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, 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
The Guest Booking Strategy That Saves You From Boring Guests
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Ever finished an interview and thought, “Well, that sucked”? Yeah, your audience felt it too. One boring, rambling guest can make even your most loyal listeners question if they should ever hit play on your show again. But when your guests deliver specific strategies and bold takes they can’t get anywhere else, listeners will finish the episode, tell a friend, and trust you more with every listen.
I'm breaking down why “good on paper” guests don’t guarantee bingeworthy interviews, the four red flags to look for in guest pitches (that scream “don’t book me"), and the guest vetting filter you can start using today to make sure every interview earns its place in your feed.
If you’re done booking guests who look like a home run (only to yawn through their interview and later air it out of obligation) we're about to fix that. Hit play and let’s dive in.
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1:17 – 3 Guest Booking Mistakes That Cost You Listener Trust (and How to Avoid Them)
6:35 – Why “Good on Paper” Guests Don’t Guarantee a Bingeworthy Episode
8:52 – 4 Red Flags in Guest Pitches That Lead to Forgettable Episodes
14:30 – Why Your Guest Prep Needs to Go Deeper Than ChatGPT
17:30 – How to Prep First-Time Guests So They Sound Confident
22:05 – How to Get Seasoned Guests Off Autopilot (So Your Interviews Stand Out)
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Episode Links:
- Talk to Me by Dean Nelson 📘
- Stop Asking Questions by Andrew Warner 📘
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