Grow The Show: Grow & Monetize Your Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kevin Chemidlin
Kevin Chemidlin was a podcaster who hit the wall in 2019 - audience growth stopped, he was burnt out, and he couldn't figure out how to monetize.So, he did something crazy: he shut his show down completely, and spent 3 months studying the best podcasts in the game.He came back, implemented what he learned, and then took his podcast past 100,000 listeners and $100,000 monetized.Now, he's here to help you do the same - even faster!Join him as he shares the stories, tactics, and secrets behind the world's most successful podcasts and podcasters.Together, they'll show you how to grow your audience, monetize now, and be on your way to the top of the charts - and so much more - in a fraction of the time!
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 default to guest-centric content, solo episodes have proven to be a potent tool for increasing listener retention, doubling downloads, and driving sales. Kevin shares a step-by-step framework to craft impactful solo episodes efficiently, ensuring they resonate with listeners and deliver tangible results for podcasters.
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
The rise of solo podcasting and its advantages.
Personal experiences with solo vs. guest episodes.
Listener retention metrics and the surprising findings.
The impact of episode length on listener engagement.
Feedback from the podcasting community on solo episodes.
Insights from industry leaders like John Lee Dumas and Amy Porterfield.
The pitfalls of defaulting to guest-centric content.
The importance of developing interviewing skills.
A step-by-step framework for creating efficient and effective solo episodes.
The correlation between solo episodes and increased sales.
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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.
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The moment you have to explain your show’s premise after telling someone the name of your show, that should be your cue to re-evaluate your show’s title. The title should be self-explanatory, because you could lose potential listeners due to confusion around your title. You want to have the listener do the least amount of work as possible to listen in, and it starts with how you name your show. In today’s podcast, our host Kevin Chemidlin hits us with a quick podcast packed with information that could help you in deciding what to name your show, or have you rethink your current title. This perspective could make all the difference in the growth of your show, so you don't want to miss it!
Topics discussed in this episode:
The importance of your show’s title
Mistakes we make when naming podcasts
The best way to name your show
Why the name of your show should be self-explanatory
(Note: this episode originally ran on August 9th, 2022)
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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 the Grow The Show podcast, 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 of retaining a human connection and stirring up controversial discussions to stand out in the podcast universe.
More from Mark: Mark Savant Media Follow Mark on Instagram
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MORE FROM KEVIN: See here how Grow The Show Pro will help you grow + monetize your podcast, at a simple low monthly price. 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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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. Today, we chat with podcast experts Ariel Nissenblatt and Tim Villegas to discuss the importance of podcast trailers and how to create effective ones. Both Ariel and Tim have a deep passion for podcasts and noticed a common problem with trailers in the industry: they often don't accurately represent the tone and scope of the actual show. This led them to create their own podcast, Trailer Park, where they analyze and dissect podcast trailers, providing inspiration for other podcasters and helping listeners discover new shows. By listening to this episode, you will:
Understand why an irresistible podcast trailer is your strongest weapon in attracting a solid listener base.
Master the art of designing podcast trailers that offer an authentic glimpse into your show's content.
Develop skills to customize your trailer to captivate your ideal audience's attention and curiosity.
Gain insights from the eclectic mix of podcast genres and styles brought to light on Trailer Park.
Unearth the collaborative creation journey of Trailer Park and the intriguing untold tale behind it.
MORE FROM ARIELLE + TIM: Listen to Trailer Park Follow Arielle on Twitter Follow Tim on Twitter
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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. 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
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MORE FROM KEVIN: 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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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.
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
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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
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.
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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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
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.
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
MORE FROM KEVIN: 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 APPLY To the Grow The Show Accelerator 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
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, 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
MORE FROM KEVIN: 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 APPLY To the Grow The Show Accelerator 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
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.
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)
MORE FROM KEVIN: 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 APPLY To the Grow The Show Accelerator 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
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.
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
MORE FROM KEVIN: 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 APPLY To the Grow The Show Accelerator 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
This episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code GROW to start recording studio quality sound and video and get 15% off a membership plan.
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.
Resources Mentioned: Yuval’s Podcast Yuval's Hub and Spoke Image Grow the Show Facebook Group
MORE FROM KEVIN: 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 APPLY To the Grow The Show Accelerator 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
This episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code GROW to start recording studio quality sound and video and get 15% off a membership plan.
"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.
MORE FROM KEVIN: 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 APPLY To the Grow The Show Accelerator 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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Don’t underestimate the power of your enthusiasm for podcasting. That could be the most foundational element that sets you apart from everyone else, giving you the ability to be consistent and innovative in growing your show.
However, if you’re listening to this podcast, you’re most likely a podcaster, and you know burnout is a real thing. So how do we maintain enthusiasm, and how do we creatively ensure we are being strategic about the growth of our show?
On today’s episode, we have invited the remarkable Lauren Passell. She is the founder of Tink Media, a podcast growth company, and has been able to double a podcast’s audience by more than double in just one month. Yes, one month.
Lauren is a creative professional who has used her passion and enthusiasm for podcasting as the basis of her marketing strategies to help others grow their show by insane amounts. She has joined us for this episode to share the exercise that catapulted her passion for podcasting, as well as how you can channel your passion for podcasting for longevity.
She is also here to share the details of how she doubled an audience in one month with practical steps you can use today!
If you are in the business of wanting to grow your podcast and keep that initial passion and enthusiasm burning, this episode is for you.
Tune in to hear new and practical tips on how to grow your show and get inspired by Lauren Passell!
Topics discussed in this episode:
The inception of Lauren’s podcast growth company
How she helped one of her favorite podcasters grow their show by 160%
Should you go to social media to find new listeners?
Applying to be featured on popular platforms like Apple, Stitcher, and Spotify
Using analytics to strategically promote yourself in certain countries
How to sign up for podcast newsletters and their benefits
Setting up podcast play dates
Using data to promo swap from Apple or Rephonic
How your enthusiasm and optimism go a long way in growing your show
A challenge for you!
Head to Tink Media’s website here to connect with Lauren Passell.
If you haven’t already, as mentioned in this episode, head to rephonic.com for resources on how to promo swap!
Apply to get your show featured on the podcast apps:
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Sirius/Pandora
Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast.
Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group, where we’ve got over 3,000 growth-minded podcasters who are waiting for you to ask for their advice!
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Whether you’re one of our long-standing listeners or new to the show, this special episode is not one to miss! Joining us today is Eric Nuzum, co-founder of podcast production company, Magnificent Noise, podcast industry pioneer, and Grow The Show’s first-ever guest.
Before you put the effort into rebranding your podcast, changing the title, or niching down your genre, listen to Eric’s advice in a recent coaching session with the Grow The Show Accelerator Program. He’s answering questions on these topics from members of the program and sharing his priceless insights that anyone can apply to their own podcast.
