Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategies for Growing a Podcast That Converts
Named the best podcast on podcasting, this isn’t another “share great content and stay consistent” podcast. We’re breaking down 15,000+ hours of study into what today's top hosts are doing to create bingeworthy podcasts that convert.
Hosted by Forbes and Rolling Stone–featured podcasting psychology expert, Webby Awards judge, and PodLaunch® founder Courtney Elmer, you’ll get the podcasting tools and strategies other shows won’t dare to share (backed by 70+ Top 100 podcast launches).
Expect unfiltered coaching, behind-the-scenes breakdowns, and “why didn’t anyone tell me this sooner?!” podcasting advice to help you master growing a podcast your future listeners can’t stop bingeing (and buying from).
So if you’re ready to break out of less-than-200-download-per-episode jail and stop settling for downloads that don’t reflect your effort...
Or you want a podcast launch strategy that positions you as an authority in your category and drives revenue...
Welcome to the podcast that’s about to change the game for you. Hit follow and let’s dive in.
Popular Guests Include: Adam Adams, Alex Sanfilippo, Dave Jackson, Ellie Puckett, Gay Hendricks, Grant Baldwin, Hal Elrod, James Cridland, James Wedmore, Jeremy Enns, John Lee Dumas, Jordan Harbinger, Kevin Chemidlin, Seth Silvers, Stacy Tuschl, Tom Rossi, and more.
Popular Episode Topics: How to Start a Podcast, Podcast Launch Strategies, Growing a Podcast, Podcasting for Business Growth, Podcasting Psychology, Podcast Messaging, Creating Bingeworthy Podcast Content, Increasing Listener Engagement, Ranking Your Podcast in the Top 100, Podcasting Tools, Podcasting Trends, Podcasting Mistakes, Monetize Your Podcast, Podcast Listener Conversion, Podcasting Advice, Video Podcasting, Podcast Marketing
Episodes
398 episodes
Where to Put CTAs in Your Podcast (So Listeners Actually Click, Sign Up, and Buy)
Most podcasters are using CTAs in their episodes and still getting zero clicks, signups, or sales. It’s not because CTAs don’t work. It’s because they’re placed at the wrong time, in the wrong spot, and said in a way listeners ignore. <...
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Episode 398
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24:27
Where AI Wastes More Time Than It Saves in Your Podcast (3 Questions to Ask) | Joe Casabona
Most podcasters think AI speeds things up, when really it creates more work through rewriting, tweaking, and fixing some more. Podcast systems expert Joe Casabona is here to show you where AI slows your workflow, where automation does the jo...
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Episode 397
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25:32
Is AI Making Your Podcast Easier to Skip? | Joe Casabona
What if the very thing you’re using to make your podcast better is the reason people are skipping it? Sure, AI has changed how we work. But without realizing it, most creators are using it in a way that hurts their podcast’s credibility.&nbs...
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Episode 396
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21:17
Why Listeners Love Your Podcast But Aren’t Becoming Clients
What makes the difference between a podcast that’s interesting to listen to and one that actually moves listeners to act? Find out the three psychology-backed communication patterns that help listeners see you as the expert t...
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Episode 395
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18:18
How Listeners Decide Whether Your Podcast Is Worth Listening To
Find out why some podcasts get chosen while others get overlooked, even when your content is great.In this episode, you’ll learn the four signs that tell you if listeners are scrolling past your podcast, the signal listeners use t...
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Episode 394
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23:47
4 Podcast Mistakes That Kill Word-of-Mouth Podcast Growth | Arielle Nissenblatt
Most podcasters say their content is valuable. But if no one is sharing your episodes, recommending your show, or mentioning it in their communities, the problem usually isn’t the quality of your content. It’s how (and where) you’re asking p...
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Episode 393
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21:12
Why People Find Your Podcast But Don’t Hit Follow | Arielle Nissenblatt
Most podcasters think getting new listeners is about promotion: more clips, more posts, more ads. But if people find your show and don't hit follow, your downloads won’t change and “more promotion” won't fix it.In this episode, Ar...
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Episode 392
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23:25
Apple’s Video Update Explained (And Why It Won’t Grow Your Podcast)
Apple Podcasts just rolled out a new video experience, and the industry is split down the middle. Some are calling it transformative. Others are calling it irrelevant. But the real question is: what does this actually mean for your show?...
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Episode 391
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12:53
3 Podcast SEO Moves That Increased My Downloads 41%
It doesn’t matter how good your episodes are if listeners can't find them. You can add video, guest on other podcasts, or post on social media, but if your podcast isn’t showing up in search, you're missing out on 70% of listeners who find n...
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Episode 390
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19:38
From Invisible To #1 Worldwide In 1 Week With Podcast SEO
There are two types of podcasters: The ones who publish an episode, close their laptop, and hope the right listeners somehow find it. And the ones who understand that if their show doesn’t appear in search, it might as well not exist.Fel...
