#115 - Evan Carmichael - How To Get Big Guests, Staying Authentic and Keeping It Simple - Part One

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 you can bet Kevin knows what he is talking about.In this episode, Kevin welcomes the legendary Evan Carmichael, who shares his insights on creating content that resonates with your younger self and understanding your audience's needs. Evan talks about the power of feedback over metrics, explaining why he's more focused on his content's impact than on the numbers it garners. He also offers advice for podcasters on asking genuine questions that reflect personal curiosity rather than sticking to a script. Evan’s direct, no-nonsense approach to mentorship is highlighted when he advises Kevin to amplify his outreach efforts, a message tailored for high achievers who need a push to step up their game.Free 30-minute call with Kevin: https://bit.ly/3E0ieM0If you want to learn more about podcasts, reach out to Kevin:IG: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Email: [email protected] help with your podcast? Check out Next Level Podcast Solutions: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/next-level-podcast-solutions/Show notes:(1:36) Evan Carmichael’s YouTube journey and his thoughts on milestones(3:28) The power of feedback over subscriber count(6:33) Mentoring high achievers: Raising standards and direct advice(10:46) How to create the best podcast content(17:28) Importance of genuine questions and impactful endings(21:44) Austin, host of the First Gen Real Estate podcast, shares his top-notch experience with Kevin(22:28) Tips for becoming a better interviewer(34:15) How to secure big guests for your podcast(42:09) OutroSend us Fan Mail🎙️ Hosted by Kevin PalmieriWith 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