on those first few minutes of your show to keep regular listeners tuning in and new listeners hooked.

But how do you know if you’re approaching your intro right?

I spent some time analysing the intros of the top 20 shows in the US Apple Podcast Charts to see what they can tell us about the perfect intro formula.

Here's what I learned...

What Do the Top 20 Podcasts Tell Us About the Perfect Intro Formula?

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How to Run a Thriving, Profitable Podcast

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