Grow The Show

Grow The Show

Grow The Show is the podcast that grows YOUR podcast. Hosted by Kev Michael, a full-time podcaster since 2018 and growth coach to over 500 creators. Each episode delivers actionable strategies, real-world coaching, and expert interviews that help you build a bigger audience and turn your podcast into a powerful business asset. With millions of downloads and several million dollars in podcast-driven revenue under his belt, Kev brings the proven playbook for podcasters who are ready to go beyond the hobby and into growth. Subscribe now to learn how to grow your podcast — and make it work for you.

Episodes

242 | What Entrepreneurs Get Wrong About Podcasting

October 27, 2025 • 14 mins
Ready to learn the 4 skills of podcast growth? Register for the Podcast Growth Masterclass on Tuesday, October 28th at 2PM EST! Doing everything yourself isn’t working, but neither is hiring help. So why isn’t your show growing? Chances are it’s not your dedication or strategy, it’s because of missing skills. Learn what skills every podcaster needs to master, how to avoid the biggest delegation mistake, and the first thing every ...
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241 | He Got 50,000 New Podcast Listeners With One Tiny Tweak

October 21, 2025 • 30 mins
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? ⁠⁠⁠Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.⁠⁠⁠ Stuck at the same download number week after week? Most podcasters hit that wall and try all the wrong things to grow — more guests, more ads, more work. But sometimes all it takes is one small, strategic change to 5X your downloads. In this episode, Nate Palmer shares what he did to keep his listeners hooked, boost rete...
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240 | 4 Rules For Episode Titles That Will Grow Your Show

October 16, 2025 • 13 mins
Get The 50 Episode Title Templates Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? ⁠⁠Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.⁠⁠ You might not need a better podcast, just better titles. After analyzing 5,463 podcast episodes from the biggest YouTube shows, Kev found a pattern: there are just four rules that separate creators getting seven views from those hitting millions. The best part? They're easy to fix and can...
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239 | How She Hit 1 Million Podcast Downloads in 90 Days

October 7, 2025 • 40 mins
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? ⁠Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.⁠ Going viral before you even post your first episode? Nicole Holleman of Fantasy Fangirls proves that it's possible — but it's not what kept the show growing. In this episode, she shares the strategy behind their podcast launch that helped them monetize and hit one million downloads in just three months. Her insights can help...
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238 | Your Podcast Costs More Than You Think (Here's How Much)

September 30, 2025 • 19 mins
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator. Think your podcast only costs you a few hours a week? Today’s the day you’ll uncover just how much time and money it really takes to keep your show running — and whether it’s worth the investment. Spoiler: the real cost might include lost revenue, wasted hours, missed opportunities and growth! Topics discussed: Why so ...
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237 | How He Built a 7-Figure Podcast (In Only 5 Hours/Week)

September 23, 2025 • 18 mins
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days?⁠ ⁠Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.⁠ John Lee Dumas has built a 7-figure podcast working just five hours a week, and you'll be surprised by what helped him get there. Tune in to learn how he went from novice to legendary podcaster, why most shows fail before they even get started, and what it takes to build a show that lasts! MORE FROM KEVIN: Take the FRE...
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236 | Fix Your CTAs: 8 Ways to Get Listeners to Take Action

September 16, 2025 • 27 mins
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? ⁠Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.⁠ That "rate and review" callout at the end of your show? It's not working for a reason. In this episode, Kev explains why most CTAs flop and eight things that will actually get more listeners to take action. Find out what to do before the ask, the crucial elements that make CTAs work, and how to stop overthinking so they fee...
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235 | Are Audio-Only Podcasters Falling Behind? (My Answer Might Surprise You...)

September 4, 2025 • 22 mins
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? ⁠Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.⁠ Finally, the definitive answer: do podcasters need to be on YouTube? If you're worried that YouTube is leaving some podcasters behind, this episode breaks down four ways to grow your show while staying audio-only. Host Kev Michael also shares the unique advantage audio podcasters have over YouTubers, the differences betw...
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234 | When to Change Your Podcast Growth Strategy (30 Day Rule)

August 26, 2025 • 10 mins
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.⁠⁠ ⁠Register for the Live Masterclass on 8/24/25⁠ Your growth strategy isn't working. Is it time to try something new? This is a question every podcaster asks themselves when their growth stalls. In this episode, Kev shares a simple 30-day rule to help you decide when to pivot and when to be patient — so you’re not was...
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233 | How to Grow a Podcast on YouTube (2025 Masterclass)

