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 30,000+ 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 podcasting insights, behind-the-scenes breakdowns, and “why didn’t anyone tell me this sooner?!” advice so you can master growing a podcast that 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, James Cridland, James Wedmore, Jeremy Enns, John Lee Dumas, Jordan Harbinger, Kevin Chemidlin, Seth Silvers, Tom Rossi, and many more.
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
How to Grow Your Podcast Audience and Email List at the Same Time | Jay Schwedelson
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Most podcasters treat email like a checkbox: “Send the episode to my list—done.” But Jay Schwedelson, host of Do This, Not That, is here with the secrets to writing emails people want to read so hitting play on your episode feels like the obvious next step.
You’ll also hear why the first two words of your subject line decide whether your email gets opened, the one stat that can 20x your open rate, and how to grow your list daily without creating new content. So if you’ve ever thought twice about emailing your list because you “don’t want to be annoying” (and you're ready to become the trusted voice your audience wants in their inbox AND their earbuds), hit play and let’s dive in.
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3:15 – The Shocking Habit That Trains Your List to Ignore "New Episode" Emails
6:14 – A Simple Way to Turn Podcast Listeners Into Subscribers (and Vice Versa)
16:19 – Two Subject Line Hacks That 20x Open Rates
8:15 – 5 Ways to Grow Your Email List From Your Podcast (Without Building a New Freebie Every Time)
18:08 – What to Email Your List That Brings People Back to Your Show
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Episode Links:
- Meet Jay Schwedelson: Website | Linked In
- Listen to Jay’s Podcast: Do This, Not That
- Get instant feedback on your subject lines before you hit send: SubjectLine.com
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