Podcast Growth University

Kevin Palmieri
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Want to grow your podcast and turn it into a real business? You’re in the right place. Hosted by Kevin Palmieri, Podcast Growth University is your weekly masterclass on how to scale your podcast, grow your audience, and monetize effectively... without selling out.With over 3,000 episodes of podcasting experience and a multi-7-figure brand built from the ground up, Kevin shares the real strategies used to grow one of the most consistent podcasts on the planet. You’ll get proven tips on how to:Increase downloads consistentlyBuild a loyal listener baseLand sponsorships and brand dealsTurn your podcast into a client engineCreate binge-worthy content that convertsWhether you're a coach, creator, or business owner, this show will help you turn your podcast into a powerful platform for growth and impact.New episodes weekly. Subscribe now and start growing your show on purpose.

  1. APR 10

    #198 - The End Of PGU

    What do you do when the podcast you love no longer fits where you are headed? In today’s episode, I share why I decided to end Podcast Growth University and what that choice taught me about podcasts, podcasters, and podcasting. I talk about staying honest with your goals, knowing when a show still makes sense, and understanding that not every podcast needs to last forever to matter. This episode is for creators who want to grow with purpose, make smarter decisions, and use their time well. If you have been thinking about your podcast strategy, your priorities, or your next move, this conversation will give you something real to think about. ____________________ A free 30-minute call with Kevin: https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin?month=2025-08 Podcast 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.com Need help with your podcast? Check out Next Level Podcast Solutions: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-podcast-solutions/ Show notes: (1:21) When priorities need to shift (3:20) Why focus beats doing more (5:25) Rechecking why you started (8:03) The truth about real priorities (11:07) Why pivoting can be wise (14:51) Final message for podcasters (15:34) Outro Looking 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/5352552165277696 If 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=680114 Podcast 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/3361307260840872 Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Hosted by Kevin Palmieri With 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

    16 min

  2. APR 3

    #197 - The 5 Square Matrix For Every Podcast Task You Have

    In this episode of Podcast Growth University, I talk about why treating every podcast task like it matters equally can slow your growth. Some parts of podcasting move your show forward. Some only keep you busy. And some are probably taking more time than they are worth. I share a practical framework to help you decide what to cut, what to simplify, what to hand off, what can wait, and what deserves your full attention right now. If you want to grow your podcast, tighten your workflow, and make smarter decisions without burning out, this episode will help you focus on the work that actually makes a difference. Hit play before your to-do list starts running the show. ____________________ A free 30-minute call with Kevin: https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin?month=2025-08 Podcast 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.com Need help with your podcast? Check out Next Level Podcast Solutions: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-podcast-solutions/ Show notes: (2:25) Eliminate what is not working (5:45) Automate simple repeatable podcast tasks (7:44) Delegate tasks that slow growth (9:18) Procrastinate lower-priority podcast projects (12:03) Double down on what works (21:06) Build your five-column action list (23:36) Outro Looking 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/5352552165277696 If 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=680114 Podcast 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/3361307260840872 Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Hosted by Kevin Palmieri With 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

    24 min

  3. MAR 27

    #196 - How You Do EVERYTHING Is How You’ll Do PODCASTING

    Your podcast grows when you do. In today’s episode, I talk about why podcast success usually has less to do with better gear, perfect timing, or the next shortcut than most people think. It has a lot more to do with the habits, mindset, and consistency you bring to the process week after week. I share why podcasting often reflects the way you already approach life, business, and growth, and why that matters if you want real results. If you want a better show, more momentum, and a path you can actually sustain, this episode will help you see what is working, what is getting in your way, and where real growth starts. Listen now and build your podcast with more intention and less wasted motion. ____________________ Learn more about: A free 30-minute call with Kevin: https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin?month=2025-08 Podcast 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.com Need help with your podcast? Check out Next Level Podcast Solutions: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-podcast-solutions/ Show notes: (2:01) Consistency beats shortcuts every time (5:27) Self-awareness changes everything (10:27) Use your past strengths (14:33) Podcasting rewards the long game (19:27) Free podcast breakthrough session (20:15) Outro Looking 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/5352552165277696 If 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=680114 Podcast 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/3361307260840872 Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Hosted by Kevin Palmieri With 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

    21 min

  4. MAR 20

    #195 - This Is WAY MORE Common Than I Realized And You Need To Avoid It

    What if the thing growing your podcast is actually hurting it? In this episode, I share a hard truth that many podcasters need to hear. Sometimes, the things that seem like quick wins can quietly pull your show in the wrong direction. I talk about podcast growth, fake engagement, podcast marketing, real audience building, and why honest momentum matters more than numbers that only look good on paper. If you want to grow your podcast the right way, build trust with your listeners, and make smarter moves for the long run, this episode will help you stay focused on what actually works. Hit play before fake growth makes a real mess. ____________________ Learn more about: A free 30-minute call with Kevin: https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin?month=2025-08 Podcast 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.com Need help with your podcast? Check out Next Level Podcast Solutions: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-podcast-solutions/ Show notes: (2:00) Why bad data blocks strategy (4:01) Fake reviews are a red flag (6:17) Shortcuts can tank your channel (8:15) What real podcast growth needs (16:29) Why comparison gets even worse (19:11) Outro Looking 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/5352552165277696 If 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=680114 Podcast 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/3361307260840872 Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Hosted by Kevin Palmieri With 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

