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 business growth—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
Episodes
334 episodes
Q + A | Should You Use PodPage or Add Your Podcast to Your Own Website Instead?
Most podcasters know they need a website—but what you might not realize is how the wrong kind of site can quietly bury your show in search and cost you the listeners, leads, and visibility you're working so hard to ear...
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Episode 334
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18:19
If You’re Podcasting Consistently and Still Not Growing, This Is Why | Krissy Bold
Krissy Bold launched a parenting podcast with a confusing name, hour-long episodes no one finished, and a message no one was clicking on.Then she made a few key changes and hit #3 in Parenting—outranking Big Bird, Blippi, and ...
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Episode 333
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25:04
How to Train for Rejection and Use It to Grow Your Podcast Faster | Alice Draper
Still waiting to feel “ready” before you start pitching the guests or sponsors you really want?In this episode, HuffPost contributor and media expert Alice Draper is back to show you the exact process she uses to turn rej...
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Episode 332
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18:16
The Real Reason You’re Still Sitting on That Guest or Sponsor Pitch | Alice Draper
You know that pitch you *almost* sent? Or that big guest or sponsor you’re telling yourself you’ll reach out to “once you’re ready”? That idea you keep researching but haven’t acted on yet? This episode is about that moment—when you're stuck...
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Episode 331
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18:44
Fix My Pod | Too Niche to Grow? Here's How to Tell
You’ve heard “niche down” is the key to podcast growth. But what if your niche is actually too narrow to scale? In this live coaching session, I walk Dennis through why his podcast wasn’t attracting the audience he really wanted—and the simple ...
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Episode 330
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15:01
Fix My Pod | Tired of Guessing What Listeners Want? We Nailed It in 20 Minutes
You’ve got the mic. You’ve got the mission. So why isn’t anyone listening?That’s the question Dennis—high school athletics coach turned podcaster—was asking when he came to me for help. He knew who he wanted to serve, but a few mo...
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Episode 329
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22:59
The Dark Side of Video Podcasting (And Why So Many Regret It) | Alban Brooke, Buzzsprout
You’ve been told video podcasting the only way to grow your show—but the ones shouting the loudest about it? They’re the ones profiting from your overwhelm.In this episode, Buzzsprout’s Head of Marketing Alban Brooke is back to expose wh...
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Episode 328
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25:56
4 Podcast Growth Myths Debunked by Buzzsprout’s Head of Marketing | Alban Brooke
You could record another episode. You could double down on promotion. You could even guest on a hundred other podcasts. But if your show isn’t built to attract the right listeners? None of it will work.In this episode, Alban Brooke, Head...
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Episode 327
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25:19
How to Make Your Podcast Worth Every Second You Spend on It | Jennifer Edmonds
Spending hours on your podcast but still waiting for it to pay off? PodLaunch® graduate Jen Edmonds was too—booking guests last minute, scrambling to release episodes, and promoting nonstop with nothing to show for it.The fix? A streamli...
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Episode 326
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19:32
Q + A | Can’t Break 200 Downloads an Episode? Let’s Fix That
If you’ve been told that sharing your podcast on social media will grow your audience—spoiler alert—it won’t. And if you’ve been stuck at the same download count despite posting, guesting, and promoting your show, this episode will show you why...
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Episode 325
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21:19
What to Include in Your Guest Release Form for Total Protection | Gordon Firemark
If you don’t have a guest release form in place, this episode is your wake-up call. If you do have one, are you sure it actually protects you? Podcasting attorney Gordon Firemark is back to break down why every podcaster (yes, even ...
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Episode 324
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12:22
The Legal Blind Spots That Could Shut Down Your Podcast | Gordon Firemark
You put in the work. You craft your episodes. You build your brand. But what if someone swoops in and steals it—your content, your show name, even your audience—because you didn’t have the right legal protections in place?That’s exactly ...
