Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Psychology for Business Growth
What separates today's top podcasts from the ones that go unnoticed? Spoiler alert: It’s not high-quality audio, great content, or "staying consistent." (If that were enough, then every host with a $100+ mic who gives their best stuff away for free would be ranking in the Top 100 every week. And we both know that’s not how it works.)
We’re breaking down over 15,000 hours of study into what today’s top podcasts are doing differently to reveal the exact strategies you need to launch and grow a profitable podcast that listeners can’t ignore.
So, if you're an established coach, consultant, or creator who wants a bingeworthy top podcast that dominates the charts on Apple and Spotify, positions you as the go-to expert in your niche, and drives real business growth — you’ve come to the right place.
As the founder of PodLaunch® and a Forbes-featured Top 1% podcast educator dubbed “The Podcast Whisperer'' by CEO Weekly, Courtney Elmer is known as the leading authority on the psychology behind what makes podcasts succeed (or fail).
By applying the science of human behavior and psychology to podcasting, Courtney and her team have helped more than seventy six- and seven-figure business owners and experts launch and grow Top 100 podcasts that turn listeners into clients.
So, if you’re ready to launch a podcast that actually gets noticed...
Or if your existing podcast is stuck in “less-than-200-downloads-per-episode-jail" no matter how consistently you publish…
Or if you’re tired of Googling "podcasting tips" and listening to other podcasts that preach outdated podcasting advice like “podcasting is a long game” or “just keep showing up”…
And you’re ready to learn the exact strategies you need to get listeners choosing your podcast over the competition, turn those listeners into loyal clients, and use your voice to create meaningful change in the world...
Hit play and let's dive in.
Guests Include: Jordan Harbinger, John Lee Dumas, Alex Sanfilippo, Seth Silvers, Kelly Mosser, Adam Adams, Grant Baldwin, Josh Elledge, Deirdre Tshien, Gay Hendricks, Hal Elrod, Brandon Lucero, James Wedmore, Kate Northrup, Stacy Tuschl, Katherine Beck, Jennifer Kem, Sara Wiles, Kate Erickson, and more.
Popular Episode Topics Include: Starting a Podcast, Podcast Growth, Increasing Listener Engagement, Creating Bingeworthy Podcast Content, Lead Generation Through Podcasting, Podcasting for Profit, Business Podcasting, Ranking Your Podcast in The Top 100, Podcast Launch Strategy, Podcast Monetization Strategies, Podcast Messaging, Podcast Positioning, Podcast Audience Growth
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Psychology for Business Growth
How to Turn Your Podcast Description Into a Listener Magnet
Your podcast description isn’t just a box to check — it’s the moment that makes or breaks whether someone scrolls past or hits play.
In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a real client audit to show you why her podcast description was causing listeners to overlook her show, the exact tweaks we made to fix it, and how to put listener psychology to work to create a description that grabs attention, communicates your show’s value, and gets your show found in search results.
Ready to get more listeners tuning into your show over the competition? Hit play and let’s make your business bingeworthy.
0:05 - Why Most Podcast Descriptions Don’t Work (and How to Fix Yours)
1:03 - What’s Really Stopping Listeners from Hitting Play on Your Show
6:18 - What Bestselling Books Can Teach You About Your Podcast
12:56 - How We Turned a Bland Podcast Description Into a Bingeworthy Hook
18:34 - How to Tell if Your Podcast Description Is Doing Its Job
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- 3 Ways to Hook Your Listener Before They Ever Hit Play
- How to Stop Losing Listeners to Your Competition
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