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Episode 389
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21:46
How to Get Your Podcast Featured in Top Publications Before You’re a Big Show
You don’t need a massive audience to get media attention. In the media world, downloads aren’t what open doors. That’s why PR experts Bridget Sicsko and Lydia Bagarozza are back to break down the exact PR system podcasts your size can run in...
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Episode 388
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21:37
Why You Don’t Need Big Download Numbers to Get Big Guests, Sponsors, and Deals
If you’ve been telling yourself that bigger downloads are the reason other podcasts land better guests, sponsors, and opportunities, think again. PR and media experts Bridget Sicsko and Lydia Bagarozza are in the studio to break down what ac...
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Episode 387
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20:01
Fix My Pod | Why Your Podcast Gets Seen but Not Clicked (And How to Fix It)
Your podcast isn’t stuck at the same download count each week because you “need more marketing.” In most cases, it’s because when marketing does send people your way, new listeners don’t see a reason to click, and scro...
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Episode 386
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33:06
Out of Podcast Ideas? Watch Me Build Today’s Episode From Listener Emails
If you’ve ever opened your content calendar, stared at a blank doc, and wondered whether skipping a week would really be *that* bad, this one’s for you. But instead of forcing an idea or recycling something old, I’m giving yo...
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Episode 385
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20:05
What New Listeners Decide About Your Podcast Before They Ever Hit Play | Anthony Craiker
Most podcasters are convinced their show is “clear enough,” that listeners will eventually find them, and that growth is just a matter of time and consistency. Anthony thought the same, until he realized his “clear enough” message was actually ...
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Episode 384
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17:50
What to Say in the First 15 Seconds to Keep Listeners Listening
Most podcasts lose listeners in the first 15 seconds. Not after the first ad. Not halfway into the episode. Right at the start. In this episode, we break down what’s actually happening in your listener’s brain the moment they hit play, and why ...
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Episode 383
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22:05
Podcast Network Red Flags to Watch For | Stephen Perlstein
Some podcast networks promise exposure and end up limiting how you monetize and how much you control your content. This episode will help you spot those red flags and figure out whether a network even belongs on your radar.Stephen Perlst...
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Episode 382
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23:41
How to Know If a Podcast Network Is Right for You | Stephen Perlstein
If you think getting picked up by a podcast network is the fast track to podcast growth, this episode will save you from disappointment (and probably a bad contract).Stephen Perlstein, Senior VP of Business Development at Libsyn, joins m...
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Episode 381
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19:11
5 Experts Predict the Future of Podcasting
Podcast platforms are changing what gets seen and what gets shared, and if your show is still built for how podcasting *used* to work, it’ll get skipped, buried, or replaced. That’s why I brought together five industry experts to br...
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Episode 380
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10:58
How to Turn a ‘Nice’ Podcast Into a Must-Listen Show | Lauren Penna
Your podcast might be fine. People listen. They say it’s “nice.” And then… nothing happens. You’re 30, 50, maybe 100 episodes in, and the show looks more or less the same as it did at episode 5.In this episode, I sit down with P...
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Episode 379
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17:47
Fix My Pod | Why “I Love Your Show” Doesn’t Lead to Growth
If listeners tell you they love your podcast but you’re 50+ episodes in and you’re *still* not sure where (or if) people are finding your show, or how to connect podcast growth to revenue, we’re about to fix that.In this Fix My Pod coach...
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Episode 378
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29:40
How to Diagnose Exactly Where Your Podcast Is Losing Listeners
If your podcast isn’t bringing in more listeners month over month, the problem usually isn’t your content. It’s the invisible leaks inside your podcast funnel that no one’s taught you how to find yet. And in this episode, we're changing that. I...
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Episode 377
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21:11
Q + A | My Podcast Isn't Converting. Help!
Most podcast hosts chase “growth” without understanding how a podcast funnel actually works. And if you’re only looking at downloads or list sign-ups, you’re missing the two earlier moments that decide whether anyone ever hits play in the first...
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Episode 376
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25:15
One Positioning Shift That Can Take Your Podcast Top 10 Overnight | Amy Castro
Amy Castro had already rebranded her podcast once, and her show still wasn’t reaching the right people. So she made one simple shift in how she positioned her show that landed her a Top 10 chart debut in her category with hundreds of new downlo...
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Episode 375
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20:13
One Surprising Way to Reach New Listeners Without Guesting or Social Media | Lauren Passell, Tink Media
Most podcasters think growth comes from hustling guest appearances or endlessly turning episodes into short-form videos for social media. But guesting eats up hours you don’t have, and social posts won't grow a show. So when you’re an independe...
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Episode 374
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