Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategies for Growing a Podcast That Converts
Courtney Elmer | PodLaunchHQ.comNamed 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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 427 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MarketingBusinessEducationHow To | |||
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One of the most common pieces of podcasting advice might also be one of the most misleading. And if you've ever been told to "just keep podcasting," this episode will help you know when that advice is right for your show and when it isn't.
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Before a new listener gives you 20, 30, or 60 minutes of their time, your podcast has to convince them it’s worth it. And if your cover art, podcast name, description, episode titles, or show notes fail to do that job, you can drive more traffic to y... more
Ever wonder why optimizing one part of your podcast doesn’t always improve its performance as a whole?
That question is at the heart of what we’re building with the PodLaunch OS®, and in this special episode, my eight-year-old son takes over the mic... more
The hardest part about growing a podcast isn't knowing what to do next. It's knowing what to fix first.
That's why so many hosts spend months chasing better titles, stronger SEO, bigger guests, or more content. Every one of those could be the right ... more
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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!
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United States2 days 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 Podcasts5kittylistensUnited States6 days 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 Podcasts5SoulNotSkinUnited States9 days 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 Podcasts5APolizzo538United States11 days 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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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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