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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
Content Creation
Listener Engagement
Audience Growth
Podcast SEO
Podcast Growth Strategies
Spotify
Podcast Marketing
Podcast Monetization
Video Podcasting
Podcast Engagement
Youtube
Listener Retention
Content Strategy
Community Building
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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The hardest part about growing a podcast isn't knowing what to do next. It's knowing what to fix first.

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If your podcast isn't growing, your metrics are the last place you should look. Every download, play, and retention graph only tells part of the story. Which means you can spend months improving your podcast without ever knowing whether you're fixing... more

Everyone’s trying to teach you how to grow your podcast. Do SEO. Add video. Write better titles. Improve your production. But what if almost everything you thought you knew about growing a podcast is backwards?

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Recent Guests

Jimmy Gibson
Professional magician, TEDx speaker, expert on the psychology of attention and communication
Independent (as guest expert)
Episode: The Podcasting Psychology Behind Shows Listeners Can’t Stop Listening To | Jimi Gibson
Philip Pape
Certified nutrition coach and host of Wits & Weights
Wits & Weights
Episode: How to Get More Listeners From Your Existing Episodes Using Podcast SEO | Philip Pape
Vance Morris
Former Disney executive sharing how Disney designs experiences to guide behavior in media and marketing
Disney (former executive)
Episode: Borrow Disney's Secret for Better Listener Engagement | Vance Morris
Joe Casabona
Podcast systems expert
Episode: Is AI Making Your Podcast Easier to Skip? | Joe Casabona
Arielle Nissenblatt
Podcast Hall of Famer and founder of the EarBuds Podcast Collective
Episode: Why People Find Your Podcast But Don’t Hit Follow | Arielle Nissenblatt
Eve Hall
A podcast host in the sexuality category, focusing on destigmatizing conversations about sex and sexual health. She is a licensed physical therapist and intimacy coach.
Episode: Take Your Show From Invisible To #1 Worldwide In 1 Week With Podcast SEO
Sara Ecklein
State planning attorney and podcast host
Episode: Why Your Podcast Gets Seen but Not Clicked (And How to Fix It)
Anthony Craiker
A fellow podcast host and graduate of the PodLaunch Accelerator.
Episode: What New Listeners Decide About Your Podcast Before They Ever Hit Play | Anthony Craiker
Lauren Penna
A fellow podcaster and PodLaunch graduate
Episode: Why Some Podcasts Get Played but Never Shared | Lauren Penna

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 263 ratings
  • Top podcast

    After listening to this podcast, I learned a lot of great content. I understand that way it’s a top podcast. I’m looking forward to listening to many more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill Holistic
    United States4 days ago
  • Enjoyable and informative

    You can hear Courtney's passion for her work in her voice! I enjoyed listening to her episode and found it informative for my own podcasting journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KelseyLeeWritesLLC
    United States7 days ago
  • Really needed this!

    I am so glad I came across this show! Courtney has such amazing and helpful information and I can't wait to implement it to help grow my podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FindingHopeAfterLoss
    United States8 days ago
  • Very useful!

    Great podcast for people wanting to level up or start their podcasting journey. I learned a ton so far and looking forward to more episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jerry M Brown
    Canada9 days ago
  • A Must-Listen Podcast Packed with Insider Tips for Aspiring Hosts

    This podcast by Courtney Elmer is really fascinating and bingeworthy for all podcast hosts. Full of hints, behind the scenes, a lot of experience, interesting guests. Each episode is an experience for itself. If you have a podcast or plan to publish a podcast, then this Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast is my big tip for you. 

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bernd Wenske
    Germany10 days 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.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#181
Canada/Business/Marketing
Apple Podcasts
#233
Australia/Business/Marketing
Apple Podcasts
#169
Norway/Business/Marketing

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Biggest Podcast Growth Mistake You're Probably Making
Q: I have been hovering in second place in search results for my top keyword for the last five days. Any tips to get to number one?
Start with keyword-focused naming and metadata, ensure your show name includes a keyword, and develop a core set of keywords to rank for; then optimize the opening lines of your description and back catalog titles to reinforce those keywords.
The Podcasting Psychology Behind Shows Listeners Can’t Stop Listening To | Jimi Gibson
Q: What do you see podcasters misunderstanding when it comes to how they communicate with their audience?
The guest emphasizes that podcasting is a personal, conversational experience rather than a broadcast to a generic group; listeners want to feel spoken to directly and connected as if they're in a conversation with a friend.
Steal This 3-Part Episode Framework to Keep Your Listeners Engaged | Jimi Gibson
Q: And so, how are you going to apply that connection, curiosity, and conversion in a real episode?
By crafting intros that clearly identify the listener's pain, delivering a precise curiosity hook, and then guiding listeners toward a concrete conversion, all while layering the framework in multiple spots for continuity.
The Podcast Launch Strategy I’d Use Starting From Zero
Q: What are the key mistakes to avoid in a launch, and how should one approach pre-marketing and engagement before the first publish?
Pre-market the show in the weeks leading up to launch, engage with your network to rate and review on launch day, and create a launch runway with a clear plan to generate initial momentum and meaningful engagement from day one.
The Podcast Launch Strategy I’d Use Starting From Zero
Q: Should you use numbers in your episode titles, and what are the best practices for title optimization?
Avoid episode numbers in titles because they waste valuable character space, can date episodes, and tax listener attention; instead, reference related episodes in the show notes and use descriptive, payoff-focused language in titles for better clarity and searchability.

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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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1. Jimmy Gibson
2. Philip Pape
3. Vance Morris
4. Joe Casabona
5. Arielle Nissenblatt
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7. Sara Ecklein
8. Anthony Craiker

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