

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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Jun 20, 2023 • 25min
116 | How to Manage Your Time as a Podcast Entrepreneur
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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Our host, Kevin Chemidlin, wears many hats over here at Grow The Show, which leaves everyone wondering, how does he do it all?
From hosting this podcast to running a podcast growth company, as well as overseeing a media production agency, while simultaneously growing and monetizing his own show, it’s safe to say, time management is at the TOP of his priority list.
Although there is a lot to juggle, Kevin has proven successful in all areas of his business, being able to generate a massive listenership and clientele, as well as hit more than 7 figures in revenue.
So we thought, why not give a sneak peek into Kevin’s day-to-day so you can get an idea of how he has excelled as an entrepreneur? We have to warn you though, it's not as cut and dry as you may think. The goal is perfection, but it is seldom reached. So take this advice and do with it what you will, all we know is that it works.
In this episode, you will hear time management and business tips you can apply to your day-to-day so you can accomplish more in your business as well as enjoy your life. That's why we are doing this right?
Tune in to hear how you can use Kevin’s tried, tested, and true techniques he has used to build a 7 figure business!
Topics discussed in this episode:
How the team at Grow The Show is structured
What Kevin’s daily schedule looks like
Why you shouldn’t schedule meetings before 11:00 AM
All humans are morning people – bear with us here!
Protect your Sundays at all costs
How to schedule your meetings
What would Kevin change about his routine?
Drastic moves Kevin has made in this season of growth
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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

Jun 13, 2023 • 40min
115 | How to Build a Community Around Your Podcast, With Yuval Yarden
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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Yuval Yarden is a seasoned community builder. She’s traveled the world building communities for companies, organizations, and around her own interests. Today, Yuval is here to share her tried and true formula for building a growing, thriving, organic community. Specifically, she's going to teach you how building a community around your podcast can add a ton of value to your show, both for you and your listeners.
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Resources Mentioned:
Yuval’s Podcast
Yuval's Hub and Spoke Image
Grow the Show Facebook Group
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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

Jun 6, 2023 • 35min
114 | How to Land Your Dream Podcast Guest Now, With Ina Coveney
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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"Who is your dream podcast guest?" When I ask you that question, who comes to mind? My guess is that it's someone with a huge following who seems impossible to reach, right?
I've got some news for you. It's not impossible— even if you have a smaller audience.
I know someone who is SO good at pitching podcast guests that they were able to get their two dream guests to be the FIRST two interviews on their show.
Her name is Ina Coveney. She's a podcaster, public speaker, coach, lead generation expert, and she's this week's GTS podcast guest. Today, Ina is going to teach us how she landed HUGE names as guests on her podcast without having a massive audience or a ton of fame beforehand.
After listening to this episode, you're going to realize that you don't have to wait to invite your dream guests onto your podcast. You're going to learn how to make any cold pitch into a warm pitch, and by doing so, you'll be able to land any dream podcast guest, any time you want.
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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

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May 30, 2023 • 49min
113 | How Podcasters Can Hit a Million Views on Instagram Reels, with Travis Brown
Travis Brown, seasoned coach at Social Boom, shares insights on achieving virality through Instagram Reels. He discusses the importance of providing value, effective calls to action, growth vs sales mindset, and engagement on social media. Actionable strategies for leveraging short-form content to expand reach.

May 23, 2023 • 23min
112 | The Four Things That All Successful Podcasters Do
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 solo episode, we uncover four powerful strategies that successful podcasters use to make their shows irresistible. You'll learn how to make your podcast unique, keep your listeners hooked, and attract new listeners without relying on social media. By the end of this chat, you'll be equipped with practical tools to turn your podcast into a client magnet and boost your online business!
Topics Discussed
The importance of having a unique premise for your podcast.
The necessity of focusing on retaining listeners.
The pitfalls of covering too many topics in a single episode.
The importance of keeping the podcast's overall focus tight and relevant.
The inefficiency of relying on social media for audience growth.
The effectiveness of reaching listeners where they already listen.
The significance of having a compelling episode intro.
The importance of keeping each episode focused and delivering on its promise.
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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

