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
Fix My Pod | Why Your Podcast Gets Seen but Not Clicked (And How to Fix It)
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Your podcast might not be invisible. It's also possible that new listeners are seeing it every day but scrolling right past it.
In this Fix My Pod coaching session, I’m sitting down with estate planning attorney Sara Ecklein to pinpoint what her podcast was accidentally communicating to new listeners, where her cover art and show title were losing clicks, and what to change so the right listener instantly thinks, “Holy cow, this IS for me!”
If you’re tired of putting time and effort into your podcast only to see the same numbers staring back at you every week, hit play and let’s dive in.
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1:45 – What a New Listener Decides About Your Show in 0.5 Seconds
3:20 – The One Question Listeners Need Answered Before They’ll Click Play
7:05 – What “Great Episode!” Feedback Signals About Your Podcast Messaging
10:30 – The 5 Things Listeners Scan Before They Click Play (or Scroll Past)
14:40 – The Hidden Spotify Metric That Tells You If Your Cover Art Earns the Click
19:10 – The Audience-Borrowing Strategy That Turns Strangers Into New Listeners
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Episode Links:
- Meet Sara Ecklein: Website | LinkedIn
- Listen to Sara’s Podcast: The Legacy of Love
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Other Episodes You’ll Love:
- 4 Signs It's Time to Rebrand Your Podcast
- How to Choose a Bingeworthy Name for Your Podcast
- 3 Podcast Cover Art Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making
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