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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
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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Jimmy Gibson
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Alban Brooke
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Philip Pape
Certified nutrition coach and host of Wits & Weights
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Vance Morris
Former Disney executive sharing how Disney designs experiences to guide behavior in media and marketing
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Episode: Borrow Disney's Secret for Better Listener Engagement | Vance Morris
Arielle Nissenblatt
Podcast Hall of Famer and founder of the EarBuds Podcast Collective
EarBuds Podcast Collective
Episode: 4 Podcasting Mistakes That Kill Word-of-Mouth Growth | 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.
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Sara Ecklein
State planning attorney and podcast host
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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; Forbes/Rolling Stone-featured podcasting psychology expert; PodLaunch founder

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 248 ratings
  • My go to podcast on podcasting

    I am new to podcasting (The Ryan P. Maillet Show-Shameless plug) and Courtney has been an amazing resource! She’s pleasant to listen to with practical tips that are easy to implement. I listened to a few podcasting podcast. Trying to figure this out and this is my favorite. I am currently listening through the catalogs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rpm743
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent Content Delivered with Grace

    I love listening to Courtney—she is always 100% authentic, and you can really hear that in everything she shares. Her voice is so engaging, and she has a way of explaining things with such insightful detail without making it feel overwhelming.

    In her most recent episode, she introduced a tool I had never even heard of, and it was such a helpful find! I walked away feeling encouraged and equipped, which is exactly what you want from a podcast like this.

    “Inside Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast” is ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Life and Peace Ministries
    United States2 months ago
  • So valuable!

    I tapped into Courtney’s podcast in order to build mine, but her ideas on strategy, marketing, branding, and message go way beyond the headphones. Thank you Courtney!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mwattsr
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    Thanks for the shoutout about PodAnalyst!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    geol9
    United States2 months ago
  • Content that gives back

    I have listened to a handful of podcasts about podcasts and Courtney understands. I enjoy her short episodes mixed with good content. She consistently offers tips that elevate and guides. The direct message of how to make podcasts better without being over sales-y is also appreciated.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fabravo
    United States2 months ago

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Guest choices feel high-caliber, with real-world impact and measurable takeaways.
The show blends strategy with some entertaining behind-the-scenes context.
Insightful and practical; the host breaks down concepts into actionable steps.
Authentic, concise, and consistently valuable for new and seasoned podcasters.

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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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This show targets podcasters and content creators aiming to grow audience, monetize, and publish at Top 100 levels. Episodes typically center on actionable podcast marketing, storytelling, listener psychology, SEO, and growth tactics, often featuring practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and guest insights from industry experts. The format blends coaching, strategy, and behind-the-scenes breakdowns, with a strong emphasis on applying psychology to drives downloads, engagement, and conversions. A notable strength is bringing in guests who offer concrete, repeatable tactics—ranging from podcast SEO and analytics to behavior design and multimedia distribution—while the host delivers crisp, battle-tested guidance and occasional live de... more

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2. Alban Brooke
3. Philip Pape
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