Podcast Growth University

#191 - The 2 Ps That Make YOU Different

In this episode of Podcast Growth University, I share something that might surprise you about podcast growth. Most shows are not struggling because the space is crowded. They are struggling because their effort is going in the wrong direction. I break down the shifts that separate podcasters who feel stuck from those who start gaining real traction. When you understand what actually moves the needle, audience growth, engagement, and monetization become much more predictable.If you have been working hard but not seeing the progress you expected, this conversation will probably feel familiar. If you are ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building momentum, press play, and let’s get to work.Learn more about:A free 30-minute call with Kevin: https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin?month=2025-08Podcast Growth Nation - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyLeJB5H5/If you want to learn more about podcasts, reach out to Kevin:IG: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Email: Kevin@nextleveluniverse.comNeed help with your podcast? Check out Next Level Podcast Solutions: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-podcast-solutions/Show notes:(3:01) Why preparation creates better interviews(8:11) Personality as your unfair advantage(12:49) Using data to improve your show(15:08) Reps matter more than time(20:21) Preparing for sustainable success(24:02) OutroLooking for a platform to record high-quality audio and video? We use Streamyard, and you can get a $10 credit by using my link: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5352552165277696If you’re looking for a new place to host your podcast, we use Buzzsprout. You get a $20.00 bonus if you use my link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=680114Podcast Growth Nation is up and running! If you’re looking for a group of other amazing podcasters like you, here’s your spot!https://www.facebook.com/groups/3361307260840872Send a text🎙️ Hosted by Kevin PalmieriWith over 3,000 podcast episodes of experience, Kevin Palmieri brings you Podcast Growth University. Your go-to show for growing your podcast, building an audience, and monetizing your message. Learn the strategies that actually work from someone who’s done it consistently. Subscribe for weekly growth tactics that help you turn your podcast into a business

#190 - Nothing Is Going To Help You Until You Fix THIS

Built in courage, proven in public. In today’s episode, I break down why fear of judgment quietly blocks podcast growth, audience acquisition, and monetization. After thousands of episodes and years of coaching creators, I have seen how hesitation and self-doubt slowly drain consistency and momentum. I share how to build repeatable systems, publish with confidence, and use real feedback to strengthen engagement, retention, and long-term results.This episode focuses on practical habits, scalable workflows, and the mindset behind sustainable success. If you want your podcast to run like a real business with a clear strategy and steady growth, this is your challenge.Learn more about:A free 30-minute call with Kevin: https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin?month=2025-08Podcast Growth Nation - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyLeJB5H5/If you want to learn more about podcasts, reach out to Kevin:IG: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Email: Kevin@nextleveluniverse.comNeed help with your podcast? Check out Next Level Podcast Solutions: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-podcast-solutions/Show notes:(1:43) Why judgment holds creators back(3:14) Most people do not care(5:55) Authenticity starts with courage(7:50) Podcasting grows you first(10:18) Fix mindset early in journey(13:29) Facing imposter syndrome(17:12) Seek rejection to grow(20:02) OutroLooking for a platform to record high-quality audio and video? We use Streamyard, and you can get a $10 credit by using my link: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5352552165277696If you’re looking for a new place to host your podcast, we use Buzzsprout. You get a $20.00 bonus if you use my link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=680114Podcast Growth Nation is up and running! If you’re looking for a group of other amazing podcasters like you, here’s your spot!https://www.facebook.com/groups/3361307260840872Send a text🎙️ Hosted by Kevin PalmieriWith over 3,000 podcast episodes of experience, Kevin Palmieri brings you Podcast Growth University. Your go-to show for growing your podcast, building an audience, and monetizing your message. Learn the strategies that actually work from someone who’s done it consistently. Subscribe for weekly growth tactics that help you turn your podcast into a business

#189 - FEELING Lost Doesn’t Mean You Actually Are

Are you growing your podcast but quietly wondering if you’re doing it wrong?In this episode, I pull back the curtain on what really happens after thousands of recordings, launches, edits, and experiments. I share why feeling unsure does not mean you are failing, why clarity often comes after confusion, and why the most successful podcasters are constantly refining their message, audience, and strategy.This is a real conversation about podcast growth, personal evolution, creative pressure, and staying committed when the path feels blurry. If you care about building a meaningful show, reaching the right listeners, and turning your voice into long-term impact, this episode will meet you right where you are.Learn more about:A free 30-minute call with Kevin: https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin?month=2025-08Podcast Growth Nation - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyLeJB5H5/If you want to learn more about podcasts, reach out to Kevin:IG: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Email: Kevin@nextleveluniverse.comNeed help with your podcast? Check out Next Level Podcast Solutions: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-podcast-solutions/Show notes:(3:16) Why branding and intros must change(4:27) Rechecking your audience is healthy(6:20) Dunning-Kruger effect and learning curve(7:03) Why testing beats staying stuck(9:20) Fitness group reveals audience shift(10:21) Higher-level podcasters entering programs(13:00) Growth happens behind the scenes(15:46) Free coaching and community support(17:04) OutroLooking for a platform to record high-quality audio and video? We use Streamyard, and you can get a $10 credit by using my link: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5352552165277696If you’re looking for a new place to host your podcast, we use Buzzsprout. You get a $20.00 bonus if you use my link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=680114Podcast Growth Nation is up and running! If you’re looking for a group of other amazing podcasters like you, here’s your spot!https://www.facebook.com/groups/3361307260840872Send a text🎙️ Hosted by Kevin PalmieriWith over 3,000 podcast episodes of experience, Kevin Palmieri brings you Podcast Growth University. Your go-to show for growing your podcast, building an audience, and monetizing your message. Learn the strategies that actually work from someone who’s done it consistently. Subscribe for weekly growth tactics that help you turn your podcast into a business

