Grow The Show

Learn how focusing on action goals instead of result goals can lead to greater success in podcasting. The host shares their personal weight loss journey as an example. Discover the power of celebrating small wins and embracing progress along the journey. Find out why setting action goals accelerates growth and leads to podcasting success. Shift your focus to action goals and enjoy the process of podcasting for greater happiness and fulfillment.

Want to grow your podcast on YouTube? ⁠⁠Apply to the Grow The Show YouTube Accelerator Beta Cohort⁠⁠, Launching July 14th 2025 Work with Kevin 1:1 to Install a Revenue-Driving Podcast Into Your Business -- Apply to the Grow The Show Accelerator Program! This is our host, Kevin Chemidlin’s story of how he created and successfully monetized his podcasts, while also starting a podcast growth accelerator program. His story came with its fair share of challenges. From facing and overcoming those challenges, he has gained so much knowledge and experience in understanding what it takes to be successful. There is one thing he learned in particular that was the turning point when he was struggling to monetize his podcast, and he wants to share this piece of advice with all of you! After not seeing his podcast monetize at the rate he would have liked, he took a step back and decided to do a time study. This time study changed the way he structured his day and allowed him to be more efficient with his time, which in turn, led to the successful monetization of his podcast. Tune in to learn what a time study is, how to do it, and how to implement the results into your work day and life. If you have been struggling to monetize your show or are just looking to be more productive, you don’t want to miss this one!   Topics discussed in this episode: Kevin’s podcast story What is a time study? How Kevin decided to do a time study Kevin’s time study results What Kevin learned from his results How Kevin used what he learned from his results A challenge for you! Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast. Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group, where we’ve got over 3,000 growth-minded podcasters who are waiting for you to ask for their advice! To listen to more episodes, head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don’t forget to rate and review! MORE FROM KEVIN: Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 12 days of podcast growth lessons in your inbox! Watch the FREE Grow The Show Masterclass to learn Kevin's four steps to growing a thriving podcast business! Connect with Kevin on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn Subscribe to Grow The Show on Youtube Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: Learn More about working with Podcast Boutique Grab Kevin's Recommended Mic on Amazon Build a Podcast Website in 7 Minutes on Podpage This episode was Post Produced by Podcast Boutique http://podcastboutique.com

Want to grow your podcast on YouTube? ⁠⁠Apply to the Grow The Show YouTube Accelerator Beta Cohort⁠⁠, Launching July 14th 2025 Work with Kevin 1:1 to Install a Revenue-Driving Podcast Into Your Business -- This episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code GROW to get 60 minutes free recording and 15% off a membership plan. Apply to the Grow The Show Accelerator Program! If you’re a podcaster, chances are you have a dream guest you’d love to have on your show. The excitement from landing an A-list guest on your show can quickly be overshadowed by the disappointment of your expectations not being met. For example, the interview is lackluster, your listenership doesn’t improve, or they don’t promote your episode to their audience. We’re guessing after putting in a ton of work to land a dream guest only to be disappointed is not how you want things to go. Landing your dream guest is half the battle, what happens after is what really counts. So, our host Kevin Chemidlin wants to share his proven hacks on how to land your dream guest, how to make your interview stand out, how to leverage your dream guest to grow your listenership, and much more. Tune in to hear how to make the most of a dream guest episode so you can grow your show! Topics discussed in this episode: An extremely common belief podcasters have about their dream guest Why dream guests don’t promote your show What can you do to maximize landing your dream guest: 2 buckets of advice Importance of being extremely organized Ask unique questions 2 open-ended questions to ask at the end of the interview A key thing to remember when featuring an A-list guest on your show How to leverage a dream guest episode to grow your audience Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast. Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group, where we’ve got over 3,000 growth-minded podcasters who are waiting for you to ask for their advice! To listen to more episodes, head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don’t forget to rate and review! MORE FROM KEVIN: Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 12 days of podcast growth lessons in your inbox! Watch the FREE Grow The Show Masterclass to learn Kevin's four steps to growing a thriving podcast business! Connect with Kevin on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn Subscribe to Grow The Show on Youtube Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: Learn More about working with Podcast Boutique Grab Kevin's Recommended Mic on Amazon Build a Podcast Website in 7 Minutes on Podpage This episode was Post Produced by Podcast Boutique http://podcastboutique.com