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Episode 323
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17:51
Q + A | 4 Key Signs Your Podcast Is Hooking Listeners (or Losing Them)
Ever stare at your podcast stats, searching for proof your show is actually working—only to wonder if anyone even cares?Pressing play isn’t the same as listening. If people drop off early, skip episodes, or never engage, your podcast isn...
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Episode 322
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21:15
Why Your Podcast Isn’t Growing (Even If Your Content Is Great)
Ever spent hours crafting a podcast episode packed with expert knowledge, only to watch it get fewer downloads than the one you threw together last minute? Or worse—seen another podcast with generic advice rack up five-star reviews while your i...
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Episode 321
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19:22
4 Ways to Upgrade Your Podcast Gear Without Overspending | Junaid Ahmed
So, you want your audience to see you as a pro? Good news: it’s not about having the latest gear. It’s about knowing when to upgrade and how to maximize what you’ve got. Home studio expert Junaid Ahmed is back to share his simple, no-BS advice ...
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Episode 320
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19:49
The Secret to a Home Studio Setup That Commands Authority | Junaid Ahmed
Better gear won’t make you a better podcaster. But you can create a home studio that looks and sounds pro—using what you already have.Fellow podcaster and tech guru Junaid Ahmed joins me to distill 20+ years of audio and video design int...
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Episode 319
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16:39
How to Make Your Podcast the One Listeners Can’t Ignore | Janine Mix
What if one bad review was all it took to silence your podcast for a year? That’s exactly what happened to bestselling author, investor, and financial literacy expert, Janine Mix. But instead of quitting, she came back stronger—revamping her sh...
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Episode 318
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23:31
AI Voice Cloning Will Kill Your Podcast’s Growth. Here’s Why.
AI voice cloning sounds like the ultimate shortcut—efficiency, scale, and less time spent recording. But what happens when your listeners can tell the difference and it destroys their trust in you, costing you the credibility, growth, and autho...
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Episode 317
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17:55
The Type of Content that Turns Listeners Into Superfans | Bryan Fittin
Video podcasting is everywhere. But does that mean your podcast needs it? Because let’s be real: we both know that repurposing full-length episodes or posting random clips won’t cut it if you actually want to grow your audience.In this e...
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Episode 316
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22:50
How Video Can Make (or Break) Your Podcast | Bryan Fittin
Video podcasting is not the magic growth hack you’ve been sold. In fact, too many podcasters are finding out the hard way that adding video is costing them nothing but time, energy, and listeners.That’s why I invited Bryan Fittin, founde...
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Episode 315
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16:20
Part II | What to Do When Your Podcast Isn’t Converting
Think your podcast should be making you money by now? Here’s why it’s not—and what to do about it.In part two of this episode series, I’ll help you set accurate expectations for podcast monetization whether you don’t have an offer yet (o...
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Episode 314
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15:41
Part I | Your Podcast Won’t Drive Sales Without This
Most podcasters want to make money from their show. The problem? Too many assume that having a podcast and making money from it are one and the same—but they’re not.In this two-part episode series, I’m breaking down how to bridge the gap...
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Episode 313
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13:55
Why Most Podcasts Struggle to Make Money (and How to Fix It) | Kevin Chemidlin
Think monetizing your podcast is as simple as landing a sponsor and calling it a day? Not so fast. Kevin Chemidlin, host of Grow the Show, is back to reveal why rushing to monetize can sabotage your podcast—and how holding off can actually set ...
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Episode 312
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20:25
The Two Silent Killers of Podcast Growth | Kevin Chemidlin
As the saying goes in podcasting: "If you build it, nothing will happen." Brutal? Maybe. True? Absolutely.In this episode, I’m sitting down with Kevin Chemidlin, founder of Grow the Show, and together we’re diving into the two silent kil...
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Episode 311
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26:48
The State of Podcasting Today and Where It’s Headed
This isn’t your average podcasting advice. In this roundtable conversation, I'm teaming up with Alex Sanfilippo of PodMatch, Vinnie Potestivo, and Joe Casabona to dig into where podcasting is actually headed.From why so many podcasters q...
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Episode 310
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