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It's all about Persuasive Packaging!

In which you learn the simple question that will make your podcast great!

In which you learn how to properly introduce your podcast episodes.

In which I convince you to bail on "Weekly Guest Interviews..."

In which you write your Podcast Tagline.

In which you learn the NEW WAY to define a podcast audience.

In which you learn the 4 Key Skills of a Successful Podcaster.

For the next 12 Days, we'll be dropping an informative audio lesson here on the podcast feed every day!

One of the best parts about podcasting is that it's really easy to create one. Anyone can have a great podcast! Don't get me wrong, it can take years to develop expert-level storytelling and interview skills. BUT, that doesn't mean you can't still have an amazing show as a beginner. What I've learned working with over 200 podcasters is that there are only two things that can make or break a podcast episode. In this quick-hit GTS episode, I'll tell you what those things are and how you can ha...

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 annu...

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 sa...

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John Lee Dumas is the podcasting powerhouse behind Entrepreneurs on Fire, which has achieved enduring success for over a decade and made him an important voice in podcasting. Today, he joins host Kevin Chemidlin of Grow The Show to discuss creating a standout podcast in today's saturated market.

Apply to the Grow The Show Accelerator Program! Before there was podcasting, there was radio broadcasting. We all grew up listening to the radio, whether it was popular music stations in our area or talk shows our parents listened to every day. There are many similarities between podcasts and radio, but there are also very important differences that podcasters and businesses need to know. You might not realize it, but if you’ve started your own podcast, you might be carrying over some of those...

Apply to the Grow The Show Accelerator Program! If you’re a podcaster, chances are you have a dream guest you’d love to have on your show. The excitement from landing an A-list guest on your show can quickly be overshadowed by the disappointment of your expectations not being met. For example, the interview is lackluster, your listenership doesn’t improve, or they don’t promote your episode to their audience. We’re guessing after putting in a ton of work to land a dream guest only to be disap...

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...

In this episode, Kevin Chemidlin shares his recent experience with two talented podcasters struggling to gain traction and grow their audience. Both had amazing guests on their shows and were skilled hosts, but the problem lay in their generic content. His advice was to narrow their content, but it wasn’t well received at first. After all, the most popular podcasters talk about a variety of topics and still have tons of committed listeners. Think Jay Shetty, Mel Robbins, Alex Hormozi, etc. Thes...

In this episode of the Grow The Show podcast, host Kevin Chemidlin interviews Nate Palmer, host of the Low Carb Hustle podcast, about creating successful podcast intros and choosing compelling topics. Nate emphasizes practicing and preparing intros with key points like an engaging question, relatable content, and a clear mission statement. He advises understanding the listener's pain points to craft intros that grab attention and encourage listening. Nate highlights focusing on delivering value ...

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, ...

In this episode of Grow The Show, Kevin talks with Gary Arndt, the creator of "Everything Everywhere Daily," who shares how he grew his podcast audience to more than 1 MILLION downloads a month! Transitioning from a travel blogger to a daily podcaster, Gary emphasizes the significance of a well-defined show format, the art of engaging with listeners, and the strategic decisions behind monetization. Drawing a clear distinction between two primary podcast business models, he offers invaluable insi...

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 shares his proven framework for exponential podcast audience growth. Drawing from his team's experiences and insights from podcasting experts, he highlights the power of being a guest on other shows. While many podcasters focus on their own ...

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 delves into the transformative potential of solo podcasting. Drawing from personal experiences and insights from industry leaders, he highlights the surprising advantages of solo episodes over guest interviews. While many podcasters defaul...

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 is joined by course creation guru, Amy Porterfield, to share the secrets of monetizing a podcast by launching a digital course. Amy breaks down her unique "Sweet Spot" formula, guiding podcasters on how to pinpoint their niche, leverage their...