

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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Aug 29, 2023 • 38min
126 | How to Boost Engagement and Downloads with AI-Enhanced Podcast Promotion, with Deirdre Tshein
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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This episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code GROW15 to start recording studio-quality sound and video and get 15% off a membership plan.
In this episode of Grow The Show, Kevin Chemidlin sits down with Deirdre Tshein, an expert on podcast content creation and the genius behind Capsho, an AI-powered platform, that enhances the editing and transcription process. Deirdre shares her caution against AI's misuse; stressing the importance of authenticity in podcasting. She advocates for using AI as a tool to spark ideas but emphasizes the irreplaceable value of genuine, human-driven storytelling. Exploring the balance between efficiency and authenticity, they dissect the dos and don'ts of AI in podcasting, offering insights on maintaining the connection with the audience while benefiting from the advancements of technology. Deirdre also shares strategies for growing a podcast audience, including building an email list through offering bonus content and using social media to provide personal insights about guests and episodes.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Kindle your curiosity and see how it can escalate your podcasting game.
Step into the intriguing use of Content Honey Traps to maintain listener engagement.
Learn how pairing AI with podcasting can transform promotional materials.
Recognize the importance of an email list and social media as tools for a thriving podcast.
Embrace and incorporate authenticity in personalized podcast content to attract and maintain loyal listeners.
My special guest is Dierdre Tshein
Meet Dierdre Tshein, an innovator who effortlessly bridges the gap between AI and podcasting. She co-founded Capsho, a company that uses AI to transform how podcasters create and market their content. Drawing on her previous experience in the banking sector's innovation team, she was exposed to emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain. Dierdre is also responsible for crafting the 'Content Honey Trap' concept, a strategy that promotes audience curiosity and maximizes audience engagement. Her unique approach and ability to ignite interest have revolutionized the podcasting sphere.
More from Dierdre:
Visit www.capsho.com to learn more about their AI-powered content marketing assets and how they can help podcasters create compelling content honey traps.
JOIN GROW THE SHOW PRO
See here how Grow The Show Pro will help you grow + monetize your podcast, at a simple low monthly price. We'd love to work with you :)
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

Aug 22, 2023 • 7min
125 | Why You Might Want To Change The Name Of Your Podcast
This podcast discusses the importance of having a self-explanatory show title, mistakes made when naming podcasts, and examples of successful shows that have benefited from name changes. Learn why a straightforward and easy-to-grasp podcast name is crucial for attracting listeners and growing your show.

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Aug 15, 2023 • 34min
124 | How to Streamline Your Podcast Production using AI Tools, with Mark Savant
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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This episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code GROW15 to start recording studio-quality sound and video and get 15% off a membership plan.
In this episode of Grow The Show, Kevin Chemidlin interviews Mark Savant, a podcasting expert and founder of Mark Savant Media, about the integration of AI technology into podcasting. Mark shares his experience using AI-generated content and discusses its potential implications and benefits in the industry. He highlights the power of AI in automating various aspects of podcast production and content creation, including generating show notes, descriptions, and blog posts. By incorporating AI and automation, podcasters can streamline their workflows, save time, and create engaging content that captivates their target audience.
After this episode, you will:
Get a grasp on how AI automation can elevate your podcast processes.
Interpret the many ways in which AI tools can cut down your podcast production time and expenses.
Anticipate the future of podcasting with the advent of AI-generated content in production and publicity.
Learn to navigate the potential problems and traps that come with using AI-generated content too heavily.
Conceive the need to retain a human connection and stir up controversial discussions to stand out in the podcast universe.
More from Mark:
Mark Savant Media
Follow Mark on Instagram
JOIN GROW THE SHOW PRO
See here how Grow The Show Pro will help you grow + monetize your podcast, at a simple low monthly price. We'd love to work with you :)
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

Aug 8, 2023 • 36min
123 | How Your Podcast Trailer Can Make Or Break You, with Arielle Nissenblatt and Tim Villegas
Arielle Nissenblatt and Tim Villegas share their wisdom on the power of a well-crafted podcast trailer. They discuss attracting the right audience, the inception of 'The Trailer Park' podcast, and creating effective trailers. They also cover leveraging your network, promoting with video assets, and the importance of trailers on YouTube.

Aug 1, 2023 • 30min
122 | How to Get Listeners to Buy Your Stuff
Learn how to effectively promote your products or services on a podcast and convert listeners into buyers. Discover the P-A-S-S framework for crafting engaging calls to action and selling the next step. Explore the benefits of the Grow the Show Pro membership for podcast growth and monetization. Uncover the strategy of withholding price in ads and maximizing CTAs for generating revenue.

