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 | 431 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MarketingBusinessEducationHow To | |||
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Whoever said podcasting was as simple as plugging in a mic and hitting record was wrong. A hosting platform was only the beginning. Today you need remote recording. Editing tools. Transcription software. AI tools. Podcast SEO. Websites. Analytics. Ma... more
If a listener makes it through the first 30 seconds of your podcast episode, there’s a 94% chance they’ll still be listening a quarter of the way through. Which means what happens in those first 30 seconds can make or break your show's listener reten... more
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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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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 States21 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 States25 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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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