Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth

The State of Podcasting Today and Where It’s Headed

Jan 28, 2025

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This isn’t your average podcasting advice. In this roundtable conversation, I'm teaming up with Alex Sanfilippo of PodMatch, Vinnie Potestivo, and Joe Casabona to dig into where podcasting is actually headed.

From why so many podcasters quit to the truth behind podcast marketing and discoverability, we’re pulling back the curtain on the state of podcasting today and the core strategies that separate successful shows from the rest.

Ready to go behind the scenes and uncover what works (and what doesn’t) so your show can get the recognition it deserves? Hit play and let's dive in.

0:02 - Why Most Podcasters Quit Before Episode 20 (and How to Not Be One of Them)

5:23 - The One Shift That Separates Successful Podcasters From the Rest

8:39 - Why Great Content Is No Longer Enough to Grow Your Podcast

20:09 - Why Audience Size Has Nothing to Do With Podcast Growth

29:57 - The Non-Negotiable You Can’t Skip for Sustainable Podcast Growth

Episode Links:

PodMatch
ihaveapodcast.com/interview
Podcasting Systems & Automations
Check out Alex Sanfilippo’s Podcast: Podcasting Made Simple
Check out Vinnie Potestivo’s Podcast: I Have a Podcast
Check out Joe Casabona’s Podcast: Streamlined Solopreneur

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