Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth
This isn’t another “share great content and stay consistent” podcast about podcasting. We’re breaking down 15,000+ hours of study into what top hosts do differently to create bingeworthy podcasts that convert.
Hosted by Forbes- and Rolling Stone-featured podcast psychology expert and Webby Awards judge Courtney Elmer—who’s helped over 70+ hosts launch Top 100 shows—you’ll get the tools and strategies other shows won’t dare to share. Expect unfiltered coaching, behind-the-scenes breakdowns, and the kind of “why didn’t anyone tell me this sooner?!” advice to help you build a podcast your future clients can’t stop bingeing (and buying from).
So if 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 you want to launch a podcast that positions you as an authority in your niche and drives real revenue—welcome to the podcast that’s about to change the game for you. Hit play and let’s dive in.
Popular Guests Include: Jordan Harbinger, John Lee Dumas, James Cridland, Tom Rossi, Jeremy Enns, Kevin Chemidlin, Dave Jackson, Alex Sanfilippo, Seth Silvers, Stacy Tuschl, Kate Erickson, Grant Baldwin, Hal Elrod, Gay Hendricks, Brandon Lucero, James Wedmore, and more.
Popular Episode Topics Include: Podcasting for Business Growth, Starting a Podcast, Podcast Audience Growth, Podcasting for Profit, Podcasting Psychology, Increasing Listener Engagement, Creating Bingeworthy Podcast Content, Lead Generation Through Podcasting, Business Podcasting, Ranking Your Podcast in The Top 100, Podcast Launch Strategy, Podcast Monetization Strategies, Podcast Messaging, Podcast Positioning
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth
Fix My Pod | 3 Low-Lift Ways to Get New Listeners Without Living on Social Media
What happens when you’re doing everything “right” (publishing weekly, emailing your list, sharing your episodes) but your podcast still isn’t growing? After a year of following the industry’s “just stay consistent” advice, Anne Rajoo was still trapped in 100-download jail no matter how many posts or promos she put out. With limited time and zero desire to live on social media, she needed a smarter path to podcast growth.
In this Fix My Pod session, you'll learn how to test whether your podcast can actually pull in strangers who don’t already know you, plus 3 high-leverage marketing moves you can start using today to get in front of fresh audiences already searching for your message.
Ready for your podcast to finally grow beyond the same handful of followers before you waste another year creating episodes no one new ever hears? Hit play and let’s dive in.
2:41 – Why Consistency Alone Keeps Podcasters Stuck in 100-Download Jail
7:55 – A Simple Test to See If Your Show Can Attract Strangers
12:03 – The Biggest Mistake Podcasters Make With Promotion (and What to Do Instead)
14:18 – 3 Smarter Growth Plays That Don’t Require Social Media
27:31 – The Overlooked Collaboration Strategy That Gets You in Front of New Listeners
Episode Links:
- Listen to Anne’s Podcast: The Productivity Sweet Spot
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- Why Your Podcast Isn’t Getting Found (and How to Fix It)
- Why Your Social Posts Aren’t Driving Podcast Growth
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