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).
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>> How to Start a Podcast, Podcast Launch Strategy, & Ranking Your Podcast in the Top 100
>> Podcast Messaging, Podcasting Psychology, & Creating Bingeworthy Podcast Content
>> Growing a Podcast, Podcast Marketing, & Listener Engagement Strategies
>> Podcasting Tools, Podcasting Trends, & Podcasting Mistakes to Avoid
>>How to Monetize Your Podcast, Podcast Listener Conversion, & Video Podcasting
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategies for Growing a Podcast That Converts
How to Create a Podcast Brand Listeners Can’t Ignore | Tonya Eberhart, Michael Carr
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Most people think today’s top podcasters are successful because they have a massive audience, professional audio, and this seemingly effortless ability to pump out high-quality content. But when you think of successful podcasts like "Serial" or "The Joe Rogan Experience”, it’s not ~just~ the audio quality or even the content itself that draws people in and keeps them coming back. (Because if that were true, then everyone with a $100+ mic who releases high-quality episodes every week would be in the Top 100 and we both know that’s not the case).
But, today’s top podcasts DO have four things in common — and one of the most important? A strong podcast brand that compels listeners to choose *your* show over others like yours.
But podcast branding is much more than cover art and a catchy show title. Which is why I invited co-hosts Tonya Eberhart and Michael Carr of the top ranked Be Bold Branding podcast to join me in this episode so we can help you nail the invisible elements of your podcast brand and create a show listeners can’t ignore.
Ready to learn the first steps you need to build a powerful podcast brand that commands attention? Hit play and let’s make your business bingeworthy.
0:03 - Unexpected Ways Your Identity Boosts Your Brand
4:49 - The Top Mistake That’s Causing Listeners to Overlook Your Podcast
5:13 - Why Mixing Personal Branding With Your Podcast Hurts You
9:34 - What to Do If Your Podcast Outgrows Your Brand
12:51 - Why Broad Podcasting Approaches Are Outdated
Episode Links:
- Check out Tonya and Michael's podcast: Be Bold Branding
→ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U
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