Grow The Show

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique -- On today’s episode of Grow The Show, we are answering a question we often receive in our accelerator program: should podcasters turn their attention to video? This question comes from a growing number of podcasters posting video interviews on platforms like YouTube, along with having an audio version on apps like Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Since...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique -- There is a single most effective way to grow your show, and if you are part of our accelerator program, you are already well aware of this. That is to be featured as a guest on other podcaster’s shows. It sounds simple, but if you want to be one of the best podcast guests that show has ever had, then there is a learning curve. Over here at Grow Th...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique -- If you are serious about podcasting, chances are you have set big goals for yourself, like growing your listenership tenfold. This is a great goal, the problem with it is that every podcaster shares the same goal, and reaching it could feel like an uphill battle. Setting result-based goals, especially lofty ones, is detrimental to the success of y...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique This is our host, Kevin Chemidlin’s story of how he created and successfully monetized his podcasts, while also starting a podcast growth accelerator program. His story came with its fair share of challenges. From facing and overcoming those challenges, he has gained so much knowledge and experience in understanding what it takes to be successful. Th...

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Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique How do you keep up with your podcast during the holidays? A great option for this is republishing old episodes. This allows you to take a break and enjoy the holidays 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. Spe...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique Let’s face it, people don’t come to your podcast to hear an ad. They come to hear your awesome content, but the reality is, most podcasts need sponsors, so ads are part of the deal! So, how do we effectively use ads in our podcasts without turning listeners off? For starters, we see a lot of mistakes out there, where ads are actually negatively affec...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique If you’re looking for an issue, you will most likely find it. This is called a self-fulfilling prophecy, and we all do it. We look for what is wrong, or what can go wrong, in hopes of protecting ourselves, but what ends up happening is the opposite. This is something many podcasters face when being presented with tips and tools to help grow their sho...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique 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...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique 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 nichi...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique 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...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique 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 migh...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique 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 c...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique 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 p...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique 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 al...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique 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...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique 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 c...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique 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...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique 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, unders...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique 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...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique 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...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique 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 u...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique 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. W...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique This week's episode of Grow The Show is going to be a little bit different than usual. Today, we're going to be giving you a peak inside the Grow the Show Facebook group. Just last week, we had a live training in the Grow The Show Facebook group, where Kevin presented our Targeted Podcast Pitching framework for how to grow a podcast really, really ef...

Editing and post-production by Podcast Boutique 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 i...