In this episode of Podcast Growth University, I’m sharing the five simple but powerful things I always do before interviewing a guest. From checking their website and social media to spotting fake followers and asking questions that connect, these steps have helped me build real relationships and create standout episodes. Whether you’re brand new or ready to level up your skills, I’ll walk you through exactly how I prep so you can show up with confidence and give your audience real value.

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Email: Kevin@nextleveluniverse.com

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Show notes:
(1:28) When fake followers fool hosts
(3:03) Review their website
(4:17) Analyze social media
(5:50) Listen to their podcast
(9:22) Study guest appearances
(11:17) Use search tools
(12:50) Austin, host of the First Gen Real Estate podcast, shares his top-notch experience with Kevin.
(13:32) Going the extra mile
(17:16) Why preparation is your edge
(20:30) The problem with unvetted guests
(22:22) Quality over quantity
(23:33) Make every interview memorable
(26:31) Outro

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What grows your business might not grow you. In today’s episode, I share the behind-the-scenes choices I’ve made to stay aligned even when it meant saying no to big names or popular strategies. If you’ve ever felt torn between what works and what feels right, this is your reminder that you don’t have to choose one or the other. You can grow your podcast in a way that actually feels good.

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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:
(3:01) Defining your version of success
(4:20) The cost of inauthentic shortcuts
(6:10) Walking away from misaligned mentors
(8:05) Why we stopped having guests
(10:18) Jennifer, the host of Doing Relationships Right, shares how Kevin helped her and her podcast.
(14:09) Choosing process over performance
(17:38) Sustainable growth starts with alignment
(20:19) 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

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Are you pushing so hard you're burning out? In this episode, I open up about why scaling back doesn’t mean giving up, it means being smart. If your podcast or passion project is starting to feel like a burden, this is your reminder that sustainability matters more than speed. Whether you’re releasing one episode or seven, what matters most is that it actually works for you.

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A free 30-minute call with Kevin: https://bit.ly/3E0ieM0

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:
(1:56) The permission you might need
(3:12) Sustainability beats optimization
(5:46) Don’t lose the why
(6:47) Dr. Tarryn, the host of The Business of Happiness, shares her podcast journey and growth with Kevin and the Next Level Podcast Solutions.
(10:09) When podcasting stops serving you
(12:19) Define what success means to you
(13:56) 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!
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