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:
>> 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
5 Signs Your Podcast Voice is Pushing Listeners Away
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Most experts who preach about podcast growth won’t tell you this: but if you’ve been podcasting for six months or more and fewer than ten listeners have converted to clients, the first step isn’t “grow your audience”...
The first step is to look at why the listeners you have aren’t converting to begin with.
In this episode, I’m breaking down three little-known reasons why this happens and the most common culprit that erodes listener trust in you as the expert and causes listeners to lose interest and stop listening.
You’ll also learn why audience size and podcast conversions have nothing to do with each other and find out the crucial role your voice plays in listener-to-lead conversions.
Ready to take your podcast from boring to bingeworthy so you can attract, keep, and convert new listeners? Hit play and let’s make your business bingeworthy.
0:02 - Why Subtle Tones in Your Voice Cause Listeners to Hit Unfollow
1:49 - The Key Factors Behind Podcast Growth and Conversions
2:47 - Three Reasons Your Podcast Isn't Turning Listeners into Leads
4:28 - How Your Voice Builds Trust and Keeps Listeners Coming Back
16:27 - Using Your Voice to Keep Your Listeners Engaged
→ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U
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