    20 min

  5. MAR 13

    #194 - An Easy Way To Get Social Media Content From EVERY Episode You Do

    In today’s episode of Podcast Growth University, I share a simple shift that can instantly turn every podcast episode you record into powerful social media content. Many podcasters rely on repurposed clips and automated tools, but that strategy is getting crowded and less effective. I break down a smarter approach that helps you create content designed specifically for social media while also sharpening your speaking, storytelling, and marketing skills at the same time. If you want more reach, better engagement, and a faster way to create content that actually works, this episode will challenge how you think about podcast promotion. ____________________ Learn more about: A free 30-minute call with Kevin: https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin?month=2025-08 Podcast 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.com Need help with your podcast? Check out Next Level Podcast Solutions: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-podcast-solutions/ Show notes: (1:34) Why repurposed clips often fail on social media (3:05) Creating a powerful 60-second content summary (4:19) Why social media content must stand alone (6:35) The short attention span challenge online (8:16) Recording quick content right after episodes (10:25) Hook story lesson framework explained (13:42) Why skill building beats automation alone (18:57) Outro Looking 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/5352552165277696 If 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=680114 Podcast 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/3361307260840872 Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Hosted by Kevin Palmieri With 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

    20 min

  6. MAR 6

    #193 - The If/Then Paradox Most Podcasters Deal With

    Momentum in podcasting begins where hesitation ends. In this episode, I share a simple truth learned from years of podcasting and thousands of episodes. The shows that gain real traction are not waiting for perfect timing. They build systems, test ideas, and keep moving while others are still deciding. I talk about the mindset behind real podcast growth, audience acquisition, and monetization. No hype. Just a practical strategy and consistent execution that helps a podcast turn into something that actually works. If your show feels stuck, this perspective might be the shift you need. Press play and give your podcast a gentle push forward. Worst case, you learn something. Best case, your future audience thanks you. ____________________ Learn more about: A free 30-minute call with Kevin: https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin?month=2025-08 Podcast 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.com Need help with your podcast? Check out Next Level Podcast Solutions: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-podcast-solutions/ Show notes: (2:17) Why podcasters must invest first (5:12) Resources vs resourcefulness mindset shift (10:05) Simple ways podcasts start making money (14:37) When running ads actually makes sense (18:44) Doing what most podcasters will not do (21:55) Outro Looking 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/5352552165277696 If 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=680114 Podcast 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/3361307260840872 Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Hosted by Kevin Palmieri With 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

    23 min

  7. FEB 27

    #192 - The Most Important Mindset Shift I WISH I Knew Sooner

    What if podcast success made your insecurities louder instead of quieter? In today’s episode, I share the mindset shift I wish I understood sooner. After years of creating content and hitting big milestones, I realized something most people never say out loud. Growth on the outside does not create growth on the inside. Your confidence, consistency, and capacity determine how far your podcast actually goes. If you are building a show, struggling to stay consistent, or feeling stuck, this episode will challenge how you think about podcasting and personal growth without sugarcoating reality. Press play before your comfort zone files another persuasive objection. Learn more about: A free 30-minute call with Kevin: https://calendly.com/kevinpalmieri/free-30-minute-podcast-breakthrough-session-with-kevin?month=2025-08 Podcast 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.com Need help with your podcast? Check out Next Level Podcast Solutions: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-podcast-solutions/ Show notes: (2:36) Your podcast highlights your problems (5:14) You are the real bottleneck (9:30) Consistency comes from personal discipline (10:17) Expanding your creator capacity (12:24) Level up before results arrive (17:16) Facing fear and judgment early (20:46) Outro Looking 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/5352552165277696 If 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=680114 Podcast 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/3361307260840872 Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Hosted by Kevin Palmieri With 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

    21 min

  8. FEB 20

    #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=2025-08 Podcast 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.com Need 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) Outro Looking 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/5352552165277696 If 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=680114 Podcast 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/3361307260840872 Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Hosted by Kevin Palmieri With 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

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Want to grow your podcast and turn it into a real business? You’re in the right place. Hosted by Kevin Palmieri, Podcast Growth University is your weekly masterclass on how to scale your podcast, grow your audience, and monetize effectively... without selling out.With over 3,000 episodes of podcasting experience and a multi-7-figure brand built from the ground up, Kevin shares the real strategies used to grow one of the most consistent podcasts on the planet. You’ll get proven tips on how to:Increase downloads consistentlyBuild a loyal listener baseLand sponsorships and brand dealsTurn your podcast into a client engineCreate binge-worthy content that convertsWhether you're a coach, creator, or business owner, this show will help you turn your podcast into a powerful platform for growth and impact.New episodes weekly. Subscribe now and start growing your show on purpose.

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  • Creator
    Kevin Palmieri
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    199
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Podcast Growth University
  • Show Website
    Podcast Growth University