August 21, 2025 • 31 mins
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator. Register for the Live Masterclass on 8/24/25 Yes, you can monetize a small podcast — but not if no one sees it. And that's getting harder and harder to do on audio platforms. In this YouTube masterclass, Kev Michael shares a four-level framework to help you get seen, grow faster, and start getting paid. It's the sa...
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232 | Podcast Growth Tips That Actually Work (Listener Q&A)

August 12, 2025 • 18 mins
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator. ⁠Register for the Live Masterclass on 8/24/25⁠ You asked, we answered! This Q&A episode covers everything from podcast growth to YouTube setups and podcast cover art. Discover why your show isn’t growing despite consistent publishing, how to get more engagement, and three strategies that will actually grow your sho...
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231 | Why Grow The Show is Back: The YouTube Algorithm Secret I Had to Learn the Hard Way

August 5, 2025 • 23 mins
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator. Are your best episodes getting ignored on YouTube? Ours were too, and the reason surprised us. In this episode, Kev Michael explains why even great content can flop and what it takes to grow fast on YouTube. Find out what caused our reach to drop, how the YouTube algorithm actually works, and why it led us to go back ...
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230 | Want Faster Audience Growth? Follow This One Rule

July 15, 2025 • 8 mins
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator. Let’s be honest… trying to grow everywhere is burning you out. The good news? Doing LESS can actually help you grow faster. In this episode, Kev shares how to simplify your strategy so that you can get more traction, let go of the FOMO that keeps you posting everywhere, and stop wondering if you're doing enough. Tune ...
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229 | How to Choose Podcast Topics That Explode Your Audience

July 8, 2025 • 13 mins
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator. -- There’s a new (better) way to choose your episode topics! If you're tired of low engagement and slow growth, this episode is your game plan for choosing winning topics. You'll learn five strategies to pick episode ideas that connect with your audience and make content planning faster, including a quick 10-minute ex...
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228 | How To Run Ads to Grow Your Podcast On YouTube ( BE CAREFUL THOUGH)

July 4, 2025 • 8 mins
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? ⁠Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.⁠ -- The biggest ad spend mistake? Thinking more views means more growth. In this episode, Kev explains how the YouTube algorithm really works and why your paid ads aren't working. Learn what you need to fix before running paid ads on YouTube, how to tell if paid ads are working, and a hack that will actually give you the gro...
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227 | I Analyzed 500+ Podcasts – Do These 5 Things to Grow Fast

July 1, 2025 • 21 mins
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? ⁠Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.⁠ -- Most YouTube podcasts lose viewers in the first 30 seconds. If you're not seeing growth, a few simple changes can help you "win the click" and keep people watching. In this episode, Kev shares the five steps that will help you grow on YouTube and start turning views into revenue. You'll learn what you might be getting wr...
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226 | The Secret Advantage YouTube Podcasters Have (and How to Use It)

June 27, 2025 • 8 mins
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? ⁠Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.⁠ -- Waiting 30 days to figure out what’s working? Now there's a faster way to get podcast feedback. This quick hit episode will tell you three things: why YouTube is superior for podcast growth, which two metrics you should track weekly, and what you can start doing today to improve your show. Learn how to look beyond downlo...
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225 | Why I'm Betting Everything on YouTube

June 24, 2025 • 25 mins
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? ⁠Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.⁠ -- How do you grow your podcast when the old strategies don't work anymore? The answer is YouTube. In this episode, Kev shares six reasons YouTube is the #1 platform to grow and monetize your podcast. You'll learn why it’s getting harder to grow audio podcasts, what strategies are (and aren’t) working in 2025, and the adva...
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224 |  This Email Strategy Made Me $107K/Month

June 17, 2025 • 27 mins
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? ⁠Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.⁠ -- Email isn’t outdated – it’s still one of the best ways to drive sales. Today, find out why email converts better than social, how to get your audience to join your email list, and what to do with them once they're on it. Host Kev Michael shares the exact email strategy that increased his revenue 226% and helped him cut ...
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Welcome to Chief Audience Officer!

June 13, 2025 • 6 mins
Want to start to see your podcast grow in under 90 days? ⁠Learn More about the Grow The Show Accelerator.⁠ Let's build you an audience of buyers. I’m Kev Michael, and Chief Audience Officer is where I share what I’ve learned (and what I’m still learning) about how to build an audience that actually buys your stuff. This show is for business owners who are already showing up. You’re publishing content. You’ve launched the p...
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