Eric also shares what he thinks the future of podcasting will look like, and how we can stay on top of the game. You’ll hear everything from development and production, to distribution and more. Plus, he gives a ton of examples to illustrate why purpose and transparency are key to success.
If you’re looking to grow your show, tune in to this episode for valuable advice from one of our favorite podcast pros!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Eric’s vision for the future of podcasting
Recommendations for creating a faster podcasting workflow
Important questions to ask in regard to your podcast
What would Eric write about if he did another podcasting book?
Incorporating music in your podcast
What are a podcaster’s responsibilities when sharing information?
How niche should/can your podcast be?
Advice on naming your podcast
Using your podcast to promote your business
Where does YouTube fit into podcasting?
Eric offers advice to the independent podcaster’s trying to grow their audience
Sign up for Eric’s newsletter, “The Audio Insurgent,” here! Make sure to read Eric’s book, Make Noise: A Creator's Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling.
Connect with Eric: Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Resources mentioned in this episode: Headliner App Descript Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala Podcast Good Inside with Dr. Becky Podcast
Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast.
Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group, where we’ve got over 3,000 growth-minded podcasters who are waiting for you to ask for their advice!
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Before you go ahead and continue to sift through your podcast episode to find the perfect clip to woo your audience, do yourself a favor and listen to this episode of Grow The Show.
What if we told you all those hours spent trying to perfect your intro were time spent working AGAINST your show? Unfortunately, this is most likely the case, unless you have a team of producers dedicated to ensuring there is a cliffhanger ready to be used.
For the majority of us, this isn’t the case, so we are sending out an official PSA to the podcasting community: kill the podcast intro clip once and for all!
There are strategies that can be used in place of intro clips and we want to share those with you in today’s episode!
Tune in to hear our host Kevin Chemidlin explain why he thinks intro clips should be a thing of the past, why the first three minutes of your episode are crucial to listener retention, and what you can do instead of intro clips that will effectively help you grow your show and retain your listeners.
You don’t want to miss this one!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Kevin’s experience using intro clips
The survey that revealed the truth behind intro clips
Is it possible to include intro clips effectively?
Difference between podcast growth and retention problem
3 things to achieve in the first 3 minutes of your episode
How podcasters fail in creating effective intro clips
Kevin’s recommendations on what to do instead of intro clips
Learn more about Jazzy T and her production company, JazzCast Pros, here!
Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast.
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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 habits picked up from decades of listening to radio shows. Jazzy T is speaking with host Kevin on this episode of Grow The Show, shedding light on the major differences that could be affecting your podcast.
Jazzy has over 20 years of experience in radio and started her own podcasting network, which gives her a ton of insights on this topic. She’s sharing what she’s learned working with both platforms, including whether or not to keep your “radio voice,” advertising, and interviewing.
Listen in for a quick education on the limitations of broadcast radio, the freedom and pitfalls of podcasting, and giving listeners the best experience possible!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Jazzy’s love for radio and working in the industry
Starting her podcast and podcasting network
The differences between podcasting and broadcasting
Interviewing guests on radio vs. podcasts
How Grow The Show helped Jazzy change her podcasting formula
Charging for ads in radio vs. podcasts
A weekly task to help your podcast from Kevin!
Learn more about Jazzy T and her production company, JazzCast Pros, here! Or, follow her on social media at @Jazzytonair!
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One question we get asked a lot around here at Grow The Show is, what are the new podcasting trends, tools, and tricks? Our answer is always the same, follow none (at least for now).
It’s natural to think that you need to be on top of all the new bells and whistles that come with podcasting and social media platforms, but rushing to be ahead of the curve can actually work against you.
There is a trick to utilize emerging podcasting trends, and we want to share them with you!
Tune in today’s episode to learn if and when to jump on podcasting trends.
Topics discussed in this episode:
The wild west of podcasting
Tips on what to do instead of jumping on podcast trends
When to start using trends
Trends worth watching
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Talking about the legal side of anything can be boring, but you’ll only be thanking yourself later when you fall out with a business partner or someone decides to sue. Whether you’re just starting your first podcast or are a seasoned podcaster, it’s important to think ahead and protect yourself and your show.
Think about the cover art used for your podcast or just a specific episode, a guest or sponsor on your show, the episode scripts, and even the RSS feed. You would never want to lose these aspects of your podcast, and that’s why it’s important to take the necessary steps to keep them.
Joining Kevin on this episode of Grow The Show to answer all your burning questions is Alexia Bedat, an entertainment lawyer and podcast law expert. It’s easy to find yourself in a gray area of what’s legal and fair in the podcasting arena, so this education and advice is invaluable!
Can you use movie clips or news clips in your podcasts? Is there really a 10 second rule for using audio from this type of content? Are releases necessary for podcast guests? Tune in to learn all this and more.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Why entertainment law spoke to Alexia
The 4 main categories the GTW Facebook group is asking
Protecting your IP (intellectual property)
Using Taylor Swift’s Taylor’s Version albums as an example
The importance of controlling the RSS feed
Should podcast guests sign a release?
How to have clarity with sponsors and listeners
Understanding what is and isn’t fair use
Advice to new podcasters
Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast.
Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group, where we’ve got over 3,000 growth-minded podcasters who are waiting for you to ask for their advice!
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As a podcaster, you already have a seemingly endless to-do list. On top of that, there are so many things that you’ve been told you should do. You should start a YouTube channel, repurpose your content on social media, create custom merchandise, etc, etc, etc.
Oftentimes, we become so fixated on doing it right that we end up not getting it done at all.
If you feel like you’re drowning in “should-dos,” this episode of Grow The Show will offer you some surprisingly simple ways to prioritize the items on your to-do list, choose self-awareness over self-judgment, and relieve at least some of your podcasting stress.
Looking to feel less anxious and overwhelmed at the prospect of promoting, growing, and monetizing your podcast? Tune in today!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Kicking things off with a story from Podcast Movement 2022
Reasons that so many podcasters feel overwhelmed
Why prioritizing items on your endless to-do list is key
Differentiating between ‘must do’, ‘should do’, and ‘could do’
Eliminating judgment that the word ‘should’ implies
The value of leaning on your community
Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast.
Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group, where we’ve got over 3,000 growth-minded podcasters who are waiting for you to ask for their advice!
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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 because 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
Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast.
Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group, where we’ve got over 3,000 growth-minded podcasters who are waiting for you to ask for their advice!
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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
Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast.
Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group, where we’ve got over 3,000 growth-minded podcasters who are waiting for you to ask for their advice!
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Someone has reached out to you telling you they want to sponsor your podcast. It feels like you’ve reached your goal and there’s a reason to celebrate, but this is when the real work begins.
Grow The Show has covered topics like how to pitch yourself to sponsors and choosing the right kind of sponsor for your show, but just like in those blockbuster rom-coms, listeners are left wondering “what happens after they get together?”. The happy ending isn’t when two people finally come together, but when they build a long-lasting relationship.
