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...
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Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategies for Growing a Podcast That Converts
How Long Should Your Podcast Episodes Be? The Answer Might Surprise You
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You’ve probably Googled it. You’ve definitely heard five different answers from five different podcast “experts.” But how long should your episodes be? That depends entirely on your listener—and in this episode, I’m showing you how to figure out your perfect episode length using real data from your show.
You’ll learn the two metrics that matter most (and exactly where to find them), how to run a simple 10-episode audit to calculate your ideal episode length, and why nailing this is the fastest way to increase listener retention—and conversions.
Because every time a listener drops off before your CTA, you’re losing the chance to grow your audience (and your income)—so if you want to fix it, hit play and let’s dive in.
1:05 – Why Copying Other Shows (Even Unintentionally) Lowers Listener Retention
2:58 – How to Stop the Silent Listener Drop-Off That’s Killing Your Conversions
8:16 – Run This 2-Metric Audit to Calculate Your Perfect Episode Length
14:20 – Where to Place Your CTA So More Listeners Actually Hear It
17:36 – Why Higher Listener Retention Drives More Plays (and Conversions)
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