

Grow The Show
Kev Michael
Grow The Show is the podcast that grows YOUR podcast. Hosted by Kev Michael, a full-time podcaster since 2018 and growth coach to over 500 creators. Each episode delivers actionable strategies, real-world coaching, and expert interviews that help you build a bigger audience and turn your podcast into a powerful business asset. With millions of downloads and several million dollars in podcast-driven revenue under his belt, Kev brings the proven playbook for podcasters who are ready to go beyond the hobby and into growth. Subscribe now to learn how to grow your podcast — and make it work for you.
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Nov 10, 2020 • 50min
05 | BONUS: How "Being Consistent" Lost Me Hundreds of Listeners
In this podcast, the speaker shares their experience with the consistency rule in podcasting. They also discuss the importance of targeting a specific audience and the role of storytelling in engaging listeners. Kevin Schmidlin's success in building audiences is highlighted, along with the significance of understanding your target audience and adding value to their lives.

Oct 27, 2020 • 39min
04 | How To Hook Your Podcast Listeners in the First 5 Minutes
In this podcast, the host discusses the importance of capturing listeners' attention in the first five minutes. They provide examples from top podcasts on how to hook listeners and establish credibility. The chapter also explores the struggle of finding the right business idea and when to give it enough time to succeed.

Oct 12, 2020 • 51min
01 | How I Grew My Podcast to 100k Downloads and $100k Monetized
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
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My name is Kevin Chemidlin, and I'm a podcaster, podcast producer, and podcast coach.
I started my first show, Philly Who?, in 2018, and since then I've taken it past 100k downloads and $100k monetized.
But - it wasn't a smooth, easy path to get there.
I ran into so many roadblocks, and so many moments where I almost quit.
Now, after reaching the promised land, I'm helping other independent podcasters to grow and monetize their shows.
After 2 years of helping podcasts grow, I've learned that most podcasters are in the same boat:
You want to get more listeners, but don't know how
You want to monetize someday, but don't know how or when
You want to spend less time editing and making social media content
After studying the best in the game, I've figured out how to solve these problems!
With this podcast, I'm going to teach you how to:
Get more listeners, at will, regularly
Monetize the show now, instead of waiting for someday
Spend only 4-6 hours per week on the podcast
Want to join a community of high-performing independent podcasters?
Want to swap tactics, get feedback, and grow together?
Want to have your questions answered during AMAs with podcasting legends?
Join us in the Grow The Show online community!
Ready to have Kevin join your podcasting team?
Apply for the Grow The Show Podcast Accelerator!
or watch Kevin's 70-minute Masterclass on how he took his first podcast past 100k and $100k to learn more about the program,
Resources:
>> THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV.
Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7.
This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost.
I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price.
BY FAR the best bang for your buck.
Grab it now on Amazon!
>> THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX
If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode.
This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!)
My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO.
Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website.
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

Oct 12, 2020 • 39min
02 | How to Make Your Podcast Irresistible, with Eric Nuzum
Eric Nuzum, creator of hit shows like TED Radio Hour and Invisibilia, shares valuable insights on making an amazing, bingeable podcast. He emphasizes knowing your audience better than they know themselves and creating a unique voice and message. Nuzum discusses the importance of creating a persona for your podcast and targeting a specific audience. Get tips on creating a laser-focused podcast and a thriving podcast business.

Oct 12, 2020 • 44min
03 | How to Get Podcast Listeners from Facebook Groups, with Alex Hillman
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
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Alex Hillman is an expert online audience builder who has taught hundreds of entrepreneurs how to grow an audience online. Today, he teaches us how to grow our podcast audience, for free, spending only 10 minutes a day.
Grab The Tiny MBA here, and use code GROWTHESHOW for 20% off!
Follow Alex on Twitter.
Want to join a community of high-performing independent podcasters?
Want to swap tactics, get feedback, and grow together?
Want to have your questions answered during AMAs with podcasting legends?
Join us in the Grow The Show online community!
Ready to have Kevin join your podcasting team?
Apply for the Grow The Show Podcast Accelerator!
or watch Kevin's 70-minute Masterclass on how he took his first podcast past 100k and $100k to learn more about the program.
Resources:
>> THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV
Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7.
This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost.
I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price.
BY FAR the best bang for your buck.
Grab it now on Amazon!
>> THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX
If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode.
This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!)
My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO.
Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website.
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