If you’re looking for honest insight into how real podcasters build, grow, and evolve their shows, you’re in the right place. In this episode, I talk with Elias Marty, host of Politically High Tech—a podcast that weaves together politics, technology, and human development in a unique way. If you often feel stuck between the loud extremes of conversation, you’ll appreciate Elias’ honest take on representing the “silent majority” and what it takes to balance nuance and growth.

Listen in for his straightforward lessons on making your podcast financially sustainable, including how starting an LLC and monetizing with platforms like Pod Match can help. We also dive into how feedback, even the critical kind, shapes better sound, video, and overall listener experience—something every creator can relate to. By the end, you’ll walk away with practical ideas on audience growth and what it really means to stay motivated through tough podcasting seasons. Elias’ story proves that indie podcasters can find their voice and momentum by being authentic, open to feedback, and persistent.

Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome and Show Intro
00:45 Meet Elias Marty
01:12 Podcast Format Explained
02:32 Mixing Politics, Tech, and Development
02:45 Inspiration Behind the Show
04:28 Evolution and Adaptation
04:34 How the Podcast Began
05:39 Starting to Make Money
06:07 Using Pod Match and Monetization
08:22 Pod Match’s Impact on Growth
09:41 Changing Formats and Listening to Feedback
11:22 Adding More Value to Episodes
13:16 The Podcast as a Business
16:35 Audience Demographics and Changes
17:50 Download Numbers and Growth
19:07 Major Growth Levers and Tools
20:52 Recording, Editing, and Distribution Workflow
22:52 Posting Schedule and Consistency
23:03 Why Podcasting?
25:24 How Podcasting Changed Elias
28:36 Plans and Projections for the Future
32:40 Balancing Guests and Perspectives
32:49 Responding to Feedback and Improving Audio
34:37 Advice for New Podcasters
37:23 Building a Team and Learning by Doing
38:50 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Elias
41:46 Outro and Next Steps