105. Updated: Engagement Strategies for Podcasts with Kevin Chemidlin

Are you wondering about effective ways to connect with the podcast hosts you want to pitch to? Or maybe you're a podcast host who wants to engage with your listeners outside of your recording sessions. If that resonates with you, then this episode is a must-listen, as we delve into strategies for enhancing podcast engagement. For the final part of our Summer Lovin' series featuring our all-time most-downloaded episodes, we present my chat with Kevin Chemidlin from May 2022. Kevin is the mastermind behind a unique method for expanding podcast audiences that gets impressive results. With his inaugural podcast, Philly Who?, Kevin achieved over 100,000 downloads and generated more than $140,000 in revenue within just 18 months. Drawing from his experiences, Kevin shared his expertise with fellow podcasters, leading him to launch the "Grow the Show" podcast and brand.  Although Kevin's primary focus is on podcast hosts, the engagement strategies he outlines here are relevant for podcast guests seeking to develop meaningful connections within their specific niches. And even if you hate social media, when you hear the amazing results that Kevin's Targeted Daily Engagement technique has achieved, I'm sure you'll be able to find 15 minutes a day to grow your show.  Topics covered include: Why Kevin became a full-time podcaster What he learned from growing the audience for his local-interest podcast and how this applies to podcasts more generally Why having a really focused idea of the potential audience demographic for your podcast can actually lead to growth Details of Targeted Daily Engagement, Kevin's signature approach to growth, how it works, and some incredible results Coming from the other side, how TDE can be an engagement strategy for podcasts, helping guests connect with hosts - with suggestions on how to approach hosts   Full show notes and resources: https://www.thepodwizegroup.com/engagement-strategies-for-podcasts-updated