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” show doling out generic podcasting advice. We’re breaking down 15,000+ hours of study into what today's top hosts do differently 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).
When 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 if you want a podcast launch strategy that positions you as the 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.
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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 many more.
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Popular Episode Topics Include: Podcast Messaging, Podcasting Psychology, Podcast Marketing, Creating Bingeworthy Podcast Content, Listener Engagement Strategies, Podcasting Mistakes to Avoid, Podcasting Tools, Podcasting Trends, Growing a Podcast, How to Monetize Your Podcast, Podcast Listener Conversion, Video Podcasting, Ranking Your Podcast in the Top 100, How to Start a Podcast, Podcast Launch Strategy
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategies for Growing a Podcast That Converts
5 Podcast Messaging Strategies that Make Your Show Feel Instantly Bingeworthy | Kristi Mayfield
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Your podcast can sound great, have amazing guests, and still get skipped. Why? Because the first impression your show makes determines whether new listeners hit play.
PodLaunch Accelerator grad Kristi Mayfield learned this firsthand when finding the problems her listeners cared about turned her "just for fun" show into a Top 100 podcast positioned to generate revenue. We’re breaking down why getting listeners to instantly recognize “this show is for me” matters more than audio quality or big-name guests, and how five key podcast messaging shifts can change whether your show gets ignored or chosen.
If you want your podcast to stop getting overlooked and start attracting the right listeners, opportunities, and revenue, hit play and let’s dive in.
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0:45 – How to Get New Listeners to Stop Scrolling Past Your Show
4:46 – The Fastest Way to Find the Problems That'll Make Your Listeners Hit Play
10:33 – Why Solving Small, Relatable Struggles Makes Your Podcast Instantly Addictive
15:00 – How to Frame Your Content So Listeners Feel Seen (and Stick Around)
20:06 – How Launching a Podcast With This Podcast Messaging Strategy Helped Kristi Break the Top 15
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Episode Links:
- Meet Kristi Mayfield: Website | LinkedIn
- Listen to Kristi’s podcast: Everyday Sommelier
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- The Secret to a Podcast People Can’t Stop Talking About
- 5 Podcast Messaging Gatekeepers That Get Listeners to Choose Your Show
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