

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 30, 2021 • 40min
Enroll Clients on Repeat with this Proven Strategy | Michelle Vroom
Sick and tired of pouring yourself into your marketing efforts only to feel like you’re shouting into the void?Are you struggling to implement business growth strategies that organically increase your audience and also convert people into your programs?Are you ready to implement simple business systems that will help you find your best fit clients and enroll new customers with minimal effort on your part?BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO MY CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE VROOM, YOU’LL LEARN:The #1 marketing secret to stand out from a crowd onlineRepeatable business growth strategies for getting clientsHow to pre-sell clients before the sales callWhy good businesses systems are simple The step-by-step process you to need to grow your audience and enroll them into your programs now -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 23, 2021 • 46min
Steal This Simple System to Overcome Analysis Paralysis | Becca Ribbing
Do you know which business systems and processes you need to have in place when you’re feeling stuck and unclear? Do you have a productivity system to fall back to when life gets crazy?If you’re ready to finally break free from your cycle of uncertainty and indecision and say hello to mindfulness and fulfillment in your work again, listen closely.Today’s episode is chock-full of practical wisdom and advice to help you move forward with confidence in your life and business.Becca Ribbing, author of The Clarity Journal joins me today to give you the four-step process to finding clarity and momentum in the midst of uncertainty so you can break out of the cycle of indecision that’s been holding you back.WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING TO THIS INTERVIEW, YOU’LL KNOW:How to recognize when what you’re doing isn’t working anymore — and what changes you need to make to find fulfillment and productivity in your work againHow to identify your greatest strengths and leverage them in your business systems to get unstuckThe four-step process to finding clarity and momentum in the midst of uncertaintyThe way to practice mindfulness in your productivity and how it can help you overcome procrastination Episode LinksBe sure to grab a copy of Becca's Clarity Journal here! -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 16, 2021 • 32min
The Key Difference Between Stress and Burnout | Angela Henderson
Are you struggling to see how you’re ever going to scale a business without constantly burning the candle at both ends?Are you worried that the stress you’re experiencing leads you to a place of burnout and affects your overall mental health and well-being?Are you ready to finally break free of the hamster wheel cycle of business owner burnout and create a sustainable work-life balance?If you answered “yes” to any (or all) of the above, today’s episode with guest expert Angela Henderson is for you.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO MY INTERVIEW WITH ANGELA HENDERSON, YOU’LL WALK AWAY KNOWING: How to scale a business from six figures to seven without burning out or working 60 hours a weekBetter ways to manage stress, care for your mental health, and even eliminate the possibility of burnout altogetherThe 3-step process to break the burnout cycle and get back in control of your work-life balanceThe key differences between stress and burnout, and how to know which one is affecting your business the most -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 9, 2021 • 41min
6 Proven Ways to Find Your Flow State Every Day | Niyc Pidgeon
Are you struggling to prioritize your own wellness and needs in the midst of running your business day in and day out?Are you ready to get out of overwhelm so you can finally experience true joy and fulfillment, even in times of chaos and stress?If you want to know the secrets to finding your “flow state” every day so you can flourish as a visionary leader, today’s episode is for you.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO MY CONVERSATION WITH NIYC PIDGEON, YOU’LL DISCOVER: How to create structure and prioritize your needs and personal wellness as a business ownerThe 3 P’s for getting out of overwhelm, fastThe science of happiness and how you can use it to your advantageThe six pillars of flourishing — including practicing mindfulness — and how to find your “flow state” every day -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 2, 2021 • 43min
The #1 Reason You're Not Hitting Your Revenue Goals | Danielle Hayden
Truth time: As you work to grow a business, are you afraid of looking at the numbers and diving into the financial side of entrepreneurship?Are you ready to finally demystify those numbers so you can implement the right business systems and processes, AND gain the confidence you need to create sustainable profits?Are you ready to not just account for your expenses and team pay, but ALSO to start paying yourself a REAL income?BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO MY INTERVIEW WITH DANIELLE HAYDEN, YOU’LL LEARN: Why ignoring your numbers is not a strategy if you want to grow a business and hit your goalsHow to determine your annual financial goals (and how you can start paying yourself!)Hiring an accountantThe #1 monthly report you should be running as a part of your business systems and processesPLUS, the best software to use when tracking your finances -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 26, 2021 • 46min
How to Stay Motivated Through Adversity in Business | Kristi Brocato
