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

From 30 to 1000+ Downloads in One Day With This Simple Shift

Jan 30, 2024

Learn how to skyrocket your podcast downloads by implementing a simple shift that took one client from 30 to over 1000+ downloads per episode in just one day. Discover the importance of strategic release days for generating more visibility and differentiation in the podcasting world.

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Quick takeaways

Standing out and attracting the right audience is crucial for podcast success.

Choosing quieter release days and strategic scheduling can boost podcast visibility and chart rankings.

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Increasing Podcast Downloads

Many podcasters struggle to gain traction with their shows despite putting effort into creating valuable content. The key to podcast success lies not just in content quality, but in effectively standing out and attracting the right audience. Recognizing the importance of differentiation, leveraging unique positioning strategies, and understanding how to gain attention are crucial elements in increasing podcast downloads and chart rankings.

Strategies for Podcast Success and Charting by Releasing on the Quietest Day

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Is your podcast still bringing in fewer than 1000 downloads per episode? Do you want to start a podcast and avoid hitting the painful plateaus most podcasters hit by Episode 6?

I hate to break it to you, but waiting around to hit that 1000+ downloads-per-episode milestone is the very thing keeping your podcast stuck.

Most hosts think, “As long as I’m consistent, my show will grow in time.”

But if the average show only brings in ~2000 total downloads per year, the REAL question is: how many years are you willing to work to finally start seeing the results you want? (No wonder most hosts quit after Episode 6.)

In this episode, we’re going behind the scenes of a recent client launch to show you one surprisingly simple shift that took this client from averaging ~30 dnl/episode to over 1000+/dnl per episode in a single day (and how you can too). Hit play and let’s make your business bingeworthy.

0:03 - From 30 to 1,000+ Downloads with One Simple Shift

1:40 - Avoiding the Biggest Podcast Launch Mistake

5:41 - The Secret to Climbing Apple’s Charts

9:50 - Why Buying Downloads Is a Bad Idea

10:46 - The Surprising Timing Strategy to Increase Your Podcast’s Reach

Have a question about launching or growing a podcast you want me to answer on air? Shoot me a text!

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