

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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Mar 8, 2022 • 38min
37 | How 3 Legendary Podcasters Hook Their Listeners in 90 Seconds
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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 GROW to get 60 minutes free recording and 15% off a membership plan.
You don't have a problem getting new podcast listeners. You have a problem keeping podcast listeners.
But, fear not! This problem is actually pretty easy to solve.
And, when you solve it, it usually leads to downloads growth without even changing your promo strategy!
So, how do you solve it? That's what I map out in this week's episode of GTS.
In addition to telling you how to hook your listeners within the first 90 seconds of your podcast episodes,
I'm going to also show you - by breaking down real examples from 3 podcast pros!
Resources Mentioned:
How to Track Podcast Analytics That Actually Matter
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Today, we're excited to bring you this new channel, which will deliver even more podcasting growth knowledge!
If you subscribe now, you'll get to hear the next video in this series...
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or watch Kevin's 70-minute Masterclass on how he took his first podcast past 100k and $100k to learn more about the program.
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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
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

Mar 2, 2022 • 37min
36 | The Biggest Social Media Mistakes Podcasters Make, With Arielle Nissenblatt
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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Let's be honest. Using Social media effectively as a podcast is HARD. For something that is SUPPOSED to be secondary and complimentary to your podcast, it oftentimes eats up all of your time and attention!
So, what are you supposed to do? How can you leverage social media to ENHANCE your podcast, and connect with your audience, WITHOUT having it suck up your time and destroy sanity?
Today on Grow The Show, we are talking about what NOT to do on social media. To help us do this, we've invited Arielle Nissenblatt onto the show to share her wisdom.
Arielle is the creator of the Earbuds Podcast Collective, the community manager at Squadcast, the cohost of the Sounds Profitable Ad Tech Applied Podcast, and a well-known podcast influencer. Today, Arielle is going to share how social media has carried her to podcast success.
You'll learn how a lot of that success comes from what she DOESN'T do on social media, how those things are what most podcasters are doing, and how you can stop doing those things and start doing the RIGHT things, right now.
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Subscribe to the Grow The Show YouTube Channel!
Today, we're excited to bring you this new channel, which will deliver even more podcasting growth knowledge!
If you subscribe now, you'll get to hear the next video in this series...
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Ready to have Kevin join your podcasting team?
Apply for the Grow The Show Podcast Accelerator!
or watch Kevin's 70-minute Masterclass on how he took his first podcast past 100k and $100k to learn more about the program.
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Want to join a community of high-performing independent podcasters?
Want to swap tactics, get feedback, and grow together?
Want to have your questions answered during AMAs with podcasting legends?
Join us in the Grow The Show online community!:
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

Feb 17, 2022 • 46min
35 | How to Make Any Podcast Hilarious and Entertaining, With Planet Money's Robert Smith
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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Ready to grow and monetize your podcast even faster? Join us in the Grow The Show Academy, where you access step-by-step trainings, tools, and templates to help supercharge your podcast growth - all for as little as $97/month. Join 350+ other growing podcasters today!
During your time as a podcaster, you are probably going to have to explain a complex topic or story. Even with years of podcasting experience, this can be really difficult to do in an audio format.
Luckily, on this week's episode of Grow The Show, we have a podcasting legend here to help us learn how to tell incredible, intricate stories.
Robert Smith is a professor at Columbia University and the longtime host of one of NPR's Planet Money. Today he's going to teach us how he and his expert team put together an amazing, easy-to-understand show.
If you're ready to learn how to turn your complex and nuanced discussions into hilarious binge-worthy podcast episodes, then be sure to listen to this episode!
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Subscribe to the Grow The Show YouTube Channel!
Today, we're excited to bring you this new channel, which will deliver even more podcasting growth knowledge!
If you subscribe now, you'll get to hear the next video in this series...
----
Ready to have Kevin join your podcasting team?
Apply for the Grow The Show Podcast Accelerator!
or watch Kevin's 70-minute Masterclass on how he took his first podcast past 100k and $100k to learn more about the program.
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Want to join a community of high-performing independent podcasters?
Want to swap tactics, get feedback, and grow together?
Want to have your questions answered during AMAs with podcasting legends?
Join us in the Grow The Show online community!:
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

Feb 1, 2022 • 35min
34 | The Only Way to Monetize Your Podcast Audience, With Dave Jackson
Explore the key way to monetize your podcast audience with guest Dave Jackson. Learn about the evolution of podcasting, challenges in monetization, and strategies for maximizing revenue through audience engagement. Discover the importance of audience growth, conversion, and leveraging various revenue streams.

