Ready to grow and monetize your podcast even faster? Join us in the Grow The Show Academy, where you access step-by-step trainings, tools, and templates to help supercharge your podcast growth. Join 350+ other growing podcasters today! In this episode, 1-million-download-per-month podcaster David Shands discusses the art of growing an audience into the hundreds of thousands. David shares his unique approach to interviewing, emphasizing the importance of creating friction and genuine conversation rather than sticking to a rigid question-answer format. He also highlights the necessity of truly understanding your audience, not just in demographics, but their individual needs, interests, and struggles. This conversation is a goldmine for podcasters seeking to improve their interviewing skills and create content that truly resonates with their audience. Tune in to learn more about David's strategies and how they can transform your podcasting journey. TOPICS DISCUSSED: The importance of creating friction in podcast conversations. The necessity of being good at podcasting and how to improve. The role of audience feedback in improving podcast quality. The strategy of disagreeing with guests to create engaging content. The significance of being genuinely interested and curious during interviews. The value of being around people and building a community. The power of focus in entrepreneurship. The importance of setting and achieving goals before making major decisions like leaving a corporate job. MORE FROM DAVID SHANDS: Follow David on Instagram Watch/Listen to Social Proof on Youtube, Apple, Spotify MORE FROM KEVIN: Take the FREE 12 Days of Podcast Growth Email Course to get 12 days of podcast growth lessons in your inbox! Watch the FREE Grow The Show Masterclass to learn Kevin's four steps to growing a thriving podcast business! Connect with Kevin on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn APPLY To the Grow The Show Accelerator Subscribe to Grow The Show on Youtube LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: Learn More about working with Podcast Boutique Grab Kevin's Recommended Mic on Amazon Build a Podcast Website in 7 Minutes on Podpage