Want to grow your podcast on YouTube? ⁠⁠Apply to the Grow The Show YouTube Accelerator Beta Cohort⁠⁠, Launching July 14th 2025 Work with Kevin 1:1 to Install a Revenue-Driving Podcast Into Your Business -- This episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code GROW to get 60 minutes free recording and 15% off a membership plan. Apply to the Grow The Show Accelerator Program! How do you keep up with your podcast during the holidays? A great option for this is republishing old episodes. This allows you to take a break and enjoy the holidays while still delivering fresh content to your listeners. In this episode of Grow The Show, Kevin Chemidlin will explain the best practices when it comes to republishing old episodes. Specifically, he'll cover: How to pick which episodes you republish Whether or not you should give republished episodes new titles How to record an introduction for a republished episode How your listeners will react to a republished episode Much more! If you're looking to not just survive this holiday season, but thrive, make sure you tune in! Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast. Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group, where we’ve got over 3,000 growth-minded podcasters who are waiting for you to ask for their advice! To listen to more episodes, head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don’t forget to rate and review! MORE FROM KEVIN: Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 12 days of podcast growth lessons in your inbox! Watch the FREE Grow The Show Masterclass to learn Kevin's four steps to growing a thriving podcast business! Connect with Kevin on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn Subscribe to Grow The Show on Youtube Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: Learn More about working with Podcast Boutique Grab Kevin's Recommended Mic on Amazon Build a Podcast Website in 7 Minutes on Podpage

Want to grow your podcast on YouTube? ⁠⁠Apply to the Grow The Show YouTube Accelerator Beta Cohort⁠⁠, Launching July 14th 2025 Work with Kevin 1:1 to Install a Revenue-Driving Podcast Into Your Business -- This episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code GROW to get 60 minutes free recording and 15% off a membership plan. Apply to the Grow The Show Accelerator Program! Let’s face it, people don’t come to your podcast to hear an ad. They come to hear your awesome content, but the reality is, most podcasts need sponsors, so ads are part of the deal! So, how do we effectively use ads in our podcasts without turning listeners off? For starters, we see a lot of mistakes out there, where ads are actually negatively affecting podcast listenership, which we want to touch on today’s episode of Grow The Show! Our host, Kevin Chemidlin, discusses best practices (and poor practices) when it comes to the amount, length, and placement of ads, along with pros and cons of their position in your podcast. This episode is filled with valuable information you will want to to hear before you add an ad to your next podcast Tune in to hear this and more! Topics discussed in this episode: Two main types of advertising that exists What is the 4 to 1 ratio How many, and how long, should your ads be? 3 types of ad placements in podcasts Pros and cons of each ad placement type Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast. Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group, where we’ve got over 3,000 growth-minded podcasters who are waiting for you to ask for their advice! To listen to more episodes, head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don’t forget to rate and review! MORE FROM KEVIN: Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 12 days of podcast growth lessons in your inbox! Watch the FREE Grow The Show Masterclass to learn Kevin's four steps to growing a thriving podcast business! Connect with Kevin on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn Subscribe to Grow The Show on Youtube Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: Learn More about working with Podcast Boutique Grab Kevin's Recommended Mic on Amazon Build a Podcast Website in 7 Minutes on Podpage

Want to grow your podcast on YouTube? ⁠⁠Apply to the Grow The Show YouTube Accelerator Beta Cohort⁠⁠, Launching July 14th 2025 Work with Kevin 1:1 to Install a Revenue-Driving Podcast Into Your Business -- This episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code GROW to get 60 minutes free recording and 15% off a membership plan. Apply to the Grow The Show Accelerator Program! If you’re looking for an issue, you will most likely find it. This is called a self-fulfilling prophecy, and we all do it. We look for what is wrong, or what can go wrong, in hopes of protecting ourselves, but what ends up happening is the opposite. This is something many podcasters face when being presented with tips and tools to help grow their show. Some podcasters believe that there are strategies that may not help them because of the nature of their show. Well, we can tell you one thing, they are guaranteed to fail with that strategy, not because it won’t work for them, but because the mindset they are going into it with is setting them up for failure. This is a common theme, and our host Kevin Chemidlin, wants to address it, and let you know that some of our strategies you think don’t fit your business model or lack of, think again. There is more to the story, so listen in to today’s episode to find out how to use our growth strategies for your podcast, even if it doesn’t seem logical. Tune in to hear this and more! Topics discussed in this episode: What holds podcasters back from success Does TPP only work for certain types of shows? How entertainment-only shows can benefit from our strategies The common self-fulfilling prophecy in podcasting Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast. Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group, where we’ve got over 3,000 growth-minded podcasters who are waiting for you to ask for their advice! To listen to more episodes, head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don’t forget to rate and review! MORE FROM KEVIN: Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 12 days of podcast growth lessons in your inbox! Watch the FREE Grow The Show Masterclass to learn Kevin's four steps to growing a thriving podcast business! Connect with Kevin on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn Subscribe to Grow The Show on Youtube Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: Learn More about working with Podcast Boutique Grab Kevin's Recommended Mic on Amazon Build a Podcast Website in 7 Minutes on Podpage

