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” podcast. We’re breaking down 15,000+ hours of study into what today's top hosts are doing 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).
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 a podcast launch strategy that positions you as an 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, 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 more.
Popular Episode Topics: How to Start a Podcast, Podcast Launch Strategies, Growing a Podcast, Podcasting for Business Growth, Podcasting Psychology, Podcast Messaging, Creating Bingeworthy Podcast Content, Increasing Listener Engagement, Ranking Your Podcast in the Top 100, Podcasting Tools, Podcasting Trends, Podcasting Mistakes, Monetize Your Podcast, Podcast Listener Conversion, Podcasting Advice, Video Podcasting, Podcast Marketing
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategies for Growing a Podcast That Converts
The Spending Strategy Behind Podcasts That Make Money | Danielle Hayden
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Most podcasters want more revenue from their podcast—but few have a plan for getting there.
In this episode, Danielle Hayden (reformed corporate CFO and founder of Kickstart Accounting) is back to break down the numbers side of podcast growth. If you’ve ever wondered how to track conversions from your podcast, how to budget for your show, or how to confidently decide where to invest, this episode gives you the strategy most podcasters struggle to figure out alone.
So if you’re ready to learn how high-earning podcasters think about spending—and how to run your podcast like a business even when it’s not making money yet—hit play and let’s dive in.
1:05 – Why Knowing Your Profit Margin Matters More Than Podcast ROI
3:26 – The Marketing Budget Benchmarks Most Podcasters Don’t Know About
5:51 – What to Track (and How) to Measure Real ROI From Your Show
10:14 – How to Build a Spending Plan That Supports Your Podcast Growth
14:00 – Where to Invest First to Get the Biggest Return From Your Podcast
Episode Links:
- Grab Danielle’s free budgeting template
- Check out Danielle’s podcast: Business By the Books
- Read my go-to book on buying back your time: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell
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- This One Belief Is Costing You Podcast Revenue
→ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U
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