

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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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 start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.
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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 start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.
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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 start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.
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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 start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.
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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.

Mar 5, 2024 • 18min
163 | A Hack to Come Up with Endless Ideas for Solo Episodes
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.
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Summary
Many podcasters shy away from solo episodes because of the time it takes to come up with engaging content, but not tapping into the potential solo episodes offer is a missed opportunity to nurture relationships and convert listeners into customers. In this episode, host Kevin Schmidlin outlines the many benefits of solo episodes and shares a simple hack for podcasters to grow their list of solo podcast ideas — the calendar review method. He addresses the two challenges podcasters face when creating solo episodes, and gives advice on how to solve them. Tune in now to revolutionize your approach to solo episodes!
Topics Discussed
Why podcasters shy away from solo episodes
Advantages of solo episodes
A weekly exercise for endless solo episode topics
Listen to Episode 128 of Grow the Show: Boost Downloads and Sales: The Power of Solo Episodes!
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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

Feb 27, 2024 • 47min
162 | Monetizing Your Podcast with Digital Products, with Steph Taylor
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.
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Summary
Looking for new ways to monetize your podcast? Digital products may be your path to profit. Joining host Kevin Chemidlin in this episode to discuss everything podcasters need to know about digital products is Steph Taylor, a digital product strategist who grew a lucrative digital product business after not finding success through more traditional methods. She guides podcasters through the process for developing and launching digital products, diving into effective strategies, common mistakes, and actionable steps for unlocking this new revenue stream.
Steph also shares tips on creating content your audience will buy, executing an effective digital product launch, leveraging your podcast to increase sales, and more. Tune in now to learn how digital products can help you turn your podcast into profit!
Topics Discussed
Podcast membership mistakes
Lessons from launching digital products
Challenges of scaling a business
Designing and launching a digital product
Evergreen model versus launch model
Pre- and post-launch growth strategies
Listen to the Imperfect Action Podcast to hear more tips on growing your business!
Connect with Steph Taylor 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

Feb 20, 2024 • 27min
161 | How To Diagnose When Your Podcasts Downloads Drop
Learn about the factors affecting podcast downloads, the importance of marketing, and the impact of Apple's iOS 17 update on podcast metrics in this informative episode.