Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth
This isn’t another “share great content and stay consistent” podcast about podcasting. We’re breaking down 15,000+ hours of study into what top hosts do differently to create bingeworthy podcasts that convert.
Hosted by Forbes- and Rolling Stone-featured podcast psychology expert and Webby Awards judge Courtney Elmer—who’s helped over 70+ hosts launch Top 100 shows—you’ll get the tools and strategies other shows won’t dare to share. Expect unfiltered coaching, behind-the-scenes breakdowns, and the kind of “why didn’t anyone tell me this sooner?!” advice to help you build a podcast your future clients 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 to launch a podcast that positions you as an authority in your niche and drives real revenue—welcome to the podcast that’s about to change the game for you. Hit play and let’s dive in.
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Popular Episode Topics Include: Podcasting for Business Growth, 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 Strategy for Business Growth
5 Experts Predict the Future of Podcasting
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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 break down what’s actually shifting inside podcasting right now, and why creators who adapt early have a real advantage. Because this next era won’t reward the biggest shows. It’ll reward the ones built for how listeners behave today, which is great news for independent hosts with something meaningful to say. So if you want to stay visible as podcasting enters its next era, hit play and let’s dive in.
1:04 – Why Podcasting Doesn’t Work the Way It Used To
7:42 – Why “Word of Mouth” Isn’t How New Listeners Find Shows Anymore
15:36 – Why Big Download Numbers Matter Less Than Listener Attention
24:18 – How AI Content Puts Listener Trust (and Creators) at Risk
33:51 – Why More Podcasters Are Moving Away From Ad Revenue
Very Special Thanks to This Episode’s Guest Experts:
- Jennifer Han: Ausha | LinkedIn | PodWars
- Alex Sanfilippo: PodMatch.com | LinkedIn | Podcasting Made Simple
- Tom Rossi; Buzzsprout | LinkedIn | Buzzcast
- Ellie Puckett: Resonate Recordings | LinkedIn | Renegade Ventures
- Lauren Passell: Tink Media | LinkedIn | Podcast The Newsletter
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