Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth
Courtney Elmer | PodLaunchHQ.com
This isn’t another “share great content and stay consistent” podcast about podcasting. We’re breaking down 15,000+ hours of study into what top hosts do differently to create bingeworthy podcasts that convert. Hosted by Forbes- and Rolling Stone-featured podcast psychology expert and Webby Awards judge Courtney Elmer—who’s helped over 70+ hosts launch Top 100 shows—you’ll get the tools and strategies other shows won’t dare to share. Expect unfiltered coaching, behind-the-scenes breakdowns, and the kind of “why didn’t anyone tell me this sooner?!” advice to help you build a podcast your future clients can’t stop bingeing (and buying from). So if you’re ready to break out of “less-than-200-download-per-episode” jail and stop settling for downloads that don’t reflect your effort—or you want to launch a podcast that positions you as an authority in your niche and drives real revenue—welcome to the podcast that’s about to change the game for you. Hit play and let’s dive in. Popular Guests Include: Jordan Harbinger, John Lee Dumas, James Cridland, Tom Rossi, Jeremy Enns, Kevin Chemidlin, Dave Jackson, Alex Sanfilippo, Seth Silvers, Stacy Tuschl, Kate Erickson, Grant Baldwin, Hal Elrod, Gay Hendricks, Brandon Lucero, James Wedmore, and more. Popular Episode Topics Include: Podcasting for Business Growth, Starting a Podcast, Podcast Audience Growth, Podcasting for Profit, Podcasting Psychology, Increasing Listener Engagement, Creating Bingeworthy Podcast Content, Lead Generation Through Podcasting, Business Podcasting, Ranking Your Podcast in The Top 100, Podcast Launch Strategy, Podcast Monetization Strategies, Podcast Messaging, Podcast Positioning
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Nov 8, 2022 • 30min
The Key Systems of a 7-Figure Business | Kate Erickson
As a digital entrepreneur, how often do you feel like you’re running your business by the seat of your pants?The more scattered you feel in your business, the more you also feel like your dream of learning how to earn more and work less just isn’t possible.Thankfully, today’s guest, Kate Erickson, is here to share with you that it’s not only possible, but she’s giving you the inside scoop on the business systems you need to get there! BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: The 3 things you need as a digital entrepreneur before you can put a content system in placeCalendar hacks that show you how to earn more and work less by saving you HOURS of time each week One of the business systems you absolutely need if you want to run your company like a 7-figure entrepreneur Episode Links:Connect with Kate -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.
Nov 1, 2022 • 36min
The Winning Formula for Lasting Success | Jordan Harbinger
As an online entrepreneur trying to grow a business, what does success look like for you?For most of us, it’s not about a bigger paycheck (although, that definitely doesn’t hurt!), it’s also about the greater influence we can have.Jordan Harbinger, a former lawyer turned 7-figure entrepreneur and prolific podcaster, definitely knows a thing or two about success, and today, he’s sharing the secrets behind how to grow a business and create a massive impact in the process.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN: Why it’s so important as an online entrepreneur to be devoted to your craftThe REAL reason you may not currently be finding the success you want Episode Links:Check out Jordan's podcast: The Jordan Harbinger Show -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.
Oct 25, 2022 • 29min
Steal This Simple System to Stand Out Online
What business systems do you currently have to support your visibility?Whether they call it a “visibility system” or not, ALL visionary leaders have a marketing plan for consistently and authentically showing up in their space.And this week, I’m sharing my visibility system that will help you win the organic marketing game, position yourself as a recognized authority, and start getting the leads and sales you deserve!BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN: What being “more visible” actually means and how the visionary leaders you follow create their business systems to do thisHow you can begin marketing and showing up consistently so you will be seen as the go-to expert in your nicheThe way to keep your name in front of people without having to be physically present online every single day (THIS is a game changer!) -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.
Oct 18, 2022 • 21min
Why Social Media is the WORST Way to Grow an Engaged Audience
How often do you post social media content, but feel like it falls flat?It’s not just you... Today, we’re talking about why social media is the WORST way to grow a business and an audience!So, if your goal is to grow a highly engaged online community and generate leads and sales consistently for your business, this episode is for you.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:The surprising reason you're tanking your growth and engagement — without even knowing itWhy social media content is the WORST way to grow a business and your followingCharacteristics of short-term lead generation solutions versus long-term ones — and which one is actually better for your business -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.
