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...
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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 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
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategies for Growing a Podcast That Converts
One Positioning Shift That Can Take Your Podcast Top 10 Overnight | Amy Castro
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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 downloads in a single day.
In this episode, you’ll hear how Amy uncovered the gap keeping her from new listeners, and how you can make the same change to start attracting people who are already searching for a podcast like yours. So if you’re ready to stop talking to the same 100 people every week (as much as you love them!) —hit play and let’s dive in.
1:02 – Why Most Podcasts Struggle to Reach the Right Listeners
5:11 – The Common Mistake That Makes Your Podcast Harder to Find
10:46 – What Can Happen When Your Podcast Finally Matches What Listeners Are Looking For
19:22 – How to Turn Podcast Launch Data Into a Weekly Listener Growth Plan
Episode Links:
- Meet Amy: PetParentHotline.com
- Listen to Amy’s Podcast | Pet Parent Hotline
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