Jan 18, 2022 • 39min
33 | How to Become an Expert on Anything in 30 Days
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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Over the course of helping hundreds of podcasters, I’ve noticed that a lot of you have the following questions:
How can I prove to my listeners that I’m an expert? How do I figure out what to teach? How do I even know if I’m an expert to begin with?
In this episode, I discuss my own journey gaining expertise, and how you can do it in an even shorter timeframe. After listening, you’ll know exactly what steps you need to take to confidently position yourself as an industry expert in just one month.
Resources Mentioned:
Business Insider article
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Subscribe to the Grow The Show YouTube Channel!
Today, we're excited to bring you this new channel, which will deliver even more podcasting growth knowledge!
If you subscribe now, you'll get to hear the next video in this series...
----
Ready to have Kevin join your podcasting team?
Apply for the Grow The Show Podcast Accelerator!
or watch Kevin's 70-minute Masterclass on how he took his first podcast past 100k and $100k to learn more about the program.
----
Want to join a community of high-performing independent podcasters?
Want to swap tactics, get feedback, and grow together?
Want to have your questions answered during AMAs with podcasting legends?
Join us in the Grow The Show online community!:
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

Jan 11, 2022 • 11min
32 | The Biggest Mistake That Podcasters Make
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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There's one mistake that virtually every podcaster makes, and it straight up is killing shows.
Unfortunately, you're probably making that mistake too, right now.
Let's fix that, with this episode.
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Subscribe to the Grow The Show YouTube Channel!
Today, we're excited to bring you this new channel, which will deliver even more podcasting growth knowledge!
If you subscribe now, you'll get to hear the next video in this series...
----
Ready to have Kevin join your podcasting team?
Apply for the Grow The Show Podcast Accelerator!
or watch Kevin's 70-minute Masterclass on how he took his first podcast past 100k and $100k to learn more about the program.
----
Want to join a community of high-performing independent podcasters?
Want to swap tactics, get feedback, and grow together?
Want to have your questions answered during AMAs with podcasting legends?
Join us in the Grow The Show online community!:
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

Jan 4, 2022 • 26min
31 | How to Make Your Podcast's Social Media Content Stand Out, with Hala Taha
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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Hala Taha is a social media guru.
She's the owner and CEO of YAP Media as well as the host of the Young and Profiting podcast, which has racked up millions of downloads.
Today, Hala is here to talk about how to use social media and other channels to build your listenership.
Specifically, she's here to discuss what she's learned growing her business for the past three years, and how YOU can implement her podcast promotion tips and see the downloads pour in.
Resources Mentioned:
Young and Profiting Podcast
YAP Media
Hala's LinkedIn
Want to join a community of high-performing independent podcasters?
Want to swap tactics, get feedback, and grow together?
Want to have your questions answered during AMAs with podcasting legends?
Join us in the Grow The Show online community!
Ready to have Kevin join your podcasting team?
Apply for the Grow The Show Podcast Accelerator!
or watch Kevin's 70-minute Masterclass on how he took his first podcast past 100k and $100k to learn more about the program.
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

Dec 21, 2021 • 1h 6min
30 | How I Took GTS to $500K in One Year
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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Have you ever wished that someone would just give you a roadmap for podcast growth and monetization?
Look no further.
This week on Grow The Show, host Kevin Chemidlin shares the four-step framework that helped him grow two six-figure podcasts.
After listening, you’ll learn how to grow and monetize a thriving podcast business. Plus, you’ll be able to map out where you are now and what you can do today to get to the next level.
Resources Mentioned:
Make Noise, by Eric Nuzum.
Want to join a community of high-performing independent podcasters?
Want to swap tactics, get feedback, and grow together?
Want to have your questions answered during AMAs with podcasting legends?
Join us in the Grow The Show online community!
Ready to have Kevin join your podcasting team?
Apply for the Grow The Show Podcast Accelerator!
or watch Kevin's 70-minute Masterclass on how he took his first podcast past 100k and $100k to learn more about the program.
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

Dec 7, 2021 • 33min
29 | How to Calculate How Much Money You Can Make For Every Podcast Listener, With Gary Arndt
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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How much money does your podcast bring in for every new listener that you get? How much money can you reasonably spend to get even more listeners? Do you know the answers to those questions?
Whether or not you’ve monetized your show, there’s a chance you don’t know the answers to those questions. In either case, you should learn the answers because they’ll give you the clarity that you need to know to grow your podcast audience in the fastest and most fruitful way.
If you want your podcast to be a thriving business, you need to start thinking like a business owner, and we’ve recruited this week’s Grow The Show guest to help us adopt a business mindset.
Today, we are joined by world-famous travel blogger and podcaster Gary Arndt. He launched his daily podcast called Everything Everywhere towards the beginning of the 2020 pandemic. Today, the show has over one million downloads.
He's not only going to walk you through how you can calculate your current or future annual listener value, but he's also going to share which of his podcast growth strategies have been the most effective and which ones you can start using right away.
Resources Mentioned:
How to Calculate Your Annual Listener Value
Want to join a community of high-performing independent podcasters?
Want to swap tactics, get feedback, and grow together?
Want to have your questions answered during AMAs with podcasting legends?
Join us in the Grow The Show online community!
Ready to have Kevin join your podcasting team?
Apply for the Grow The Show Podcast Accelerator!
or watch Kevin's 70-minute Masterclass on how he took his first podcast past 100k and $100k to learn more about the program.
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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Nov 23, 2021 • 34min
28 | How to Make Your Podcast Sound More Natural, with NPR’s Lauren Migaki
Learn how to make your podcast sound more natural with NPR's Lauren Migaki. Discover the secrets to crafting compelling stories, enhancing interview techniques, selecting memorable moments, and creating surprising and engaging podcast narratives. Dive into the art of voiceovers for captivating podcasts.


