

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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Jul 2, 2024 • 48min
180 | The Art of Staying Niche and Reaching A Big Audience, with Brian Luebben
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.
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Establishing a lucrative business around your podcast and reaching financial freedom may sound like a fantasy, but podcasters like Brian Luebben have cracked the code to make it happen. In this episode, he joins host Kevin Chemidlin to reveal how he built a million-dollar business around his podcast, monetized his content, and grew his social media following — all while traveling the world. Brian shares his top strategies for turning a podcast into a profitable venture, including how he leverages social media, converts listeners into sales, and stays niche while reaching a large audience. Tune in to hear his tips for crafting a winning content strategy, getting started on YouTube, and more!
Topics Discussed
Building a backend business around a podcast
Brian’s proven content strategy
Creating niche content and increasing conversions
Brian’s effective podcast guesting strategy
The unique advantages of YouTube content
Brian’s unconventional sales and marketing strategy
Leveraging his podcast to build a high-performing team
Key lessons from top content creators
How to create content as a solopreneur
MORE FROM BRIAN LUEBBEN:
Connect with Brian on Instagram!
Listen to The Action Academy Game podcast!
Check out Brian’s book, From Passive To Passionate: How To Quit Your Job - Grow Your Wealth & Turn Your Passions Into Profits!
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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
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

Jun 25, 2024 • 28min
179 | How to Get Listeners to Buy Your Stuff
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.
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If your listeners are not buying your products or services, it's likely because you are not making the right CTAs at the right time.
Let's fix that!
In this episode, Kevin will:
Make it clear how often you should CTA your stuff
Share what others have accomplished by making the right CTA
Provide a 4-step framework for writing great CTA copy
Walk through an example CTA, so you can hear the framework applied
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
LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS:
Make Your Show Sound Professional with Podcast Boutique
Grab Kevin's Recommended Mic on Amazon
Build a Podcast Website in 7 Minutes on Podpage

Jun 18, 2024 • 35min
178 | The Uncomfortable Secret to 1 Million Downloads Per Month, with David Shands
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.
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In this episode, 1-million-download-per-month podcaster David Shands discusses the art of growing an audience into the hundreds of thousands.
David shares his unique approach to interviewing, emphasizing the importance of creating friction and genuine conversation rather than sticking to a rigid question-answer format. He also highlights the necessity of truly understanding your audience, not just in demographics, but their individual needs, interests, and struggles.
This conversation is a goldmine for podcasters seeking to improve their interviewing skills and create content that truly resonates with their audience.
Tune in to learn more about David's strategies and how they can transform your podcasting journey.
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
The importance of creating friction in podcast conversations.
The necessity of being good at podcasting and how to improve.
The role of audience feedback in improving podcast quality.
The strategy of disagreeing with guests to create engaging content.
The significance of being genuinely interested and curious during interviews.
The value of being around people and building a community.
The power of focus in entrepreneurship.
The importance of setting and achieving goals before making major decisions like leaving a corporate job.
MORE FROM DAVID SHANDS:
Follow David on Instagram
Watch/Listen to Social Proof on Youtube, Apple, Spotify
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
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

Jun 11, 2024 • 17min
177 | Why You're Setting The Wrong Type Of Podcast Goals
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.
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If you are serious about podcasting, chances are you have set big goals for yourself, like growing your listenership tenfold. This is a great goal, the problem with it is that every podcaster shares the same goal, and reaching it could feel like an uphill battle.
Setting result-based goals, especially lofty ones, is detrimental to the success of your show. This may sound counterintuitive, but hear us out!
On today’s episode, our host, Kevin Chemidlin, explains why setting result goals isn’t as effective as we think they are, and how action goals are the key to the success of your podcast. Kevin shares his story about how he lost 120 lbs by switching from result goals to action goals, and how he used the same concept in podcasting.
The success from action goals is astounding, and Kevin wants to help change your perspective on how to set goals so you can grow your show exponentially too.
Tune in to hear how you can reframe your goals for the new year!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Result goal vs. action goal
Celebrating wins along the way
Why action goals accelerate growth
The biggest pitfall when setting action goals
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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
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

Jun 4, 2024 • 12min
176 | 3 Effortless Hacks to Drive Sales & Podcast Growth
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.
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Sometimes a few easy changes are all it takes to elevate your podcast and boost sales. In this episode, host Kevin Chemidlin shares three simple but powerful hacks podcasters can try right now to maximize reach, build trust, drive engagement and increase sales — no special skills or resources required. He walks through a quick client case study, highlighting how they increased podcast downloads, leveraged social media, and improved conversions. Tune in to find out how to apply these hacks and get results!
Topics Discussed
Hack #1: leveraging social media presence
Hack #2: using your podcast as a sales tool
Hack #3: optimizing email campaigns
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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
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

May 28, 2024 • 50min
175 | Grow Your Show Just Like A Top 100 Podcast, with Chris Jordan
Experienced producer Chris Jordan discusses debunking myths of top podcasts, strategic guesting, YouTube growth, data-driven decisions, and balancing quality and quantity with host Kevin Chemidlin.

May 21, 2024 • 13min
174 | You Might Be Confusing Your Audience (Here's How I Confused Mine)
Reflecting on the confusion of multiple offers, the speaker emphasizes the importance of simplifying offerings. From a single coaching program to two main offers, the focus is on engagement and commitment. With program structure changes and clear offerings, the podcast delves into enhancing audience understanding and podcast growth.

May 14, 2024 • 10min
173 | The 3 Characteristics of Great Podcast Cover Art
Learn the 3 characteristics of great podcast cover art, including simplicity, uniqueness, and informativeness. Discover why artwork is crucial for your podcast and whether to include your headshot. Get tips on creating eye-catching artwork to stand out in the podcast landscape.

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May 7, 2024 • 26min
172 | How to Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Podcast, with Scott Aaron
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.
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LinkedIn is a powerful platform for podcasters, but many fail to fully tap into its potential for networking and podcast growth. This episode will teach podcasters how to optimize their LinkedIn profile, connect with their target audience, and effectively promote their show. Scott Aaron joins host Kevin Chemidlin to share his expert tips on the dos and don'ts of LinkedIn interactions, creating compelling content that converts, and taking advantage of the LinkedIn algorithm.
Tune in to transform your LinkedIn strategy, enhance your podcast's visibility, and build a stronger network that supports your growth!
Topics Discussed
LinkedIn as a platform for podcast growth
Steps to optimize your LinkedIn profile for podcast promotion
Building quality connections on LinkedIn
Best practices for communicating on LinkedIn
LinkedIn posting and content strategies
Connect with Scott Aaron on LinkedIn!
Listen to Scott’s podcast, Networking and Marketing Made Simple!
Learn more about Scott's LinkedIn expertise services on his website!
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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
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

Apr 30, 2024 • 16min
171 | Stop Tracking Podcast Downloads, Track This Growth Metric Instead (You'll Be a Happier Podcaster)
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.
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Kevin has discovered that there is a better way to track audience growth than just by looking at your "podcast downloads." In this episode, he explains what the new metric is, how to calculate it, and why it's going to make you a happier podcaster.
If you want Kevin's Total Audience Growth Tracker Template, hop into the Grow The Show Academy!
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
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