Episodes

Join the Grow The Show Academy and get courses, coaching, community, and live masterclasses from me! Just $99/month, cancel anytime. -- Podcasting plays by its own set of rules. The unique challenges of podcasting make it hard to track audience growth and can leave even veteran podcasters feeling stuck. This episode dives into three realities of podcast growth and identifies the hidden signs that your show is doing better than you think. Download numbers aren’t the full story of your success, ...

Join the Grow The Show Academy and get courses, coaching, community, and live masterclasses from me! Just $99/month, cancel anytime. -- What really gets people to press play on your episodes? In this episode, Kevin breaks down two key factors that make all the difference: promotion and packaging. Learn why download numbers are often misleading, a hack for writing titles that attract listeners, and how to avoid common mistakes that could be stalling your podcast growth. Tune in to find out how ...

As a podcaster, you probably feel tons of pressure to be on YouTube. But, should you really? Kevin has spent the last year learning YouTube, and diving deep into what it takes in order to have a successful podcast on YouTube. In this episode, he maps out what he's learned. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to DECIDE whether to be, or not to be, on YouTube. Listen in if you'd like to squash FOMO once and for all. MORE FROM KEVIN: Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course ...

TAKE THE GTS AUDIENCE SURVEY HERE! If you want to grow your podcast, it all starts with knowing your audience. Their feedback holds the key to creating content that keeps them coming back and monetizing your show. This episode focuses on the easiest way to learn more about your audience: a listener survey. You’ll learn how to use this tool to gather insights about your podcast, sharing questions to include in your survey and strategies to entice listeners to actually participate. Plus, find ou...

Going big isn’t the only way to make money from your podcast. In fact, you’d be surprised how many small shows generate significant income with fewer than 2,000 downloads per episode. Host Kevin Chemidlin shares two examples of podcasters making six and seven figures without relying on sponsorships or a huge audience. Their secret? Tune in to hear the strategies that prove even a small audience can drive big profits! MORE FROM KEVIN: Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 1...

Tired of working so hard to get sales? With one simple shift to your approach, you can increase sales through a strategy that feels natural — and actually works. In this episode, Kevin explains how to let your content do the work for you, priming your audience to become clients and making sales easier. This is a can’t-miss episode for anyone trying to drive sales without being pushy! MORE FROM KEVIN: Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 12 days of podcast growth lessons i...

Podcast networks might not be the shortcut you’re hoping for. While they can offer support and more opportunities for monetization, they aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution for taking your show to the next level. In this episode, Kevin shares the pros and cons of podcast networks — what they do well, where they fall short, and whether they might be the right fit for you. He outlines five crucial insights, including what you need to know before joining a podcast network and what it takes to succe...

Every podcaster knows the consistency rule: never skip an episode. But what happens if you do? Host Kevin Chemidlin recently found out for himself and he shares the surprising impact missing an episode had on the show. From download numbers to audience growth, he explores the consequences and potential benefits of breaking the consistency rule. Tune in to find out taking a break could actually help you, and what to do if you don’t have time to record an episode! MORE FROM KEVIN: Take the FREE 1...

Are you charging a flat rate for every brand deal? Do you even know how much to charge in a brand deal? Or, are you simply struggling to land deals that are worth your time? If so, you need to listen to this episode with creator and brand deal expert, Justin Moore of Creator Debates. He and host Kevin Chemidlin talk about how podcasters can monetize their audience, build lucrative relationships with brands, and negotiate brand deals with Justin’s proven strategies. After listening to their enl...

How do you describe your podcast to people? In this episode, Kevin shares a powerful but super simple tip to make your podcast more appealing to listeners. This small change to your podcast description could have a big impact, engaging new listeners and ultimately growing your audience. Discover this easy trick to boost interest and attract more listeners to your show! ---- MORE FROM KEVIN: Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 12 days of podcast growth lessons in your in...

