Chris Hutchins, founder and host of All The Hacks, scaled his show into a 7-figure business using only ads and affiliate revenue — that’s right, no courses or coaching services involved. In this episode, we dive into the strategies that have helped him reach 55,000 downloads per episode and sell out ad slots months in advance. Chris unpacks his success using the four steps of the Grow The Show podcast ladder framework, sharing tons of insights and tips for podcast growth, audience engagement, retention, and monetization. You’ll get answers to the following questions and more: Are cross-promos or guest appearances more effective for growth? Do big names actually grow your podcast, or can solo episodes be just as impactful? How does YouTube compare to traditional platforms for audience growth and retention? Plus, tune in to hear an underutilized strategy that could significantly boost your podcast’s reach and revenue! Topics Discussed Behind the success of Chris’s All The Hacks podcast How Chris calculates his subscriber count The challenges of having a broad podcast audience Benefits of solo versus guest episodes Experimenting with intros to improve listener retention Podcast growth strategies that work (& ones that don’t) Chris’s approach to monetization and choosing sponsors MORE FROM CHRIS HUTCHINS: Connect with Chris Hutchins on Twitter! Learn how you can work with Chris to elevate your podcast growth and monetization strategy! https://allthehacks.ck.page/podcastconsulting ---- 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