On today’s episode, Kevin outlines 15 steps you should take once you have an interested sponsor. He goes over the process from beginning to end, from that first conversation with the sponsor to creating terms for the deal, to locking them down for a repeat partnership.
Believe it or not, Kevin was able to start monetizing his first podcast by offering a free sponsorship. Sounds counterintuitive, right? Be sure to tune in and find out how it may work for you as well!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Kevin reviews the 15 steps you should take after you have an interested sponsor
The 12th step is why many podcasters fail, so do not skip it
Industry standard rates for sponsorship vs. pricing for smaller podcasts
Money is NOT the only goal when getting a sponsorship
Why offering free ads may build lucrative, long-term sponsor relationships
The importance of tracking the success of your ad
Connect with the sponsor after the ad to determine the success of the ad run
Learn from successes and mistakes to grow your skills and your podcast
Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast.
Join our community in the Grow The Show Facebook group, where we’ve got over 3,000 growth-minded podcasters who are waiting for you to ask for their advice!
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Although podcasts rely mainly on sound, there are other aspects of creating a podcast that are more visual, like podcast artwork.
What makes great podcast artwork? It's a question that we get a lot here at Grow The Show, so we wanted to share our take on the answer to this question.
Whether you are just beginning, rebranding, or just curious, understanding what kind of artwork works best for your niche and audience is so important. Keep it simple, unique, and informative. Making it complicated will only make things difficult for you in the long run.
Tune in for practical advice and tips on what makes great podcast artwork, where to find designers, and what you should and shouldn’t include.
Topics discussed in this episode:
What is podcast artwork?
3 characteristics of great artwork
Should you include your headshot in your artwork
Where to find someone to help design your artwork
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This episode is jam packed with priceless information that you will need to grow your social media following as a podcaster.
Gaining a following on social media can be a challenge for podcasters because of the number of clicks it takes for a potential listener to go from a social media platform to listening to your podcast. Traditional social media strategies don’t offer the same conversion when it comes to trying to promote a podcast.
That’s where we want to help, and we have the answers for you. These tried, tested, and true strategies will allow for you to gain the right listeners in the right corners of the internet for you. It’s a dance between authenticity and a deep understanding of who your audience is or could be.
Today’s episode is a deep dive in social media where our host Kevin Chemidlin takes you through each intricate step of what works and what doesn’t, as well as insider tips on how to leverage social media in a way that works for you. This is expert advice that you don’t want to miss.
By the end of this episode, you will know which platforms you should be on, what type of content to post on those platforms to get maximum growth, and how to fit that all into your schedule as a podcaster and business owner.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Three fundamental things social media does for podcasters
2 main challenges podcasters face when trying to gain listenership via social media
2 general principles to help grow your online audience and gain listenership
The current social media landscape
Why is the way TikTok functions revolutionary for podcasters?
Should podcasters be on all social media platforms?
The 1-10K rule
How to choose which social media platform is right for your podcast
How to create content that your audience actually cares about
Are audiograms still effective?
What kind of content on social media gives people a dopamine hit
Hook theory: a three-step framework
3 types of podcast social media content you can publish to grow your social media
How to structure your social media post using summary content
How to incentivize listeners
Real-world examples of what to post on social media
An example of a native hook and how to make a reel in Descript
How to repurpose your podcast content on social media
How much content should you share so people will listen to your podcast
What kind of content is best for which social media platform
How to include personal content about you the host
Do we recommend social media ads?
How to grow a Facebook group
Should you put out a post saying you are open to sponsorship?
If you want to learn more about TDE, check out episode 9 here: ‘Targeted Daily Engagement: How To Use Social Media to Double Your Audience’.
Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast.
Join us in the Grow The Show Facebook group, we've got over 3000 growth mind podcasters in there, who are waiting for you to ask for their advice!
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The Targeted Daily Engagement (TDE) framework here at ‘Grow The Show’ is a tried, tested, and true strategy to help you gain listeners and grow your show!
It’s quite simple, be active in online communities where your target audience gets together, in what we call ‘watering holes’. Although it seems simple, a lot of people don’t do TDE correctly and it can become draining and burdensome. Which is the complete opposite of what you should feel.
So, in order to help our listeners understand how to TDE, on today’s episode, host Kevin Chemidlin gives us examples on how NOT to do TDE.
Tune in for a quick episode on how you can create more listeners by understanding your target audience and knowing where to find them!
Topics discussed in this episode:
The Targeted Daily Engagement (TDE) framework at ‘Grow The Show’
What are watering holes?
Specific issues podcasters run into while TDE’ing
Examples of how NOT to do TDE
Understanding your target audience
If you want to learn more about TDE, check out episode 9 here: ‘Targeted Daily Engagement: How To Use Social Media to Double Your Audience’.
Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast.
Join us in the Grow The Show Facebook group, we've got over 3000 growth mind podcasters in there, who are waiting for you to ask for their advice!
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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.
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Would you accept a marriage proposal on your first date? Probably not, right? There is a strategic courting ritual required before you ask anyone to make a big leap.
This same theory can be used to understand why your listeners aren’t actioning your call to action. This is something so many podcasts fall short on.
We here at ‘Grow The Show’ have uncovered 8 reasons why listeners take the call to action on a podcast and we want to share them with you!
The best thing about these 8 reasons is you don’t have to act on all 8, you can implement 2 or 3 and still see results.
Tune in to learn practical tips on how to get your listeners to act on your call to action today!
Topics discussed in this episode:
8 reasons reasons why listeners take the call to action
Questions to ask yourself about your call to action
Importance of not overthinking your call to action
Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast.
Join us in the Grow The Show Facebook group, we've got over 3000 growth-minded podcasters in there, who are waiting for you to ask for their advice!
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In this week's episode of Grow The Show, Kevin will give you his thoughts on a controversial subject in the podcasting world. That subject is numbering your podcast episodes. It turns out, that doing this actually has a HUGE benefit for you and your listeners.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Whether or not you should number your podcast episodes.
Why numbering your podcast episodes is beneficial for your audience.
Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast.
Join us in the Grow The Show Facebook group, we've got over 3000 growth mind podcasters in there, who are waiting for you to ask for their advice!
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This week's episode of Grow The Show is going to be a little bit different than usual. Today, we're gonna be giving you a peak inside the Grow the Show Facebook group.
Just last week, we had a live training in the grower show, Facebook group, where Kevin presented our Targeted Podcast Pitching framework for how to grow a podcast really, really effectively and efficiently. More specifically, that session was about how to write a great pitch email that has a really high chance of getting you featured on another podcast.
Today, we are going to share that session with you. If you weren't there, now is your chance to catch up and learn how to write a great pitch email for getting yourself featured on other podcasts!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Targeted Podcast Pitching
Why the "spray and pray" method of pitching doesn't work.
