

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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Dec 22, 2023 • 13min
146 | 12 Days of Podcast Growth Day #4: Your Podcast Format
The podcast discusses the importance of aligning a podcast's format with the listener mission and explores various podcast formats. It emphasizes the need for engaging content and convincing listeners to care about the guests. The advantages and disadvantages of guest and solo episodes are also highlighted, along with recommendations on choosing the right podcast format and publishing frequency for show growth.

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Dec 21, 2023 • 15min
145 | 12 Days of Podcast Growth Day #3: Your Listener Mission
Learn why a clear listener mission is crucial for your podcast, how to craft a concise tagline, and the importance of communicating desired outcomes. Get insights into upcoming lessons on interviews and sign up for the course.

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Dec 20, 2023 • 18min
144 | 12 Days of Podcast Growth Day #2: Defining Your Audience
In this episode, Kevin discusses the importance of defining your podcast audience based on psychographics rather than traditional demographics. He also emphasizes the importance of offering tangible benefits to the audience and provides examples of different podcast audiences. Additionally, he talks about the significance of having clarity and focus on your potential listeners and how defining your audience and your show's mission can help attract your target audience and grow your podcast.

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Dec 19, 2023 • 30min
143 | 12 Days of Podcast Growth Day #1: The Podcast Ladder
Learn how to grow and monetize your podcast with a 12-part audio course. Climbing the ladder of podcast success by defining your audience and retaining listeners. The importance of social media participation and being a guest on other podcasts. Understanding podcast monetization and effective calls to action. Overcome fear and ascend the podcast ladder.

Dec 18, 2023 • 8min
142 | Announcing the 12 DAYS OF PODCAST GROWTH!
Work with me (done-for-you growth): Apply to the Grow The Show Accelerator
Watch the FREE Grow The Show Masterclass to learn Kevin's four steps to growing a thriving podcast business!
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In this episode, Kevin announces that, over the next 12 Days, we will be dropping a 12-part audio course that is an Ultimate Guide to Growing and Monetizing a podcast in 2024.
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

Dec 12, 2023 • 6min
141 | The Only 2 Things You Need to Produce a Great Podcast Episode
Learn how to create great podcast content without being an expert interviewer or having extensive editing skills. Discover the two key factors that make or break a podcast episode's success, starting with posing a specific question that the episode aims to answer. This chapter discusses the four use framework for podcast episodes and the importance of the intro. They also provide guidance on creating a compelling intro and posing a specific question for the episode.

Dec 5, 2023 • 48min
140 | From Passive to Passionate: How Brian Luebben Built a Multi-6-Figure Biz Around His Podcast
Work with me (done-for-you growth): Apply to the Grow The Show Accelerator
Watch the FREE Grow The Show Masterclass to learn Kevin's four steps to growing a thriving podcast business!
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Today's guest Brian just released a new book! Check it out here.
This episode was originally published in July 2023.
In this episode, we share the story of an independent podcaster who launched this show in the fall of 2021 while he had a corporate nine-to-five. Fast forward just a year and a half. And he's quit that nine to five. He's traveled to 28 countries. His podcast gets 50,000 downloads per month, and the business that he has built around the podcast is on pace to hit 1.3 million in annual revenue. His name is Brian Luebben and he's here to tell you how he did it and how you can do the same.
Topics discussed:
Importance of structure in content creation
Using categorized questions to address customer problems
Discovering engaging hooks for videos on platforms like TikTok
When to record videos to leverage peak energy levels
Benefits of building habits and regularly producing content
Mixing hour-long interviews with shorter repurposed episodes
Maintaining consistency in delivering daily episodes
Tips for audience engagement and growing a loyal following
Balancing quality and quantity in content creation
MORE FROM Brian Luebben:
Listen to his podcast, Action 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
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

Nov 28, 2023 • 7min
139 | How to Promote Your Products Without Being Salesy
Work with me (done-for-you growth): Apply to the Grow The Show Accelerator
Watch the FREE Grow The Show Masterclass to learn Kevin's four steps to growing a thriving podcast business!
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Are you hesitant to promote your products on your podcast? Worried it might come off as too salesy or pushy? You are not alone!
In this episode, host Kevin Chemidlin shares strategies podcasters can use to promote their products and services without turning off their audience. As he details how one Grow The Show Accelerator client doubled membership in just two weeks after embracing his strategies, you’ll learn effective marketing techniques that will resonate with listeners and convert into sales.
Tune in to start implementing Kevin’s product sales hack on your own show!
APPLY TO THE GROW THE SHOW ACCELERATOR
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:
Make Your Show Sound Professional with Podcast Boutique
Grab Kevin's Recommended Mic on Amazon
Build a Podcast Website in 7 Minutes on Podpage

Nov 21, 2023 • 15min
138 | 4 Black Friday Deals Only for Grow The Show Podcasters
Work with me (done-for-you growth): Apply to the Grow The Show Accelerator
Watch the FREE Grow The Show Masterclass to learn Kevin's four steps to growing a thriving podcast business!
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Today's episode highlights 4 Black Friday Deals available only to GTS Listeners. Enjoy, and we'll be back next week with regularly scheduled programming!
DEAL 1: $600 off PER MONTH, indefinitely on Done-For-You Podcast Production Services. To learn more, go here and set up time to chat with Max.
DEAL 2: $100 Off The Dream Studio Course. To grab it, go here, scroll down and click on "Dream Studio Lite," and use promo code “GROWTHESHOW100”.
DEAL 3: 2 Podcast Conferences for the Price of 1! To join me in Orlando, go here and grab a ticket to Capshovians Live. You'll receive a free ticket to Podfest!
DEAL 4: $1000 off Grow The Show Pro! To learn more, go here, to hop in, go here.

Nov 14, 2023 • 20min
137 | Why You Should Publish Episodes More Often, with John Lee Dumas
Podcasting powerhouse John Lee Dumas shares wisdom on standing out in the saturated market, perfecting content strategy, and leveraging podcasting for long-term success. He discusses the significance of consistency, niching down, and systemizing audience growth. The pros and cons of incorporating video content into podcasts are also explored.