Want to grow your podcast on YouTube? ⁠⁠Apply to the Grow The Show YouTube Accelerator Beta Cohort⁠⁠, Launching July 14th 2025 Work with Kevin 1:1 to Install a Revenue-Driving Podcast Into Your Business -- This episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code GROW to get 60 minutes free recording and 15% off a membership plan. Apply to the Grow The Show Accelerator Program! Don’t underestimate the power of your enthusiasm for podcasting. That could be the most foundational element that sets you apart from everyone else, giving you the ability to be consistent and innovative in growing your show. However, if you’re listening to this podcast, you’re most likely a podcaster, and you know burnout is a real thing. So how do we maintain enthusiasm, and how do we creatively ensure we are being strategic about the growth of our show? On today’s episode, we have invited the remarkable Lauren Passell. She is the founder of Tink Media, a podcast growth company, and has been able to double a podcast’s audience by more than double in just one month. Yes, one month. Lauren is a creative professional who has used her passion and enthusiasm for podcasting as the basis of her marketing strategies to help others grow their show by insane amounts. She has joined us for this episode to share the exercise that catapulted her passion for podcasting, as well as how you can channel your passion for podcasting for longevity. She is also here to share the details of how she doubled an audience in one month with practical steps you can use today! If you are in the business of wanting to grow your podcast and keep that initial passion and enthusiasm burning, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear new and practical tips on how to grow your show and get inspired by Lauren Passell! Topics discussed in this episode: The inception of Lauren’s podcast growth company How she helped one of her favorite podcasters grow their show by 160% Should you go to social media to find new listeners? Applying to be featured on popular platforms like Apple, Stitcher, and Spotify Using analytics to strategically promote yourself in certain countries How to sign up for podcast newsletters and their benefits Setting up podcast play dates Using data to promo swap from Apple or Rephonic How your enthusiasm and optimism go a long way in growing your show A challenge for you!  Head to Tink Media’s website here to connect with Lauren Passell. If you haven’t already, as mentioned in this episode, head to rephonic.com for resources on how to promo swap! Apply to get your show featured on the podcast apps: Spotify Apple Podcasts Sirius/Pandora Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast. Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group, where we’ve got over 3,000 growth-minded podcasters who are waiting for you to ask for their advice! To listen to more episodes, head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don’t forget to rate and review! MORE FROM KEVIN: Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 12 days of podcast growth lessons in your inbox! Watch the FREE Grow The Show Masterclass to learn Kevin's four steps to growing a thriving podcast business! Connect with Kevin on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn Subscribe to Grow The Show on Youtube Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: Learn More about working with Podcast Boutique Grab Kevin's Recommended Mic on Amazon Build a Podcast Website in 7 Minutes on Podpage

Want to grow your podcast on YouTube? ⁠⁠Apply to the Grow The Show YouTube Accelerator Beta Cohort⁠⁠, Launching July 14th 2025 Work with Kevin 1:1 to Install a Revenue-Driving Podcast Into Your Business -- This episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code GROW to get 60 minutes free recording and 15% off a membership plan. Apply to the Grow The Show Accelerator Program! Whether you’re one of our long-standing listeners or new to the show, this special episode is not one to miss! Joining us today is Eric Nuzum, co-founder of podcast production company, Magnificent Noise, podcast industry pioneer, and Grow The Show’s first-ever guest. Before you put the effort into rebranding your podcast, changing the title, or niching down your genre, listen to Eric’s advice in a recent coaching session with the Grow The Show Accelerator Program. He’s answering questions on these topics from members of the program and sharing his priceless insights that anyone can apply to their own podcast. Eric also shares what he thinks the future of podcasting will look like, and how we can stay on top of the game. You’ll hear everything from development and production, to distribution and more. Plus, he gives a ton of examples to illustrate why purpose and transparency are key to success. If you’re looking to grow your show, tune in to this episode for valuable advice from one of our favorite podcast pros! Topics discussed in this episode: Eric’s vision for the future of podcasting Recommendations for creating a faster podcasting workflow Important questions to ask in regard to your podcast What would Eric write about if he did another podcasting book? Incorporating music in your podcast What are a podcaster’s responsibilities when sharing information? How niche should/can your podcast be? Advice on naming your podcast Using your podcast to promote your business Where does YouTube fit into podcasting? Eric offers advice to the independent podcaster’s trying to grow their audience Sign up for Eric’s newsletter, “The Audio Insurgent,” here! Make sure to read Eric’s book, Make Noise: A Creator's Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling. Connect with Eric: Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Resources mentioned in this episode: Headliner App Descript Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala Podcast Good Inside with Dr. Becky Podcast Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast. Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group, where we’ve got over 3,000 growth-minded podcasters who are waiting for you to ask for their advice! To listen to more episodes, head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don’t forget to rate and review! MORE FROM KEVIN: Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 12 days of podcast growth lessons in your inbox! Watch the FREE Grow The Show Masterclass to learn Kevin's four steps to growing a thriving podcast business! Connect with Kevin on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn Subscribe to Grow The Show on Youtube Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: Learn More about working with Podcast Boutique Grab Kevin's Recommended Mic on Amazon Build a Podcast Website in 7 Minutes on Podpage

