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

Courtney Elmer | PodLaunchHQ.com
Podcast Growth
Podcasting
Audience Engagement
Listener Engagement
Content Creation
Audience Growth
Podcast SEO
Podcast Growth Strategies
Spotify
Podcast Marketing
Podcast Monetization
Youtube
Video Podcasting
Podcast Engagement
Listener Retention
Community Building
Content Strategy
Podcast Audience Growth
Podcast Metrics
Marketing Strategies

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 ... more

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Founder of Jar Podcast Solutions, podcast growth expert
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Sam Breakier
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Jimmy Gibson
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Alban Brooke
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Host

Courtney Elmer
Host of Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast; podcasting psychology expert; founder, PodLaunch; production and growth strategist

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 273 ratings
  • So Helpful!

    I’ve just listened to the episode with Jordan from BuzzSprout on gaining more listeners, and as someone who has a podcast, I’ve taken a full page of notes as action items for later! Courtney gets right down to it - the content is specific, actionable, and absolutely fluff-free. Great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angie H in WI
    United Statesa month ago
  • Practical Advice for Podcast Growth

    Packed with practical, actionable advice! Courtney makes podcast growth feel simple and achievable, with strategies you can actually put into practice right away.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kittylistens
    United States2 months ago
  • “And since then, I have never taken this microphone for granted.”

    I’ve listened to this show for a bit now. I’m building my own podcast audience and I get valuable insights here. So thank you.

    But what made me appreciate Courtney on a whole other level is something that we share. Being little and talking too much (her mom said to her, my teachers said to me)… And a moment when her entire “what and why” for life and microphone shifted.

    For her, it was when her voice survived her surgery - for me it was as my mother’s dementia had her ask me, “Jenny, are you... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SoulNotSkin
    United States2 months ago
  • Amazing

    Somehow Courtney got me to not only listen to more then one episode, I started to follow and binge. This btw is what she teaches . Very interesting podcast. Not sure I have grasped the concept of what she is trying to tell us…but that’s what makes it binge worthy. She has a good voice too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    APolizzo538
    United States2 months ago
  • Useful and Actionable 👍

    I really enjoyed listening to several of Courtney’s podcasts. There was a lot of useful and actionable information that could be immediately applied!

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    Apple Podcasts
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    United States2 months ago

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Audience notes the show's high audio quality and credible guest lineups.
The host's expertise in podcast strategy is consistently highlighted by fans.
Fans appreciate the bite-sized episodes that are easy to implement.
Sponsorship and partner mentions are seen as informative rather than overly promotional.
Listeners praise practical, actionable tips delivered concisely.

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5 Interview Techniques to Stop Listeners From Tuning Out | Andrew Hellmich
Q: What does your prep process look like?
Hellmich prepares an introduction and sets expectations with guests, including the possibility of discussing business figures, but usually does not prepare set questions. He takes notes during the conversation to follow useful tangents and return to earlier points.
5 Interview Techniques to Stop Listeners From Tuning Out | Andrew Hellmich
Q: What do you think one of the most surprising reasons is that listeners tune out during guest interviews?
Hellmich says listeners lose interest when hosts fail to ask the questions their audience wants answered, especially when they do not pursue practical, useful details.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly on Rolling Out Listener Subscriptions
Q: What platform do you recommend using to set up listener subscriptions?
Elmer ranks a self-built platform first for people willing to manage the extra work, then a third-party service such as Beamly, then the hosting provider's support option, and Apple integration last unless an in-app button is essential.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly on Rolling Out Listener Subscriptions
Q: Are listener subscriptions worth the effort?
Yes, they can be worthwhile as one revenue stream, but they are volume-based and should not be expected to generate substantial income without enough subscribers. Hosts should understand the benefits and limits of both their chosen subscription model and its platform.
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Q: Is in-app podcast search just that thin for a show my size and what I'm trying to cover? And if it is, what should I replace the repeatable systems the report is suggesting I need?
She says low search volume can explain why top rankings produce few downloads. The host should identify where the target audience already seeks help, then build and measure a repeatable marketing system around those places.

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A practical show focused on growing and monetizing podcasts through psychology-based engagement, technical optimization, and strategic marketing. Episodes emphasize actionable tactics for improving discovery, retention, and conversion—covering podcast SEO, naming, metadata, audience funnels, and how to leverage back catalogs. Notable strengths include concise, high-signal episodes, guest insights from industry practitioners, and clear frameworks that listeners can implement quickly. A consistent emphasis on measurable growth, smart production partnerships, and a bias toward data-driven decision making helps potential podcasters, marketers, and sponsors decide if the program aligns with their goals.

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2. George Lejnine
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4. Dave Jackson
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