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Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategies for Growing a Podcast That Converts

by Courtney Elmer | PodLaunchHQ.com

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.  ... Popular Guests Include: Adam Adams, Alex Sanfilippo, Dave Jackson, James Cridland, James Wedmore, Jeremy Enns, John Lee Dumas, Jordan Harbinger, Kevin Chemidlin, Seth Silvers, Tom Rossi, and 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

Latest episodes

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Why "Just Keep Going" Might Be the Worst Podcasting Advice | Dave Jackson

One of the most common pieces of podcasting advice might also be one of the most misleading. And if you've ever been told to "just keep podcasting," this episode wil

Sep 14
23 min

5 Reasons New Listeners Aren’t Clicking on Your Podcast

Before a new listener gives you 20, 30, or 60 minutes of their time, your podcast has to convince them it’s worth it. And if your cover art, podcast name, description, ep

Sep 7
1 h 01 min

The Story Behind the PodLaunch OS

Ever wonder why optimizing one part of your podcast doesn’t always improve its performance as a whole? That question is at the heart of what we’re building with the PodL

Aug 31
21 min

How to Pinpoint Where Your Podcast Performance Is Breaking Down

The hardest part about growing a podcast isn't knowing what to do next. It's knowing what to fix first. That's why so many hosts spend months chasing bett

Aug 24
17 min

What Your Podcast Metrics Aren't Telling You

If your podcast isn't growing, your metrics are the last place you should look. Every download, play, and retention graph only tells part of the story. Which means y

Aug 17
22 min

This Changes Everything We Know About Growing a Podcast

Everyone’s trying to teach you how to grow your podcast. Do SEO. Add video. Write better titles. Improve your production. But what if almost everything you thought you kn

Aug 12
17 min

The New Rules for Growing a Podcast in 2026 | Roger Nairn

Knowing where listeners discover podcasts is only half the battle. The bigger challenge is turning that knowledge into a repeatable strategy that helps more people find y

Aug 6
24 min

Podcast Discovery Has Changed. Here's What the Data Says | Roger Nairn

New data reveals that podcast discovery has changed, but most podcasters haven't changed with it. If you're still expecting new listeners to find your show insi

Aug 5
21 min

Use These 3 Communication Patterns to Help Listeners Trust You Faster

If your podcast needs to deliver measurable reach and revenue for your business or brand, then the fastest way to do that isn't publishing more episodes. It's l

Jul 29
17 min

What to Do After Guesting on a Podcast to Get More Referrals and Clients | Sam Brake Guia

Most people think landing the podcast guest interview is the win. It's not. If your podcast guest appearances end with a thank-you email and a social media post, tha

Jul 23
20 min

What Top Hosts Look for Before They Say Yes to Your Guest Pitch | Sam Brake Guia

After sending nearly 2,000 podcast pitches that have landed his clients on top podcasts, Sam Brake Guia knows exactly what separates the guest pitches that get deleted fr

Jul 22
21 min

7 Podcasting Skills That Separate Good Hosts from Great Ones

What separates an average podcast interview from a bingeworthy one isn't the guest. It's the host.  Sam Brake Guia, host of Mics to Millions and co-founder of

Jul 15
14 min

Why Your Podcast Feels Valuable to You, But Not to Listeners

If your podcast feels valuable to you but listeners are dropping off halfway through your episodes, the issue might not be your content but the way you’re communicating i

Jul 8
18 min

Why Your Next Dollar Should Come From Your Last Episode | Jordan Blair, Buzzsprout

What if you could monetize your podcast without creating more content, growing your audience, or landing sponsors? Most podcasters are sitting on revenue opportunities th

Jul 2
20 min

Before You Chase Sponsors to Monetize Your Podcast, Listen to This | Jordan Blair, Buzzsprout

Sponsorships aren't the revenue dream most podcasters think they are. In fact, they can be one of the least reliable forms of income from your podcast, and Jordan Bl

Jul 1
23 min

The Biggest Podcast Growth Mistake You're Probably Making

The podcast industry has convinced you that podcast growth comes from choosing the right marketing tactic. Yet every day, thousands of podcasters are spending time on str

Jun 24
17 min

The 0.5 Second Decision That Makes Listeners Hit Play (or Not)

Whatever problem your podcast solves, it’s competing against every other show that promises to help listeners solve it.  I’m breaking down the 4 signs listeners are over

Jun 17
15 min

Steal This 3-Part Episode Framework to Keep Your Listeners Engaged | Jimi Gibson

Most podcast hosts focus on teaching something valuable, but valuable content isn't what keeps listeners listening. And when attention drops halfway through an episo

Jun 11
24 min

The Podcasting Psychology Behind Shows Listeners Can’t Stop Listening To | Jimi Gibson

If “good content” were enough to grow a podcast, more shows (including yours) would have listeners bingeing every episode the second it dropped. Instead, plenty of podcas

Jun 10
20 min

3 Podcasting Mistakes to Avoid that Undermine Your Authority

I’m breaking down the three podcasting mistakes to avoid that can make listeners lose interest quick, plus 4 words that reveal you’re overexplaining, the guest interview

Jun 3
21 min

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