Oct 11, 2022 • 20min
3 Reasons You're Getting Overlooked in Your Niche
How consistent is the current lead generation in your business?If you’re like most of the online business owners in my community, you have SO much to offer your people, but you’re OVER creating endless social media content that doesn’t produce results.That’s why this week, I’m kicking off a new series that reveals the exact marketing strategies our team has used to double social engagement, 3x the growth of our list, increase our open rates, AND boost our revenue to steady five-figure months.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH: My personal experience with the organic strategies most online business owners tryThe 3 major mistakes causing you and your marketing efforts to get overlooked in your nicheWhy you HAVE to start creating more social media content than you consume -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.
Oct 4, 2022 • 48min
Are these Sales Mistakes Tanking Your Income? | Jeremy Miner
How many major sales mistakes have you made as you’ve tried to grow a business?You may not think it’s very many, but in today’s episode, we’re uncovering surprising missteps that could be tanking your ability to earn more money and causing you to repel potential clients.Internationally recognized sales trainer Jeremy Miner is here to give you the insider secrets that today’s top online entrepreneurs use to close more sales.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN: What it means to be a problem finder — and why this is so essential to the sales processThe key difference between selling and making an offerThe biggest sales mistakes online entrepreneurs make that keep them from generating the income they want as they grow a business Episode LinksJoin Jeremy's Facebook Group -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.
Sep 27, 2022 • 56min
Should YOU Launch a Podcast? | Ken Westgaard
You’ve seen lots of information floating around on how to start a podcast, but how do you know if podcast marketing is really is for you?Maybe you’re afraid of the tech or of not coming across like an expert, OR maybe you’re afraid of wasting time on something that might not be successful.I get it, and that’s why today, I’m sharing a recent interview I did on Ken Westgaard’s show, the OMG I’m Launching podcast, that dives deep into the perfect candidates for podcasting (and what I share may just surprise you)!BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: How to tell if you or your business is ready for a podcastMy proven strategy for how to start a podcast and how to launch it — something I rarely teach outside of private workshopsWhat you need to do if you want to be truly successful at podcast marketing Episode Links:Check out Ken Westgaard's podcast: The OMG I'm Launching Podcast -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.
Sep 20, 2022 • 37min
The Secret to Hitting Any Goal You Ever Set | Hal Elrod
When was the last time life got in the way of you hitting your goals?We’ve all been there, but it can feel especially frustrating when you’re a highly-driven online business owner who has big dreams.Thankfully, today’s guest, Hal Elrod, is here to help you solve that problem once and for all as he shares secrets to hitting your goals that go far beyond the standard goal setting and productivity hacks you’re tried.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN: The surprisingly simple reason you haven’t been hitting your goals — even if you’ve tried every productivity hack in the book3 fail-proof secrets for achieving goals as an online business owner, no matter what life is throwing at youThe #1 reason you need a personal system for self-growth and development Episode LinksCheck out Hal's book: The Miracle Morning and his app, Miracle MorningConnect with Hal: Instagram | Website -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.
Sep 13, 2022 • 29min
The Science Behind Imposter Syndrome
As an online business owner, what are you currently experiencing imposter syndrome about?Whatever it is — we’ve all been there, but the thing is, imposter syndrome is NOT what’s actually keeping you stuck.In this episode, we’re looking at what today’s current thought leaders are doing differently and how you can start growing your business using this same approach.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH: Why it’s NOT imposter syndrome that’s keeping you stuckThe 3 biggest fears that prevent you from growing your businessOne of the most pivotal mistakes overlooked online business owners make (and what to do instead) -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.
Sep 6, 2022 • 41min
The #1 Thing Keeping You From Being Seen as an Expert | Alex Sanfilippo
Who’s your favorite expert to start a podcast?Leaders across all industries share phenomenal content and business ideas on their own shows and if you’re not currently one of these leaders, it’s time to consider why. If it’s because you don’t see yourself as an expert in your niche, today’s guest, Alex Sanfilippo is here to share why that’s okay AND why you should dive into podcast marketing anyway!BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN: The biggest mistakes people make when they start a podcast (and how to avoid them)Two things you need to know before using podcast marketingHow to turn your podcast idea into an actionable plan Episode Links:Connect with Alex: Instagram | Facebook | Website -Support the showLiked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster! Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review. Want a podcasting growth strategy tailored to your show? Schedule a 1:1 Podcasting Audit with Courtney.Register for Courtney's Podcasting Workshop: How to 10x Your Podcast Growth This Year Curious about PodLaunch®? Book a Demo to see if our podcasting mentorship is the right fit for you and get the podcasting advice you need to grow your podcast. Connect with Courtney: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunch HQ ©Ⓟ 2018–2025 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.
