Podcast Growth University
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 consistently
- Build a loyal listener base
- Land sponsorships and brand deals
- Turn your podcast into a client engine
- Create binge-worthy content that converts
Whether you're a coach, creator, or business owner, this show will help you turn your podcast into a powerful platform for growth and impact.
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Podcast Growth University
#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=2025-08
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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:
(1:25) 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) Outro
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