How to craft a great pitch email.
Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast.
Join us in the Grow The Show Facebook group, we've got over 3000 growth mind podcasters in there, who are waiting for you to ask for their advice!
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The moment you have to explain your show’s premise after telling someone the name of your show, that should be your cue to re-evaluate your show’s title. The title should be self-explanatory, because you could lose potential listeners due to confusion around your title. You want to have the listener do the least amount of work as possible to listen in, and it starts with how you name your show. In today’s podcast, our host Kevin Chemidlin hits us with a quick podcast packed with information that could help you in deciding what to name your show, or have you rethink your current title. This perspective could make all the difference in the growth of your show, so you don't want to miss it!
Topics discussed in this episode:
The importance of your show’s title
Mistakes we make when naming podcasts
The best way to name your show
Why the name of your show should be self-explanatory
Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast.
Join us in the Grow The Show Facebook group, we've got over 3000 growth mind podcasters in there, who are waiting for you to ask for their advice!
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What happens if you take a break from podcasting? Will you lose listeners if you take time off from your show?
These are questions that I get a TON from GTS community members, and today I'm going to answer them.
In this episode, I'm going to explain the five factors you need to consider if you're thinking about taking a break from your podcast. I'll tell you about the times I took a break from podcasting myself, and I'll give you an episode publishing trick you can use if you're feeling a bit burnt out.
By the end of this episode, you'll be able to make an educated choice if and when the time comes that you feel you might need to take some time off from your show.
This is a question podcasters ask me all of the time:
"Should I put my best podcast interviews behind a paywall?"
It makes sense why podcasters might think that would be a great way to get more people to sign up for their Patreon.
HOWEVER, putting your most interesting content behind a paywall could actually hurt your audience growth efforts.
In this episode of Grow The Show, I explain why that is.
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If you are a podcaster struggling with your audience growth, you don't necessarily need a new growth strategy.
Instead, your show may be missing one of the three key ingredients that all podcasts need to gain new audience members.
On today's episode of Grow The Show, I'm going to explain what those three ingredients are, and how you can use them to skyrocket your download numbers!
Want a 1:1 podcast coach? Apply to the Grow The Show Accelerator today!
Specificity is something that I talk about a lot here on Grow The Show.
Overall, It is my belief that the more specific your podcast is, the better chance it will have of growing and being monetized because it will have a better chance of deeply resonating with your audience.
In this quick hit episode of GTS, I'm going to share a way to make it way easier for you to get more specific with your podcast. Plus, I'll share an example of a creator who found great success by getting very specific with their own premise.
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.
What would it mean for you to be able to say that you have a top 100 podcast?
What if your show cracked the top 100 charts on Apple or chartable?
What would that do for you?
How do you even get on the top 100 charts.
After listening to this episode of Grow The Show, you're going to know the answer to those questions.
By the time the episode is over, you’ll know how popular platforms decide on podcast rankings, and how you can use that information to crack the charts yourself!
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In today's episode, I am going to remind you about the best way to promote your podcast on social media.
To get the best results, you should be PARTICIPATION on social media instead of just straight promotion.
By the end of the episode, you'll know why that is and how you can work participation into your social media strategy.
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.
The price for the Grow The Show Podcast Accelerator goes up July 1st! Apply here and join now, while the price is the lowest it will ever be!
On today's episode of Grow The Show, we are going to talk about the listener funnel.
The listener funnel is how you can design the journey that a listener takes from stranger to casual fan to raving fan, to fully monetized.
The best part is, once you understand that journey, you can begin to better CONTROL that journey, and you can be more efficient at bringing people into your sphere.
By the end of this episode, you'll understand how you can best get to know, grow, and make money from your audience. Resources Mentioned: Join the Grow The Show Facebook Group!
The price for the Grow The Show Podcast Accelerator goes up July 1st! Apply here and join now, while the price is the lowest it will ever be!
There is one SUPER easy thing that you can do as a podcaster to help you put out 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 that is, and how it can work for you.
By the end of the show, you'll be equipped to give your podcast the structure it needs to be AMAZING!
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.
The price for the Grow The Show Podcast Accelerator goes up July 1st! Apply here and join now, while the price is the lowest it will ever be!
Brian Luebben is a podcaster who was able to quit his day job so he could travel the world. He was able to do this thanks to the income that he earned from affiliate marketing via his podcast.
Today, he's going to teach you the strategies he used to be able to do that.
By the end of this episode, you're gonna know how to set up a successful affiliate marketing strategy for your podcast.
Regardless of your download numbers, you'll be well on your way to creating a sustainable podcast income.
Resources Mentioned: Join the Grow The Show Facebook Group!
The price for the Grow The Show Podcast Accelerator goes up July 1st! Apply here and join now, while the price is the lowest it will ever be!
When a theme song is great, it can define your show's identity and serve your podcast REALLY well.
That's why I'm going to share with you the three characteristics that great podcast theme songs have.
You'll also learn where to go to get amazing music for your podcast.
By the end of the episode, you'll have all of the tools you need to pick a podcast theme song that's memorable and that defines your show.
Want a custom theme song created by an experienced, trusted producer? My friend has offered to create theme songs for GTS listeners at a fraction of his usual price. Click here to get in touch with him and get your own totally custom theme!
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.
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I'm going to share with you the newest framework for audience growth that we have here at Grow The Show. And, that framework is going to get you exponential 100, 200, maybe even. 300% podcast growth just in a couple of months.
That framework is called Targeted Podcast Pitching, or TPP. It shows you how you can grow your podcast audience exponentially just by being a guest on OTHER people's podcasts!
In this episode, I share my brand new TPP framework. I'll teach you how to research and vet podcasts to guest on. Plus, you'll learn about the common mistakes that podcasters make when they're pitching themselves. By the end of the show, you'll learn everything you need to know to start growing your podcast on autopilot
Resources Mentioned: Targeted Daily Engagement: How to Use Social Media to Double Your Podcast Audience How to Get Featured on Any Podcast, With Angie Trueblood
Today. I want to quickly answer a question that I get all the time about Targeted Daily Engagement.
The question is this:
Should I engage with potential and future listeners of your podcast via a personal social media account?
By the end of this quick hit episode, you'll know what my answer is, and how I recommend you approach your TDE.
Resources mentioned: Targeted Daily Engagement: How To Use Social Media to Double Your Podcast Audience
One of the biggest things that holds a podcast back from growing is how much time the podcaster spends on editing and promo content generation. Today, my top Post-Producer, Max Graham, joins me as we map out our insanely efficient podcast production process. TRY DESCRIPT HERE
Want to see exactly how I use Descript? HERE'S A TUTORIAL of How to Edit a Podcast in Descript, on the brand new Grow The Show YouTube Channel.
