

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 7, 2026 • 46min
265 | The 8-Step System to Get Podcast Sponsors (Even With a Small Audience), with Justin Moore
Work with me (done-for-you growth): Apply to the Grow The Show AcceleratorWatch the FREE Grow The Show Masterclass to learn Kevin's four steps to growing a thriving podcast business!"My audience is too small for sponsors" — that's the misconception keeping you from earning real revenue.In this episode, expert Justin Moore shares how any podcast, regardless of your download numbers, can land sponsorship deals. You’ll learn how to write a pitch that can’t be ignored, why you should ditch your media kit pricing, and the one question that gets 75% of brands to reveal their budget. His tips will help you close your first deal and turn it into a long-term partnership!Topics Discussed:Introduction (00:00)Why CPM pricing doesn't work for podcasters (02:19)Inbound vs. outbound sponsorships (03:42)Justin’s 8-step sponsorship wheel (05:12)Why you shouldn’t pitch to big brands first (25:19)The sponsorship continuum: when to start pitching (27:08)Where to find the right brands to pitch (32:00)Three things brands will pay you for (35:30)How sponsorships actually help your business (38:29)Get Justin’s book, Sponsor Magnet: How to Attract, Price, and Execute Your Dream Brand Partnerships, here: https://www.sponsormagnet.com/MORE FROM KEVIN:Got feedback on this episode? Submit it here.Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 12 days of podcast growth lessons in your inbox!Connect with Kevin on Instagram or LinkedInSubscribe to Grow The Show on YoutubeThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

Mar 31, 2026 • 26min
264 | Why Your Podcast Isn't Growing: The 7 Deadly Sins of Podcasting
A quick tour of seven hidden problems that stop podcasts from growing. Clear branding and matching topics to offers get attention. Fix listener retention and weave the show into your wider marketing. Build authority with solo or co-hosted content. Repurpose core ideas for each platform. Use outbound, algorithmic, and collaborative tactics to improve discovery.

Mar 25, 2026 • 11min
263 | Your Content Strategy Expired 2 Years Ago (The 5-Year Lifecycle)
Get the Free Content Consumption Audit Guide: https://trainings.growtheshow.com/content-auditWork with me (done-for-you growth): Apply to the Grow The Show AcceleratorContent not performing? Your strategy may be solid and the source may be trustworthy, but if it's no longer working, there's a reason — and it has nothing to do with execution.This episode breaks down why content strategies stop working, which expired strategy you may be using right now, and the framework that ensures you never run one again. That means more sales, more growth, and a content strategy that actually works.Topics Discussed:Introduction (00:00)Why this strategy stopped working (01:02)The strategy that’s actually working right now (02:38)The five-year marketing lifecycle explained (04:17)How YouTube thumbnails have changed (06:24)Two questions that determine your podcast strategy (07:42)How to improve your content strategy this week (09:19)MORE FROM KEVIN:Got feedback on this episode? Submit it here.Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 12 days of podcast growth lessons in your inbox!Connect with Kevin on Instagram or LinkedInSubscribe to Grow The Show on YoutubeThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

Mar 17, 2026 • 28min
262 | He started a podcast. Now he gets *paid* to market his business
Work with me (done-for-you growth): Apply to the Grow The Show AcceleratorWatch the FREE Grow The Show Masterclass to learn Kevin's four steps to growing a thriving podcast business!He scaled Deal Machine to $12M/year… then growth stalled.In this episode, David Leko (CEO of Deal Machine) reveals how he broke through a revenue ceiling by doing something most CEOs overlook — starting a podcast. After 500 episodes, the results speak for themselves: 5 inbound DMs every day, a $4,500 product he didn't know his customers needed, and getting paid every month to market his business.You won't believe the ROI, and how repeatable his strategy actually is.Topics Discussed:Introduction (00:00)Why he started a podcast for his business (00:56)Getting paid to market his business (03:11)How he got over being shy on camera (04:57)The business owner’s secret source for podcast guests (06:32)How podcasting revealed a hidden problem in his business (07:58)Why structured episodes always outperform (10:00)How podcasting unlocked a hidden revenue stream (11:46)The *true* ROI of podcasting (13:40)How he fits podcasting into his busy schedule (15:24)Why your show format matters for growth (19:03)What you're doing wrong with short-form clips (21:47)Hiring for social media content (24:58)MORE FROM KEVIN:Got feedback on this episode? Submit it here.Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 12 days of podcast growth lessons in your inbox!Connect with Kevin on Instagram or LinkedInSubscribe to Grow The Show on YoutubeThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

