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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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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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How important are podcast rankings? Will your show become a huge success just because you’ve hit the top 100 charts on Apple or Chartable? Of course not. BUT making the charts CAN give you a huge advantage in growing and monetizing your podcast.

Luis Diaz, founder of Top 10 Podcasts and Podcast Domination, is an expert in this topic. His company helps clients launch a podcast and land a spot on the podcast charts within 30 days, giving him a wealth of knowledge we’re excited to discover with you.

We brought this episode out of the archives because how to make the charts is such a dominant question among podcasters. Listen to this interview to learn what you can do to get higher in the rankings on different platforms, including a proven shortcut.

If you missed the original airing of this episode, do yourself a favor and tune in today!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How failure lead to his first successful podcast
• Getting his first client to building a 7-figure agency
• Why rankings are important
• Researching the podcast charts for trends
• How Apple rank podcasts
• A shortcut to achieving a higher ranking
• Traits/skills of successful podcasters

Get in touch with Luis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luisryandiaz/

Check out his podcast, How to Get Your First 100K Podcast Listeners, on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

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“Your social media is there for people to be reminded that you exist, and for you to give value to people.”

This is just one tidbit from today’s episode with Ari Nissenblatt, creator of the Earbuds Podcast Collective, the community manager at Squadcast, the cohost of the Sounds Profitable Ad Tech Applied Podcast. You may have already listened to the original of this episode, but we’re sharing it again because it’s full of information that’s relevant to all podcast creators.

Social media is king these days, but utilizing it for your podcast isn’t as simple as posting a photo or sending out a funny tweet. It requires you to think about your audience and your own limitations, something Ari has a lot of practice with. Today, you’ll hear her insights, including how to provide value, which social media platforms are best, common mistakes podcasters make in regards to content, and MORE.

Ari’s advice applies to everyone, so tune in now to start using social media the RIGHT way!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Ari’s career evolution in the podcasting world
• Choosing which platform to invest your time
• Staying up to date on the podcast industry
• Content to avoid and content to post
• Repurposing content to right way
• Should podcasts have an email list?
• Ari’s advice to grow your show

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It is no secret that the best way to grow your show is to get on other podcasts and have podcasters as guests on your show.

Okay, so, you invited a guest on your show and completed the episode, now what? Your guest isn’t obligated to promote you. So, how do you create the best scenario for your guest to promote your show on their social media to help grow your show?

Most people will only promote you if it makes them look REALLY good and only if it takes the LEAST amount of work possible. So it is up to you to ensure these two points. There is however a lot more that goes into it than you think.

In today’s episode, our host Kevin Chemidlin will be explaining exactly how you can make sure your guests share your podcast on their social media.

Kevin will touch on how to get your guest excited about sharing your show on their socials, and how you can add so much value that your guest will WANT to promote your show instead of feeling obligated to.

Tune in to hear how to maximize your efforts after you’ve had a guest on your show, to grow your listenership!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• 2 main reasons why guests don’t share your podcast on social media.
• 4 reasons why guests aren’t excited about sharing your podcast.
• 3 steps on how to stand out as a podcast.
• Understanding your guest’s social media presence.
• How to make sure you are adding value.
  

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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 there are so many podcasters creating video first podcasts, is this now best practice? Will posting videos help grow your podcast?

Our host, Kevin Chemidlin, wants to share the same advice he gives to clients in the accelerator program in today’s episode and answer these pressing questions for all of you listeners.

Kevin will touch on whether to decide on an audio first or a video first podcast, how to simplify video production, as well as splitting audio and video up completely, and if video is worth all the trouble.

Tune in to hear this and more!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Are videos synonymous with podcasts?
• What is organic algorithmic reach, and is it useful?
• Deciding whether your show is audio first or video first
• A simple way to produce both an audio and video podcast
• Creating your show native to both audio and video formats
• Do you need to worry about video?

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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 The Show, we coach you through this, but we thought it would be great for our listeners to get a masterclass on how to be in the top 1% of great podcast guests right here on our show!

On today’s episode, we have invited Christine Amerman, who has created an entire business around teaching podcasters how to be an incredibly magnetic podcast guest. She has decades of experience in marketing and media, and when she realized that being a podcast guest is an entire skill set of its own, she made it her mission to coach podcasters to be the best podcast guests, so they can go from surviving to thriving when it comes to creating an impact with their own shows.

You will hear unique and genuine advice that is proven to work, the foundations of being a great podcast guest, as well as a perfect example of a great podcast host just by listening to how Christine does it on this episode!

This is an incredibly powerful episode that will help you become more confident being a guest on shows and give you the tools you need to stand out among the rest.

Tune in for this and more!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Christine’s background story
• Why Christine pivoted from business coaching to podcast guest coaching
• How being a podcast guest can be the center of your organic marketing
• Understanding that being a podcast guest is its entirely own skillset
• What to practice to be a better podcast guest
• The importance of building genuine relationships with podcasters
• Having a good pitch and doing quality research is the key to being a great podcast guest
• The power of vulnerability when connecting with podcast hosts
• Kevin’s perspective on what makes a great guest during an interview
• Being the type of guest you would like to have on your own show
• Stories that silently sell
• What to do after the interview that will put you at the top of the guest list
• Number one takeaway

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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 your show. This may sound counterintuitive, but hear us out!

On today’s episode, our host, Kevin Chemidlin, explains why setting result goals aren’t as effective as we think they are, and how action goals are the key to the success of your podcast. Kevin shares his story about how he lost 120 lbs by switching from result goals to action goals, and how he used the same concept in podcasting.

The success from action goals are astounding, and Kevin wants to help change your perspective on how to set goals so you can grow your show exponentially too.

Tune in to hear how you can reframe your goals for the new year!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Result goal vs. action goal
• Celebrating wins along the way
• Why action goals accelerate growth
• The biggest pitfall when setting action goals

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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.

There is one thing he learned in particular that was the turning point when he was struggling to monetize his podcast, and he wants to share this piece of advice with all of you!

After not seeing his podcast monetize at the rate he would have liked, he took a step back and decided to do a time study. This time study changed the way he structured his day and allowed him to be more efficient with his time, which in turn, led to the successful monetization of his podcast.

Tune in to learn what a time study is, how to do it, and how to implement the results into your work day and life.

If you have been struggling to monetize your show or are just looking to be more productive, you don’t want to miss this one!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Kevin’s podcast story
• What is a time study?
• How Kevin decided to do a time study
• Kevin’s time study results
• What Kevin learned from his results
• How Kevin used what he learned from his results
• A challenge for you!

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If you’re a podcaster, chances are you have a dream guest you’d love to have on your show.

The excitement from landing an A-list guest on your show can quickly be overshadowed by the disappointment of your expectations not being met. For example, the interview is lackluster, your listenership doesn’t improve, or they don’t promote your episode to their audience.

We’re guessing after putting in a ton of work to land a dream guest only to be disappointed is not how you want things to go.

Landing your dream guest is half the battle, what happens after is what really counts. So, our host Kevin Chemidlin wants to share his proven hacks on how to land your dream guest, how to make your interview stand out, how to leverage your dream guest to grow your listenership, and much more.

Tune in to hear how to make the most of a dream guest episode so you can grow your show!

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Head to the Grow The Show website here for more information on how you can grow and monetize your podcast.

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