It's a no-brainer that the number one question on most podcasters' minds is: "How do I build my show's audience?" It takes countless hours to plan, strategize and launch your podcast, and now you want people to press play. Or maybe you've been launched for a while and have a sizable audience. Either way, the hope is to always continue to build and scale your listener base.

Despite its importance, we all know that word of mouth alone will only get you so far. To get your podcast in the ears of more people, you have to take the necessary and intentional steps to reach them.

That's why we put together these top 10 tips for building your podcast audience -because whether you've had a show for a while or are just starting out, everyone's podcast deserves a shot at reaching more people.