Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Psychology for Business Growth
If you’re a business owner, professional, or aspiring thought leader tired of being stuck in "less-than-200-downloads-per-episode" jail (or you’re ready to launch a podcast that actually gets noticed and positions you as the go-to authority in your niche) welcome to the podcast that’s about to change the game for you.
Unlike other podcasting shows that preach outdated advice like “share quality content” or “just stay consistent,” we’re breaking down over 15,000+ hours of study into what today’s top podcast hosts are doing differently (and how to apply their strategies to your own show) so you can build a binge-worthy podcast that drives real business growth. From laser on-air coaching, to listener Q+A, to insights from the industry’s best professionals, here you’ll get the tools and strategies other shows don’t dare to share (no, really).
Dubbed "The Podcast Whisperer" by CEO Weekly, Courtney Elmer is a Forbes- and Rolling Stone-featured Top 1% podcast host, Webby Awards judge, and the leading authority on the psychology behind why podcasts succeed or fail. By merging the science of human behavior with podcasting strategy, Courtney and her team at PodLaunch® have helped more than 70+ business owners, founders, and experts launch Top 100 podcasts with content that converts.
So if you’re ready to create a podcast that gets listeners bingeing your episodes, raving about your show, and reaching out to work with you (without wasting hours guessing what works or settling for downloads that don’t reflect your effort) hit play and let’s dive in. Only 2 out of 10 podcasts succeed—let's make sure yours is one of them
Popular Guests Include: Jordan Harbinger, John Lee Dumas, Grant Baldwin, Hal Elrod, Gay Hendricks, Alex Sanfilippo, James Cridland, Tom Rossi, Seth Silvers, Kevin Chemidlin, Jeremy Enns, Dave Jackson, Mike Wiston, Kelly Mosser, Adam Adams, Brandon Lucero, James Wedmore, Stacy Tuschl, Kate Northrup, Jennifer Kem, Kate Erickson, and many more.
Popular Episode Topics Include: Starting a Podcast, Podcast Audience Growth, Podcasting for Profit, Podcasting Psychology, Increasing Listener Engagement, Creating Bingeworthy Podcast Content, Lead Generation Through Podcasting, Business Podcasting, Ranking Your Podcast in The Top 100, Podcast Launch Strategy, Podcast Monetization Strategies, Podcast Messaging, Podcast Positioning
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Psychology for Business Growth
So You Got a One-Star Review. Here’s Your Next Move.
So you got a one-star review. Now what?! In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to handle that sucker punch to your podcasting pride. From the emotional sting of watching your perfect five-star rating drop to the counterintuitive (and totally ethical) strategies to bring it back up, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of what to do when it happens.
Plus, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes story of how I handled my own one-star saga—and the psychology-backed steps I used to turn it around. So if you’re ready to stop obsessing over that one-star review and turn it into a five-star comeback, hit play and let’s dive in.
0:02 - The Five-Minute Rule for Handling a Bad Review
1:32 - Turning a Bad Review Into Better Ratings and More Listeners
3:35 - How One Bad Rating Can Lead to More Positive Ones
7:04 - How to Protect Your Podcast from Trolls & Keep Your Ratings High
9:50 - The Right Way to Ask for Reviews (Without Sounding Desperate)
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