Are you consistently investing time on your content but not seeing the results in your business? This episode breaks down the five key components every content-driven business needs to increase sales, grow their audience, and build their brand. From long-form content to social media and email lists, host Kevin Chemidlin walks through each essential element and explains how they work together to fuel business growth. Tune in to learn where to focus your efforts and how you can transform your cont...

It seems like everyone has a course these days, but not many people are doing them right. Jacques Hopkins, aka The Online Course Guy, knows that true success isn’t just about making sales—it’s about creating courses that deliver real results. In this episode, Jacques shares how he’s built a passive income stream from courses by prioritizing feedback, continuous course iteration, and adapting his marketing techniques. You’ll learn three strategies to sell your courses without a large audience, ho...

What approach are you taking as a podcaster: the expert or the explorer? As the expert, you’re the knowledgeable authority that listeners can trust; but as the explorer, you invite your audience to learn and grow with you on your journey. This episode breaks down these two powerful frames and discusses how choosing the right one can strengthen your personal brand, boost engagement, and increase revenue. Host Kevin Chemidlin dives into the strengths of each approach and shares which one might be ...

Chris Hutchins, founder and host of All The Hacks, scaled his show into a 7-figure business using only ads and affiliate revenue — that’s right, no courses or coaching services involved. In this episode, we dive into the strategies that have helped him reach 55,000 downloads per episode and sell out ad slots months in advance. Chris unpacks his success using the four steps of the Grow The Show podcast ladder framework, sharing tons of insights and tips for podcast growth, audience engagement, re...

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. Join 350+ other growing podcasters today! Wondering why your podcast isn't boosting sales in your business? Hint: it’s not just about getting more listeners or creating great content. In this episode, you’ll learn what’s missing from your marketing strategy and how to turn things around. Host Kevin Chemi...

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. Join 350+ other growing podcasters today! A large email list or social media following means nothing if you don’t have the right strategy to back it up. After analyzing one client’s email content, host Kevin Chemidlin discovered how one simple change could significantly increase podcast downloads. In tod...

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. Join 350+ other growing podcasters today! Have you ramped up your social media efforts only to see minimal engagement? This is a common mistake podcasters make when trying to grow their show. In this episode, host Kevin Chemidlin talks to social media strategist Katie Brinkley about her simple and effect...

In this episode, Kevin Chemidlin reveals the secrets to rapidly monetizing your podcast by attracting the right advertisers. Drawing from his extensive experience and success in the podcasting world, Kevin emphasizes the power of reverse engineering to identify potential sponsors. He introduces listeners to tools like Rephonic, which can help pinpoint podcasts with similar audiences, and shares strategies to approach companies already investing in podcast advertising. By the end of the episode, ...

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. Join 350+ other growing podcasters today! Establishing a lucrative business around your podcast and reaching financial freedom may sound like a fantasy, but podcasters like Brian Luebben have cracked the code to make it happen. In this episode, he joins host Kevin Chemidlin to reveal how he built a milli...

If your listeners are not buying your products or services, it's likely because you are not making the right CTAs at the right time. Let's fix that! In this episode, Kevin will: Make it clear how often you should CTA your stuff Share what others have accomplished by making the right CTA Provide a 4-step framework for writing great CTA copy Walk through an example CTA, so you can hear the framework applied MORE FROM KEVIN: Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 12 days...

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. Join 350+ other growing podcasters today! 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 conversatio...

If you are serious about podcasting, chances are you have set big goals for yourself, like growing your listenership tenfold.

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. Join 350+ other growing podcasters today! Sometimes a few easy changes are all it takes to elevate your podcast and boost sales. In this episode, host Kevin Chemidlin shares three simple but powerful hacks podcasters can try right now to maximize reach, build trust, drive engagement and increase sales — ...

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. Join 350+ other growing podcasters today! Every podcast starts from zero, but not all podcasters crack the code for podcast growth. Chris Jordan, who has helped produce and grow chart-topping podcasts like The School of Greatness and The Daily Motivation, has seen what it takes to reach the top. In this ...