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=2025-08

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:
(2:08) 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) 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

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🎙️ 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

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

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:
(1:25) 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

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 a text

🎙️ 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

What would change if you stopped waiting to feel ready and trusted yourself sooner?

In today’s episode, I speak directly to podcasters and creators who feel stuck, hesitant, or unsure about taking the next step. This episode is about self-trust, momentum, and the cost of holding your content back. It is not about being perfect. It is about showing up before confidence catches up.

If you have episodes sitting on your hard drive or ideas you keep postponing, this episode will challenge you to move forward. Sometimes the only thing standing between you and real growth is the decision to start. Press record and put your next episode out.

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:
(3:27) Why raw content feels worse
(4:35) Hook, story, lesson test
(5:45) Growth requires releasing content
(6:18) Edit less, improve faster
(10:10) Scripts can hurt performance
(11:35) Start before you feel ready
(12:10) 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 a text

🎙️ 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