Mar 10, 2026 • 10min
261 | One Question That Reveals If You Really Know Your Audience
A deep dive into the one question that reveals whether you truly understand your listeners. Talks about why age-based labels fail and how situation and mindset matter more. Reframes audience definitions from demographics to problems, desires, and current experiences. Shares concrete examples and a practical challenge to describe your listeners by symptoms and outcomes.

Mar 3, 2026 • 10min
260 | Your “Free” Lead Magnet is Costing You Leads - Do This Instead
Work with me (done-for-you growth): Apply to the Grow The Show AcceleratorWatch the FREE Grow The Show Masterclass to learn Kevin's four steps to growing a thriving podcast business!Lead magnet not converting? Stop blaming your copy, your landing page, or your audience. The real problem is much simpler and easier to fix.In this episode, Kev reveals the hidden "price" your audience is paying (even when your freebie costs $0) and the test that spots it fast. You'll learn why two of the most common lead magnets are actually lead repellents, why sales calls are the most expensive thing you can offer, and how one podcaster fixed hers in a single coaching call.Topics Discussed:Why your “free” lead magnets actually aren’t free (00:00)How to make your lead magnets attractive (05:55)The lead magnet test (07:30)MORE FROM KEVIN:Got feedback on this episode? Submit it here.Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 12 days of podcast growth lessons in your inbox!Connect with Kevin on Instagram or LinkedInSubscribe to Grow The Show on YoutubeThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

Feb 24, 2026 • 14min
259 | Why You're Not Getting More Clients and Sales from Your Podcast
They explain why a podcast alone rarely creates clients and sales. They map the four marketing functions and a typical customer journey. They argue podcasts work best for nurturing, not lead generation. They list practical lead-gen tactics to feed a podcast and show how to wire ads and opt-ins into a growth funnel.

Feb 17, 2026 • 37min
258 | How a Part-Time Podcast Built a Full-Time Client Pipeline
Work with me (done-for-you growth): Apply to the Grow The Show AcceleratorWatch the FREE Grow The Show Masterclass to learn Kevin's four steps to growing a thriving podcast business!Your podcast should be your best salesperson — not just another thing on your to-do list.Orlando Wood grew his show from nine YouTube subscribers to 233,000 in just nine months, hit the Top 50 on Apple Podcasts, and now brings in more clients than he ever thought possible. In this episode, he shares exactly how his podcast became the most powerful sales tool in his business.Topics Discussed:Introduction (00:00)Why Orlando started a podcast (01:36)Where he started and learning the rules of podcasting (05:00)Why he decided to rename the show (08:56)The perfectionist trap that most podcasters fall into (10:52)The guest strategy that drove growth (16:30)YouTube collabs and leveraging guest networks (20:58)Audio vs. YouTube: different audiences, different workflows (22:27)Advice for business owners not seeing results (30:45)Check out Orlando’s podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@KoobrikLabsMORE FROM KEVIN:Got feedback on this episode? Submit it here.Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 12 days of podcast growth lessons in your inbox!Connect with Kevin on Instagram or LinkedInSubscribe to Grow The Show on YoutubeThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

Feb 10, 2026 • 18min
257 | Stop Building a Personal Brand. Build a Client Magnet.
They diagnose why personal-brand content often drives views but not clients. A case study contrasts topic-focused channels with mixed personal feeds. The shift from social-graph to interest-graph platforms is explained. Practical advice on picking one topic per channel and linking that topic directly to your offer is highlighted.

Feb 3, 2026 • 12min
256 | Consistency Is a Lie: Here’s What Grows Podcasts Now
The episode argues that posting often no longer guarantees growth and explains why slowing down can help. It explores a one-video-a-month high-effort strategy that beats churn. The importance of a strong takeoff sequence — thumbnails, titles and the first five minutes — is highlighted. It contrasts audio listener habits with YouTube viewer behavior and when to keep or loosen a publishing schedule.


