

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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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 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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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 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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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

Apr 23, 2024 • 21min
170 | Send These 2 Emails to Get Featured on Top Podcasts
Guest Kevin Chemidlin, an expert in podcast pitching, shares tips on avoiding common pitching mistakes, crafting effective pitches, and increasing chances of landing guest spots on top podcasts. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and targeting the right shows for success in podcast pitching.

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Apr 16, 2024 • 52min
169 | Mastering the Podcast Interview with Danny Miranda
Experienced podcaster Danny Miranda shares his secrets to interviewing top guests like Gary Vaynerchuk, emphasizing research, preparation, and engagement. He discusses in-person versus virtual interviews, fundamental interview skills, and the importance of choosing the right guests. Danny also reveals key actions that helped grow his show and tips for repurposing content on social media. Tune in to learn the art of interviewing from a podcasting pro!

Apr 9, 2024 • 21min
168 | The 3 Podcast Growth Strategies That Are Working Today (in 2024)
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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After 4 years of growing podcasts, Kevin has seen several growth trends come and go. Today, he's seeing 3 main strategies work well to grow podcasts. In this episode, he maps them out.
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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 2, 2024 • 52min
167 | Pat Flynn: Secrets to Long-Term Podcast Growth & Success
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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Summary
Podcasters can work so much on growing their show that they lose the excitement of their craft. Even Pat Flynn, whose adaptability has kept him at the forefront of the podcasting world for over a decade, has faced this challenge. So, how did he reignite his passion for podcasting and continue to grow his audience?
In this episode, Pat shares his journey of rediscovering joy in his work and keeping his creativity alive even during times of burnout. He delves into key strategies that have helped him grow his shows and create fresh content that stands out, including leveraging personal stories, engaging deeply with his audience, and various ways to incorporate video content.
Pat also gives invaluable advice on what every podcaster should be doing, from niching down for accelerated growth to utilizing relationships within their community. Tune in now for this insight-packed episode with Pat Flynn!
Topics Discussed
Finding the fun in podcasting
Reframing your beliefs about imposter syndrome
Why every content creator needs a podcast
The role of community in podcast growth
Do podcasters need to be on YouTube?
Following new trends in podcasting
Growing an audience by niching down
Managing creativity with Pat’s 20% itch rule
Learn more from Pat Flynn on his YouTube Channel!
Connect with Pat Flynn on Instagram!
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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

Mar 27, 2024 • 38min
166 | Retain, Grow, Monetize: The Ultimate Podcast Success Playbook
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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This episode is a little bit different than normal: today, Kevin is being interviewed about how to grow your podcast audience and generate more revenue from your podcast.
Topics Discussed:
The Podcast Ladder Framework: An overview of Kevin Chemidlin's four-step strategy for podcast success, focusing on retention, growth, and monetization.
Clear Unique Premise (CUP): The importance of having a distinct and appealing podcast premise that immediately attracts your target audience.
Listener Retention: Strategies for ensuring that once listeners hit play, they stay engaged and keep coming back for more.
Participation vs. Promotion: Shifting the focus from self-promotion to active participation in relevant communities and platforms to naturally draw in listeners.
Converting Listeners to Customers: Techniques for turning your audience into a customer base, including the role of sponsors and direct product/service sales.
Growth Tactics Misconceptions: Debunking common myths around podcast growth and emphasizing what truly works.
Monetization Strategies Beyond Sponsorships: Exploring various avenues for podcast monetization that extend beyond traditional advertising models.
Building a Sustainable Podcasting Business: Insights into creating a podcast that not only grows in popularity but also contributes significantly to your business's bottom line.
Practical Tips for Podcasters at Every Stage: Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, Kevin shares advice applicable to podcasters across the experience spectrum.
The Role of Social Media in Podcast Growth: Understanding how to effectively use social media not just for promotion but as a tool for engagement and audience building.
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
This episode was Post Produced by Podcast Boutique http://podcastboutique.com

Mar 19, 2024 • 16min
165 | How to Get Guests to Share Your Podcast on Social Media
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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It is no secret that a great way to grow your show is to get on other podcasts and have podcasters as guests on your show.
Okay, so, you invited a guest on your show and completed the episode, now what? Your guest isn’t obligated to promote you. So, how do you create the best scenario for your guest to promote your show on their social media to help grow your show?
Most people will only promote you if it makes them look REALLY good and only if it takes the LEAST amount of work possible. So it is up to you to ensure these two points. There is however a lot more that goes into it than you think.
In today’s episode, our host Kevin Chemidlin will be explaining exactly how you can make sure your guests share your podcast on their social media.
Kevin will touch on how to get your guest excited about sharing your show on their socials, and how you can add so much value that your guest will WANT to promote your show instead of feeling obligated to.
Tune in to hear how to maximize your efforts after you’ve had a guest on your show, to grow your listenership!
Topics discussed in this episode:
2 main reasons why guests don’t share your podcast on social media.
4 reasons why guests aren’t excited about sharing your podcast.
3 steps on how to stand out as a podcast.
Understanding your guest’s social media presence.
How to make sure you are adding value.
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 LinkedInHow to Get Guests to Share Your Podcast on Social Media
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
This episode was Post Produced by Podcast Boutique http://podcastboutique.com

Mar 12, 2024 • 33min
164 | How to Double Your Podcast Audience in 1 Month, With Lauren Passell
Learn how to double your podcast audience in just one month with guest Lauren Passell. Discover the power of passion in podcasting, strategic growth initiatives, and creative marketing strategies. From targeted podcast pitching to optimizing post-production, this episode is packed with valuable tips for podcasters looking to grow their show.