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
The Content Shift That Can Double Your Downloads | Alex Sanfilippo, PodMatch
If your podcast isn’t growing, it might be tempting to blame your marketing. But before you spend more time or money there, it’s time to take a hard look at your content. Because no marketing plan in the world can fix a show people don’t want to binge.
Alex Sanfilippo, founder of PodMatch, is here to show you how to change that. From making your content “infotainment,” to drafting narratives that hold attention, to structuring interviews that don’t wander all over the place, Alex has the tools to build a podcast people love—and he’s handing them to you. So if you’re ready to build the kind of show that attracts the right listeners on repeat, turns you into the go-to voice in your space, and makes your podcast marketing finally work the way it should, hit play and let’s dive in.
0:48 — Why Great Podcast Marketing Still Can’t Fix Boring Content
4:12 – How To Turn Information Into Infotainment That Keeps People Listening
7:58 – The Easiest Ways To Find Out What Your Listeners Actually Want
12:10 – The Narrative Trick That Makes Any Episode Bingeable
16:35 – How to Lead Guest Interviews That Keep Listeners Hooked
Episode Links:
- Meet Alex Sanfilippo: PodMatch.com | LinkedIn
- Listen to Alex’s Podcast: Podcasting Made Simple
- Looking for better podcast guests (or to be a podcast guest)? Sign Up at PodMatch.com
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