#188 - If You’re A Heart Driven Podcaster… This Is For You

In today’s episode of Podcast Growth University, I speak directly to heart-driven podcasters who started their shows to help others, not chase money. I share why caring deeply about your audience does not mean you have to sacrifice yourself in the process. Through real stories from my own journey, I explain how self-worth, boundaries, and clear goals shape long-term podcast growth.I also talk about how to balance purpose with profit, avoid burnout, and build a podcast that supports both your audience and your life. Whether you want to monetize or simply stay consistent, this episode will help you get clearer on what you want and how to move forward with confidence.Learn more about:A free 30-minute call with Kevin: https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin?month=2025-08Podcast Growth Nation - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyLeJB5H5/If you want to learn more about podcasts, reach out to Kevin:IG: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Email: Kevin@nextleveluniverse.comNeed help with your podcast? Check out Next Level Podcast Solutions: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-podcast-solutions/Show notes:(2:08) No money and impact matter more than downloads(4:56) When podcasting becomes a hobby(6:40) Affordable services and real scaling(10:28) Hero Vs. Martyr mindset(12:06) Boundaries build self-worth(13:00) Creating a win-win podcast(15:43) OutroLooking for a platform to record high-quality audio and video? We use Streamyard, and you can get a $10 credit by using my link: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5352552165277696If you’re looking for a new place to host your podcast, we use Buzzsprout. You get a $20.00 bonus if you use my link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=680114Podcast Growth Nation is up and running! If you’re looking for a group of other amazing podcasters like you, here’s your spot!https://www.facebook.com/groups/3361307260840872Send a text🎙️ Hosted by Kevin PalmieriWith over 3,000 podcast episodes of experience, Kevin Palmieri brings you Podcast Growth University. Your go-to show for growing your podcast, building an audience, and monetizing your message. Learn the strategies that actually work from someone who’s done it consistently. Subscribe for weekly growth tactics that help you turn your podcast into a business

#187 - The Things You’re “Supposed To Do” Are Holding You Back

Progress comes from alignment, not accumulation. In this episode, I explain why doing more often slows podcast growth instead of speeding it up. Following every rule can scatter your focus, limit audience growth, and delay monetization. I walk through how to simplify your workflow, protect your time, and focus on the few actions that actually move downloads, engagement, and revenue. This episode is about building repeatable systems and a long-term podcast strategy you can stick with, not piling on tasks that lead to burnout.If you want steady growth without chasing every new tactic, this episode will help you reset your priorities and move forward with confidence. Build the foundation first. Let everything else earn its place.Learn more about:A free 30-minute call with Kevin: https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin?month=2025-08Podcast Growth Nation - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyLeJB5H5/If you want to learn more about podcasts, reach out to Kevin:IG: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Email: Kevin@nextleveluniverse.comNeed help with your podcast? Check out Next Level Podcast Solutions: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-podcast-solutions/Show notes:(1:25) Cutting tasks that block growth(3:33) Why “supposed to” hurts results(5:18) Time limits most podcasters face(7:05) One task turning into fifteen(9:19) What can wait and what cannot(11:48) Why beginners need fewer tools(14:26) Make the first domino strong(16:31) Podcast is the non-negotiable(20:06) Pausing work to grow faster(22:55) OutroLooking for a platform to record high-quality audio and video? We use Streamyard, and you can get a $10 credit by using my link: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5352552165277696If you’re looking for a new place to host your podcast, we use Buzzsprout. You get a $20.00 bonus if you use my link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=680114Podcast Growth Nation is up and running! If you’re looking for a group of other amazing podcasters like you, here’s your spot!https://www.facebook.com/groups/3361307260840872Send a text🎙️ Hosted by Kevin PalmieriWith over 3,000 podcast episodes of experience, Kevin Palmieri brings you Podcast Growth University. Your go-to show for growing your podcast, building an audience, and monetizing your message. Learn the strategies that actually work from someone who’s done it consistently. Subscribe for weekly growth tactics that help you turn your podcast into a business