Jul 25, 2023 • 43min
121 | The Uncomfortable Secret to 1 Million Downloads Per Month, with David Shands
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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This episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code GROW15 to start recording studio-quality sound and video and get 15% off a membership plan.
This episode is sponsored by Podcast Summit, which takes place in Miami July 30-31, and has a STACKED list of speakers who will teach you how to grow + monetize. Use code "GROWTHESHOW" to get 20% off.
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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
JOIN GROW THE SHOW PRO
See here how Grow The Show Pro will help you grow + monetize your podcast, at a simple low monthly price. We'd love to work with you :)
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

Jul 18, 2023 • 22min
120 | How to Successfully Republish Your Past Podcast Episodes
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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This episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code GROW15 to start recording studio-quality sound and video and get 15% off a membership plan.
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How do you keep up with your podcast when you need time off?
A great option for this is republishing old episodes. This allows you to take a break and while still delivering fresh content to your listeners.
In this episode of Grow The Show, Kevin Chemidlin will explain the best practices when it comes to republishing old episodes.
Specifically, he'll cover:
How to pick which episodes you republish
Whether or not you should give republished episodes new titles
How to record an introduction for a republished episode
How your listeners will react to a republished episode
Much more!
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JOIN GROW THE SHOW PRO
See here how Grow The Show Pro will help you grow + monetize your podcast, at a simple low monthly price. We'd love to work with you :)
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

Jul 11, 2023 • 7min
119 | How to Write an Attention-Grabbing Podcast Episode Title
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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This episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code GROW15 to start recording studio quality sound and video and get 15% off a membership plan.
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Download numbers are one of the most obvious metrics for measuring the success of your podcast and, believe it or not, your titles are one of the biggest factors in how many downloads you get!
That’s why, in today’s quick hit episode of Grow the Show, we’re answering a commonly asked question from our Facebook community: What is the best method for creating eye-catching, clickable podcast titles?
Tuning in, you’ll learn some proven tips and tricks from the copywriting industry for crafting titles that are clear, concise, unique, and evocative, regardless of whether your show is outcomes-based or for entertainment purposes.
For actionable advice on how to make your titles irresistible to both regular listeners and passers-by, you won’t want to miss this episode!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Utilizing the 4 U's as a checklist for crafting impactful titles
How to draw listeners in with one-of-a-kind content
The value of being super specific
Different ways to communicate urgency
Illustrating how your podcast will benefit listeners
Examples of weak titles that don’t follow these simple rules
JOIN GROW THE SHOW PRO
See here how Grow The Show Pro will help you grow + monetize your podcast, at a simple low monthly price. We'd love to work with you :)
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

Jul 4, 2023 • 48min
118 | How to Turn Passion into a Thriving Business, with Brian Luebben
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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This episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code GROW15 to start recording studio quality sound and video and get 15% off a membership plan.
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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
JOIN GROW THE SHOW PRO
See here how Grow The Show Pro will help you grow + monetize your podcast, at a simple low monthly price. We'd love to work with you :)
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

Jun 27, 2023 • 45min
117 | How to Avoid Common Audio Mistakes in Your Podcast: Essential Do's and Don'ts, with Max Graham
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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This episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code GROW15 to start recording studio quality sound and video and get 15% off a membership plan.
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Summary
In this episode, Max Graham, an audio engineer who has been working with sound for more than 30 years, shares his insights on how you can maximize your podcast’s professional sound without breaking the bank. Max is a world-renowned DJ and music producer who's toured the world for decades, and now he's the co-founder and lead audio engineer of Podcast Boutique, which is the podcast post-production agency that I use for Grow the Show and that I recommend for everybody. If you're a podcaster aiming to improve the audio quality of your show, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies and tips that can help you sound like the pros at a fraction of the cost.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Importance of sound quality in podcasts
Microphone recommendations (Shure, Rode, Audio-Technica)
Mic placement and techniques
Avoiding background noise and breath sounds
Consulting professionals for advice
Benefits of proper sound quality (improved engagement and professionalism)
Importance of clean source recordings
Creating a professional recording environment
Impact of poor sound quality on audience perception
Recording software options (Riverside, Zoom, OBS, QuickTime)
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JOIN GROW THE SHOW PRO
See here how Grow The Show Pro will help you grow + monetize your podcast, at a simple low monthly price. We'd love to work with you :)
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
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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