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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! 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.
Podcasters always ask me this question:
How much should I worry about SEO when I produce my show?
The answer is you shouldn't worry much at all— with one exception.
In today's episode, you'll learn about what that exception is.
By the end, you'll understand why I don't think SEO is worth spending time on for most podcasters. Plus, you'll have a better idea of how much time you should be spending on search engine optimization for your own show.
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.
Recently, I was looking at podcast data, and I discovered something. That thing is the power of podcast episodes without guests, or solo episodes.
This may or may not be something that you're already doing with your podcast. Either way, it's something you should consider doing more of.
On this episode of Grow The Show, I'm going to explain exactly why that is. I'll also share my tips for making amazing, engaging solo podcast episodes that your listeners will be obsessed with.
Resources Mentioned: Grow The Show Facebook group Descript podcast editor
There is one question that you can ask at the end of your podcast interviews that will land more dream guests on your podcasts than you ever thought possible.
In this quick hit episode of Grow The Show, Kevin tells you what that question is.
By the end of the show, you'll know how to leverage the question and easily connect with your dream podcast guests!
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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. Resources Mentioned: Yuval’s Podcast Yuval's Hub and Spoke Image Grow the Show Facebook Group
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Let’s pretend that I am your podcast's newest listener. After six months of listening to your show, how is my life different? Who have I become? How has my worldview changed? What do I now have that I didn't have before?
Can you answer these questions?
That is what we are here to do with this episode of Grow The Show. We're going to talk about what transformation your podcast provides and how understanding that transformation will help you grow your podcast.
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.
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The Targeted Daily Engagement framework says that podcasters should be online for 15 minutes every day engaging with their dream listeners, dream guests, and dream sponsors. If you do this, then you are guaranteed to see your download numbers grow.
But, how do you know if you're engaging in the right ways with the right audience?
In this quick solo episode, Kevin shares how you can tell if your TDE is working for you, and how to adjust your approach if it isn't.
Targeted Daily Engagement: How to Use Social Media to Double your Podcast Audience: https://growtheshow.com/targeted-daily-engagement-how-to-use-social-media-to-double-podcast-audience/
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In this quick hit episode of Grow The Show, I'm going to 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.
When you think of sponsorships, the first thing you probably think about is cold, hard cash.
This episode is about sponsorships.
BUT...
This episode isn't really about money— at least not directly...
This episode is about relationships.
This is because if you build AMAZING relationships with people in your industry you are going to be in the position to be making some money.
To help us learn how to build these relationships, we've brought in a sponsorship expert.
His name is Billy Thorpe. He's a successful podcaster, entrepreneur, and online creator.
By the end of this episode, you'll know how to find sponsors that are the best fit for you, and you'll learn the RIGHT way to pitch yourself to them that guarantees a higher chance at success.
Resources Mentioned:
The Only Way to Monetize Your Podcast, With Dave Jackson: https://growtheshow.com/the-only-way-to-monetize-your-podcast-with-dave-jackson/
How to Apply a Business Mindset to Your Podcast, With Gary Arndt: https://growtheshow.com/how-to-apply-a-business-mindset-to-your-podcast/
Apply to the Grow The Show Accelerator Program!: https://trainings.growtheshow.com/apply
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The reason why most podcasters struggle with growth has nothing to do with their actual growth strategy.
It's actually because their premise and their audience definition are vague, confusing, and broken. They don't work.
Even if you have the juiciest most effective growth strategy, you're not going to grow if you don't have your premise and your audience definition locked in.
So, that's what we're going to focus on in today's episode.
I'll share two exercises to help you create a super specific audience profile and show premise.
By the end of the show, you'll be able to identify what makes your show totally unique, and refine your show's premise so that it actually HELPS you to grow your audience.
Resources mentioned:
GTS Facebook Group
The 10 Word Exercise
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Today I'm answering a question that I get a lot:
How can entertainment-only podcasts grow their audience and monetize?
I'll admit— I usually focus this show on "how to" podcasts because they can be easier to grow and monetize.
However, that doesn't mean that the techniques I teach here can't still be applied to an entertainment-style show.
In fact, the strategies I teach here can be equally as effective for entertainment shows.
The main difference is HOW the tactics are applied and how you prioritize your time.
Today, I'm going to address the similarities and differences between business podcasts and entertainment podcasts.
By the end of the episode, you'll know exactly how to apply my strategies to your entertainment podcast.
And, you'll have a list of the things you need to prioritize for growth and monetization success.
Resources Mentioned:
Apply to the Grow The Show Podcast Accelerator!
Targeted Daily Engagement (TDE): How to Use Social Media to Double Your Podcast Audience
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 have them– even if you're just starting out.
Resources Mentioned:
The GTS Facebook Group
How to Make Any Podcast Hilarious and Entertaining, With Planet Money's Robert Smith
How 3 Legendary Podcasters Hook Their Listeners in 90 Seconds
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Podcasters who have been at the grind for a long time tend to get exhausted spending so much time and energy on all of the podcast gruntwork like scheduling and publishing tasks.
Podcast gruntwork is a silent killer, one that you don't even realize is killing your show until it's too late.
Today's guest, Alex Sanfilippo, is going to help us breathe more life into our podcasting process.
He's the founder of Podcastsop.com and PodMatch. He's also the host of his own podcast, called Podcasting Made Simple.
By the end of this episode, you'll know the systems you need to implement RIGHT NOW, and you'll learn how to conserve your energy to make the podcasting process as pain-free as possible.
Ever wonder how to get more listeners to rate and review your podcast?
In this quick-hit episode, Kevin shares the mistakes you could be making when you ask your listeners for reviews, and he reveals the tried and true methods that the podcasting pros use to get amazing listener feedback.
Want customized, personal podcast coaching? Apply for the GTS Accelerator Program
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Did you know that you can permanently grow your podcast audience by 25% by releasing just ONE podcast episode? That's right. Just one.
BUT, you don't get that kind of growth from releasing an episode on your own podcast feed. Instead, you have to be a guest on someone else's podcast.
Don't just take it from me, however. Take it from this week's Grow The Show podcast guest, Angie Trueblood. She's the founder of The Podwise Group, and she's the host of the Go Pitch Yourself podcast.
Long story short, Angie is a podcast pitching expert— her entire job is all about getting people featured as guests on podcasts. Today, she's sharing all of her secrets with Grow The Show Listeners.
If you're ready to learn the most effective way to get yourself featured on other podcast feeds and to skyrocket your audience size in the process, then you've gotta check out this episode! Resources: Angie's Pitch Download Go Pitch Yourself Podcast
Podcasting legend Gary Arndt is a world-renowned blogger and podcaster whose show has over 3 million downloads. Recently, he joined Grow The Show producer, Katherine Nails, and the Grow The Show Accelerator students for an exclusive Q&A session to share how to effectively monetize your show, how to use paid ads to grow your audience, and much, much more. On this special episode of Grow The Show, you'll get to listen in to that session and learn from Gary's expertise.
This episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code GROW to start recording studio quality sound and video and get 15% off a membership plan.
This whole podcasting thing is a lot more work than you thought it would be, right?
You not only have to create and publish episodes regularly, but you also have to get the word out there, and engage with your audience, do the whole social media thing, and somehow, figure out how to monetize!
What if all of these things were working together as an ecosystem to make you MONEY?
Today, you're going to learn how to craft a thriving business ecosystem around YOUR podcast, and your gonna learn it from somebody whose creator ecosystem revolves around helping other creators with their ecosystem!
His name is Travis Brown. He's the creator of Pod Decks, and he's successfully made the leap from a 9-to-5 into full-time creative entrepreneurship.
Today, Travis is going to walk us through the key pieces of a healthy, growing creator ecosystem, and he's going to explain which pieces you really should have now if you don't already, and he'll also share which pieces you really don't need to worry about right now, despite what others might say.
This episode is sponsored by Riverside.fm, the leading tool for podcast and video recordings. Visit riverside.fm and use code GROW to start recording studio quality sound and video and get 15% off a membership plan.
"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.
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.
I can't take it anymore. I've been grinding at this podcasting thing for as long as I can remember.
And with each passing week, I hate it more and more.
Have you ever had this conversation with yourself? I have many times. Burnout is a terrible feeling. So, what can you do about it?
On this week's episode of Grow The Show, we're talking about just this—how to avoid burnout.
I'll share the ideas and strategies that have saved me and my podcasts from fading into the podcast graveyard. And, I'll give you actions you can take IMMEDIATELY the next time you feel like you're starting the vicious burnout cycle.
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.
Can you grow your podcast audience on TikTok? Should you be spending more time on TikTok producing than you are today? Can you even grow a presence on TikTok if you aren't a Gen-Zer who loves to dance?
This week's Grow The Show podcast guest is going to answer these questions and more.
Her name is Cara Newhart, and she's the designer and DIYer behind the Never Skip Brunch blog and the Make Space podcast.
You can say that Cara's a bit of an expert on social media and short-form video— she had over 150,000 Instagram followers and over 450,000 TikTok followers at the time of this recording.
Today, Cara is going to map out the dos and don'ts of TikTok.
She's going to dive into exactly what makes a viral video pop, and she's gonna share how you can start making short-form videos that grow your podcast audience today.
Resources Mentioned Never Skip Brunch blog Make Space podcast.
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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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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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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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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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Today on GTS we are going to make a bold claim: There is only one way to successfully monetize your show.
That's it. Just one.
It probably sounds crazy.
Heck, if I were you, I would think I sounded crazy.
Don't just take it from me, however.
Take it from hall-of-fame podcaster Dave Jackson. Dave is the founder of The School of Podcasting, he has been in the industry for over a decade, and this week, he joined me on Grow The Show to talk all about monetization.
He explained that there really is just one way to profit from your podcast.
After listening to the episode you'll know exactly what that is, and how you can start doing it TODAY.
Resources Mentioned: Dave's Book, Profit From Your Podcast School of Podcasting Podcast
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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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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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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
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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.
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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
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Have you ever noticed that people who don't have podcasts seem to think that podcasting is really easy? Here at Grow The Show, we like to say that making a podcast is easy, but making a good podcast is really hard. However, there is a reason people who don't know better think that what we do is effortless. That's because the best podcasters make their shows sound smooth and natural. It sounds just like two people having a really good, interesting, and funny conversation. Even though it sounds effortless, it actually takes a ton of work to make a podcast episode sound completely natural.
Today, we’re joined by NPR producer and host Lauren Migaki who is going to teach us how to do just that. If you’re looking to produce a high-quality, natural-sounding podcast as efficiently as possible, then join us for this week’s episode of Grow The Show.
Let’s pretend that I am your podcast's newest listener. After six months of listening to your show, how is my life different? Who have I become? How has my worldview changed? What do I now have that I didn't have before?
Can you answer these questions?
That is what we are here to do with this episode of Grow The Show. We're going to talk about what transformation your podcast provides and how understanding that transformation will help you grow your podcast.
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.
Are you using Facebook ads to grow your podcast? Should you be using Facebook ads to grow your podcast?
Here at Grow The Show, we get this question all the time. Many new podcasters try Facebook ads only to find that, after a few months, the only thing that’s increased is their credit card bill.
Today, we’re learning how Facebook ads actually work and how you can start to use them to grow your audience and grow your podcast business. To do that, we’re going to be joined by Marie Nicola, a member of the Grow The Show community. Marie is a career online marketer and podcaster, who has achieved massive viral reach for her marketing clients, and who is about to help you do the same.
So if you're looking to add Facebook ads to your toolbox of audience growth levers, join us for this week’s episode of Grow The Show.
Resources Mentioned: Marie's Facebook Ad Guide
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There was a question asked in the free grow the show Facebook group earlier this year that got me thinking, and the question was this: What are the core competencies that a podcast or needs to grow a show from?
After growing two shows myself interviewing dozens of other successful podcasters and helping thousands more via this podcast, we here at grow have a theory about the three baseline skills that you need to develop to have a successful podcast.
Today on Grow The Show, we are joined by Eric O’Keeffe, another full-time podcaster who has developed those three skills himself and who is here to share how he did it.
Eric is the creator and host of What If World, which is is a storytime show that’s regularly ranked among the top podcasts for kids. Today, Eric makes the leap from listener to guest to share with you how he built the three core skills needed to be a successful podcaster, what those skills exactly are, and how you will soon have them, too.
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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!
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!: https://growthe.show/fb Ready to have Kevin join your podcasting team? Apply for the Grow The Show Podcast Accelerator!: https://growtheshow.com/apply or watch Kevin's 70-minute Masterclass on how he took his first podcast past 100k and $100k to learn more about the program: https://growthe.show/masterclass
Podcasting legend Eric Nuzum has created hit shows like TED Radio Hour and Invisibilia and has led and advised NPR, Audible, and countless other companies. Recently, he joined Grow The Show producer, Katherine Nails, and the Grow The Show Accelerator students for an exclusive Q&A session to share how to convert social media followers into listeners, how to effectively pitch your show to advertisers, why consistency isn't always beneficial, and much, much more. On this special episode of Grow The Show, you'll get to listen in to that session and learn from Eric's expertise. Resources Mentioned: Eric's book, Make Noise Eric's newsletter PodNews article on show notes
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. Resources:
THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV. Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST: https://growthe.show/squadcast Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up: https://growthe.show/squadcast and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website: https://growthe.show/fusebox
The Targeted Daily Engagement framework says that podcasters should be online for 15 minutes every day engaging with thier dream listeners, dream guests, and dream sponsors. If you do this, then you are guaranteed to see your download numbers grow. But, how do you know if you're engaging in the right ways with the right audience? In this quick solo episode, Kevin shares how you can tell if your TDE is working for you, and how to adjust your approach if it isn't.
