Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of Podcast Growth University—a podcast about podcasts with your host, Kevin Palmieri. He is also the co-host of Next Level University, a global top 100 Self-Improvement podcast with almost 1,500 published podcasts. Their podcast team, Next Level Podcast Solutions, has published over 3,000 podcasts, so best believe Kevin knows what he is talking about. What if you could unlock the secret to skyrocketing your podcast growth? In this episode, Kevin talks about the crucial aspect of podcast growth - understanding your audience. Knowing your audience is more than just demographics; it's about resonating with their desires, fears, and aspirations. The evolution of your audience is a natural part of podcast growth, and staying adaptable is key to maintaining success. Understanding your audience's characteristics can help you identify guests who resonate with your listeners. This resonance can help boost your podcast's popularity and success. Kevin also talks about the value of data analysis to gain insights into your audience's preferences and behaviors. 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/ Free 30-minute call with Kevin: https://bit.ly/3E0ieM0 Show notes: (1:23) Who are your listeners? (4:06) Getting more listens (5:14) Reading your data (8:00) Inviting aligned guest (10:55) Amy from the Mom: In-Process podcast shares her experience with Kevin and the NLPS team (13:14) Someone who values what you value (16:22) Choosing the call to action (23:00) Outro