Want to grow your podcast on YouTube? ⁠⁠Apply to the Grow The Show YouTube Accelerator Beta Cohort⁠⁠, Launching July 14th 2025 Work with Kevin 1:1 to Install a Revenue-Driving Podcast Into Your Business -- This episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code GROW to get 60 minutes free recording and 15% off a membership plan. Apply to the Grow The Show Accelerator Program! Before you go ahead and continue to sift through your podcast episode to find the perfect clip to woo your audience, do yourself a favor and listen to this episode of Grow The Show. What if we told you all those hours spent trying to perfect your intro were time spent working AGAINST your show? Unfortunately, this is most likely the case, unless you have a team of producers dedicated to ensuring there is a cliffhanger ready to be used. For the majority of us, this isn’t the case, so we are sending out an official PSA to the podcasting community: kill the podcast intro clip once and for all! There are strategies that can be used in place of intro clips and we want to share those with you in today’s episode! Tune in to hear our host Kevin Chemidlin explain why he thinks intro clips should be a thing of the past, why the first three minutes of your episode are crucial to listener retention, and what you can do instead of intro clips that will effectively help you grow your show and retain your listeners. You don’t want to miss this one! Topics discussed in this episode: Kevin’s experience using intro clips The survey that revealed the truth behind intro clips Is it possible to include intro clips effectively? Difference between podcast growth and retention problem 3 things to achieve in the first 3 minutes of your episode How podcasters fail in creating effective intro clips Kevin’s recommendations on what to do instead of intro clips Learn more about Jazzy T and her production company, JazzCast Pros, here! Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast. Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group, where we’ve got over 3,000 growth-minded podcasters who are waiting for you to ask for their advice! To listen to more episodes, head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don’t forget to rate and review! MORE FROM KEVIN: Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 12 days of podcast growth lessons in your inbox! Watch the FREE Grow The Show Masterclass to learn Kevin's four steps to growing a thriving podcast business! Connect with Kevin on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn Subscribe to Grow The Show on Youtube Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: Learn More about working with Podcast Boutique Grab Kevin's Recommended Mic on Amazon Build a Podcast Website in 7 Minutes on Podpage

Want to grow your podcast on YouTube? ⁠⁠Apply to the Grow The Show YouTube Accelerator Beta Cohort⁠⁠, Launching July 14th 2025 Work with Kevin 1:1 to Install a Revenue-Driving Podcast Into Your Business -- This episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code GROW to get 60 minutes free recording and 15% off a membership plan. Apply to the Grow The Show Accelerator Program! Before there was podcasting, there was radio broadcasting. We all grew up listening to the radio, whether it was popular music stations in our area or talk shows our parents listened to every day. There are many similarities between podcasts and radio, but there are also very important differences that podcasters and businesses need to know. You might not realize it, but if you’ve started your own podcast, you might be carrying over some of those habits picked up from decades of listening to radio shows. Jazzy T is speaking with host Kevin on this episode of Grow The Show, shedding light on the major differences that could be affecting your podcast. Jazzy has over 20 years of experience in radio and started her own podcasting network, which gives her a ton of insights on this topic. She’s sharing what she’s learned working with both platforms, including whether or not to keep your “radio voice,” advertising, and interviewing. Listen in for a quick education on the limitations of broadcast radio, the freedom and pitfalls of podcasting, and giving listeners the best experience possible! Topics discussed in this episode: Jazzy’s love for radio and working in the industry Starting her podcast and podcasting network The differences between podcasting and broadcasting Interviewing guests on radio vs. podcasts How Grow The Show helped Jazzy change her podcasting formula Charging for ads in radio vs. podcasts A weekly task to help your podcast from Kevin! Learn more about Jazzy T and her production company, JazzCast Pros, here! Or, follow her on social media at @Jazzytonair! Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast. Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group, where we’ve got over 3,000 growth-minded podcasters who are waiting for you to ask for their advice! To listen to more episodes, head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don’t forget to rate and review! MORE FROM KEVIN: Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 12 days of podcast growth lessons in your inbox! Watch the FREE Grow The Show Masterclass to learn Kevin's four steps to growing a thriving podcast business! Connect with Kevin on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn Subscribe to Grow The Show on Youtube Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: Learn More about working with Podcast Boutique Grab Kevin's Recommended Mic on Amazon Build a Podcast Website in 7 Minutes on Podpage