Grow the Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growtheshow/
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: https://growthe.show/masterclass
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THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV: https://growthe.show/mv Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST: https://growthe.show/squadcast Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up: https://growthe.show/squadcast and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website: https://growthe.show/fusebox
How professional does your podcast sound? What recording software do you use?
Do you record your podcast in a closet?
Should you upgrade your equipment?
What's the best mic, at the best price?
I get questions about these things from podcasters all the time.
And I haven't really answered them much, because, in most cases, podcasters need to focus more on their content and premise than their equipment.
But, it's true, sound quality is indeed important.
And, it's actually way easier - and cheaper! - than you think to have a really professional-sounding podcast.
In fact, when I recorded the first 30 episodes of Philly Who?, I did it with two $98 SM58 mics, that's it!
No studio, no $400 mic.
I literally just carried the two mics in my backpack and recorded the interviews in random conference rooms.
Yet, the most common feedback I got back then was how professional the show sounded.
So, how is it done?
How can you get top-notch recording quality, anywhere, on a budget?
Today Rockwell Felder is here to break down the answers.
Rockwell is the Co-Founder and CFO of Squadcast, a remote recording software platform for podcasters.
On this episode of Grow The Show, he is going to talk about how you can get crisp, high-quality podcast audio, without spending a fortune on complicated equipment or state-of-the-art studio time.
In fact, with just a few adjustments, and the right technique, you can have professional-sounding audio by the next time you sit down to record! Resources Mentioned: Squadcast: Use this link to sign up (https://growthe.show/squadcast) and use promo code "growtheshow" and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire month! Shure MV7 Microphone ATR2100 Microphone Between Two Mics podcast
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Many podcasters ask... should I publish my podcast episodes on YouTube? For the past year, we've said no, you shouldn't. But... Today, we're officially changing our answer. In this quick solo episode, Kevin shares why that answer has changed, and what you should do about it!
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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! 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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THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV: https://growthe.show/mv Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST: https://growthe.show/squadcast Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up: https://growthe.show/squadcast and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website: https://growthe.show/fusebox
Did you know that you can grow your show by up to 25% every month just by spending 15 minutes per day on social media? In this episode of Grow The Show, Kevin shows you four ways to effectively use Targeted Daily Engagement to see consistent audience growth for your podcast.
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. Resources:
THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST: https://growthe.show/squadcast Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up: https://growthe.show/squadcast and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website: https://growthe.show/fusebox
Alex Hillman is an expert online audience builder who has taught hundreds of entrepreneurs how to grow an audience online. In this episode first released in 2020, he teaches us how to grow our podcast audience, for free, spending only 10 minutes a day. Follow Alex on Twitter. 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. Resources:
THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV: https://growthe.show/mv Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST: https://growthe.show/squadcast Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up: https://growthe.show/squadcast and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website: https://growthe.show/fusebox
Grow the Show's one-year anniversary is this week. To celebrate, we're re-releasing our first episode ever, where we speak to podcasting legend Eric Nuzum!
Eric Nuzum has created hit shows like TED Radio Hour and Invisibilia, and has led and advised NPR, Audible, and countless other companies. Today, he's here to teach you how to make an amazing, bingeable show, and how to know your audience better than they know themselves. You can grab Eric's book, Make Noise, on Amazon. 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. Resources:
THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV. Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST: https://growthe.show/squadcast Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up: https://growthe.show/squadcast and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website: https://growthe.show/fusebox
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. Resources Mentioned: Yuval’s Podcast Yuval's Hub and Spoke Image Grow the Show Facebook Group
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: https://growthe.show/masterclass Resources:
THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV: https://growthe.show/mv Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST: https://growthe.show/squadcast Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up: https://growthe.show/squadcast and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website: https://growthe.show/fusebox
Jason Sew Hoy is the CEO and Co-Founder of Supercast, one of the first paid membership platforms made specifically for podcasters. After successfully helping grow the freelancing platform 99 Designs early in his career, he was inspired to keep working at startups that serve creators. So, when his co-founder approached him with the idea for Supercast, it was an ideal match. Today, Jason is here to talk about his story and about how we can all take advantage of one of the fastest-growing forms of podcast monetization. Specifically, he’s here to explain exactly why paid memberships are the future of podcasting and to give you strategies to build out your membership platform. Resources Mentioned: Supercast 99 Designs The Tim Ferriss Show 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. Resources:
THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV: https://growthe.show/mv Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website.
Ravi Abuvala is the founder of Scaling with Systems, an online business that helps entrepreneurs scale their companies. At age 27, Ravi has built two of his own businesses, both with over $1 million in revenue. On top of that, he’s the coach who helped me take my two podcasts past six figures each.
Today, Ravi is here to share his story and teach you what he taught me about growing my businesses.
Specifically, he’s here to talk about how highly efficient systems and virtual assistants can help you scale your podcast to become more profitable. Resources Mentioned: The 4-Hour Workweek Scaling with Systems 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. Resources:
THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website.
Anna Dearmon Kornick is a successful time management coach and the host of It's About Time, a podcast about work, life, and balance. Over the past eight months, Anna managed to grow her podcast by an average of 30% per month. She did this while also growing a coaching business, raising a two-year-old, moving to a different city, and preparing to welcome her second child into the world! Today, Anna is here to teach you how to manage your time as a podcaster, so you can enjoy growing your show into a thriving podcast business. Specifically, she’s here to give you tips to increase efficiency so you can double your podcast output and have more personal time.
Resources Mentioned: It’s About Time Podcast Anna’s Website
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. Resources:
THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website.
Jay Clouse is the host of two highly successful podcasts. His first show, Upside, has been around for years and is a staple of the Venture Capital and startup world. His second show, Creative Elements, just launched in 2020, yet it has already surpassed 500,000 downloads. Today, Jay is here to share his story and take us inside his production process. Specifically, he’s here to remind us of what it takes to succeed and give you the tools, know-how, and reminders you need to make an amazing podcast in a fraction of the time. Resources Mentioned: Upside Podcast Creative Elements Jay’s Website
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. Resources:
THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website.
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. Resources:
THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website.
Jo Piazza eats, sleeps, and breathes writing. She's a bestselling author of seven books and she's written thousands of articles for major outlets including the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Additionally, she writes, hosts, and produces 3 podcasts on the iHeartRadio network: The Committed Podcast, Fierce, and Under the Influence. Today, Jo is here to talk about her craft. Specifically, she's here to discuss what she's learned while writing at the highest level for the past two decades, and how YOU can use her lessons to take your podcast writing to the next level.