There’s no sugar coating it...the last couple of years have been tough. And despite run-of-the-mill work life balance tips you’ve tried to implement, it can feel hard to stay motivated.So let me ask you... are you ready to learn the REAL work life balance tips you need to thrive — even in face of adversity?Are you craving business systems and processes that will actually help you lean into the growth that’s possible despite the world being turned upside down? (Instead of going through the motions as though it’s all “business as usual.”)If this has you saying, “YES!!! THIS IS WHAT I NEED!”, then you’re gonna love what our guest, Kristi Brocato, has to share today.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: How to (actually) stay motivated in your business when things get rough, while maintaining work life balanceWhy it’s okay for things to feel chaotic and the work life balance tips that will make ALL of the differenceA step-by-step plan for reigniting or redefining your love for what you do when you’re struggling to find motivationThe truth about your back-end business systems and processes and why they aren’t meant to be static -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 19, 2021 • 56min
Optimize Your Sales Process to Convert More Leads | Mark Colgan
Do terms like “customer journey” and “sales process” instantly give you a gnawing ache in your stomach?Are ready to finally understand how to get the RIGHT people on calls with you without feeling icky or salesy... and know how to sincerely convert those leads into loyal clients or customers?Today's guest and sales systems expert, Mark Colgan, is going to help you optimize your customer journey and simplify your sales process, and position yourself as the problem-solver within your ideal customer's world.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO THIS INTERVIEW, YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH: A deep understanding of the "sincere sales” philosophy and his complete, 4-step customer sales processThe mistakes most people make when it comes to their sales processThe #1 reason more of your leads aren’t converting to clients and when to stop following up with prospectsWhat you should include in every single sales email you sendPLUS, the secret to closing more sales without being icky or “salesy” -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 12, 2021 • 45min
Where are the Time-Leaks in Your Business? | Michelle Thompson
Are you on the brink of burnout and KNOW you need to outsource...but deep down you kinda feel like it's cheating on your business?Do you struggle to identify where you should even begin when it comes to delegating and automating?Are you grappling to pin-point the specific tasks that are sucking so much of your time and energy as they pull you away from your true role as the visionary leader of your brand?Trust me, I’ve been there and my guest today, the amazing Michelle Thompson, is here to help!BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO THIS INSPIRING INTERVIEW, YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH:How to identify the time-sucking tasks in your business and how to save timeThe top 3 reasons why people struggle to delegate3 things you can automate in your business today so you can learn how to be productivePLUS, an understanding of why doing it all yourself is not a badge of honor, and why failing doesn’t mean you’re a failure Episode Links:Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell MaltzTime Audit Spreadsheet: awesomeoutsourcing.com/task-discovery -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 5, 2021 • 41min
What NOT to Outsource | Meredith McCarty
Are you currently drowning in tasks for your business? So much so that you’re left feeling less like the Visionary Leader of your brand and more like the doer of #allofthethings? Are you ready to finally spend some quality time ON your business rather than focusing every spare moment IN your business? Do you know what to outsource and what not to outsource?Look, you KNOW it’s past time to outsource, but you still feel unclear about where to begin or what you can take off of your plate. Thankfully, that’s where my guest today and outsourcing expert Meridith McCarty comes in!BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:The first thing you should outsource as a biz owner — PLUS, the thing(s) you should never outsourceWhat a time audit is and why you need one ASAPHow outsourcing can hold you accountable to spending more time in your role as the Visionary Leader of your brand AND how you should be spending the majority of that time -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 28, 2021 • 38min
How NOT to Start Your Workday | John Sherwin
As the CEO and visionary leader of your business, do you find it challenging to prioritize your own needs?Imagine what it would feel like to be as committed to caring for the human being behind your business as you are to your business itself.Building healthy rituals and healthy lifestyles into your day is one of the biggest secrets of highly successful entrepreneurs who are able to sustain their business, their well-being, and their sanity.This is something you can start today with the help of my guest, John Sherwin. He’s here to share with us the number one cause of foggy brain in entrepreneurs...and what you can do about it!BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: How to enhance your quality of life and your focus so you can do more of the things you've been put here to doPractical ways to overcome some of the challenges that come with running a remote companyBest practices for how to start your day How to come back after a failed launch and prioritize yourself and the values of your company to scale more consistently -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.