May 16, 2023 • 40min
111 | How to Launch a Profitable Membership, with Jay Clouse
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.
Note: This episode was originally published in March 2022.
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Jay Clouse is The Creator's Creator. To date, his creator business has achieved $50,000 a month in revenue, 30,000 email subscribers, and 1.5 million downloads of his podcast, Creator Science.
Today, he’s sharing how he achieved a creator’s dream: building a profitable online membership product around his podcast. In this episode, he details his approach to creating the membership, called The Lab, and making it successful.
Expect to learn how to define your purpose, create value for members, determine pricing, keep members engaged, and MORE.
Tune in for his tips on conceptualizing, launching and growing a profitable membership product!
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Jay’s experience in building membership
Using Discord to launch his first paid membership product
What defines a membership
Free versus paid communities
How to figure out what to offer in a membership
The Lab’s community and engagement
Obstacles in creating The Lab
Defining purpose, pricing, and platform
The stages of launching a membership
How The Lab rewards their most engaged members
Why Jay limits the number of members in The Lab
MORE FROM JAY CLOUSE:
Jay’s Build a Beloved Membership Course offers step-by-step guidance in conceptualizing, launching, marketing and growing your own membership!
Use this link to score a 10% discount.
Connect with Jay Clouse on Twitter
Listen to his podcast, Creator Science
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

May 9, 2023 • 23min
110 | How to Optimize Your Podcast Website, With Brenden Mulligan
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.
Note: This episode was originally published in September 2021.
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How easy is it for you to update your podcast website?
Do you even have a website for your podcast?
What does it look like?
When someone searches for your podcast on Google, does your podcast website show up first?
How much time and money do you spend on the design, upkeep, and maintenance of your podcast website?
What I've found is that most podcasters fall into one of two camps regarding their podcast website: They are either completely overwhelmed, have virtually no website presence, and don't even know the first place to start, Or, the opposite is true, and they've actually spent TOO MUCH TIME developing their website and SEO.
Whether you are in either of those camps or maybe you're somewhere in between, this episode of Grow The Show is going to help.
That's because today we're joined by Brenden Mulligan, the creator of PodPage, which is an easy podcast website creation platform kinda like Squarespace, but easier, and designed specifically for podcasters. Today, Brenden is here to set the record straight on these questions, and more, that continue to plague podcasters to this day: What should my website look like? Is my SEO good enough? Should I pay someone to build a website?
Resources Mentioned:
Podpage: Use promo code "gts" for $20 off of any pro plan!
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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
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

May 2, 2023 • 31min
109 | How to Know if Your Branding is Strong (and how to fix it if not), With Pia Silva
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.
Note: This episode was originally published in March 2022.
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What is branding? If I were to ask you right now to give me an exact definition, could you do it? What about your podcast? How does branding affect that?
I don't know about you, but every time I hear somebody talking about branding, I'm less sure of what it means and how to do it.
That lack of clarity is going to change right now.
That's because this week's Grow The Show podcast guest is is Pia Silva.
Pia is the author of the book Badass Your Brand, she's a Forbes columnist, she's done a TED Talk, and she's a podcaster.
On this week's episode of GTS, you're going to get an inside look at her branding process.
Pia will also explain why great branding is crucial for podcasters (or any entrepreneurs, for that matter), and she'll give you the questions you need to ask yourself when building your own brand.
Resources Mentioned
Pia's book, Badass Your Brand
Pia's Forbes column
Pia's TED Talk
Pia's podcast
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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
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 21, 2023 • 9min
108 | How to Prevent Listeners From Getting Bored and Turning Your Podcast Off
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.
Note: This episode was originally published in June 2022.
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There is one SUPER easy thing you can do as a podcaster to help you create a higher-quality show that keeps your listeners glued to their earbuds.
That super easy thing is to pose a question at the beginning of every episode.
In this quick hit episode of Grow The Show, I will explain why and how it can work for you.
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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
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 11, 2023 • 10min
107 | Why You DON'T Need to Be on Every Social Media Platform
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.
Note: This episode was originally published in November 2021.
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In this quick hit episode of Grow The Show, I will answer a question that I get a TON from podcasters.
The question is this:
Should I be on every social media platform?
Should I be repurposing my podcast content and putting it everywhere?
By the end of this episode. you'll know my answer. Plus, I'll explain how to decide which platforms are right for you.
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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
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