Resources Mentioned: Jo's Book, How to Be Married The Committed Podcast Fierce Podcast Under the Influence Podcast
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. Resources:
THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST: Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website.
Jay Acunzo is an author, creator, marketing expert, and podcast host. At the beginning of his career, Jay spent time working for tech companies like Google and Hubspot. But, he quickly realized that his passions are creating and storytelling. Today, he's launched and grown several shows for himself, his employers, and clients at his agency, Marketing Showrunners. He's managed to do this because he doesn't focus solely on growing the number of people who download a podcast. Instead, he focuses more on growing his audience's love for his podcast. So how can you make sure that your podcast is somebody's favorite podcast? Today, Jay is going to teach you his three-part framework for how you can make someone's favorite podcast.
Drawings of the tools mentioned: The Experience Spectrum The Style Spectrum The Audience Relationship Pyramid The Creator's Compass Jay's blog post about the creator's compass Jay's books
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. Resources:
THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website.
Did you know that you can grow your show by up to 25% every month just by spending 15 minutes per day on social media? In this episode of Grow The Show, Kevin shows you four ways to effectively use Targeted Daily Engagement to see consistent audience growth for your podcast.
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. Resources:
THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website.
Amanda McLoughlin is the Founder and CEO of Multitude, a podcast collective based in New York City. 5 years ago, Amanda was working 9-to-5 for a finance company by day, and making a folklore podcast with her friend Julia Schifini on nights and weekends. That podcast, Spirits, was monetized from Day one, and pretty soon Amanda and Julia were able to make podcasting their full-time job. As Amanda and Julia's personal network of podcasters grew, they realized that they should all pool their resources together into a DIY podcast network. With that, the Multitude Podcast Collective was born. This past December, Amanda was named by Forbes 30 Under 30 for her work monetizing podcasts and helping creators to grow, while still owning their work. Today, she's going to teach you how she does it - and how you too can monetize your podcast right now.
Resources Mentioned: Multitudes' Free Resources and Templates for Podcasters
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. Resources:
THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website.
What's a good podcast promotion strategy that will get your show featured in newsletters, in media outlets, and even on television? Today, the host of the popular podcast Dates and Mates, Damona Hoffman, joins me to share how she built her audience completely from scratch. By mastering the art of pitching herself, building relationships, and creating great content, Damona Hoffman went from having no audience to being featured all over TV, becoming an LA Times Columnist, and being regularly featured on the Drew Barrymore Show.
Resources Mentioned: Damona's "Perfect Pitch" Cheat Sheet HARO: Help A Reporter Out
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. Resources:
THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST: Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website.
One of the biggest things that holds a podcast back from growing is how much time the podcaster spends on editing and promo content generation. Today, my top Post-Producer, Max Graham, joins me as we map out our insanely efficient podcast production process. TRY DESCRIPT HERE
Want to see exactly how I use Descript? HERE'S A TUTORIAL of How to Edit a Podcast in Descript, on the brand new Grow The Show YouTube Channel.
Want to work with Max on editing your podcast? Apply for podcast editing with Max Graham.
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. Resources:
THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST: Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website.
This week, Kevin stops by the "How to Build an Audience" Podcast, and shares lessons he learned in the early days of his first show, "Philly Who?." One of those lessons revolves around consistency, and how the almighty "consistency rule" might be the reason your podcast isn't growing as fast as it could be. Check out How to Build an Audience on Apple, Spotify, or here in your favorite podcasting app. Follow Matthew Gattozzi on Twitter! -- 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. Resources:
THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST: https://growthe.show/squadcast Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website
Do you know how many listeners bail on podcast episodes in the first 5 minutes? It's a lot. In this episode of Grow The Show, Kevin shows you the 3 things to do within the first 5 minutes of each episode. By doing these things, you'll hook listeners in, and make them curious and excited for what's to come in the rest of the episode!
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. Resources:
THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST: Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website.
Eric Nuzum has created hit shows like TED Radio Hour and Invisibilia, and has led and advised NPR, Audible, and countless other companies. Today, he's here to teach you how to make an amazing, bingeable show, and how to know your audience better than they know themselves. You can grab Eric's book, Make Noise, on Amazon. 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. Resources:
THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website
My name is Kevin Chemidlin, and I'm a podcaster, podcast producer, and podcast coach. I started my first show, Philly Who?, in 2018, and since then I've taken it past 100k downloads and $100k monetized. But - it wasn't a smooth, easy path to get there. I ran into so many roadblocks, and so many moments where I almost quit. Now, after reaching the promised land, I'm helping other independent podcasters to grow and monetize their shows. After 2 years of helping podcasts grow, I've learned that most podcasters are in the same boat:
You want to get more listeners, but don't know how
You want to monetize someday, but don't know how or when
You want to spend less time editing and making social media content
After studying the best in the game, I've figured out how to solve these problems! With this podcast, I'm going to teach you how to:
Get more listeners, at will, regularly
Monetize the show now, instead of waiting for someday
Spend only 4-6 hours per week on the podcast
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, Resources:
THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV. Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST: Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website.
Alex Hillman is an expert online audience builder who has taught hundreds of entrepreneurs how to grow an audience online. Today, he teaches us how to grow our podcast audience, for free, spending only 10 minutes a day. Grab The Tiny MBA here, and use code GROWTHESHOW for 20% off! Follow Alex on Twitter. 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. Resources:
THE HANDS-DOWN BEST USB MICROPHONE: SHURE MV Want your podcast to sound as crisp and high-quality as mine does? Easy. Grab the brand-new Shure MV7. This is the first-ever USB mic created by Shure. It's completely plug-and-play, out of the box, and is the only USB mic that gives you the same silky smooth sound as the Shure SM7B setup, at 1/3rd of the cost. I literally cannot recommend this microphone enough. All of the convenience. Amazing price. BY FAR the best bang for your buck. Grab it now on Amazon! THE BEST REMOTE INTERVIEW RECORDING SOFTWARE: SQUADCAST Squadcast is by far the best remote recording platform in the game. I use Squadcast to record my interviews for all of my podcasts, because it's the easiest platform for me and my guests to use, and it has the best audio quality. Within weeks, Squadcast will be introducing video recording too. Want to give it a go? Use this link to sign up and you'll be able to try the platform for free for an entire interview! THE BEST WEB PLAYER + TRANSCRIPTION EMBEDDER FOR YOUR WEBSITE: FUSEBOX If you head over to growtheshow.com/episodes, you'll see that each episode features a nifty embedded web player AND an embedded transcript of the entire episode. This is easily done with the Fusebox plugin, which works for all website providers (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any other HTML Website!) My favorite part? The transcript gets pasted in super easily, looks great, and the entire text of the episode counts for SEO. Use this link to sign up for Fusebox and quickly and easily revamp your podcast website.